National News
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Reform Pledge Tax Cut Amid Row Over Foreign Donations
Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick says he'll raise the income tax threshold to £15,000 if his party wins the next general election.
US Navy Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers
The American military says the attacks are in response to its own navy ships being targeted.
Man City Top Premier League As Hull City Go Second
Erling Haaland's first-half header is enough to see off Frank Lampard's newly promoted side.
Masked Demonstrators Block Traffic In And Out Of Port Of Dover
A large group of masked demonstrators has gathered at the Port of Dover, as Kent Police confirm they are “engaging” with protesters in the area..
Masked Demonstrators Block Traffic In And Out Of Port Of Dover
A large group of masked demonstrators has gathered at the Port of Dover, as Kent Police confirm they are “engaging” with protesters in the area..
Argentinas Government Moves To Enforce Falkland Islands Oil Sanctions
Argentina has moved to enforce a crackdown on oil exploration around the Falkland Islands, launching sanction proceedings against 45 people and companies..
Beavers Form Blossoming Bond After Being Released Into The Wild On Exmoor
Two of the beavers released into the wild on Exmoor earlier this year appear to have formed a pair, conservationists have revealed..
Cleveland Police Chief Says Her Selfless Force Needs More Funding
The chief constable of Cleveland Police has praised her “selfless” and “committed” force, but said it needs more funding..
Burnham Under Fire Over Staggering Hike In University Tuition Fees
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been accused of “hiking tuition fees to record levels”, as figures showed the charges have risen by a “staggering” 879% since they were introduced..
Hundreds Gather In Middlesbrough For First A66 Crash Funeral
Hundreds of people gathered in Middlesbrough for the first funeral of one of five young men killed in a head-on crash on the A66..
Nigel Farage Says Reform UK Has Broken No Laws As Aides Quit Amid Allegations
Nigel Farage denied that Reform UK had broken any laws or “taken any dodgy money” as two party officials stood down amid allegations the party breached political donation rules..
Woman Avoids Jail For Fatal XL Bully Attack
A woman who was in charge of an out of control XL bully dog which killed her teenage cousin has avoided prison..
Britains Commitment To Falkland Islands Absolute And Unshakeable Streeting
Britain’s commitment to the Falkland Islands is “absolute and unshakeable” the Defence Secretary has said after Argentinian President Javier Milei said his country needed to take them back..
Farage To Address Reform Conference As Party Reported To Police Over Funding
Nigel Farage will address the Reform UK conference on Friday as he faces further questions about his party’s finances..
Schools In Middlesbrough To Close Early For A66 Crash Funeral
Several schools in Middlesbrough will close early due to anticipated “transport disruption” as a funeral for one of the young men killed in a head-on crash on the A66 takes place..
Final Brit Fran Jones Falls To Iva Majoli In US Open Second Round
British interest in the singles at the US Open came to an end when Fran Jones was knocked out in the second round..
Meghan Oprah And Billie Jean King Praise Gloria Steinem After Death At 92
The Duchess of Sussex, TV host Oprah Winfrey and US tennis star Billie Jean King are among the stars who have paid tribute to US journalist and feminist activist Gloria Steinem following her death at the age of 92..
More Than 70000 Pints Worth Of Guinness Stolen From Depot
More than 70,000 pints worth of Guinness has been stolen by thieves who took two HGV trailers from a depot, police have said..
Joanna Lumley Says Heartbreaking Nepal Flood Could Have Been Predicted
Dame Joanna Lumley has said the “heartbreaking” flash flood in Nepal “could have maybe been predicted” as she attended a vigil to remember those affected by the disaster..
Zack Polanski Says He Intends To Stand In By Election To Replace Keir Starmer
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he intends to stand as a candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, triggered by Sir Keir Starmer’s exit from Parliament..
Local News
Live updates as A27 blocked by 'serious crash' with traffic queueing
The A27 is blocked near Drusillas in East Sussex due to a 'serious crash' according to AA, with traffic queueing.
Live updates as supermarket closes due to power issues
Sainsbury's at Lyons Farm in Worthing has been closed due to a power outage, and remains closed.
Crowds gather for reopening of public square after major renovation project
Worthing’s transformed Montague Gardens officially opened to the public today, marking the completion of a multi-million-pound project.
Live updates - rail line blocked due to safety inspection of track
The train line is blocked between Lewes and Haywards Heath while a safety inspection of the track is carried out.
Live updates as road partially blocked by collision involving classic vehicle
The A22 is partially blocked near Hailsham after a road traffic collision involving two vehicles at the junction with Arlington Road West, one of which appears to be a Jaguar E-Type.
Live updates as road partially blocked by collision involving classic vehicle
The A22 is partially blocked near Hailsham after a road traffic collision involving two vehicles at the junction with Arlington Road West, one of which appears to be a Jaguar E-Type.
Young people driven away by high housing costs and lack of career opportunities
Young people could be driven away from Adur, Arun and Worthing by high housing costs and a lack of career opportunities, according to a new economic strategy.
'Lovely' waterside bar in tiny Sussex village named one of Britain's best
Lakedown Taproom is set on the East Sussex farm of rock legend Roger Daltrey, in the village of Burwash.
Hospital responds after man died following 'appalling failures'
Royal Sussex County Hospital have said they take the coroner's findings "very seriously" after an inquest found "appalling failures" in the care of a 77 year old man who died following surgery
'This constant changing of leaders must be doing Zelensky’s head in'
My wife Tetiana was working at a local mental health clinic when she told her colleagues – a cry for help? – that she was married to a Conservative councillor. What was their reaction? Spontaneous applause? Pat on the back? I’m afraid not. Reader – they gasped
Blind veteran takes on 100km hike after "overwhelming" community support
It's the second time Stuart Rodd, 52, from Worthing, has joined the South Coast Ultra, having last year completed 57km of the route
MP calls for trust-wide bullying probe after complaints from NHS staff
Josh Babarinde has urged East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) to widen its investigation into allegations of bullying, harassment and discrimination
Charity visitors, lavender blooms and goldenrods – life in the garden
In all the 16 years that I have been opening my garden for the National Garden Scheme, no one from their Head Office has ever been.
Long-running lido faces uncertain future after series of break-ins
Arundel Lido, which has served the community for more than 65 years, is facing significant repair costs
Well-known Sussex restaurant chain blames processing error for underpaying staff
Smith & Western, founded in Horsham, was named three times in a list of 18 employers in Sussex who collectively underpaid more than £114,000 to 406 workers
Is this the way to armadillo? Creature on the loose after dramatic escape
An armadillo is on the loose after breaking down the door of its own home.
Woman's quest to put bus stop back after it was moved due to Jewish safety fears
A Hove woman is encouraging people to take part in a survey in a bid to stop the Westbourne Villas bus stop from being moved to Hove Museum
Swimmers at risk after hidden deep hole forms near pier
Brighton swimmers warned of hazardous scour hole near Palace Pier, as council urges people to use RNLI lifeguarded area between red and yellow flags safely
Couple banned from popular seafront restaurant following string of incidents
A Brighton couple have been banned from Rockwater in Hove after a string of incidents due to one of them having Alzheimer’s








































