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Household Energy Prices To Jump By 13 From July
Ofgem’s price cap is to rise by 13% from July 1 driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the regulator has said..
Woman Shot Dead At Sheffield Bar Innocent Bystander
South Yorkshire Police says two men and a woman remain in custody following city centre shooting .
King Has Instant Bond With Cancer Patients During Visit To New Hospital Centre
The King created an instant “bond” with cancer patients when he visited the site of a newly redeveloped centre for people living with the disease..
Stepmother Killed Girl In Scalding Bath In 1978 Jury Finds
A stepmother killed a five-year-old girl by scalding her in a hot bath as a punishment nearly half a century ago, jurors found..
Today Is The Hottest May Day Since Records Began
35 degrees Celsius recorded at Kew Gardens and Heathrow Airport.
Several Hurt In Crash Between Train And Minibus Carrying Children In Belgium
Several people have been hurt in a collision between a train and a minibus carrying children in northern Belgium, police said..
Metallica Urge UK Fans To Give Blood Ahead Of Britain Tour Dates
Metallica have urged their fans in Britain to give blood as they approach the start of the UK leg of their world tour..
UK Endures Tropical Night After Heatwave Breaks May Record For Second Day
The UK experienced a “tropical night” on Monday as the record for highest daily minimum temperature in May was broken for the second consecutive day..
Bridget Phillipson Urges Competition Watchdog To Examine Extra Childcare Charges
Bridget Phillipson has urged the competition watchdog to look into hidden extra charges parents have encountered when trying to access Government funded childcare..
Urine Test For Lung Cancer Could Be Ready For NHS Use In Five Years
A simple urine test for lung cancer could be available for NHS use in as little as five years, experts have said..
Sturgeon Had No Suspicion Personal Items Were Purchased With SNP Funds
Nicola Sturgeon has said she “had no knowledge or suspicion whatsoever that personal items had been purchased using SNP funds”, after her estranged husband Peter Murrell admitted embezzling £400,000 from the SNP..
Three Arrested After Woman Dies Following Shooting Outside Sheffield Bar
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 30-year-old woman died following a shooting outside a bar in Sheffield, police have said..
Hottest May Day Record Broken As London Area Hits 335C
The UK has recorded its all-time hottest May temperature as a part of London hit 33.5C..
Nurses Enter Pay Review With Good Grace But Are Not Afraid To Strike
Nurses have entered into a pay review with “good grace” but are “not afraid to strike” in the future, the boss of the profession’s union has said..
Brothers To Haul 25kg Of Potatoes On Trek To Fundraise For Prostate Cancer UK
Two brothers will be hauling 25 kilograms of potatoes on a 57-mile walk to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK after their father was successfully treated for the disease..
Hottest May Day For 79 Years
Monday forecast to be even warmer with 34C expected in London and the South East.
Spurs Survive On Premier Leagues Final Day
West Ham are relegated to the Championship despite a 3-0 win over Leeds.
Enjoy Your Life But Pick Your Friends Wisely D Day Veteran On 100th Birthday
A veteran who lived through the D-Day landings has urged people not to be shy and enjoy their lives, but pick their friends wisely, ahead of his 100th birthday..
MPs Raise Concerns Over Climate Of Fear In Live Music Industry
MPs have raised concerns about a “climate of fear” in the live music industry and called for an investigation into potential market dominance in the sector..
Suspect Shot Dead Near White House After Firing At Security Checkpoint
A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died after being shot, according to federal officials..
Local News
Endurance athletes complete Marathon des Sables after university training
Four endurance athletes have completed Marathon des Sables in the Sahara.
Museum offering free admission for dads on Father’s Day
Amberley museum is offering free admission for dads on Father's Day.
New play explores Sussex links and legacy of Patrick Hamilton
As the Winds and Waters Are is playing at BN1 Arts Centre.
Charity chief executive to climb Snowdon for separated families campaign
Sam Morfey, CEO of Both Parents Matter, will tackle Snowdon to raise funds and awareness for families experiencing separation and conflict.
Museum launches 100 days of half-price entry for special anniversary
Amberley museum is offering 100 days of half-price entry to celebrate a century of world-changing innovation.
Summer festival to bring live music, funfair and food to seafront
A weekend of music, food and family fun is set to bring summer vibes to the coast this month.
Royal Sussex doctor joins five-day marathon challenge for air ambulance
A Sussex consultant is taking on a marathon walking challenge to raise funds for an air ambulance charity.
University hosts athletics event to inspire young pupils through sport
Year 3 and 4 pupils from St Richard’s Catholic Primary School took part in an exciting athletics festival held at the University of Chichester.0
Warning issued as melanoma skin cancer cases continue to climb in South East
Numbers of people being diagnosed with melanoma are among the highest on record across the region says Cancer Research.
More than 160 tonnes of food waste recycled in first month of scheme
More than 160 tonnes of food waste have been collected in Hastings in the first month of a new recycling scheme.
Young athletes enjoy inclusive sporting competition at youth games
More than a dozen schools from across Sussex came together at K2 Crawley for the annual Sussex Parallel Youth Games.
Parish appoints teenage organ scholar to support church music
The Parish of Forest Row has appointed 14-year-old Joshua Burton as its new Organ Scholar,
Veteran to walk final stretch of Worthing 10K after life-changing stroke
A veteran is determined to cross the finish line on foot after suffering a life-changing stroke.
Young pupils create museum exhibition inspired by Great Fire of London
A Horsham museum exhibition is bringing the past to life through the eyes of young curators.
Council leader unanimously re-elected at annual council meeting
The leader of Adur district council has been unanimously re-elected.
Charity bluebell walk celebrates record crowds and six-figure fundraising
A record-breaking year has been celebrated for one of Sussex’s most popular charity events.
'They are animals': Disgust at 'horrifying' litter left on beach
Horror as 'tonnes' of rubbish left on Brighton Beach
Major overnight roadworks mean several Sussex roads will be shut from tonight
Major overnight roadworks will be taking place on several Sussex roads between 8pm tonight (26 May) and 6am tomorrow (27 May).
Live: Signalling fault means trains between Brighton and Southampton are delayed
A signalling fault in Havant means that services running between Brighton and Southampton Central are delayed.
Updates: A27 reopened after being partially blocked due to crash
The A27 is partially blocked and traffic is slow due to a crash on the A27 Eastbound.











































