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Wounded Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Shooting Near Pub
A man who attended hospital with a gunshot wound has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 25-year-old was shot dead near a pub..
Firefighters Work Tirelessly To Contain New Forest Fire
Firefighters are beginning a third day of tackling a fire in the New Forest which they say they are “managing to contain” after working “tirelessly” through the night..
Solution Identified To Prevent Early Release Of Pc Andrew Harpers Killers
Pc Andrew Harper’s killers will not walk free early after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged the Justice Secretary to “work through further options” to stop their release, a minister has suggested..
Solution Identified To Prevent Early Release Of Pc Andrew Harpers Killers
Pc Andrew Harper’s killers will not walk free early after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged the Justice Secretary to “work through further options” to stop their release, a minister has suggested..
Drinking And Driving Peaks In August As Temptation Rises Analysis
August is the worst month of the year for drink-drive crashes as summer events create “more opportunities” to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, according to new research..
Drinking And Driving Peaks In August As Temptation Rises Analysis
August is the worst month of the year for drink-drive crashes as summer events create “more opportunities” to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, according to new research..
Burnham To Scrap Blair Era Rule In Crackdown On New Betting And Vape Shops
Andy Burnham has pledged to give councils more powers to block new bookmakers and vape shops in a bid to save Britain’s “hollowed-out high streets”..
Heat Health Alerts Coming Into Force As UK Braces For Fifth Heatwave
Heat health alerts are to come into force as the UK braces for the fifth heatwave of the year, with almost three-quarters of England in drought..
Heat Health Alerts Coming Into Force As UK Braces For Fifth Heatwave
Heat health alerts are to come into force as the UK braces for the fifth heatwave of the year, with almost three-quarters of England in drought..
Almost Three Quarters Of England In Drought As Conditions Worsen In Dry August
Almost three-quarters of England is in “flash drought” as a dry start to August follows the country’s driest July on record, the Environment Agency (EA) has said..
Injuries And Serious Damage As Powerful Earthquake Shakes Colombia And Ecuador
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking the South American nation and neighbouring Ecuador and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings..
Government Condemns Smugglers After Record 230 Migrants Arrive In Single Boat
The Government has condemned the “reckless and dangerous” tactics used by people smugglers after a record 230 migrants arrived after crossing the Channel to the UK in a single boat..
Government Condemns Smugglers After Record 230 Migrants Arrive In Single Boat
The Government has condemned the “reckless and dangerous” tactics used by people smugglers after a record 230 migrants arrived after crossing the Channel to the UK in a single boat..
Half Of Learner Drivers Wait More Than Four Months For A Test At 60 Sites
Half of learner drivers are being forced to wait more than four months between booking and taking a test at dozens of locations across Britain..
Lucy Powell Vows To Tackle Neets Crisis As Thousands To Get No Results This Week
The Education Secretary has vowed to answer the “clarion call” of the Neets crisis, as more than 50,000 teenagers will not be receiving results this week..
Lucy Powell Vows To Tackle Neets Crisis As Thousands To Get No Results This Week
The Education Secretary has vowed to answer the “clarion call” of the Neets crisis, as more than 50,000 teenagers will not be receiving results this week..
Andy Burnham Faces Choice On Drilling As North Sea Consultation Closes
Burnham faces pressure over North Sea oil and gas as a decision on allowing new drilling moves closer..
Enzo Maresca Expects Rodri Back In Manchester Next Week Amid Transfer Rumours
Enzo Maresca has said Rodri is due back with Manchester City next week amid continuing speculation over the Spain midfielder’s future..
Irish Government Jet Involved In Daniel Kinahan Extradition Lands In Ireland
The Irish Government jet involved in the extradition of alleged gangland figure Daniel Kinahan from Dubai has landed in Ireland..
Irish Government Jet Involved In Daniel Kinahan Extradition Lands In Ireland
The Irish Government jet involved in the extradition of alleged gangland figure Daniel Kinahan from Dubai has landed in Ireland..
Local News
Heritage railway steam locomotive services to be suspended until September
The Bluebell Railway's services will continue to operate using heritage diesel locomotives instead of steam until after the railway's Diesel Gala, which finishes on September 6.
Full statement from major city venue as it announces closure
One of Brighton's biggest LGBTQ+ venues R-Bar has announced it will be closing.
Live updates as one of Brighton's biggest LGBTQ+ venues announces closure
One of Brighton's biggest LGBTQ+ venues R-Bar has announced it will be closing next month
People spotted standing close to fragile cliff edge in pursuit of perfect picture
People have been photographed taking selfies close to the cliff edge at Birling Gap
YouTuber can build donkey sanctuary despite concerns over impact on Roman ruins
Zoella—real name Zoe Sugg— had applied for planning permission to turn her massive back garden into a home for donkeys.
Apprentice star labels company "bunch of idiots" after being denied credit increase
The Apprentice star, 79, who has a reported net worth of £1.138 billion, called American Express "a bunch of idiots" in a tirade on X.
Man arrested after serious sexual assault on teenager on train
The incident occurred on a train to London Victoria on August 5 at around 3:10pm.
Fire service explains why smoke can be smelt across the county
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has explained why smoke can be smelt across the county.
Full police statement following reported stabbing
Officers were called to Shelley Road in Worthing at the junction with Salisbury Road at about 1.10 am on Tuesday, August 11.
Live updates as police cordon off road following reported stabbing
Police have cordoned off Shelley Road in Worthing following a reported stabbing.
Recap following severe congestion on A26
The A26 is experiencing severe congestion this morning.
Pilot injured in aircraft crash
Emergency services responded to a light aircraft which had crashed upon landing at Adversane, south of Billingshurst, at around 5.40pm on August 10.
Sussex plunges into drought following driest July in 190 years
Drought status has been declared for the Kent & East Sussex and Solent & the South Downs areas, which cover East and West Sussex, following a meeting of the National Drought Group.
Major project under way to replace vital bridge
Work is underway on a major project to replace a vital bridge.
Missing cat reunited with family after more than three years
A cat which went missing for over three years from its home in Lancing has been reunited with its owner.
'Strong interest' from developers anticipated in sale of undeveloped city land
The 4.54-acre plot, located on Kingsham Road in Chichester, is being marketed by property consultancy firm Vail Williams on instructions from the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner.
16,000 dogs to take over popular outdoor pool for swimming event
Thousands of dogs and their owners are set to make splash at a popular seaside swimming pool
Camera stolen from TV crew filming on seafront as police seek shirtless man
A shirtless man seen on CCTV footage is being sought for questioning by police after a video camera was stolen from a TV crew
Thousands fight to save trees by shopping centre being axed for no reason
Campaigners are urging Mid Sussex District Council to save two mature trees in the town centre
Woman left homeless after accidental fire devastated Sussex street
Until August 3, Sarah Lunday lived in one of four homes made uninhabitable by the fire in Ash Keys, Crawley





































