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Last Woman Hanged In The UK To Be Granted Conditional Pardon
The last woman hanged in the United Kingdom will be granted a conditional pardon but she will not be declared innocent, David Lammy has said..
Buckingham Palaces Picture Gallery Undergoes Once In A Generation Revamp
Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery has undergone a major transformation ready for the summer opening, with the number of masterpieces on display almost doubling to 120..
Farage By Election Disrespects The People Of Clacton Minister Claims
A by-election triggered by Nigel Farage is a stunt that “shouldn’t be happening” and disrespects the people of Clacton, a senior minister has said, as the prospect of the contest appeared to fall flat..
Suspect On The Run As Gracious Mother And Her Two Children Found Dead At Home
A “gracious” mother and her two children have been found dead at a home, as a manhunt was launched for a suspect thought to have fled the UK..
Virgin Media Fined Record 28m For Stopping Millions Of Customers From Switching
Virgin Media has been fined a record £28 million after regulator Ofcom found the firm stopped or delayed customers from switching to different providers by “widespread” and often deliberate mishandling of calls..
Potentially Lethal Baby Pillows Sleeping Bags And Feeding Items Sold Online
“Potentially lethal” baby pillows, sleeping bags and self-feeding items are being sold widely on the UK’s online marketplaces, a watchdog has warned..
Hundreds Of Petrol Stations Probed For Not Reporting Live Prices Rachel Reeves
Hundreds of UK petrol stations are being investigated for failing to report live price changes to a Government system aimed at saving drivers money, Rachel Reeves has said..
Nigel Farage Resigns And Vows To Fight By Election After Pressure Over Finances
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced he will quit as an MP and fight a by-election after coming under intense pressure over unregistered donations of cash and support..
Farage Will Make A Statement On Future In Public Life Amid Finances Scrutiny
Nigel Farage has said he will make a statement on his future in public life, as he faces intense scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted fraudster, and a £5 million gift from a Reform UK donor..
Mauricio Pochettino Disappointed That Politics Overshadowed USAs World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino admitted his disappointment at the “politics and manipulation” which overshadowed the United States’ World Cup exit following President Donald Trump’s intervention..
Cristiano Ronaldo Wont Rush Call On Portugal Future After His Last World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has played his last World Cup match but said he will take time to consider his future after Portugal’s last-16 defeat to Spain..
Starmer Heads To Nato Summit Amid Questions On Defence Spending
Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Turkey on Tuesday for his final Nato summit amid questions about the UK’s plans to increase defence spending..
Harry Set To Discover Ruling In Daily Mail Case After He Returns To UK
The Duke of Sussex is set to discover the result of his High Court case against the Daily Mail’s publisher as he returns to the UK..
Badenoch To Force Vote On Early Release Of Rapists And Groomers From Prison
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is to force a vote on the exemption of rapists, paedophiles, and grooming gang members from the Government’s early release scheme..
Spice Girls Now Fully Own Rights To Spice World Film Mel C Says
Mel C has said the Spice Girls “now fully own” the rights to the 1997 film Spice World..
Britains Arthur Fery Stuns Grigor Dimitrov To Reach Wimbledon Quarter Finals
Arthur Fery staged a second consecutive remarkable fightback to become surely Britain’s most unlikely Wimbledon quarter-finalist..
Donald Trump Admits Lobbying Gianni Infantino Over Folarin Balogun Red Card
Donald Trump has confirmed he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to “review” United States striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card..
Sky Warns Some Roles Will Be Cut After 16bn Takeover Of ITV Broadcasting Arm
Sky has warned over job cuts and said it will look to save £200 million in costs following its £1.6 billion deal to buy ITV’s media and entertainment arm..
Farage Faces Mounting Pressure To Level With The Public About Allys Support
Nigel Farage needs to “level with the public” about financial support given to him by a convicted criminal, Labour has said..
Harry Will Not Stay At Buckingham Palace After U Turn Acceptance Came Too Late
The Duke of Sussex will not stay at Buckingham Palace during his return to the UK, as the accommodation arrangements for his trip descended into chaos..
Local News
Friend of teenager fatally stabbed said attacker showed 'no hesitation', court hears
A teenage boy told how of he saw his friend fatally stabbed in front of him over a £20 drugs debt.
'Severe delays' after crash on A27
A crash on the A27 near Chichester is causing heavy traffic
Swimmer spots 'distinctive' jellyfish which stings off Sussex coast
A swimmer spotted a "distinctive" sea creature off the Sussex coast.
Staff and customers evacuated amid seafront restaurant blaze
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident at The Beach Deck on Royal Parade, Eastbourne, on July 8, 2026, at 9.55am.
Updates as fire crews tackle blaze in residential road
Fire crews are attending an emergency incident in Wick
Messages from boy accused of murder a ‘mix of fantasy and lies’, court told
Messages from a teenager accused of murder leading up to the fatal stabbing are said to be from an "immature young man trying to impress his friends", his defence barrister has said.
Updates as fire crews tackle blaze in residential road
Fire crews are attending an emergency incident in Wick
Staff and customers evacuated amid seafront restaurant blaze
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident at The Beach Deck on Royal Parade, Eastbourne, on July 8, 2026, at 9.55am.
Fire breaks out at popular Sussex beauty spot
The fire service has urged the public to take care after a fire at a Sussex beauty spot.
13-year-old girl wakes to find masked man standing over bed with cable ties
A teenager woke to find a masked man over her bed, a court heard.
In pictures: Aftermath of fatal M23 crash that killed highways worker
Emergency services were called shortly before 1am to reports of a collision between a van and a highways worker on the southbound carriageway at Junction 9.
Flowers, lemurs, and a game of 'Pooh sticks': The Queen's big day out in Sussex
Her Majesty visited both Plumpton College and Ashdown Forest on July 7, joining in the 100th anniversary celebrations of both the college and Winnie-the-Pooh.
Council set to redevelop site of high-rise building plagued by fire safety issues
The council is considering first steps towards the development of the site of a high-rise building, formerly home to creative businesses, which shut due to fire safety issues.
Large late-night search operation carried out off the Sussex coast
A spokesman for HM Coastguard said it had responded to reports of two people in the water. After an extensive search, no one was found in distress.
Next returns to city with new bigger shop and opening weekend giveaways
A major high street retailer is set to make a long-awaited return to Chichester, bringing fresh shopping options to the area.
Police statement: Man arrested after 'tragic' death of highways worker on M23
Sussex Police have announced an arrest in connection with the fatal collision that took place on the M23 near Crawley in the early hours of this morning.
Recap: M23 closes and arrest is made after fatal crash
Emergency services were called shortly before 1am to a collision between a van and a highways worker, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sussex pro-Palestine protester to face retrial over factory action
23-year-old Bea Sherman, also known as Frank Sherman, is accused of criminal damage to an aerospace factory alongside three other campaigners.
Decision made on future of animal rescue centre
An appeal decision has been made which looks to secure the future of an animal rescue centre.
Residents 'gutted' after council earmarks 'wildlife-rich' sites for housing
The Save Sussex Wildlife campaign was launched in response to the proposed allocation of 35 sites for housing in Mid Sussex District Council's draft Local Plan.









































