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Flights Disrupted Across North Of UK Amid Air Traffic Control Issue
Flights have been delayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England amid an air traffic control issue, National Air Traffic Services (Nats) has said..
I Will Reflect Martin ONeill Considering Future At Celtic After Old Firm Loss
Martin O’Neill will take stock as his future as Celtic boss came under further scrutiny following a 1-0 defeat by Rangers at Parkhead..
Specialist Rape Courts To Be Rolled Out Across England And Wales Says Burnham
Specialist courts to deal with rape and sexual offences will be rolled out across England and Wales, Andy Burnham has announced..
Business Must Be At Heart Of Burnhams Devolution Plans Warns BCC
Businesses must be “at the heart” of the Prime Minister’s plans for devolution in next month’s Budget, the British Chambers of Commerce has urged..
Entrepreneurs Hopes Dragons Will Be Flush With Cash
The creators of the UK’s first women’s urinals are set to feature on Dragons’ Den with the hope of coming away with a wee investment..
Merz Vows To Press Ahead With Reforms After Historic State Election Defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe’s biggest economy..
Andy Burnham Congratulates Donald Trump And Mette Frederiksen On Greenland Deal
Andy Burnham has congratulated Denmark and the US on a deal to “strengthen security in the Arctic” after the two countries resolved a months-long diplomatic standoff over Greenland..
Lib Dems Press For 10p Fuel Duty Cut Until Christmas
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has urged Andy Burnham to cut fuel duty by 10p a litre at least until Christmas to ease cost-of-living pressures..
Lib Dem Economic Plan To Put UK At Heart Of Europe
Lib Dem treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper will say the partnership with the EU will start to reverse the economic damage of Brexit.
Earl Spencer Accuses King Of Gaslighting Him After Response On Explosive Claims
The earl has made a series of damning claims about the King in a new memoir chronicling the life of his sister Diana that prompted the response from Buckingham Palace, which said “the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason”.
Ed Sheeran Contemplated Quitting Performing In Aftermath Of Macklemore Row
Support acts and the backing band for the star’s current The Loop tour dropped out of the remaining dates after the US rapper, real name Benjamin Haggerty, was removed from the line-up following comments about the conflict in Gaza.
Camilla Explores Transformative Power Of Reading In New BBC Documentary
The Queen will explore the “transformative power of reading” in a new BBC documentary..
National Taskforce Launched To Tackle Misogyny As Part Of VAWG Pledge
A national taskforce aimed at tackling misogyny across society has been launched by the Government..
Davey Says Lib Dems Wont Give Up Fight Against Nasty Populism
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said his party “won’t give up the fight” to defeat “nasty populism” as he issued a rallying call to members on the first day of the party’s annual conference..
New Scottish Labour Leader Marra Promises To Start Taking Action Now
New Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra has pledged to “start taking action now” to help his party win back the support of voters..
New Sighting Of Missing 13 Year Old Girl As Police Inquiry Continues
A new sighting has emerged of a 13-year-old girl who went missing from home just over a week ago..
Hundreds Evacuated From Folkestone Hotel After Fire
Emergency services were sent to the Grand Burstin Hotel in The Harbour, Folkestone, just after 1am on Saturday.
Protests Planned Outside Ed Sheerans Concert After Ticket Prices Drop
Pro-Palestine protests are planned outside the US stadium where Ed Sheeran is due to play today.
Earl Spencer Doubles Down On King Allegations As Fresh Claims Published
Fresh claims made by Earl Spencer have been published as he doubled down on his allegation the King said “we’ll forget her soon enough” after Diana, Princess of Wales died..
Trump Says Deal Made With Denmark To Bolster US Military Presence In Greenland
President Donald Trump said he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the US military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take the island by force from the Nato ally..
Local News
Sussex heroines to be celebrated for charity work at special racing event
Eight unsung heroes are set to be celebrated in style at special day of racing and glamour.
Lady Colin Campbell's summer ball raises nearly £10,000 for veterans
A charity summer ball raised nearly £10,000 to support the care of disabled military veterans.
Bestselling children's author among stars of new three-day book festival
A literary festival set to launch this autumn, promising more than 40 events across three days.
Researchers uncover major piece of Tudor history with pages of banned book
A senior Tudor official who helped dismantle England’s monastic system secretly protected banned Catholic manuscript during the Reformation.
The Sussex towns where people claim the most and least benefits
New figures reveal the proportion of working-age adults claiming Personal Independence Payments in Sussex
Taxi drivers want council to raise fares amid rising costs
Taxi drivers want Brighton and Hove City Council to put up fares to help them deal with the increasing costs of running and maintaining a licensed cab.
'School of the decade' opens new school in Hove
Children, parents and teachers gathered to celebrate official opening of Brighton College Prep Hove.
Historic medieval property listed for sale in 'once in a generation' opportunity
The 15th-century family home, once known as Salvington Grange, is located on Ashacre Lane, in Worthing.
Council says it will fight 101-home development despite granting planning approval
Brighton and Hove City Council confirmed it will battle developers at a land tribunal to prevent building on the protected Benfield Valley green space.
Sussex brewer set to 'bring pub back to life' after years of closure and neglect
Brewing Brothers has taken on the Duke of Wellington in Hastings Old Town and plans to transform it into a community-focused pub, serving its own beer alongside wood-fired pizzas
Albion submit plans for new heritage feature at Amex following huge fan backlash
Brighton and Hove Albion have submitted formal plans seeking permission to erect a 60-metre heritage display on the Amex stadium concourse
Council provides update on future of historic city landmark
Brighton and Hove council call residents to have their say on proposals for a new landmark to replace Palmeira Square’s Floral Clock.
Man forced woman to have sex with him for food - and made her wear a nappy
Worthing man Mark Holden has been jailed for 12 years for multiple rapes and abusive offences against a woman spanning several years
Town centre regeneration plans altered
A number of changes have been made to Horsham District Council’s regeneration plans for the Carfax and the Bishopric.
Council leader agrees to taxi fare increase
Taxi fares are set to increase in Rother, after proposals gained the support of council leaders.
Play area plan refused for children with special needs
Plans to add a play area to a school for children with special needs have been refused by Horsham District Council.
'Great disappointment' - seafront bar announces closure just months after opening
Cove Bar & Lounge, on Worthing seafront, said it was shutting “with immediate effect” due to “unforeseen circumstances” after trading for little more than four months.
Restaurant unable to open on time after front door 'glued shut'
Natty’s Jerk, in Preston Road, Brighton, shared CCTV footage on Instagram today (September 16) which appears to show a person putting a substance into the lock of its front door.
Live updates as fire services tackle blaze
A fire has started at a property in Goring.
Council to consult on empty shop auction powers
Bexhill residents will be asked to have a say on council powers which could see landlords forced to put long-term empty shops to auction.











































