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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..
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..
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
Pretty Sussex town home to famous actor and one of the best pizza spots in Europe
Burgess Hill can be found in West Sussex, about ten miles north of Brighton and Hove.
Major upgrades set to begin outside train station
Major upgrades set to begin outside Hastings railway station.
Oysters, cocktails and charity events set for new seafood festival
As the saying goes, 'the world is your oyster.' That may be the case – and who’d want to be shellfish – but next month all eyes will be on Brighton and Hove.
Shop's licence revoked after 'illegal vapes' conviction
Councillors have revoked the premises licence of an Eastbourne convenience store, following a prosecution linked to the sale of ‘illegal vapes’.
Human cannonballs, chips and Princess Diana: quirky stories you may have forgotten
Sussex has seen its fair share of quirky and unexpected moments in recent years.
Comic con to return with sci-fi stars, cosplay and immersive attractions
Hoastings comic con is returning for a weekend of sci-fi, panels and pop culture fun.
Council to spend £300k on temporary housing
Chichester District Council is to contribute £325,000 towards the cost of buying four properties to add to its stock of temporary housing.
The Winkle review - fresh fish and cocktails by the beach
I've had some glorious days exploring our city's seafront food and drink offerings this month.
Historic 442-acre estate with lakes, woodland and stables hits market for £4m
An historic country estate in 1066 country is on the market for £4 million.
Legendary Brighton DJ reflects on decades in the city and booking Fatboy Slim
Rob Luis from Tru Thoughts talks Brighton, Fatboy Slim, DJing and Love Supreme, and Bonobo, with Tru Thoughts performing at the festival this year.
Plans to build 12-storey tower block with 336 flats next to green space unveiled
Watkin Jones Group (WJG) has lodged a proposal with Brighton and Hove City Council to redevelop a site on New England Street.
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.
PG Tips unveils limited-edition Rivals themed monkey
People across Sussex could win a limited-edition Rivals themed PG Tips monkey.
Road near prison closed due to serious crash
Ford Road near Arundel is closed following a serious crash.
Road near prison closed due to serious crash
Ford Road near Arundel is closed following a serious crash.
Beach car park sold out as people urged not to travel without booking
The car park for a beach named one of the best in the UK is sold out as temperatures soar over the bank holiday weekend.
Popular restaurant could lose licence amid row over 'noisy' fan
Cin Cin in Hove risks losing its drinks licence after a neighbour brought a formal review after complaining that its extractor fan was causing a “statutory nuisance”.
Meet the team behind viral cafe serving NYC-inspired cookies and 'drinkable desserts'
The team behind the Milk Shed cafe in Brighton have spoken of their success after opening a store in Prince Albert Street.
Man refuses to pay Southern Water bill over 'sewage being dumped'
A Brighton man is withholding payment of his Southern Water bill due to them “dumping sewage into the sea and rivers.”









































