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Persistent Money Troubles Could Make The Brain Age Faster Study
Persistent money troubles have been linked to faster brain ageing in a new study..
Consumer Confidence Sees Six Point Burnham Bounce
Consumer confidence has seen a significant six-point “Burnham bounce” – the largest increase since November 2023..
Andy Burnham Pauses Plan For Early Release Of Prisoners
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will “put a pause” on the plan for the early release of prisoners..
Teenage Girl And Woman Die After Group Gets Into Difficulty At Beach
A teenage girl died trying to save her seven-year-old cousin who “got into trouble” as the tide came in on West Mersea beach, according to a family friend..
Friend Of Manchester Synagogue Attacker Jailed For Life Over MoD Terror Plan
A man who planned a terror attack with his friend who went on a fatal knife rampage at a Manchester synagogue less than two months later has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 17 years..
Business Rates To Be Cut By 20 For Pubs Clubs And Music Venues Across England
Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Downing Street has announced..
Three In Four UK Airports Hike Drop Off Fees In Past Year
More than three quarters of UK airports raised or introduced drop-off fees for drivers in the past year, according to new research..
Weight Loss Drugs Such As Mounjaro And Wegovy Linked To Hair Loss
Weight loss and diabetes drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to an increased risk of hair loss, researchers say..
Online Bullying Over Social Media Could Be Linked To School Absence Study Finds
Online bullying over social media could be linked to declining school attendance rates, according to a study..
Santander Vows Not To Shut More Branches Before 2028
Santander UK has pledged not to shut any more branches across its network and those of recently-acquired rival TSB before 2028, despite plans to cut costs further over the rest of the year..
Black Sabbath Star Tony Iommi Honours Dear Friend Ozzy On Anniversary Of Death
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has paid tribute to his “dear friend” Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of his death, adding: “I still can’t believe that he’s not with us.”.
Ex Southern Water Boss Charged With Conspiracy To Defraud Over Water Tests
The former chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with conspiracy to defraud authorities over allegations he was involved in a plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid millions of pounds in penalties.
Widow Of Pc Harper Says It Is Deplorable That Two Killers Could Be Freed Early
The widow of police officer Andrew Harper has said it is “deplorable” that two of his killers are being considered for early release..
Southampton Boss Tonda Eckert Charged By FA Over Spygate Scandal
Southampton’s head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association over the ‘Spygate’ scandal..
Jeff Bezos In Talks Over Joining Consortium Eyeing Liverpool Stake Reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks over potentially joining a consortium which has expressed an interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool, according to reports..
Midfielder Phil Foden Signs New Four Year Contract At Manchester City
Phil Foden has committed his future to boyhood club Manchester City with a new four-year deal that includes an option for a further 12 months..
Burnham To Review Early Release Policy Amid Concerns From Family Of PC Harper
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will review the early prisoner release policy amid concerns from the family of police officer Andrew Harper..
UK Inflation Eases To 15 Month Low In June After Food And Fuel Prices Fall
UK inflation fell to the lowest rate in 15 months in June as food and fuel prices dropped in an early boost to the cost-of-living-focused Andy Burnham..
Burnham Reintroduces 2 Bus Fare Cap Reversing Starmer Increase
The £2 bus fare cap has been reinstated by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, reversing a decision to increase it made by his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer..
Young Obese Women Driving Rise In Type 2 Diabetes Study Suggests
Young obese women are driving a rise in early-onset type 2 diabetes across England, research suggests..
Local News
Shopping centre to partially reopen after glass ceiling panel collapse
Swan Walk in Horsham has been closed since July 13, when a panel fell from its glass roof and landed in the centre.
Live updates as A27 blocked by fuel spillage
The A27 has been blocked due to a stalled car and a fuel spillage.
Pub launches first-ever Pride party with DJs and themed cocktails
A pub just steps from the parade route is kicking off Brighton and Hove Pride with a Pride party.
Hospital evacuated after reports of 'chemical smell' prompt huge emergency response
A large fleet of emergency vehicles descended on Crawley Hospital in West Sussex yesterday afternoon (July 29).
Campaign group reacts after plans for King Alfred approved
A campaign group has shared their reaction after plans to demolish and rebuild the King Alfred leisure centre in Hove were approved.
What are the next steps for the King Alfred after plans were approved?
With plans for the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove having been approved at committee, what does this really mean and what are the next steps for the project?
More than 50 vehicles pitch up on prime beach spot
The vehicles, which include approximately 25 caravans, have been pictured at East Beach Green in Littlehampton today (July 30)
Major change to finishing point of Pride parade
A change has been made to the finishing point of Brighton and Hove Pride's parade.
Live updates as road closed following serious crash
The B2096 Battle Road has been closed in both directions following a serious crash involving a car and a motorbike.
August Competitions Are Here: Win Big This Summer
Step into August with three fantastic competitions offering something for everyone, from a memorable seaside escape to matchday treats and a helpful shopping boost.
Married woman dies after cliff fall at beach
She was airlifted to hospital but died the next day
Huge emergency response after fire breaks out in residential building
Firefighters battled a fire that broke out in a flat on the top floor of a residential building in Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton, on Thursday morning.
Popular medieval jousting festival kicks off this weekend
The Loxwood Joust medieval festival is set to begin this weekend for a 2026 summer of historical festivities in West Sussex.
Martin Lewis criticises 'misleading and unnecessary' major crisp brand packaging
MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has criticised the information on a packet of Wotsits, saying it is "misleading"
'Urgent' repairs to beach footpath to begin next week
The works to the footpath at East Beach in Selsey, will start on August 3 and are expected to last for around four days
Decision due on plans for 'prison-style' fence around school
Plans for a mesh security fence surrounding a Brighton school's playing fields are recommended for approval when it goes before councillors next week.
Neighbour's shock as car goes up in flames in residential road
The incident occurred on Ellen Street, Hove, at around 9:45 pm on July 28
YouTube stars visit the Sussex hotel they claim is the UK's worst rated
The full-time travel video bloggers from Wales post under the name of 'Ash and Kels' on YouTube, regularly sharing their experiences of destinations and accommodation across the UK
Everything you need to know ahead of Nick Cave's 'homecoming' gig
As fans prepare to head to Brighton for Nick Cave's homecoming gig, this is everything you need to know.
Man says he bit into metal screw in sandwich from popular food shop
A man has described the shock and pain of biting into a metal screw baked into a piece of bread bought from Infinity Foods in Brighton North Laine











































