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NHS 999 staff quitting and suffering burnout over pressure of calls
NHS 999 staff are quitting and suffering burnout caused by the relentless pressure of calls, according to new research..
Rail deal worth 500m will help save Scunthorpe steelworks says minister
A £500 million five-year deal has been struck between Network Rail and British Steel to help save the Scunthorpe steelworks, the Government has announced..
Donald Trump says the UK US trade deal is done
The UK-US trade deal has been signed and is done, US President Donald Trump said as he met with Sir Keir Starmer at the G7 summit..
Nursery worker showed exceptional cruelty to 21 babies
A 22-year-old nursery worker abused 21 babies, kicking one little boy in the face and stepping on his shoulder during a harrowing campaign of abuse..
Heatwave set to hit parts of UK this weekend as temperatures climb
Britons are set to bask in a heatwave this weekend, with some places hotter than parts of southern Europe..
Suspended Conservative MP Patrick Spencer denies two counts of sexual assault
Suspended Tory MP Patrick Spencer has denied two counts of sexual assault allegedly carried out at central Londons Groucho club..
Bereaved father Grenfell documentary must mark turning point in justice fight
A new documentary into the Grenfell fire setting out the failings which led to the fatal blaze must mark a turning point in the fight for justice, a grieving father featured in it has said..
Sheriff notes Hoggs compliance with order in domestic abuse case
A sheriff has noted former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hoggs complete compliance with a community payback order, as he said no further review would take place..
First female chief to take reins of secret service MI6
The first ever female head of MI6 has been announced by Sir Keir Starmer to lead Britains secret service in the face of an unprecedented scale of threats faced by the UK..
Starmer G7 will discuss Russia sanctions if Putin holds out on ceasefire talks
G7 allies will discuss the prospect of more sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin continues to resist calls for an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said..
Tax and labour increases costing average pub 14000 says industry body
Tax increases and the rise in the minimum wage have cost each UK pub about £14,000 on average, according to the latest figures..
Vapes and solar panels see electrical device sales surge
Vapes and solar panels have driven a 75% surge in electrical device sales over the last five years, according to an e-waste recycling body..
Glasgow region should have directly elected mayor suggests think tank
The greater Glasgow region needs a directly-elected mayor and a devolution deal to avoid falling behind other large UK cities, a think tank has recommended..
Starmer accused of U turn after ordering inquiry into grooming gangs
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of a U-turn after committing to a statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal..
King wears black armband in memory of India air disaster at Trooping the Colour
The King wore a black armband in tribute to those killed in the Air India plane crash as the Trooping the Colour ceremony staged in his honour began..
Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes target nuclear programme and military
Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israel, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of Israeli attacks on the heart of Tehrans nuclear programme and armed forces..
Grenfell community gathers for final anniversary before tower demolition begins
Grenfell bereaved and survivors are to gather for what is likely to be the final anniversary in the shadow of the tower as it stands, ahead of work to begin its demolition..
One in 10 parents say children ask to miss school over concerns about toilets
More than one in 10 parents said their children have asked to miss school because of concerns about school toilets, a survey has suggested..
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly named in Kings Birthday Honours list
TV presenter Claudia Winkleman has said she is incredibly grateful to have been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Kings Birthday Honours..
David Beckham immensely proud of knighthood in Kings Birthday Honours
Former England captain David Beckham said he is immensely proud to have been given a knighthood in the Kings Birthday Honours..
Local News
Teenager taken to hospital after assault outside community centre
Three people have been arrested after a teenager was assaulted outside a community centre.
Crews tackle house fire as public warned to avoid area
Crews are tackling a house fire in a village.
Man with 'clear sexual interest in children' tried to meet young girls for sex
A man who contacted young girls online and tried to meet them for sex has been jailed.
Eight tower blocks blighted by safety concerns could be demolished
Eight tower blocks in Brighton blighted by safety concerns could be demolished.
Re-opening date for popular paddling pool revealed
King's Road Paddling Pool in Brighton will reopen soon.
Sussex stores at risk as River Island to close 33 shops and cut hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of jobs at risk as River Island plans store closures
Hour by hour forecast for Brighton tomorrow amid heatwave and health alert
Here is an hour by hour weather forecast for Brighton during the heatwave on Saturday.
Man caught driving with cocaine in his system
A man has been jailed for driving a cloned vehicle while under the influence of drugs in Crawkley.
Man who tried to intervene in warehouse burglary hit by car
A man was seriously injured following the burglary of a warehouse in Horsham.
Mourners gather to say farewell to the 'father of the paramedic profession'
Mourners gathered in Hove to say farewell to the “father of the paramedic profession” Professor Douglas Chamberlain.
Man dies on seafront following welfare concerns
A man has died on the seafront between Ovingdean and Rottingdean.
Man charged after stand-off on top of shop
A man has been charged after he climbed onto a shop front in Worthing.
Do you get a free car because you are disabled? The Motability Scheme explained
I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand
Trial date set for teenager accused of murdering his father
A trial date has been set for a teenager accused of murdering his father in Brighton.
Phone shop staff threatened with a knife during £20k robbery
Staff at a Three store in Crawley were threatened with a knife during the robbery.
Zoo combats heatwave with frozen treats for animals
Zookeepers at Drusillas Park in Sussex have been going above and beyond to keep their animals cool during the recent heatwave.
Disabled groups to protest outside town hall over benefit changes
Disabled groups plan to protest outside Hove Town Hall before a special council meeting about benefit changes.
Staff shortages see customer service hours cut at libraries
Customer service hours have been reduced at Brighton and Hove libraries as not enough staff are available.
BBC confirms W1A sequel with Hugh Bonneville as Ian Fletcher after 8 years
The BBC has confirmed a W1A sequel with Hugh Bonneville as Ian Fletcher after eight years - see what it's about, cast list and how to watch
HMRC to change some pensioners' tax codes to take back Winter Fuel Payments
HMRC has said it will change some pensioners' tax codes to take back their Winter Fuel Payments