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
Twilight raceday announced as live racing returns for special event
Plumpton Racecourse has announced the return of live racing for a special Twilight Raceday.
Performer says growing up with cleft helped her gender transition
A performer has shared how her experience of growing up with a cleft lip helped her through gender transition.
Children grow fruit and vegetables through outdoor life skills project
Children with special educational needs at a school in Newhaven have launched a project to cultivate fruit and vegetables as part of their studies.
Father and daughter dedicate lives to saving people at sea
A lifelong commitment to saving lives at sea has united two generations of the same family.
Residents invited to nominate unsung heroes for top civic honour
Residents are invited to nominate outstanding individuals for the Freedom of the City Award.
Charity caring for abandoned reptiles appeals for public support
A reptile rescue centre has launched a fundraising appeal to help care for more than 30 animals.
Council approves funding to develop replacement Local Plan
Chichester District Council will formally begin work on a new Chichester Local Plan.
University team developing device to identify osteoarthritis early
University of Brighton researchers are developing a groundbreaking sensor to detect osteoarthritis earlier than ever before.
Runners invited to tackle 10K to 50km races at summer even
An event will be held this June, offering endurance racing through rolling countryside and lakeside views.
Meningitis survivor MP calls for urgent action to protect young people
Alison Griffiths MP is urging urgent action to protect young people from the disease.
Residents invited to comment on major housing and infrastructure plan
A housing plan is moving forward with the next stage of public consultation.
Casting revealed for anniversary tour of hit musical Jersey Boys
Casting has been announced for the 20th anniversary tour of the musical Jersey Boys coming to Eastbourne.
Emergency services called to serious incident at harbour
Emergency services were called to an incident at a harbour this morning
Man, 70, arrested following fatal crash
A 70-year-old man has been arrested after a 55-year-old woman died in a crash
Power shut off at railway station as person falls onto tracks
A serious incident at Brighton railway station has led to a major emergency response
What we know so far as man dies on beach
Carlisle Parade in Hastings, the A259, was closed due to a serious incident on Hastings beach. Here's what we know so far.
Woman dies following crash involving car and two motorcycles
A 55-year-old woman has died following a crash.
Sadness as well-known city centre pub announces closure
A popular pub in Brighton has announced it will be closing
People evacuated as house roof collapses
People have been evacuated after the roof of a house collapsed, according to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
Heavy traffic as drivers flock to the beach - live updates
Traffic is building on the roads in Sussex as drivers flock to the beach amid the Bank Holiday heatwave









































