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Southampton Expelled From Play Offs After Admitting Trio Of Spying Offences
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents on three occasions this season, including play-off opponents Middlesbrough earlier this month..
Bukayo Saka Says Arsenal Critics Not Laughing Anymore As Club Celebrate Title
A jubilant Bukayo Saka hit back at Arsenal’s critics by saying “they’re not laughing at us anymore” as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years..
UK Relaxes Russian Oil Restrictions On Diesel And Jet Fuel Imports
The Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs..
Inflation Drops Back By More Than Forecast As Energy Offsets Iran War Fuel Hit
Inflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in energy prices offset soaring fuel costs, but fears are mounting over a looming cost-of-living squeeze caused by the Iran war..
Young Drivers Urged To Steer Clear Of Ghost Broking Insurance Scams
Motorists aged 17 to 25 are being warned about “ghost broking” scams, as a survey indicates around half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps..
Make Tech Platforms Offer Safe Services Before Children Can Use Them PM Told
Campaigners have told Sir Keir Starmer that tech platforms should not have an automatic right to offer their services to children and must instead earn it..
Arsenal Champions As Man Citys Pursuit Of Another Premier League Title Ends In Draw At Bournemouth
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after second-placed Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by a Bournemouth side bound for Europe..
Strictly Come Dancing Emma Willis Josh Widdicombe And Johannes Radebe To Host
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been announced by the BBC as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing..
I Hope Its Not True Patrick Vieira Says Pep Guardiola Would Be Massive Loss
Former Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira is hoping reports that Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the coming days are “not true” as he said the Catalan will go down as one of the Premier League’s greatest..
Jobless Rate Rises And Vacancies Slump To Lowest Level In Five Years ONS
Britain’s rate of unemployment has unexpectedly risen as vacancies slumped to their lowest level for five years amid a sharp pull back in hiring across under-pressure retail and hospitality sectors, according to official figures..
15 Million Across UK Under Saving For Retirement Warns Pensions Commission
About 15 million people are thought to be under-saving for their retirement, according to the Pensions Commission, which said a fresh “national settlement” for pensions was needed..
Drug Drive Repeat Offending Nearly Five Times More Common Than Drink Driving
Repeat offending of drug-driving is almost five times more common than for being drunk behind the wheel, an investigation has found..
Fan Spending On Harry Styles Wembley Gigs Set To Top 1bn
Fan spending for Harry Styles’s 12-night run at Wembley Stadium is set to reach £1.1 billion despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures, figures suggest..
Grandfather Receives Pioneering UK First Operation To Treat Brain Issue
A man has been spared from undergoing a craniotomy after surgeons performed a UK-first operation displacing his eye to treat a brain problem..
King Hosts Irish President At Buckingham Palace
The King has held an audience with the President of Ireland at Buckingham Palace..
Stars Show Off Their Gnomes As Chelsea Flower Show Gets Under Way
Stars have been showing off the gnomes they have decorated for charity as celebrities and royals get a sneak preview of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show..
Starmer Will Not Set Timetable To Leave No 10 If Burnham Wins By Election
Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would not set out a timetable to leave No 10 as Andy Burnham vowed to “change Labour” if he is successful in his effort to return to Parliament..
Burnham On Mission To Change Labour After Starmers Party Lost Voters Trust
Andy Burnham said he was seeking a return to Westminster to “change Labour” as pressure continued to mount on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer..
Starmer To Fight On With No Timetable For Departure Lammy Says
Sir Keir Starmer will fight on without setting a timetable for his departure, one of his most loyal Cabinet allies insisted as he urged Labour to “stop the own goals” after a week of infighting..
TUC Calls For Reform Of Personal Independent Payment Scheme
Unions are calling for reform of the personal independence payment scheme (Pip) amid new research showing the high unemployment level of disabled people..
Local News
Concern for welfare sparks emergency response
Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service were called to reports of concern for a person's welfare at St Lawrence's Surgery in Worthing on May 19.
'Unbearable grief' - father's tribute to three daughters who died in the sea
The bodies of the women were recovered from the sea near Brighton Marina at around 6am on May 13. Sussex Police have now formally identified the women as Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31.
Three women who died in the sea off Brighton named
Three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach have now been formally identified by Sussex Police.
Shocking images show aftermath of car crashing into tree following race
Two men have been disqualified from driving after one of them struck a tree in a “car race” in East Sussex.
Man detained after chase for 'pulling wheelies'
Police have detained a 21-year-old man from Sompting, following the incident in Worthing on May 18, in which a motorcyclist was witnessed pulling wheelies.
Sussex cake factory plunges into administration with more than 120 jobs at risk
Sussex Bakes, which trades as More Food Ltd, appointed administrators on May 11, as confirmed in an official notice published in The London Gazette.
Prolific offender jailed for burglary, fraud and theft
A prolific offender has been jailed for more than three years after admitting burglary, fraud and theft offences.
Woman died by 'strangulation and stab wound', court hears
The death of a 65-year-old woman was caused by strangulation and a stab wound to the neck, a court has heard.
Council slams Home Office amid fears asylum seeker camp 'could be open until 2030'
A council has said it is "deeply dismayed" amid fears a military camp that houses asylum seekers could be open until 2030.
Electronic music legends announced as keynote speakers for conference
The Brighton Music Conference has announced a headline speaker for its 2026 event.
New leader of Worthing Borough Council revealed
A new leader has been elected to Worthing Borough Council.
Martin Lewis furious after fake Nigel Farage Question Time fight story used in scam
Martin Lewis has revealed the bizarre fake story about Nigel Farage that convinced him the UK’s online scam problem is spiralling out of control.
Driver seriously injured in crash
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash near Kirdford.
Controversial nude camping site near school sparks village row
An adult-only naturist campsite is at the centre of a growing controversy in a quiet Sussex village.
Famous Brighton event named as UK's best value music festival
The Great Escape, a four-day celebration of new and emerging talent held in Brighton, was crowned best value by Betway Casino following its 2026 edition in May.
Sussex hotel that used to be a train station appears on TV show
The Old Railway Station in Petworth, built around an old 1920s train, appeared on the latest episode of Channel 4 show World's Most Secret Hotels on May 16.
Contractors issue update on major town centre project
Hemiko, which is working to install the Worthing Heat Network, has said that work to reinstate sections of Steyne Gardens has begun as of May 18.
Two Sussex beaches named among England's dirtiest for 2026
Aldwick beach in Bognor Regis and the Worthing Beach House section of Worthing beach have retained their "brown flag" in the 2026 Brown Flag Awards.
Sand dune project at beach approved despite dozens of objections
Chichester District Council has approved the re-management project at West Wittering beach, to stabilise a sand dune and restore a blocked public footpath.
Woman calls for action on 'out of hand' graffiti in city
A Brighton woman is calling for action as graffiti gets “out of hand” in the city.











































