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Pubs To Serve More Than 64 Million Pints Of No And Low Alcohol Beer This Summer
Pubs will serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, an increase of eight million on last year, according to industry predictions..
UK Economy Beat The Odds Because Of My Choices Reeves To Say
Rachel Reeves will say Britain’s economy has “beaten the odds” under her stewardship, in a defence of her record ahead of Andy Burnham’s incoming government..
Burnham Will Be Next Prime Minister After 349 MPs Back Him For Labour Leadership
Andy Burnham will be the next prime minister after receiving an extra 27 nominations from Labour MPs on Monday, taking his total to 349..
Ann Widdecombes Murder Being Investigated As Terrorism Police Say
The murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe is being treated as an act of terrorism, police have said..
Family Utterly Heartbroken After 16 Year Old Boy Stabbed To Death
The family of a 16-year-old boy who died in a stabbing have described him as a strong and kind son who was an amazing brother to his siblings..
Jurassic Park Actor Sam Neill Dies Aged 78
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died aged 78, his family has confirmed..
Warning Of Summer Scramble On Roads As Busiest Getaway In Four Years Expected
Drivers are being warned to expect the busiest summer getaway on the roads in four years..
Deadly Climate Impact 2700 Heat Linked Deaths In Recent Heatwaves Experts Say
More than 2,700 people died from heat-related causes during May and June’s record hot spells, as climate change makes heatwaves more deadly, experts estimate..
Twenty Seven People Killed In Fire At Bangkok Pub Say Officials
At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, officials said..
Jannik Sinner Defends Wimbledon Title With Battling Win Against Alexander Zverev
Jannik Sinner fought off a full-blooded challenge from Alexander Zverev to successfully defend his Wimbledon title..
Two Men Die After Entering Sea To Help Children In Difficulty Police Say
Two men have died after going into the sea to try and help two children who had got into difficulty, Cleveland Police said..
Parts Of UK At Exceptional Risk Of Wildfires As Heatwave Goes On
Parts of the UK are at “exceptional” risk of wildfires as the heatwave continues, experts have warned..
Gutted Brendon McCullum Departs His Role As England Test Coach
Brendon McCullum has left his role as England’s Test head coach but will remain in charge of the white-ball set-up..
Police Not Looking For Any Other Suspects In Ann Widdecombe Murder Probe
Police investigating the alleged murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe have said they “are not looking for anyone else” after a 28-year-old man was arrested..
Perfectly Reasonable For Burnham To Plot Downing Street Pathway Reeves Says
Claims that Andy Burnham has been preparing for life in Downing Street for at least a year are “perfectly reasonable”, Rachel Reeves has suggested..
England Reach World Cup Semi Finals As Jude Bellingham Double Ends Norways Run
Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time..
Police Arrest 28 Year Old Man On Suspicion Of The Murder Of Ann Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, police said..
England Reach World Cup Semi Finals As Jude Bellingham Double Ends Norways Run
Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time..
Hundreds Of Firefighters Battle Wildfire In Spain Which Killed At Least 12
Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled on Saturday to contain one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires which killed at least 12 people..
Dermot Murnaghan Remembered As Legendary News Journalist And Presenter
Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan has been remembered as a “legendary news journalist and presenter” following his death aged 68..
Local News
Brighton and Hove boundary will expand to include Peacehaven
The government has confirmed that Brighton and Hove's boundaries will expand to include Peacehaven, East Saltdean, and Telscombe as part of a wider programme of local government reorganisation across England.
Fire station open day promises family fun and live demonstrations
Worthing fire station is opening its doors to the community for a day of fun.
Live updates as police cordon off residential driveway after car fire
Sussex Police are attending an incident in Offington Avenue in Worthing, where a residential driveway has been cordoned off.
Men charged with crime group offences after police raids, including at estate agents
Two men were charged after Sussex Police raided the office of an estate agent, Spark & Sons, as well as two properties in Brighton and Hove.
Live updates as bus fire at airport forces road closure
The A23 in West Sussex is closed next to London Gatwick Airport after a bus reportedly caught fire.
Live updates as A27 reopens following serious multiple-car collision overnight
The A27 is closed in both directions near to Arundel in West Sussex after a serious collision. Investigations works are underway, slow moving traffic.
New early years nursery opens with places for 110 children
A nursery has opened its doors to young children, promising a safe and nurturing start to early education.
Customers will be able to sit outside tap room after plans get green light
A beer shop and tap room in Brighton has been granted planning permission for customers to sit on its outside decking.
Sussex Steam Rally celebrates vintage vehicles and steam engines
People gathered for the Sussex Steam Rally, which celebrated all things vintage at Parham Park.
Thousands of homes could be built in hamlet as part of plan
Plans to build 3,200 homes at Adversane have been included in Horsham District Council's Local Plan 2023-2040.
Former bank building could be turned into takeaway and shisha bar
A planning application has been submitted to turn the old National Westminster bank building in Lewes Road, Brighton, into a pizza takeaway and shisha bar.
'The time to be outraged is now': Campaigners mobilise against 3,000 homes plan
Campaigners are to hold a public meeting to update people on the Homes England planning application to build 3,000 homes West of Ifield
Picturesque country pub goes up for sale as owners decide to retire
A beloved country pub, The Coach and Horses, has been put up for sale
National award recognises park among the country's best
A popular park has once again earned national recognition for high standards and visitor experience.
A&E described as 'bedlam' as hospital revamp is discussed
The A&E department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton was described as “bedlam” by a councillor who went recently.
Long-awaited footpath unlikely to be built after housing developer collapses
Arun District Council has recommended taking no further action over the missing footway in Angmering
Sussex hotel named among the top 10 per cent in the world
A hotel has been named among the top 10 per cent in the world
Four storey block of student flats could replace house and business
An application is in to replace a house and a janitorial supplies company building with a four-storey block of student rooms.
First look at new award-winning burger restaurant opening in the Lanes
A first look inside Burger & Beyond, a new burger restaurant opening on July 14 in The Lanes in Brighton, in the spot where Patty & Bun previously was
Woman fuming with court after being forced to pay £74k in neighbour driveway row
A woman from Woodingdean in Brighton says she missed a court hearing after being “incorrectly informed of a time change”









































