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Mothers And Children To Finally Hear Government Say Sorry For Forced Adoptions
Survivors of historical forced adoption are to get the state apology they have spent decades campaigning for when Sir Keir Starmer says sorry in Parliament..
Defence Funding Plan Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Where Cuts Will Be Made
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to boost defence spending by £15 billion is facing fresh scrutiny, after Downing Street was unable to say where exactly the cuts required to pay for it will come from..
Late Youri Tielemans Penalty Completes Remarkable Belgium Win Against Senegal
Youri Tielemans saved Belgium’s World Cup hopes by converting a contentious penalty in added time at the end of extra time to win 3-2 having scored an 89th-minute equaliser to keep the tie alive against Senegal.
Falorin Balogun Sent Off In United States Win Over Bosnia And Herzegovina
The United States will be without prolific goalscorer Falorin Balogun for their last-16 clash with Belgium after he received a red card in the host nation’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina..
Watchdog Tells CCRC To Significantly And Urgently Improve Casework
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has been told to significantly and urgently improve its investigations to avoid a repeat of failings like those seen in the Andrew Malkinson scandal..
Glow Worms Introduced To New South Downs Site To Benefit From Dark Skies
A national park which has some of the darkest skies in Europe has introduced the common glow-worm to a new site in the hope that the males will be able see the “spectacular” night-time mating display of the females..
I Had My Hero Moment Today Harry Kane Happy To Rescue England With Late Brace
Captain Harry Kane accepted he was England’s “hero” after his brace sealed a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo to rescue the team from the brink of a humiliating round-of-32 World Cup exit..
I Had My Hero Moment Today Harry Kane Happy To Rescue England With Late Brace
Captain Harry Kane accepted he was England’s “hero” after his brace sealed a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo to rescue the team from the brink of a humiliating round-of-32 World Cup exit..
Police Officers Called To Henry Nowak Murder Face Gross Misconduct Investigation
Two police officers called to the scene of Henry Nowak’s murder are under investigation for potential gross misconduct after they failed to give him immediate first aid and instead handcuffed him as he lay dying..
Defence Secretary Faces Questions On 47bn Funding Gap Left To Andy Burnham
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over a £4.7 billion black hole in the plan to raise defence spending and whether Andy Burnham was blindsided by the need to plug that gap in his first budget..
VAs David Bowie Archive To Go On Tour Of UK
The V&A’s David Bowie archive is to go on a tour of the UK featuring 100 items related to the star..
Extreme Weather Increasing Injury Risks And Costs Local Football Clubs Say
Grassroots football clubs are warning that climate change is increasing both the risk of injuries and costs as extreme weather hardens pitches or leaves them waterlogged..
Retailers Caught Selling E Scooters For Commuting Despite Road Ban
Major British retailers have been selling e-scooters for “commuting” despite warnings from police and coroners that it is illegal and puts riders at risk of serious injury or death..
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..
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.
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
Vigil to be held to honour the lives of women whose bodies were found in sea
A vigil is being held to mourn the deaths of three young women whose bodies were recovered from the sea by Brighton Marina
Couple thank hospital that cared for daughter born weighing only 527 grams
A mother from Peacehaven has thanked the hospital which helped cared for her daughter who was born prematurely.
Brighton Pride boss says event 'must always belong to LGBTQ+ community'
Brighton and Hove Pride is set to take place on Saturday August 1 and Sunday August 2.










































