National News
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Sikh Man Jailed For Life With A Minimum Of 21 Years For Knife Murder Of Student
The family of an 18-year-old student who died after being handcuffed, after being fatally stabbed by a Sikh man, have hit out at the “shocking” treatment of their son by police and called for urgent action to address a “national emergency” of knife crime..
UK Wins Court Clash With Rwanda Over Failed Migrant Deportation Deal
The UK will not have to pay Rwanda millions of pounds over the failed migrant deportation deal after winning an international court case..
England Set Off For World Cup With Eyes On The Prize
England departed for the World Cup hoping to climb their footballing Mount Everest this summer..
Rugby League Great John Kear Dies Aged 71
John Kear, the rugby league broadcaster and former Challenge Cup-winning coach, has died at the age of 71..
Mandelson File Release Unprecedented Display Of Transparency Minister Says
Sir Keir Starmer’s Government is braced for further embarrassment as hundreds of documents covering Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment and activities as ambassador to the US are expected to be published on Monday..
Great Grandmother Gets UK First Cancer Treatment On Tumour Deemed Untreatable
A great-grandmother thought to have inoperable cancer has become the first person in the UK to receive treatment using a novel technique..
Duran Duran Announce 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates
Duran Duran are to embark on a UK arena tour which will see them perform in Glasgow, Liverpool and Belfast..
Government Urged To Crack Down On Cheap Vapes Circumventing Single Use Ban
Millions of vapes are still being binned one year after the Government banned single-use devices, councils and campaigners have warned..
Gruelling Heat Expected To Give Way To Cooler Temperatures And Sporadic Rain
The UK is set to welcome fresher conditions on Sunday as baking heat gives way to cooler temperatures and sporadic rain..
Declan Rice Vows Arsenal Will Be Coming Back For More During Bus Parade
Declan Rice celebrated Arsenal’s Premier League title success by rapping to ‘Ice Ice Baby’ on their open-top bus – and then vowed his side are “coming back for more” next season..
Britains Got Talent Judge KSI Quits YouTube Collective Sidemen
Social media star and Britain’s Got Talent judge KSI has announced he is leaving the YouTube collective Sidemen..
Yvette Cooper To Visit China And India Amid Global Crises
The Foreign Secretary will travel to China and India this week as the UK seeks to strengthen relations with both countries..
Nine In 10 Parents Back Social Media Ban For Children Says Technology Secretary
Parents overwhelmingly back Australian-style restrictions on social media for children, the Technology Secretary has said..
Minister Rejects Streeting Call To Consider National Insurance Cut
A senior minister has warned of “consequences” for public spending of any cut to national insurance after Wes Streeting suggested the move as a way to boost employment..
Nicola Sturgeon Says Murrell Has Never Explained His Embezzlement Crimes To Her
Nicola Sturgeon has said her estranged husband Peter Murrell has never explained to her why he embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP as she spoke of the “trauma” she has gone through..
UKs Biggest Rail Operator Back In Public Ownership
Govia Thameslink becomes part of Great British Railways.
Arsenal Miss Out On Champions League Glory
Gunners suffer penalty shootout heartbreak after 1-1 draw with PSG.
Runner From London Becomes First Person In World To Complete 1000 Parkruns
A runner from London has become the first person in the world to complete 1,000 parkruns..
Rescuers Free Four Villagers Trapped In Flooded Laos Cave For 10 Days
Rescue workers in Laos said they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, the day after another one was successfully extracted..
Downpours And Cloudy Skies For Some This Weekend After Record Breaking Heatwave
Cloudy skies and downpours are expected for many this weekend as a record-breaking heatwave gives way to cooler weather ahead of a likely soggy start to June..
Local News
Community singing initiative set to launch weekly sessions
A new choir is launching with a focus on community in Brighton.
Albion Women have changed football forever in our city
What a day! The atmosphere at Wembley Stadium last Sunday was incredible, writes Bella Sankey.
Town set for up to £20m boost to transform over next decade
Up to £20 million in government funding could help transform Eastbourne over the next decade.
School plans to demolish 'dilapidated' classroom
Imberhorne Lower School in East Grinstead has applied for planning permission to demolish the music classroom building at the Windmill Lane campus.
Disqualified driver abandoned moving van during police chase
A man who was banned from driving earlier this year abandoned a van which was still moving while being pursued by police.
Sinkhole forces road closure
A road is closed following the appearance of a sinkhole.
City centre road blocked by police as man wrestled to the ground
Western Road is blocked as police respond to an incident.
Face of 'twisted' teacher who sexually abused boys at school revealed
The face of a teacher who sexually abused 14 boys at a private school has been revealed.
Primary school slashes pupil admission number again
Brunswick Primary School in Hove has reduced the number of reception children it takes for another two years.
Council leaders to consider cleaning contract extension
Hastings Borough Council leaders are set to make a decision on whether to extend a toilet cleaning contract.
Building society submits plans to install ‘lifesaving’ equipment in town centre
Nationwide has put forward plans to install “lifesaving” equipment in Hastings town centre.
Notice to vacate issued to travellers who parked caravans on village green
Notice to vacate has been issued to travellers who parked caravans on a cricket field in Clayton, West Sussex, near Hassocks.
Impressive photographs capture 'reflections' across Sussex
We were blown away with this month's entries to our camera club competition.
Former RE teacher who sexually abused 14 boys at school is jailed
A former teacher who sexually abused 14 children at a boarding school has been sentenced
Man charged after drug raids across city linked to crystal meth operation
A man has been charged after a series of drugs raids linked to a suspected crystal meth operation in Brighton
Sussex train operator nationalised in major public ownership change
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest rail operator, entered public ownership on May 31.
Community hub secures funding boost for vital support services
Community Base is celebrating the awarding of £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund.
City centre burger restaurant closes
Patty and Bun in Brighton city centre has closed.
Sussex star loses millions of followers as social media account deleted
The former glamour model, who lives near Horsham, had her account removed by Meta following an investigation into complaints about her content.
Fears of 'carnage' as key road closes for almost four months from today
Chichester Road B2559, which links Chichester to Bognor Regis, will shut in sections from today (June 1) until September 25 for a major gas mains replacement.









































