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Mikel Arteta Signs New Arsenal Deal Until 2030
Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new contract which will keep him with the Premier League champions until the summer of 2030..
Clashes And Arrests Amid Demos On Anniversary Of October 7 Attacks
Demonstrators clashed and police made arrests amid protests in London on the anniversary of the deadly October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel..
Man Accused Of Farage Terror Plot Researched Prominent People And Institutions
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe allegedly carried out research into a number of prominent people and individuals before a terror plot at Nigel Farage’s home..
Badenoch Vows To Slash Inheritance Tax In Battle For Soul Of The Nation
Kemi Badenoch vowed to slash inheritance tax and put growth at the heart of her plans for government as she pitched the Conservatives as the “no-nonsense” party to take on Andy Burnham’s Labour..
Edward Enninful Hopeful Government Will Push The Arts More
Former editor-in-chief of British Vogue Edward Enninful has said he hopes Prime Minister Andy Burnham will “push the arts more” than his predecessors, similar to how Tony Blair’s New Labour had done in the 1990s..
Russell Brand Says God Bless You While Leaving Court After Pre Trial Hearing
Russell Brand said “God bless you” as he left court on Tuesday after a hearing ahead of his rape and sexual assault trial..
Gathering Dark Clouds For The Property Market With 0 Growth For House Prices
UK house prices stalled in September, with 0% growth on both a monthly and an annual basis, according to an index..
Widdecombe Murder Suspect Faces Court Over Alleged Terror Plot Against Farage
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe will appear in court charged with a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage..
Andy Burnham Tells Britains Jews We Stand With You On October 7 Anniversary
Andy Burnham has assured Britain’s Jewish community “we stand with you” against antisemitism on the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel..
Ikea Launches Second Hand Marketplace For Its Own Furniture And Homewares
Ikea has launched a second-hand marketplace for its own furniture and homewares as it takes on the likes of eBay and Vinted..
Asos Apologises To Customers After Unauthorised Activity
Asos has apologised to customers who were sent a phone alert saying the online retailer had been hacked..
Two Police Officers Who Used A Taser And Baton On 92 Year Old Amputee Sacked
Two police officers who used a Taser and synthetic pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee have been sacked for gross misconduct..
Harry Kane Inspires Win Over Czechia On Record England Appearance
England captain Harry Kane marked his record-equalling 125th appearance with a brace as Thomas Tuchel’s men all but secured their place in the Nations League knockouts with a 3-0 win against Czechia..
Harry Kane Starts For England Against Czechia To Land Record Equalling 125th Cap
Harry Kane will become England’s joint highest cap winner after being named in the starting XI for the Nations League clash with Czechia at Wembley..
Asos Says Customer Data May Have Been Accessed After Unauthorised Activity
Asos has said it is investigating “unauthorised activity” involving a third-party platform after customers were sent a phone alert saying the online retailer had been hacked..
Protesting Pupils Blockade French High Schools Again Testing Weekslong Movement
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in cities across France on Tuesday in support of protests by school pupils demanding more education funding, increasing pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron..
Seventh Man Arrested By Counter Terrorism Police In RAF Fairford Investigation
A seventh man has been arrested by police investigating a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford..
Russell Brand Arrives At Court For Hearing Ahead Of Rape Trial
Russell Brand stayed silent as he arrived at court on Tuesday for a hearing ahead of his rape and sexual assault trial..
Asos Customers Told Online Retailer Hacked In Phone Alert
Thousands of Asos customers have been sent a phone alert saying the retailer has been hacked..
US Bombers Pulled From RAF Fairford In Face Of Some Threats Says Trump
Donald Trump says there were “some threats” that led the United States to pull bombers from a UK base..
Local News
Live updates as fire service rush to residential building blaze
Firefighters are responding to a blaze at a residential building in York Place, Brighton.
School can be used as a huge shared house for the next two years
A former school can be used as a huge shared house for the next two years after councillors reluctantly granted planning permission for a temporary change of use
Alleyway closed as two men arrested after firearms incident
An alleyway has been shut by police after reports a man approached drivers with a firearm.
Aldi confirms new store opening in this Sussex town amid fresh expansion plans
The budget retailer has confirmed that Haywards Heath in West Sussex is among the first 10 locations announced for new stores opening in 2027.
Aldi confirms new store opening in this Sussex town amid fresh expansion plans
The budget retailer has confirmed that Haywards Heath in West Sussex is among the first 10 locations announced for new stores opening in 2027.
Person dies after being hit by train on major rail line
A person has been pronounced dead after being stuck by a train at East Worthing Railway station.
Nursery praised for 'incredibly warm' care in latest Ofsted inspection
Primrose Hill nursery has been praised for its “warm and responsive” care.
Public invited to attend vigil marking 40 years since Babes in the Wood murders
Members of the public are invited to a memorial service marking 40 years since nine-year-old friends Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway were murdered in Brighton, in Wild Park.
Man who sold firearms and ammunition near Brighton jailed
A firearms supplier who traded pistols and ammunition is among two men who have been convicted for trading to organised crime groups.
Father pays tribute to 'beautiful' daughters who drowned in sea
A father has paid tribute to his three "beautiful" daughters as their deaths at Brighton Beach were found to be suicide.
Main road closure extended by more than a week following burst water main
The A280 Long Furlong, near Clapham Interchange in Worthing, has been shut since October 2 due to the incident.
Father pays tribute to 'beautiful' daughters who drowned in sea
A father has paid tribute to his three "beautiful" daughters as their deaths at Brighton Beach were found to be suicide.
Man who sold firearms and ammunition near Brighton jailed
A firearms supplier who traded pistols and ammunition is among two men who have been convicted for trading to organised crime groups.
Public invited to attend vigil marking 40 years since Babes in the Wood murders
Members of the public are invited to a memorial service marking 40 years since nine-year-old friends Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway were murdered in Brighton, in Wild Park.
Private rent increases contributing to homelessness says council
Private rents in Arun have risen to an average of £1,231 a month, while 388 homelessness cases were linked to the ending of private rented tenancies or rent arrears, according to the council.
Council takes next steps in plans to demolish eight city tower blocks
Brighton and Hove City Council has taken the next steps after it was agreed to knock down eight tower blocks due to serious fire safety concerns.
Major disruption to railways as person hit by train on key route
All lines are blocked after a person was struck by a train.
School slammed as it builds wildflower meadow without permission
A Chichester district councillor has expressed her frustration after a school started work on creating a wild-flower meadow without planning permission
Council tax discounts to be checked in major fraud crackdown
Thousands of Arun households will have their council tax discounts checked as the council takes steps to tackle suspected fraud.
Pictures show GP surgery sealed off by police after 70-year-old stabbed
Police sealed off a GP surgery as they investigated the stabbing of a 70-year-old man.





































