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Road Signs For EV Charger Points In England
It’s hoped it’ll encourage more of us to make the switch.
Arrests Made At Palestine Action Protests
The group’s been proscribed by the Home Secretary as a terrorist organisation.
Anyone A Bit Hot
Warmest day of the year in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Iga Swiatek Cruises To Wimbledon Glory
She swept aside Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to win the women’s singles title .
Iga Swiatek Cruises To Wimbledon Glory
She swept aside Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to win the women’s singles title .
Jeff Lynnes Electric Light Orchestra Cancel Performance At BST Hyde Park
Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) will no longer be performing at BST Hyde Park festival in London, organisers said..
Julian Cash And Lloyd Glasspool Clinch Historic Wimbledon Mens Doubles Title
British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool made Wimbledon history by winning the men’s doubles title..
Music Fans Recall Watching Live Aid Concert At Wembley Stadium 40 Years On
Live Aid revellers have recalled what it was like to watch the historic gig at Wembley Stadium, 40 years on..
Scotland Northern Ireland And Wales Could Have Warmest Day As Heatwave Peaks
Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales could have their warmest days of the year so far on Saturday, as the third heatwave of the summer peaks..
Nearly 2m Waiting Over Four Hours Since AE Target Last Hit
Almost two million people have waited more than four hours in A&E since the last time the Scottish Government’s target was hit, figures show..
Penguin Chicks Cool Off During Heatwave With Dip In Zoos Pool
Penguin chicks at London Zoo have cooled off in the heatwave with their first dip in the main pool..
Bank Of England Will Monitor Cash Acceptance On Ongoing Basis
The Government has said the Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on an ongoing basis, following a Treasury Committee report which raised concerns about the future of coins and banknotes..
Thousands Of Young People Exploited To Launder Money
Thousands of young people are being exploited by criminals to launder money, The Children’s Society is warning..
Carlos Alcaraz Excited For The Next Chapter Of His Rivalry With Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz expects another blockbuster final against Jannik Sinner when they bring their gripping rivalry to Wimbledon..
Temperatures Set To Peak On Saturday As Country Bakes In Summers Third Heatwave
The third heatwave of the summer is set to peak on Saturday, forecasters said, with highs of more than 34C possible in parts of the UK..
Former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lord Blair Dies Aged 72
Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Blair, who was in charge of the force during the July 7 bombings, has died at the age of 72..
Two Elderly Residents Dead After Stolen Car Crashed Into Sunderland Care Home
Two elderly residents have died after a stolen BMW which was being pursued by police crashed into a care home, a force has said..
The Thistle A Win Or A Waste
It’s been six months since Glasgow’s safer drug consumption room – known as The Thistle – opened its doors in the East End. .
Amber Heat Health Alerts And Hosepipe Bans Across Parts Of England Amid Heatwave
Amber heat health alerts have been issued across parts of England, as hosepipe bans come into force in various locations amid the third heatwave of the summer..
Blow To Chancellor As UK Economy Shrank Unexpectedly In May
The UK economy contracted unexpectedly in May, marking the second month in a row of falling output and heaping further pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves..
Local News
'Hidden gem' railway through 'gorgeous' Sussex countryside named among UK's best
Condé Nast Traveller has revealed the 17 best UK train journeys, including Scottish Highlands, Cornwall’s sandy beaches and the Sussex countryside.
5 pets at RSPCA Sussex centres who are looking for their new forever homes
A number of adorable pets in RSPCA centres in Sussex are looking for their new homes - can you help?
Day centre might avoid closure
An Eastbourne day centre could avoid closure.
College is delighted by duchess' royal visit
Plumpton College had a royal visitor during an event celebrating the future of farming
Convenience store allowed to sell alcohol despite objections from neighbours
A convenience store in Hove has been granted a drinks licence despite objections from neighbours.
A laid-back lunch at The Winkle, a fantastic Brighton seafront restaurant
You can’t beat a lazy lunch on Brighton seafront, writes Nick Mosley. With blue skies and a gentle breeze – and a chilled glass of wine in hand – its sublime, although always be aware of the winged Brighton chip thieves circling above you.
Pub with award-winning Sunday roasts goes on sale
The Roundhill, in Ditchling Road, Brighton, has been put on the market.
From major storms to fears of a Nazi invasion - we look back at pier's past
From withstanding storms to the threat of a Nazi invasion Brighton Palace Pier has seen many events throughout its more than 100-year history.
Check out property that is second in city to accept cryptocurrency as payment
A Brighton property is the second listing in the city to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment
Tree planted centuries before William the Conqueror could be oldest in Sussex
The Crowhurst Yew, situated in a churchyard in Crowhurst village, East Sussex, is estimated by the Forestry Journal to be more than 1,300 years old
Sussex hospital has the shortest A&E waiting times in England
Queen Victoria Hospital in West Sussex topped NHS A&E performance rankings in June, as NHS England released new league tables to increase transparency
City road to close for up to four months, sparking traffic warning
SGN will be working on upgrading its gas network in Coleman Avenue, Hove from July 21 for a duration of 16 weeks
Man nearly dies after colliding with a hearse
A man who nearly died after colliding with a hearse is cycling 950 miles.
Hidden histories and unsung heroes of railway line laid bare
Ten blue plaques have been unveiled along the Marshlink line, honouring unsung rail heroes to mark Three Oaks and Doleham’s 118th anniversary.
Man breaks into businesses across city stealing jewellery, electronics and money
James Jackson, 38, of no fixed address, began his series of burglaries on February 8 when he smashed his way into a restaurant in Ship Street, Brighton.
Updates as road closed due to serious three vehicle crash
AA is currently reporting that a road is closed due to serious crash on Piddinghoe Road both ways in Rodmell. The road is expected to be closed for a few more hours.
Brighton council accused of 'exporting' homelessness crisis to neighbouring town
Brighton and Hove City Council accused of leaving most vulnerable homeless people to ‘sink or swim’ in Eastbourne
Business 'forced out of city' and spending thousands due to building fire risk
A business has been forced to move out of the city after the building it was situated in was deemed a significant fire risk.
Ikea set to open Brighton store next month: here's what we know so far
Ikea will open its new shop in Brighton in August
Summer gardens: Vibrant colour pairings and lush greenery
You can see me pictured with an interesting fuchsia growing in the garden, arborescens, originating from Central America, it is an erect, evergreen shrub or small tree with shiny dark green leaves and panicles of small purple/pink flowers, rather like lilac flowers, followed by purple spherical fruits. It is easy to train into a small, single-stemmed tree and is lovely as a conservatory specimen where it will bloom throughout the year. Mine are kept fleeced in a covered alley at the side of the house in the winter. They are best grown in moist but well-drained compost in part shade. Although Fuchsia berries are edible, most are not particularly tasty and are sparsely produced on plants. Fuchsia plants are generally grown as an ornamental and not for fruit crops within the UK.