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UK Economy Set For Another Quarter Of Growth As Big Picture Shows Resilience
The UK economy is expected to have recorded another quarter of growth as businesses find ways to cope with the fallout of the Iran war, but some industries are coming under increasing pressure, economists think..
FIFA Accuses Critics Of Trying To Undermine Gianni Infantino Amid Allegations
FIFA has hit out at “a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine” the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims surrounding his conduct at UEFA..
Whitney Houston Honoured With New Barbie Doll
Barbie has honoured the late Whitney Houston with her very own doll..
Burnham To Kick Off National Tour To Hear Cost Of Living Concerns
Andy Burnham will kick off a national tour this week to ask the public how the Government can improve their lives..
Wes Streeting Ive Experienced More Homophobia Than Ever In Past Three Weeks
Wes Streeting said he has experienced more online homophobia since becoming Defence Secretary than in his entire previous career..
Badenoch Demands Rigorous Enforcement After Litany Of Failures In Levy Case
The case of a serial sex attacker left free to murder two women is “symptomatic of the litany of failures” in the criminal justice system, Kemi Badenoch has said..
12 Year Old Girls Death Raises Thai School Shooting Toll To Eight
A schoolgirl has died from her injuries after a pupil opened fire at a high school and his home outside Bangkok the day before, bringing the death toll from the attack to at least eight people.
Police Probing Widdecombe Death Reopen Inquiry Into Firebomb At Farages Home
Reports in today's Daily Telegraph say counter-terror officers are looking again at an attack on the Reform leader's address in South London .
Edinburgh Festivals Send Clear Message Scotland Is A Welcoming Country
Edinburgh’s festivals are sending a clear message that Scotland is an open and welcoming country, the Deputy First Minister said..
Wasted Medicines Could Fill 75 Swimming Pools
Wasted medicines thrown away in England in just one year could fill 75 swimming pools, pharmacies have said..
Burnham It Is Insane UK Has Not Hosted World Cup Since 1966
Andy Burnham has said it is “insane” that the UK has only hosted one World Cup, as he said Fifa and Uefa have conspired against the home nations hosting their first men’s tournament since 1966..
Sex Predator Left Free To Kill Twice Before Being Brought To Justice
A serial sex attacker left free to kill due to a string of police and court blunders could face a whole life jail term after being found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third..
Ivan Toney Charged With Nightclub Assault
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub in Soho..
Temperatures Expected To Reach 36C As Heatwave Conditions Return To UK
Scorching temperatures of 36C are expected in the UK next week, with heat health alerts in place warning that the hot weather is likely to affect the wellbeing of the population.
England Footballer Ivan Toney Charged With Soho Nightclub Assault
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub in Soho..
Nurses Being Exploited In Social Care
Nurses are being “exploited” in the social care sector, leading medics have warned..
Teenagers Overwhelmingly Likely To Turn Off Optional Social Media Curfews
Most teenagers intend to opt out of the Government’s planned social media curfews, polling has suggested..
Pupil Kills Six In Shooting At High School In Thailand
Three teachers and three pupils have died after another student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok, police said..
Rail Disruption Expected Into Morning After Power Outage Grinds Trains To Halt
Train passengers face further travel chaos on Friday morning after a power outage ground trains to a halt across the Midlands and north-west England..
July Heatwave Keeps Shoppers At Home In Blow For High Street
Heatwave conditions continued to bear down on shopper footfall in July, with the high street particularly badly affected, figures suggest..
Local News
Live updates as one of Brighton's biggest LGBTQ+ venues announces closure
One of Brighton's biggest LGBTQ+ venues R-Bar has announced it will be closing next month
People spotted standing close to fragile cliff edge in pursuit of perfect picture
People have been photographed taking selfies close to the cliff edge at Birling Gap
YouTuber can build donkey sanctuary despite concerns over impact on Roman ruins
Zoella—real name Zoe Sugg— had applied for planning permission to turn her massive back garden into a home for donkeys.
Apprentice star labels company "bunch of idiots" after being denied credit increase
The Apprentice star, 79, who has a reported net worth of £1.138 billion, called American Express "a bunch of idiots" in a tirade on X.
Man arrested after serious sexual assault on teenager on train
The incident occurred on a train to London Victoria on August 5 at around 3:10pm.
Fire service explains why smoke can be smelt across the county
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has explained why smoke can be smelt across the county.
Full police statement following reported stabbing
Officers were called to Shelley Road in Worthing at the junction with Salisbury Road at about 1.10 am on Tuesday, August 11.
Live updates as police cordon off road following reported stabbing
Police have cordoned off Shelley Road in Worthing following a reported stabbing.
Recap following severe congestion on A26
The A26 is experiencing severe congestion this morning.
Pilot injured in aircraft crash
Emergency services responded to a light aircraft which had crashed upon landing at Adversane, south of Billingshurst, at around 5.40pm on August 10.
Sussex plunges into drought following driest July in 190 years
Drought status has been declared for the Kent & East Sussex and Solent & the South Downs areas, which cover East and West Sussex, following a meeting of the National Drought Group.
Family's anger that government funding won't help to save day centre
The sister of a man who uses Wellington House in Brighton threatened with closure is upset an influx of new government funding is unlikely to keep her brother and others at the service they have used for years.
‘I always felt safe here’: customers share sadness as LGBT+ bar to close
One of Brighton's biggest LGBT+ bars, Charles Street Tap, is set to close after 25 years of service
Major project under way to replace vital bridge
Work is underway on a major project to replace a vital bridge.
Missing cat reunited with family after more than three years
A cat which went missing for over three years from its home in Lancing has been reunited with its owner.
'Strong interest' from developers anticipated in sale of undeveloped city land
The 4.54-acre plot, located on Kingsham Road in Chichester, is being marketed by property consultancy firm Vail Williams on instructions from the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner.
16,000 dogs to take over popular outdoor pool for swimming event
Thousands of dogs and their owners are set to make splash at a popular seaside swimming pool
Camera stolen from TV crew filming on seafront as police seek shirtless man
A shirtless man seen on CCTV footage is being sought for questioning by police after a video camera was stolen from a TV crew
Thousands fight to save trees by shopping centre being axed for no reason
Campaigners are urging Mid Sussex District Council to save two mature trees in the town centre
Woman left homeless after accidental fire devastated Sussex street
Until August 3, Sarah Lunday lived in one of four homes made uninhabitable by the fire in Ash Keys, Crawley











































