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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..
Irish Government Jet Flying Extradited Daniel Kinahan To Dublin
An Irish Government jet has left Dubai for Dublin, amid the extradition of alleged gangland figure Daniel Kinahan..
Local News
Gambling company wants to open 24-hour venue in seaside town centre
Merkur Slots has lodged an application with Arun District Council to convert the former William Hill unit at 58 High Street in Bognor Regis.
First ever set of live concerts at sprawling estate to begin
Nile Rodgers and CHIC, McFly, and Becky Hill will take to the stage at Borde Hill Summer Series, a three-night concert event running from August 13 to August 15.
'New funding and greater powers offer Sussex chance to shape its future'
Brighton and Hove has received new funding and more control over how to spend it, writes Councillor Jacob Taylor.
Vandalised memorial bench restored after being sawn through
Located at Highdown Recreation Ground in Worthing, the bench was deliberately sawn through last month, prompting outrage.
Flats to be built above former bank building
Plans to build six one-bedroom apartments above the former HSBC building at 45 High Street, Bognor Regis have been approved by Arun District Council.
Family's anger that government funding won't help to save day centre
The sister of a man who uses Wellington House in Brighton threatened with closure is upset an influx of new government funding is unlikely to keep her brother and others at the service they have used for years.
‘I always felt safe here’: customers share sadness as LGBT+ bar to close
One of Brighton's biggest LGBT+ bars, Charles Street Tap, is set to close after 25 years of service
Police find dead body in back garden
A dead body has been found in a back garden in Ventnor Villas in Hove, Sussex Police confirmed, on the morning of August 10.
Morrisons to make major change to checkouts at 200 stores with new AI technology
Morrisons is changing the way its self-checkouts work at 200 of its stores by introducing new AI technology to benefit customers.
Aldi announces major change affecting more than 300 products
Aldi say they are investing £100 million to reduce prices on 330 everyday items, including food, household goods, and personal care products
Tesco shoppers can grab £50 in points as Clubcard Challenges return
Clubcard holders can take part by selecting 10 personalised challenges through the Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app, either in store or online.
Live updates as A-road blocked with long queues due to 'two-car collision'
A road in Newhaven is currently blocked following a crash involving two cars, leading to significant congestion across the area. The A26 New Road is shut in both directions between The Hollow and the B2109 after the collision. Traffic is queueing on approaches to the closure, with delays continuing to build.
Police appealing to identify person in connection to assault enquiries
Police are seeking to identify a person in connection to enquiries after an assault in Hove that left the victim with multiple injuries.
Plans submitted for new holiday lodges on agricultural land
Plans to build 10 holiday lodges at a site in Lagness, Bognor Regis have been submitted to Arun District Council, with the applicant proposing to change existing permission granted for a pitching campsite.
Councillors back refusal of controversial housing development
Councillors say controversial plans for a major housing development near Ringmer should be refused.
Man denies raping woman by bandstand on beach
A man has denied raping a woman on Eastbourne beach. Romeo Mihai, 20, from London, pleaded not guilty at Lewes Crown Court, sitting in Hove, on Monday morning (August 10).
'Anarchist' walks from court after sending MP foul-mouthed drunken emails
A Worthing man was sentenced today after being found guilty of harassing a Labour MP
Decision made on hotly debated plans to build padel centre at racecourse
Committee members heard from Paul Lewis, a representative of Plumpton Racecourse, who backed the proposal, submitted by Hurstwood Sports Group Ltd.
Decision made on hotly debated plans to build padel centre at racecourse
Committee members heard from Paul Lewis, a representative of Plumpton Racecourse, who backed the proposal, submitted by Hurstwood Sports Group Ltd.
Plans submitted for new holiday lodges on agricultural land
Plans to build 10 holiday lodges at a site in Lagness, Bognor Regis have been submitted to Arun District Council, with the applicant proposing to change existing permission granted for a pitching campsite.



































