National News
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Seven People Seriously Injured And Man Arrested As Pedestrians Hit By Car
A man in his 30s has been arrested after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians in Derby..
More Than 200 New Best Start Family Hubs To Open
More than 200 family hubs will open this week as the Government seeks to provide more support for parents..
Kimi Antonelli Claims Second Straight Victory With Japanese Grand Prix Success
Kimi Antonelli knocked George Russell off the world championship summit after he claimed his second win in a row at Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix..
Regional Leaders Meet To Discuss Ending War As Houthi Rebels Enter Fighting
Regional powers are meeting in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East as about 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-long war..
Half A Million Gather In London For Biggest Anti Far Right Demo Say Organisers
An estimated half a million people gathered in London for “the biggest demonstration ever against the far right”, organisers said..
Together Rally Leaders Hopeful Turnout Has Intimidated Far Right To Stay Away
Organisers of a mass demonstration in central London are hopeful they have “intimidated the far right” away from a counter-protest..
Royal Regiment Of Scotland To Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Events are being held to mark the 20th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, with one senior officer saying it is an opportunity to recognise “everyone who has served with us”..
Met Police Reviewing CCTV In Review Of Morgan McSweeney Phone Theft
The Metropolitan Police are reviewing CCTV from the day Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff had his phone stolen, according to reports..
Death Toll From Deadly Meningitis Highlighted In New Report
The death toll from meningitis in the UK has been highlighted in a new report which sets out the impact of the deadly infection around the world..
Pregnant Women And Cancer Patients At Risk Because Of Sonographer Shortage
Pregnant women and cancer patients could face “life-threatening” delays because of a growing shortage of sonographers, experts have warned..
Tiger Woods Released On Bail After DUI Charge Relating To Florida Car Crash
Tiger Woods has been released on bail after being charged with driving under the influence following his involvement in a car crash in Florida..
BMI May Misclassify People As Overweight Or Obese Study Suggests
The body mass index (BMI) system may be misdiagnosing people as overweight or obese, according to a study..
Asylum Seeker Who Abducted And Raped 12 Year Old Girl Jailed For 15 Years
An Afghan asylum seeker who abducted a 12-year-old girl and filmed himself as he raped her has been jailed for 15 years..
Iran War Leading To Temporary Shortages At Some Petrol Pumps
That's according to the boss of Asda.
Police Seek Breakthrough In 1993 Murder Of Woman
The body of Carol Clark was found at the side of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.
Lord Mandelson To Be Asked For Personal Phone Messages For Release Of Files
That's according to Whitehall sources.
Jude Bellingham To Miss England Friendly Against Uruguay
He could feature against Japan next week.
Damson Idris To Star In Netflix Adaptation Of The Lords Day
It is based on the novel by the best-selling author, Michael Dobbs.
Government Says Under Fives Should Not Be On Screens For More Than An Hour A Day
Infants with the higher screen time are less likely to be read to or go on trips outside.
World Cup Heartbreak For Home Nations
Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland all miss out on next summer's tournament in the US.
Local News
City MP backs national HIV campaign and urges public testing
Chris Ward MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven is supporting National HIV Testing Week.
Spring comes to one of Bognor's most picturesque parks
These images capture the first signs of the season at Hotham Park in Bognor Regis, as early blooms begin to brighten the landscape.
Wedding venue named finalist in national service awards
Alfriston Gardens has been named a Finalist in the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards 2026,
Education drive helps slash sewer pipe blockages by 62 per cent
Blockages across Chichester have plummeted following the launch of a pilot to keep ‘unflushables’ out of pipes.
Highways worker is attacked while stopping non-residents from entering flooded area
A council worker has been "attacked" by a member of the public. It happened on February 11 at the A29 Shripney Road closure near Bognor Regis.
Chance to win trip to Vietnam when you eat out at Pho restaurants
Pho is offering diners a chance to win a trip to Vietnam on Vietnamese New Year.
Police give statement on 'devastating attack' after man admits killing his own father
Police have released a statement after Fabio Botros pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his own father in Brighton, at Lewes Crown court today
Four bank branches to shut across Sussex as raft of closures announced
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed that three Halifax branches in West Sussex and a branch of Lloyds in East Sussex will be closing
Woman's body found on seafront path
A body was found on a seafront path this morning.
Teenager killed dad with a hammer and stabbed mum after medication reduced
Fabio Botros, who killed his father and attacked his mother with a hammer and knife in Brighton, has been sentenced at Lewes Crown Court
Ramp installed over road flooded for days as residents could not access homes
West Sussex County Council has said that contractors have finished building a ramp on the flooded A29 at Shripney to allow residents to access their homes
American fashion brand set to take over empty unit in The Lanes
Women's fashion retailer Free People could be moving into the former Hobbs unit on East Street in The Lanes in Brighton, East Sussex.
Fears plans for 101 homes will 'overwhelm' village
Plans to build 101 homes in Partridge Green are to be considered by Horsham District Council for the second time.
Dozens of babies who died at Sussex trust ‘may have survived with better care’
At least 55 babies who died at a Sussex NHS trust may have survived with better care, a review has found.
Chancellor slams billionaire's immigration comments during Sussex visit
Speaking during a visit to Crawley, Rachel Reeves was asked if the government still planned to provide support for Sir Jim’s businesses
Vehicle reverses into Co-op store
An investigation has been launched after a vehicle reversed into Lindfield Co-op.
Award-winning Sussex sparkling wine estate sold
Ridgeview Wine Estate, one of England’s most respected sparkling wine producers based near Ditchling in East Sussex, has been acquired by QBRidge Ltd.
Dog found barking at the sea will be rehomed after owner is not found
A lone dog which was found barking at the sea and sparked a search of the area will be rehomed
Wildlife fears over school's plan for new artificial sports pitch
Friends of Dyke Road Park have raised concerns about the potential effects of an artificial sports pitch at a Brighton school on wildlife in the area.
MP calls for stricter social media rules to protect children
Jess Brown-Fuller MP asked the Under Secretary for AI and Online Safety a question this week regarding protections for children on social media.











































