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Four People Taken To Hospital After Reports Of Stabbing In South East London
Four people have been taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing in south-east London, emergency services said..
Police And Army Veterans Gather For A66 Crash Officers Funeral
Police officers and Army veterans came together to pay their respects to a former colleague and comrade who was killed on duty in a horrific crash on the A66..
Dont Wear RNLI Branding Says Charity To Deter Anti Migrant Protests
RNLI volunteers and staff have been warned not to wear the charity’s branding because of the “unacceptable abuse” they have faced from anti-migrant protesters..
Holidaymakers Face Tourism Tax With New Powers For Mayors Across England
Holidaymakers across England face a new tax on overnight stays under Government plans to give mayors greater economic power in their regions..
Pharmacists Will Be Able To Treat People For More Illnesses Under NHS Scheme
Pharmacists will be able to treat people with migraines, acne, more types of ear infection and other conditions as the NHS “pharmacy first” scheme is expanded..
Mayors To Be Given Power To Impose Tourist Tax
Plans to give England’s mayors the power to introduce a tourist tax will be set out on Thursday..
Flight Disruption Easing As Air Traffic Boss Faces Calls To Resign
Flight disruption that caused chaos for hundreds of thousands of passengers has eased, with schedules set to return to normal later..
Bayeux Tapestry Set To Be Unveiled To The Public Today
The Bayeux Tapestry is set to be unveiled to the public today at the British Museum..
August Was Worlds Joint Hottest Month On Record Scientists
August was the world’s joint hottest month on record, with global temperatures 1.65C above pre-industrial times, scientists have said..
National Security Cant Come At The Expense Of Social Security Andy Burnham
National security “can’t come at the expense of social security”, the Prime Minister has insisted, as he criticised Tory plans to fund defence..
Transport Secretary Does Not Believe Air Traffic Control Issue Was Unavoidable
The Transport Secretary has told MPs she did not believe the air traffic control problems that have caused chaos for hundreds of thousands of passengers were “unavoidable”..
Reform UK Under Criminal Investigation Amid Allegations Of Donation Rules Breach
Reform UK is under criminal investigation after allegations the party breached donation rules on foreign funding..
Hundreds Of Police Line Street At A66 Crash Colleagues Funeral
Hundreds of police officers lined the street at the funeral of a colleague who was killed in a collision on the A66..
Nottingham Set To Bring In New Powers To Fight Intimidating Use Of Balaclavas
New powers to tackle young people wearing balaclavas to intimidate members of the public in Nottingham city centre are set to come into force next week..
Lee Westwood Ponders LIV Golf Stay Despite It Filing For Bankruptcy Protection
Lee Westwood will consider staying with LIV Golf despite the organisation filing for bankruptcy protection..
Celebrity Traitors And Clarksons Farm Win Top Prizes At National TV Awards
The Celebrity Traitors and Clarkson’s Farm won top prizes at the National Television Awards..
EastEnders Star Shane Richie Pleads Not Guilty To Drink Driving
EastEnders actor Shane Richie has pleaded not guilty to a charge of drink-driving and faces a trial next year..
Tributes From Around The World For Officers Killed In A66 Crash Police Fed
The families of two police officers who were killed in a head-on collision on the A66 have been given “overwhelming” support from around the world, a Police Federation Chair said..
17 Million Waited For More Than 12 Hours For AE Care Last Year Review
More than 1.7 million patients waited for more than more than half a day for emergency care, despite concerns that long A&E waits are linked to an increased risk of death, according to a new report..
Air Traffic Control Boss To Face Transport Secretary As Flight Chaos To Continue
The boss of an air traffic control provider will speak to the Transport Secretary on Wednesday as disruption is set to continue after a technical issue grounded flights..
Local News
MP welcomes £1.7m funding boost to help tackle rough sleeping
Chris Ward MP has welcomed new government funding to address rough sleeping in his constituency.
Railway worker saves man's life on railway tracks
A railway worker has shared how suicide prevention training helped him intervene in life-threatening situation on the tracks.
Stone Age cave art offers new clues to Ireland's earliest inhabitants
There’s an old joke in Wales that says the Irish are just the Welsh that could swim, writes Dr James Williams.
MP vows to tackle 'bureaucratic dead weight' holding back businesses
Business owners have called for new “Department for Common Sense” to cut red tape and support growth.
Fashion brand launches four-day pre-loved sale
Pre-loved clothing is taking centre stage as part of a nationwide push for circular fashion.
University celebrates double shortlisting for prestigious higher education awards
The University of Chichester shortlisted for two awards.
MP pays tribute to Dolly Parton's literacy legacy in House of Commons
Dolly Parton’s global impact on children’s literacy has been celebrated in House of Commons.
Sponsor a seat campaign launched to help bring new arts centre to life
Supporters of the arts are being invited to sponsor seat.
Electronic music star Bonobo announces major show for 2027 tour
Renowned electronic artist Bonobo will bring live show to Brighton next year.
Nursery children's colourful artwork raises more than £4,600 for charity
A colourful fundraising project has raised thousands for Sussex charity.
Councillors push for £6.3m school expansion
Labour councillors are urging the approval of £6.3 million school expansion they say would deliver critical new SEND places for children in need.
Council leaseholder given compensation over poor cleaning at block of flats
Complaints about poor cleaning in a council block of flats have resulted in compensation being awarded by the Housing Ombudsman.
Sussex chefs from Michelin restaurant named among UK's top young culinary talents
Lesley Serrao and Jamie Angel, of Gravetye Manor near East Grinstead, have been selected as two of just 10 UK finalists in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026-27.
Angry residents call on council to repair void in pavement after dog fell in
A group of Hastings residents is calling on East Sussex County Council to repair a damaged pavement which has been partially closed for more than two years.
Neighbours object to festival in Brighton park
Two neighbours have objected to a licence application for the Land Beyond Festival which is due to take place in East Brighton Park next year.
'Substantial' pub with space for hundreds of guests goes on sale
The Farmers pub, located in Scaynes Hill near Haywards Heath has been listed for sale by property agents AG&G Chartered Surveyors.
Hundreds protest against Eton College plan for new 3,000-home town in Sussex
Hundreds of people are said to have gathered outside Plumpton Racecourse at the weekend to oppose a 3,000-home development on nearby land owned by Eton College.
Festival organisers promise park is being repaired after grass left in a 'mess'
Organisers of Live at Hove Park festival have promised the park is being repaired after grass was damaged during the event.
'Unique' city pub that has played host to famous faces celebrates 20 years
Brighton pub the Caroline of Brunswick is celebrating its 20th birthday in October.
'It's just not on' - Gran says she can't watch BBC on her telly due to overgrown tree
A pensioner from Moulsecoomb claims that she cannot watch TV in her upstairs bedroom due to an overgrown tree that has dismantled her aerial











































