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Inflation Holds Steady At 28 As Food Price Rises Ease
UK inflation unexpectedly flatlined last month as a slowdown in food price rises offset pressure from airfares, according to official figures..
Jeremy Clarkson Reveals Cancer Diagnosis In Clarksons Farm Episode
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer..
British Couple Say Russian Warship Firing Warning Shots Near Yacht Was Scary
A British woman onboard a yacht in the English Channel which sailors on a Russian warship fired warning shots near to “prevent a possible collision” said the incident was “a bit scary”..
Cremation Firm Ad Banned For Misleadingly Implying Plan Included A Service
A TV advert for a direct cremation firm has been banned for implying that their standard plan included an attended funeral service..
Pub Bookings Surge By 300 For Englands World Cup Kick Off
Pub bookings have surged by almost 300% as fans make plans to watch England’s World Cup kick-off, figures show..
Fifth Of Young Men Do Not Consider Controlling Someones Spending To Be Abuse
Nearly one in five young adult men fail to recognise controlling someone’s spending as economic abuse, according to research published by the Home Office and charity Surviving Economic Abuse..
Social Media Ban For Children No Silver Bullet Minister Says
The social media ban for under-16s is not a “silver bullet”, the Technology Secretary acknowledged as she faced a backlash from firms which will be hit by the restriction..
Thames Water Rescue In Doubt As Government Raises Objections Over Deal
The utility firm is reportedly on the brink of temporary nationalisation.
Serena Williams To Play At Wimbledon
It's after she secured a doubles wild card with sister, Venus.
Sabri Lamouchi Sacked As Tunisia Head Coach
He's been replaced by Herve Renard.
UK Unveils New Sanctions On Russian Shadow Fleet As Starmer Attends G7
The UK has unveiled new sanctions that aim to ramp up pressure on Russia as Sir Keir Starmer attends the G7 summit in France..
Murdered MP Jo Cox Would Be Deeply Concerned By Divisions In UK Says Sister
Murdered MP Jo Cox would have been “deeply concerned” at the current divisions in UK society but would not have shied away from the challenge of uniting people, her sister has said a decade on from the killing..
AI And Digital Tech Used To Chart Climate Impact And Extinction Risk For Plants
Artificial intelligence has helped reveal how plants are shifting flowering times across the world due to climate change, a new report has said..
Palestine Action Terror Ban Was Lawful Court Of Appeal Rules
The decision to ban Palestine Action as a terror group was lawful, the Court of Appeal has ruled..
Housebuilding Target At Risk Over Planning Shortages Union Says
The Government’s housebuilding target is at risk because of a shortage of council planners, according to new research..
Rightmove Gives Reasons Why June Saw An Unusual Asking Price Fall
The average price tag on a home fell by 0.6% or £2,113 in June, in the biggest price drop recorded for this month of the year in 14 years, according to a property website..
Starmer Announces Social Media Ban For Under 16s
Children under age 16 will be banned from social media in a “big moment for our country”, Sir Keir Starmer said..
Khan Announces 7m Promotion Campaign To Tackle Online Disinformation
Sir Sadiq Khan has announced a £7 million campaign to showcase London to the world and tackle online “disinformation” that he says is harming the capital’s reputation..
Scientists Make New Discovery About The History Of The Giants Causeway
Scientists have made a new discovery about the history of the Giant’s Causeway rock formation..
Road Designers Urged To Up Their Game To Tackle Spike In Wrong Way Driving
Motorway designers are being urged to “up their game” after an investigation found reported incidents of wrong-way driving on the roads have increased by 30% in four years..
Local News
Charity warns loneliness is rising with serious health impacts
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove (WSBH) is warning that loneliness across Sussex is increasing.
MP secures priority access to Bayeux Tapestry for schoolchildren
Schools in Hastings and nearby 1066 Country are receiving priority booking for free tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry.
Sussex vineyards celebrate English Wine Week
With English Wine Week starting on Friday, 19 June, Nick Mosley talks to Sussex vineyards about what is in store for wine lovers.
Cyclists set off on 600-mile challenge to fund cancer research
A 600-mile Berlin-to-London charity cycle ride is being led in memory of loved one.
Families invited to enjoy dragon-themed Father’s Day experience
Families are invited to enjoy a fiery Father’s Day offer at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion.
Wildlife charity launches urgent appeal for lifesaving X-ray machine
East Sussex WRAS has launched an urgent fundraising appeal.
Business owner backs programme to inspire young readers
A Worthing business owner is helping to open a world of imagination for children and families.
Lighthouse challenge raises thousands for hospice and charities
More than 1,700 walkers took part in the Beachy Head Lighthouse Challenge.
Award-winning West End musical heads to Sussex theatre next year
A highly acclaimed musical is set to delight audiences in Sussex next year.
Community theatre group brings classic tales to life on stage
A spellbinding afternoon awaits as fairy tales and comedy come to life on stage next month.
Theatre marks 100th anniversary with year-long celebrations
A seafront theatre is marking 100 years at the heart of town.
Apprentice earns customer service qualification with honours
A young apprentice has been awarded customer service qualification with honours.
Pensions industry leader recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
A chief executive who started in the post room has been awarded a CBE in King’s Birthday Honours.
New funding available for projects bringing generations together
Organisations are invited to apply for new funding to help strengthen community connections through intergenerational activities.
Pram Race brings community together for day of fun and fundraising
Bolney village celebrated the annual Pram Race with a day packed with activities.
Garden designer and broadcaster awarded MBE in King’s Honours
A garden designer and broadcaster has been awarded MBE for services to horticulture.
RNLI veteran recognised in King’s Birthday Honours after 40 years
A Newhaven RNLI veteran has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Thousands enjoy family fun as Summer Fayre returns to town
A parade filled the streets with colour, marking the start of much-loved community tradition.
Council calls on residents to help decide how £20m will be spent
Residents are being encouraged to join the Bewbush Pride in Place Board, which will guide long term plans and decisions for Crawley’s southwest neighbourhood.
Coastal beauty spot named among UK’s best picnic destinations
Seven Sisters Country Park has been named among the AA’s top five picnic spots in the UK.











































