National News
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Housebuilders Face Potential Multi Billion Pound Class Action Legal Case
It's over allegations that consumers had to pay higher prices for new-build properties.
Germany Crash Out On Penalties As Paraguay Edge Dramatic Shootout
Germany crashed out of the World Cup after they were beaten on penalties by Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in Boston in the round of 32..
Shop Price Inflation Remains Unchanged In June
That's according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ.
Murderers Who Kill Their Partner At Home Could Face Extra 10 Years In Prison
Murderers who kill their partner or ex-partner at home could face an extra 10 years in prison as the Government moves to close a sentencing gap..
William Calls For Better Systems And New Approaches To Tackle Homelessness
The Prince of Wales is expected to declare that if “systemic failure” causes homelessness then “systems can help prevent it” when he marks the third anniversary of his project to eradicate the issue..
Maternity Review New National Commissioner Will Tackle NHS Failures
The Government has said it will appoint a national maternity commissioner to drive change after a report concluded families have suffered from repeated failures in NHS care..
Asylum Seekers To Pay 10k Towards Cost Of Their Own Accommodation And Support
Asylum seekers will be made to pay up to £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support once they start earning, Shabana Mahmood has announced..
The Good Life And To The Manor Born Star Dame Penelope Keith Dies Aged 86
Actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for sitcoms The Good Life and To The Manor Born, has died aged 86, her family said..
Andy Burnham Promises Greater Devolution To Free Country Stuck In A Rut
Andy Burnham promised to give the UK a “new direction” with the biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in modern times..
Average Portion Of Cod And Chips In UK Hits 1141 Report Finds
A portion of haddock and chips now costs an average of £10.29 across the UK, while cod and chips has reached £11.41, according to a report..
Crisis As Childrens Mental Health Referrals Top A Million In A Year
More than a million children – around one in 10 – in England were referred for, awaiting or getting treatment from mental health services, according to data analysis said to show the “sheer scale of distress young people are facing today”..
Graduate Roles See Record Decline
The number of job vacancies has increased for four months in a row to almost 800,000 but there has been a steep decline in graduate roles, according to research..
Skydiving Plane Crash In Northern France Leaves 11 Dead
A skydiving plane has crashed in north-eastern France, killing all 11 people on board..
England Captain Ben Stokes To Retire From International Cricket After NZ Test
England captain Ben Stokes has announced his bombshell retirement from international cricket..
Body Of Boy 15 Found Near Reservoir As Police Warn Enjoy Warm Weather Safely
The body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered near a reservoir in what police called a “sad reminder of the dangers of entering open water”..
Retail Crime Running Riot Warns Labour As Shoplifting And Assaults Rise
Retail crime is “running riot” as shoplifting and assaults on staff have risen in the past year, Scottish Labour has said..
Police Facing Mountain Of Pressures As Millions Spent On Overtime Lib Dems
Police officers are facing a “mountain of pressures”, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said as figures showed millions has been paid out in overtime..
Fatboy Slim Getting Sober Was Probably The Hardest Thing Ive Ever Done
Celebrity DJ Fatboy Slim has called his alcohol addiction a “parasite” and said getting sober was “probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done”..
Steve Clarke Departs As Scotland Boss
It follows Scotland's exit from the World Cup.
Steve Clarke Steps Down As Scotland Boss
It's after his side exited the World Cup, with three points in Group C.
Local News
Teenager stabbed on seafront
A teenager was stabbed on Brighton seafront near Shelter Hall.
Serious fire believed to have been started deliberately
A serious fire at a derelict property in West Sussex is believed to have been started deliberately.
Live updates after stabbing sees part of seafront cordoned off
A serious incident last night in Brighton saw part of the seafront cordoned off. Follow for live updates
Council unveils new leadership team and cabinet appointments
A new leader, mayor and cabinet team for Hastings have been appointed for the year ahead.
Dementia charity warns hot weather could pose serious health risks
A dementia charity is warning warm weather could pose serious health risks for people living with the condition.
Councillor honoured after 50 years serving the community
A councillor has been honoured for 50 years of service to community.
RNLI crew member earns helm role after joining with no experience
On Tuesday, May 12, Katherine Nash, a volunteer crew member at Newhaven RNLI, reached the highest role of inshore lifeboat command.
New festival to bring headline acts to grassroots music venues
A new UK-wide music event is set to bring headline acts and emerging talent to small venues.
I tried the best cocktails in Brighton - but did they live up to expectation?
The Grand Hotel's cocktails have recently won a top hospitality award - but were they up to snuff?
River restoration scheme aims to boost fish and wildlife habitats
Fish and wildlife are set to thrive on the River Ouse after a major river restoration project removed a long‑standing barrier and reconnected vital habitats.
Missed Chelsea Flower Show tickets? Sussex has stunning alternatives
Sussex garden-lovers who missed the Chelsea Flower Show can look forward to a year of stunning events on their doorstep at a fraction of the cost
Thousands of new homes set to be built in national park
More than 2,000 new homes could be built in the South Downs National Park over the next eight years
List of roads in Brighton set to close as part of major maintenance programme
Temporary road closures announced in Brighton and Hove for scheduled maintenance
Seafront lined with hundreds of classic cars on one of hottest days on record
Hundreds of classic and performance cars lined a seafront road on one of the hottest days on record
Planned 12-storey block of flats 'looks like something out of communist Russia'
Plans for a 12-storey co-living tower have divided opinion, with some slamming the design as “soulless” and others welcoming the prospect of more homes in the city
The Sussex districts with most and least retired people
More than a quarter of residents in East Sussex are now of retirement age - here are the areas of the county with the most and least retired people
Self-serve paddleboard hire station installed on seafront
The scheme, which has been installed by Yak Shak, allows members of the public to hire the equipment from £15 for a one hour session
Riverfront homes next to town's harbour could be coming as site up for sale
Located on Transit Road in Newhaven, the 1.45-acre plot sits next to Newhaven Harbour railway station and ferry terminal
Mystery person adorns Queen Victoria statue with a giant walnut whip
Residents have been left bemused after a statue of Queen Victoria was crowned with a walnut whip
Performers and workers claim they are owed thousands by Brighton cabaret venue
Cabaret performers are seeking thousands of pounds in “unpaid wages” from a venue owner.










































