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England Reach World Cup Semi Finals As Jude Bellingham Double Ends Norways Run
Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time..
Police Arrest 28 Year Old Man On Suspicion Of The Murder Of Ann Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, police said..
England Reach World Cup Semi Finals As Jude Bellingham Double Ends Norways Run
Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time..
Hundreds Of Firefighters Battle Wildfire In Spain Which Killed At Least 12
Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled on Saturday to contain one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires which killed at least 12 people..
Dermot Murnaghan Remembered As Legendary News Journalist And Presenter
Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan has been remembered as a “legendary news journalist and presenter” following his death aged 68..
Jos Buttlers 131 Helps England Beat India By 56 Runs To Complete 4 0 Series Win
Jos Buttler plundered a first international century in three years to power England to an emphatic 56-run victory over India to take over at the top of the T20 world rankings..
Linda Noskova Battles Back Against Karolina Muchova To Win Wimbledon Title
Linda Noskova put a dramatic second-set collapse behind her to win her first grand slam title in a wild Wimbledon final..
Police Believe Ann Widdecombe Was Attacked 24 Hours Before Body Found
Police believe former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe was attacked in her home nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered and said they are hunting for a white male suspect..
Burnham Urged To Reverse National Insurance Rise Costing Firms 1000 Per Worker
The Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance is costing the average business more than £1,000 per worker every year, figures show..
MPs Back Benefit Boost For 66 Year Olds As State Pension Age Increases
The Government should look at increasing universal credit for 66-year-olds to prevent financial hardship stemming from the “lottery of life” as the state pension age rises to 67, according to a committee of MPs..
People In Their 50s Urged To Complete Bowel Cancer Screening Amid Low Uptake
Health officials have raised concerns over the “low numbers” of people in their 50s taking part in bowel cancer screening..
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Of Former MP And Minister Ann Widdecombe
A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe..
Millions More Under Hosepipe Ban As Nation Swelters In Third Heatwave
Millions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave..
Twelve Dead And 23 Missing In One Of Spains Deadliest Wildfires
Twelve people died overnight into Friday in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country..
UK To Miss Out On 600m In Tax Due To US Exemption Says HMRC
The UK is set to miss out on around £600 million in tax each year following a deal allowing the US to be exempt from a global tax commitment, according to HMRC figures..
One Rule For One And One Rule For Another Fans React To Quansah Suspension
England fans have accused Fifa of applying “one rule for one and one rule for another” after Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico..
Ann Widdecombe Former Tory MP And Reform UK Member Dies Aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78..
Vapes To Be Put In Plain Packaging To Protect Children
Vapes are to be put in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children..
Labour MPs Overwhelmingly Back Andy Burnham For Party Leadership
Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer..
Bonnie Tyler Dies Aged 75
Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died according to a statement on her website..
Local News
From Bayeux to Burnham, history is coming round once more
The Germans have a word for it – schickstaltag. Day of fate.
Programme aims to widen representation in public leadership
A new civic leadership programme has launched to boost diversity in public roles.
Council urges people to stay safe during latest summer heatwave
Rother district residents are encouraged to stay safe during the summer sunshine.
Poet claims record-breaking third win at major children’s book award
Lewes poet John Agard has claimed record-breaking third win at a major literary award.
Charity group enjoys special visit to disability support farm
A group from a disability charity recently enjoyed a day out at Princess Christian’s Farm in Tonbridge.
This heatwave is a reminder that looking out for each other matters
As the World Cup sees many of us glued to our screens, it is worth remembering that heat can change the game very quickly.
The amount of people treated in corridors of Sussex hospitals revealed
Hospital patients are still being treated outside designated clinical areas in some parts of the country
Forgotten civic landmark set for restoration after years of neglect
A forgotten piece of civic heritage in Worthing is finally set to receive the care it deserves.
A stroll through Regent’s Park’s stunning new royal garden
I recently spent the night in London, after watching the Les Mis Arena Concert Spectacular at the Albert Hall, writes Geoff Stonebanks.
Community pub's 'incredible transformation' as it reopens following major revamp
A pub has officially opened following a major refurbishment
Updates as wildfire breaks out at beauty spot
Emergency crews are at the scene of a fire at Devil's Dyke
26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the death of Ann Widdecombe.
Two men sentenced after death of 'beloved husband' in street attack
Two men have been sentenced following the death of a man in a Christmas street attack six years ago in Brighton.
'Much loved' highways worker, 65, killed in M23 crash named and pictured
A highways worker who was fatally struck by a van on the M23 has been named and pictured.
Everything we know as firefighters remain at scene of convent fire
Firefighters are continuing to tackle a major fire at a former convent in St Leonards.
Fire crews tackle blaze at residential property
Two fire engines were mobilised to a property on Meadow Road in Worthing this afternoon (July 10) after reports of a fire.
Warning after fire breaks out on grass verge near A27
Emergency crews have issued a warning after a grass verge on the A27 in West Sussex caught fire
Council must pay man £11k after 'starkly improper' prosecution over pub tiles
The council must pay a man more than £11,000 after prosecuting him for failing to comply with an enforcement notice after tiles were removed from a pub.
Sussex donkey sanctuary's tribute to patron Ann Widdecombe amid murder fears
A Sussex donkey charity has paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe amid fears she was murdered
Police officer who raped woman after New Year’s Eve party jailed for seven years
A police officer from Bexhill who raped a woman after a New Year’s Eve party has been jailed for seven years.









































