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Jaime Winstone To Miss This Weekends Strictly Come Dancing Due To Injury
Jaime Winstone will miss this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing after suffering a torn abdominal muscle..
Alexander Zverev Suffers Shock Defeat In First Match As World Number One
Alexander Zverev lost his first match since becoming world number one..
Burnham Calls For Poundland Executives To Work With Government To Save Stores
Poundland’s owners need to find a “practical solution” to keep stores open and save jobs, Andy Burnham has said..
Burnham Says US Voters Want To See World Focus On Cost Of Living After Midterms
Andy Burnham said the world has an “opportunity” to focus on ending the Iran war and easing the cost of living following the US midterm elections in which Donald Trump’s Republican Party suffered a series of crushing defeats..
Man Arrested Over TikTok Account Advertising Illegal Crossings To Europe
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after the discovery of a TikTok account advertising illegal crossings from the UK to Europe, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said..
Six More People Arrested After Nottingham Police Officer Shooting
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre..
Derailment Could Have Been Avoided If Drain Built Correctly Sheriff Finds
A train derailment that caused the deaths of three people in 2020 could have been avoided if a drain had been built correctly, a sheriff has found..
MS Boss Accuses Labour Of One Of The Biggest Tax Grabs In History
The boss of Marks & Spencer (M&S) has accused the Labour Government of one of the “biggest tax grabs in history” as the historic retailer cautioned it faces an “onslaught of costs”..
New Blood Tests To Pick Up Early Signs Of Cancer To Be Tested In The NHS
Four cutting-edge blood tests to pick up cancer in the earliest stages will be given to thousands of patients across the NHS..
It Touched Me A Lot Raphinha Sends Strength To Jesus De Miguels Family
Raphinha found it difficult to play in Barcelona’s Champions League clash with Aston Villa after the death of Jesus de Miguel..
Leeds Defender Joe Rodon Named In Wales Squad Despite Two Month Injury Absence
Joe Rodon has been named in the Wales squad for upcoming Nations League games, despite not having played for over two months..
Bruno Fernandes Insists Man Utd Dont Need To Save Anyones Job
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said the players “don’t need to save anyone’s job” after they fought back from 2-0 down against Roma to win 3-2 and halt a nine-game winless run..
British Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic Beats Sofia Kenin For First WTA Tour Win
British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic defeated former grand slam champion Sofia Kenin to claim her first WTA Tour win – despite only finding out she was playing an hour before..
Wetherspoon To Open Up To 25 More Pubs As Sales Jump Higher
Pub group JD Wetherspoon has said it plans to open up to 25 bars over the year ahead as it reported a jump in first-quarter sales..
Rebel Wilson Prosecuted Over Insurance Lapse While Awaiting Birth Of Child
Hollywood film star Rebel Wilson is being prosecuted in the UK for failing to insure a £50,000 Audi while in the United States waiting for her second child to be born..
Celebrity Hairstylist John Frieda Dies Aged 75
Celebrity hairstylist and beauty entrepreneur John Frieda has died aged 75..
UK Taxpayers Will Not Pay Penny More For New Approach To Commonwealth Miliband
British taxpayers will not pay a penny more as a result of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s “new approach” to the Commonwealth, the Foreign Secretary has insisted..
Democrats Win Control Of US Congress In Landslide As Trump Branded Lame Duck
Donald Trump has been branded a “failed lame duck president” after the Democrats inflicted a string of historic defeats against the Republicans to take control of Congress..
Democrats Take Control Of US Senate In Midterm Elections In Major Blow To Trump
Donald Trump has been branded a “failed lame duck president” after the Democrats inflicted a string of historic defeats against the Republicans to take control of the US Senate..
Andrew Scotts Elsinore Leads British Independent Film Awards Nominations
Elsinore, which stars Andrew Scott, is leading this year’s nominations for the British Independent Film Awards with 12 nods..
Local News
Partially blind driver hits 104mph during 31 minute police chase across East Sussex
A disqualified driver who led police on a high-speed chase has been jailed.
A259 closed after car crashes into Rottingdean bus stop, leaving man injured
Pictures show the disruption caused when a car crashed into a bus stop, shutting down a major road.
Fiery reds and golden leaves create stunning autumn display at gardens
Sheffield Park has been transformed into a spectacular display of autumn colour, with vibrant reds, oranges and golds creating a breathtaking landscape.
Two UK airports received threats as bomb alerts divert flights across Europe
Heathrow and Birmingham airport threats were assessed as not credible as bomb alerts diverted flights across Europe.
Russell Brand found guilty of charges of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a court trial
Charity unveils clever new way to help dogs frightened by fireworks
A 'sound blanket' could help dogs cope better with noise of fireworks.
Live updates as Lewes Bonfire Night celebrations get underway
Thousands of people are expected to descend on Lewes tonight for one of the country's biggest bonfire celebrations.
Council condemns racist and homophobic attacks on actors in city
Chichester community leaders have asked to meet with the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner to discuss recent racist and homophobic abuse aimed at actors from the Festival Theatre.
Channel 4 axes major series after 11 years amid 'serious allegations of wrongdoing'
Channel 4 has cancelled Married At First Sight UK after an external review - season six and a UK/Australia spin-off will not be aired.
Councillor leaves Reform party
The former leader of Reform on Arun District Council has left the party and is now serving as an Independent councillor.
Major housing scheme on greenfield land approved following inquiry
Miller Homes was granted outline permission for the 80-home development at Colwell Farm, off Lewes Road in Haywards Heath, on November 3.
Town's 40mph limit extended until January during bridge works
A temporary speed limit is set to remain in place for several more months
Major Hove car park could be demolished for new facility
A multi-storey car park could be demolished and replaced under new proposals.
Live updates after car crashes into bus stop on A259 causing mile-long delays
A vehicle has reportedly crashed outside the White Horses pub in Rottingdean.
Shop risks licence suspension after string of incidents
A Brighton shop owner whose staff failed licensing checks risks having his licence suspended for up to two months.
UK flight among planes diverted following more bomb threats across Europe
The latest incidents come two days after seven flights across Europe were searched or diverted following suspected bomb threats.
Family courts don't understand consequences of abusive control, says councillor
Brighton and Hove’s lead councillor on violence against women and girls has said that controlling and coercive behaviour is not well understood in family courts
Number of Sussex Police officers added to barred list rises by 300% in a year
The number of Sussex Police officers added to the barred list has jumped from five to 20 in the last year
Young women catcalled by 'drunk' customers outside pub embroiled in scandal
Residents living near The King’s Arms, on George Street in Kemp Town, said drinkers regularly gathered in the street, sometimes from as early as 9am
Man's '22 minutes of horror' as stranger with sword tries to get into house
A Saltdean man described his horror as he watched a man carrying a sword try enter his home











































