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Child Dies After Hazardous Materials Incident At London Flat
A child has died following a “hazardous materials” incident at a flat in east London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said..
Chris Brown Allowed To Return To US As Bail Conditions Changed
R&B singer Chris Brown will be allowed to return to the United States as he awaits trial for an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023..
Reforms Kruger Vows To Change Civil Service Code To Ban Woke Agenda
A Reform UK government would change the Civil Service code to ban non-party political activism that has led to a “woke agenda that has infected so much of Whitehall”, an MP of the party has said..
One Dead And Two Injured In Senseless Stabbing
An Afghan national has been arrested after a man was stabbed to death and two other people, including a 14-year-old boy, were injured in a “senseless act of violence” in west London..
Fawlty Towers Actress Prunella Scales Dies Aged 93 Family Announces
Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93, her family has said..
Rio To Become Earthshot City As It Prepares To Host Environmental Awards
Rio de Janeiro is to become a “vibrant hub of climate action” as the Brazilian city prepares to host the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize ceremony, organisers said..
EasyJet To Donate Uniforms To Charity Which Helps Children Living In Poverty
Airline easyJet is to donate thousands of crew uniforms, saying it wants to support families struggling to deal with the cost of school clothing..
NHS Worker Resorts To Bake Sales In Bid To Raise 120000 For Cancer Treatment
A woman with a deadly cancer has been fundraising for life-extending treatment through bake sales..
Former Chelsea Star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Has Left Strictly Come Dancing
The 53-year-old and professional partner Lauren Oakley left the competition on Sunday night after losing the dance-off to Amber Davies and professional Nikita Kuzmin..
Christmas Housing Market Slowdown Has Started Early Says Zoopla
The usual housing market slowdown seen in the run-up to Christmas has started early, according to a property website..
Health Leaders Call For Tobacco And Vapes Bill To Be Passed Swiftly
More than 1,200 public health leaders have called for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to progress quickly through the final parliamentary stages to “protect future generations”..
Rapid Blood Test For Children Could Spot Sepsis And Save Lives
A rapid blood test to help diagnose life-threatening conditions in children – such as sepsis or meningitis – is being trialled in the NHS..
UK Supermarkets Warn Business Rates Rise Could Push Up Food Inflation
Bosses of the UK’s biggest supermarkets are urging the Chancellor to exempt shops from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher costs..
Tories Pledge To Stop 35000 Crimes If Elected
The Conservatives have promised to stop 35,000 crimes by deploying more police to violent “hot spots” if they return to power..
Private Clinics Carrying Out More NHS Appointments And Procedures
The number of NHS appointments, tests and operations delivered by private hospitals and clinics has increased by almost 500,000 this year to 6.15 million..
Wes Streeting Warns Over Unlicensed Weight Loss Jabs After Illicit Factory Raid
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned people not to buy weight-loss jabs from unregulated sources after an illegal laboratory was dismantled..
Asylum Seeker Released In Error Seen In London Area Police Say
An asylum seeker accidentally released from prison was last seen in the London area, police said, as officers urged anyone who spots him to call 999 immediately..
Westminster Has Failed Scots Says Swinney Ahead Of Scotland Demands Better Demo
Westminster has had its chance to improve the lives of Scots and has failed, the First Minister has said as thousands of people prepare to take to the streets of Edinburgh..
Strictly Professionals To Wear Britney Spears Inspired Looks For Icons Week
The Strictly Come Dancing professionals are to embody the different eras of Britney Spears’ music career as part of the show’s icons week..
Parents Urged To Vaccinate Children Against Flu Wildfire As Cases Rise
Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu “wildfire” over half-term as cases rise, with pop-up clinics being set up at fire stations and bowling alleys..
Local News
'Landmark' new route launches at Gatwick Airport to 'vibrant' Asian city
Norse Atlantic's new route from Gatwick to Thailand's capital city of Bangkok is the airline’s first route between the UK and Asia.
Dobbies Brighton hosts kids’ events and £1 meal deal this half-term
Dobbies Garden Centres is offering great value entertainment for families during the October holidays at its Brighton store.
We need to tackle city flooding on two fronts
Last week began with severe flooding at some locations in the city following very heavy rain on Monday. In the ward I represent, we saw the shocking but increasingly familiar sight of bins being washed at speed down Elm Grove and deposited on Lewes Road, such was the volume of water deposited in a short period of time.
Brothers speak out after sister's death blamed on health conspiracy
Gabriel and Sebastian Shemirani have spoken out following the death of their sister, Paloma Shemirani.
Alcohol and late-night food licence bid for Brighton restaurant
Parthenon Gyros, situated at 17 York Place, proposes the sale of alcohol on the premises from 12:00 to 23:00 every day.
Brighton salon hopes to serve wine during haircut appointments
If approved, the salon, known as Shine on Gloucester Road, would sell alcohol both on and off the premises.
Public consultation launched on air quality strategy
Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Air Quality Strategy.
Mushrooms and your Gut Microbiome
Mushrooms are in season, so it’s a great time to be adding them to your mealtimes writes nutritionist Kirsten Chick.
Major changes for parish councils proposed
Parish council boundaries could be changing according to a review approved by Arun District Council
Katie Price celebrates as her latest single with rapper hits the charts
Katie Price has reached chart success with her latest single
Popular observation wheel is dismantled
A popular seaside observation wheel has closed for the season
Brewery's bid to sell beer from its premises is one step closer
A brewery’s bid to open a new retail outlet has been approved by Rother councillors
Cheer team's hopes to attend competition at risk due to 'astronomical' prices
A school cheer team's hopes to attend a competition have been put at risk unless parents are able to cough up hundreds of pounds of fees
Councillors 'gagged' over rule breaches involving leisure centre
Councillors Alistair McNair and Anne Meadows say the way the council publicised plans for the King Alfred Leisure Centre broke the rules
Dogs banned in cemetery and play areas as plans approved
New dog exclusion areas are to be created in Adur and Worthing
High-street bank branch closes
Halifax on George Street, in Hove, has shut amid branch closures across the country
Mother's tribute to 'loving' daughter who died after absconding from hospital
The mother of a young girl who died after absconding from Worthing Hospital has paid tribute to her “loving” daughter
Restaurant prepares for highly-anticipated reopening in town centre
A restaurant has hinted at its reopening in its new premises
Doctor 'traumatised' after he's 'attacked in alleyway and has £10k stolen'
A doctor who reported being assaulted and having his phone stolen has had £10,000 taken from his bank account, he said
Chichester campaign encourages older adults to stay fit and active
Everyone Active has launched its 'Age is Just a Number' campaign across Chichester District.










































