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Moses Itauma Set For January Return After Loss At The Hands Of Filip Hrgovic
Moses Itauma will return to the ring in January in time to launch his bid to become king of the heavyweight division by the end of 2027..
UKs Support For Ukraine Will Not Change Burnham Tells Zelensky
Andy Burnham pledged that Britain’s support for Ukraine “will not change” as he welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street .
Barbie Honours Celine Dion With Signature Doll
Barbie has honoured Celine Dion by creating a new signature doll in her image..
Murder Investigation Continues Into Fire That Killed Four In Waterford
Multiple properties have been searched as part of a continued Garda investigation into the Waterford fire that claimed the lives of two adults and two children, but no arrests have been made..
Head Of Energy Regulator Warns Of Difficult Winter Ahead
The head of the energy regulator has warned of a “difficult” winter ahead as he raised concerns that “people are going to struggle” without help..
Andy Burnham And Kemi Badenoch Trade Blows Over Defence At PMQs
Andy Burnham and Kemi Badenoch traded blows over defence at Prime Minister’s Questions, as he criticised Tory plans for an Iron Dome style air defence system..
Andy Burnham Man City Owners Did Not Raise Premier League Charges With Me
Andy Burnham has said Manchester City’s owners and directors did not raise the Premier League’s charges against the club when he met with them..
Hollywood Star Jason Momoa Admits Acting Is Not My Cup Of Tea
Hollywood star Jason Momoa has admitted “acting is probably not my cup of tea” and said he “fell into” his career path..
Heathrow Boss Calls For Burnham To Get Behind Third Runway Scheme
The boss of Heathrow has hit out at the uncertainty over the airport’s planned expansion after Andy Burnham declined to back the scheme..
Water Firms Set To Return 240m To Customers By 2030 For Poor Performance
Households are set to see £240 million taken off their water bills by 2030 because of poor supplier performance, regulator Ofwat has announced..
Burnham To Meet Zelensky In Wake Of Trumps Diesel Deal With Moscow
Andy Burnham will welcome Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday in a show of support after Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia..
Family Pays Tribute To Bright Young Man Killed By Tiger At Wildlife Park
The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park, have described the 23-year-old as a “bright, warm and engaging young man”..
Sir Ian McKellen Leads UK Premiere Of Mixed Reality Theatre Show An Ark
Sir Ian McKellen will star in the European premiere of a mixed-reality theatre production in Manchester this year, with audiences watching pre-recorded videos of the actors onstage..
William Joins Cricket Stars On The Mall To Mark Mumbai Hosting Earthshot Prize
The Prince of Wales played cricket on The Mall with England and India stars to celebrate Mumbai hosting his Earthshot Prize..
Teenager Thomas Rew Called Up By England For Australia T20 Series
England have handed teenager Thomas Rew his first international call-up for next month’s T20 series against Australia, with uncapped seamer Eddie Jack also included..
Prisoners Cheer As Second Phase Of Early Release Scheme Begins
Inmates cheered and punched the air as they were released early from jail as the second phase of a scheme to free up prison places began..
AI Could Give Terrorists Access To Bioweapons If Guardrails Fail MI5 Chief
AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons or generate new pathogens if guardrails on the technology fail, the head of MI5 has said..
Murder Probe Launched After Four People Die In Arson Attack On Waterford House
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after an arson attack on a house in Waterford City claimed the lives of two adults and two children..
UK Households To See Higher Than Expected Inflation As Energy Prices Jump IMF
UK households are set to face a sharper rise in inflation than previously forecast as the conflict in the Middle East propels food and energy costs higher, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)..
Hays Sees Weakening Permanent Jobs Market Keep Trading Under Pressure
Global recruitment chain Hays has revealed ongoing pressure on fees as permanent hiring weakens amid warnings the jobs market remains “as tough as ever”..
Local News
Brighton author to launch debut dystopian novel set in Britain in crisis
A Brighton-based author is set to launch her debut novel set in an imagined Britain in crisis.
Young volunteer becomes Littlehampton RNLI’s sixth head launcher at 21
A young volunteer has become a qualified head launcher with the RNLI.
Legal challenge pauses selective licensing plans in two wards
A legal challenge has forced a pause on plans for new landlord licensing in two city wards.
New tool to help residents access unclaimed benefits
A new tool is set to help families access financial support they may be missing out on
Families in West Sussex invited to step into the SUPER natural this half term
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is hosting its 'SUPER Natural' programme, running from October 24 to November 1.
Haywards Heath council delivers gifts to 10 care homes for Silver Sunday
Haywards Heath Town Council spread cheer to elderly residents in celebration of Silver Sunday.
School's Grow & Cook programme gets dedicated kitchen
A new kitchen at a primary school is set to be launched by a celebrity chef.
Schoolchildren invited to name Adur and Worthing's new food waste trucks
Schoolchildren are being invited to name a new fleet of food waste collection trucks.
Brighton dad fights three charity bouts to raise more than £1,600
A dad has fought three charity boxing matches in as many years to raise funds for causes close to his heart.
Care home residents create memory plaques from treasured keepsakes
Residents at Westergate House care home have been making memory plaques.
Councillor raises safety concerns over EV charge points
A councillor has raised safety concerns about the placement of electric vehicle charging points.
Overseas dental work leaves UK patients facing repairs costing over £40,000
Dentists are warning that overseas dental work is leaving UK patients with serious complications and costly repairs.
Stagecoach urges bus passengers to use phone screens to be seen in the dark
Bus passengers are being urged to make themselves more visible at stops to help drivers see them in the dark.
Zoe Lyons backs Brighton campaign uniting eight charities to fight homelessness
Comedian Zoe Lyons is backing a homelessness campaign to help raise funds and awareness.
Canine critics vote on Brighton’s best bites for dogs
Food loving dogs took centre stage at Brighton Beach House on Saturday 10 October
Curry house named best restaurant of the year at national awards
A curry house has been crowned Best Restaurant of the Year at the Curry Life Awards 2026
Sussex house worth £525,000 goes on sale for £1 as emergency halts dream project
A dream home project halted by a landslip is now heading to auction
The scale of people and businesses owing money to Sussex councils revealed
Hundreds of liability orders have been issued for unpaid council tax and business rates across Sussex
Health fears over dogs fouling on school playing fields
Concerns have been raised about health risks to children due to dog fouling on playing fields.
Flats plan approved despite claims it will be 'like living In the Somme'
A development in Kemp Town that prompted claims residents would be left "living in the Somme" during construction has been given the green light by Brighton and Hove City Council











































