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FIFA Accuses UEFA Of Misinformation Campaign Over Gianni Infantinos Proposal
FIFA has launched an extraordinary attack on UEFA, accusing it of running a “misinformation campaign” to scupper Gianni Infantino’s World Cup private investor proposal..
Manchester City Must Face Strictest Punishment If Found Guilty LaLiga Chief
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has called for Manchester City to face the strongest possible sanction available to the Premier League if they have breached financial rules..
Scrapping Pension Triple Lock Would Be Morally Wrong Says Union Chief
A leader of a major trade union has said scrapping the pension triple lock to fund social care would be “morally wrong”..
UK Mortgage Approvals Fall To Lowest Since End Of 2023
The number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers has slipped to its lowest level since the end of 2023, figures show, as elevated borrowing and living costs weighed on housing demand..
Celebrity Traitors Cloak Added To Bella Ramsey Waxwork At Madame Tussauds London
Madame Tussauds London has added a cloak to its wax figure of The Last Of Us star Bella Ramsey, who will appear in the upcoming series of The Celebrity Traitors..
Ex Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Jailed For Seven Years For Child Sex Abuse
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years in jail after being found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school-age children..
RAF Fairford Suspected Terror Plot Involved A Foreign Actor Says Marco Rubio
A suspected terror plot against an RAF base used by American forces “clearly involves the hand of a foreign actor”, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has claimed, but refused to provide further details..
Burnham Vows To End Politics As Usual In First Labour Leader Conference Speech
Andy Burnham will pledge to tackle the issues politicians “usually avoid” in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference amid mounting speculation the pensions triple lock could be reformed to fund social care..
OpenAI Delays Latest Model Over Security Concerns
OpenAI has said it is delaying the release of a new artificial intelligence model over security concerns voiced by its researchers, the latest in the company’s effort to decelerate the pace of the technology’s advance..
SpaceXs Starship Launches Into Orbit For First Time But Flight Ends Early
SpaceX has launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlinks yet, but cut the flight short to ensure safety..
Sturgeon To Teach Women To Lead Under Pressure During Masterclass
Nicola Sturgeon will teach women from around the world how to lead under pressure in a new masterclass launching next year..
Trains Could Be Publicly Owned Under Great British Railways Transport Secretary
New trains could be publicly owned under Great British Railways to reduce costs and “best serve taxpayers”, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said..
Healey Sets Out Plan For New Age Of Industrialisation To Boost Economy
John Healey has set out plans to reindustrialise Britain with investment in industry and support for apprenticeships as part of the Government’s search for economic growth..
Five British Nationals Arrested Over Suspected Bomb Plot Near Airbase
The suspects arrested over a potential terror plot near an RAF base used by the US are all British nationals aged in their 20s and from London, police have said..
Child 10 And Two Women Crushed To Death In Channel Crossing Attempt
A 10-year-old child and two women have died after they were “likely crushed” in a dinghy while attempting to cross the Channel..
Sir Rod Stewart Announces UK And Ireland Tour Which Will Definitely Be My Last
Sir Rod Stewart has announced The Final Encore tour, which he says will “definitely be my last”..
Aldi Set To Open Another 40 Stores In 2027 Despite Pressure On Earnings
Discount supermarket Aldi has pledged to invest £900 million in another 40 new stores next year and its warehouse network despite seeing annual earnings dip lower..
Whodunit Chance To Solve A Mystery And Win Gold In Cluedo Coins Launch
Collectable Cluedo coins are being launched by The Royal Mint – which is also offering the chance for one “supersleuth” to win a gold 50p..
Taylor Swift Unveils New Video After Breaking MTV VMAs Record
Taylor Swift won the video of the year award as she became the most decorated artist in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards..
999 Caller Has Only Partial Picture Of RAF Fairford Incident Says Streeting
The villager who said she raised the alarm about vans blocking a road near RAF Fairford had only “a partial picture” of the situation, Wes Streeting has said..
Local News
Repair works underway to secure future of historic pier following storm damage
Permanent repairs to Worthing Pier are now under way almost two years after storm damage forced the landmark structure to close.
Man reunites with hospital team who saved his life after 10-metre fall
A man who suffered life-changing injuries in a 10-metre fall has been reunited with hospital team who saved his life.
Members of the public oppose cafe's plan to serve alcohol
A cafe and cycle-hire business has secured a licence to sell alcohol.
Council criticised by housing watchdog
Arun District Council has been criticised after a housing watchdog found it had not properly dealt with requests for changes to a home for residents with health and accessibility needs.
Bonfire night drama after society burns sign of controversial town centre developer
Crowds cheered and booed as flaming banners made their way through the streets during a recent bonfire night parade
Council sells off land to pave way for 57 new homes
A major housing project for older residents will begin following the sale of former sheltered accommodation site.
'RNLI mostly rescues "people who have done something stupid" not migrants'
Tony Parsons from Brighton took to social media to condemn the actions of those targeting the rescue organisation and its volunteers
Supermarket submits new plans for store after extensive redesign
Lidl has resubmitted revised proposals for a new supermarket on Brooks Road in Lewes
Activists gather outside court as fellow member charged over protest chant
Protestors gathered outside Brighton Magistrates in support of a pro-Palestine activist who is set to go to trial.
Fatboy Slim says he has 'never been paid' to play at Glastonbury
Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, says he has 'never been paid' to play at Glastonbury music festival.
Fatboy Slim says he has 'never been paid' to play at Glastonbury
Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, says he has 'never been paid' to play at Glastonbury music festival.
Female cyclist suffers serious injuries in crash that closed the A27
The woman, who is in her 20s, was hurt in the collision on the A27 Upper Brighton Road in Worthing at the junction with Cissbury Road.
Female cyclist suffers serious injuries in crash that closed the A27
The woman, who is in her 20s, was hurt in the collision on the A27 Upper Brighton Road in Worthing at the junction with Cissbury Road.
Female cyclist suffers serious injuries in crash that closed the A27
The woman, who is in her 20s, was hurt in the collision on the A27 Upper Brighton Road in Worthing at the junction with Cissbury Road.
Busy road closed after lorry carrying food items catches fire
The incident happened on the A23 southbound between Handcross and Slaugham in West Sussex on September 27.
Woman arrested after motorcyclist dies in countryside collision
The 48-year-old rider was pronounced dead at the scene on the A272 near Kirdford on Saturday, September 26, with a woman from Horsham arrested.
Van driver who was 'too drunk to stand up' admits killing highways worker on motorway
Vilius Domarkas killed highways worker Anthony Howe on the M23 at Junction 9, next to Gatwick Airport, while more than three times over the drink-drive limit
Former school staff member pleads guilty to child sex offences
Logan Bailley, of Sheridan Road in St Leonards, was arrested and subsequently charged with four counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a child, engaging in sexual communication with a child and inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity.
Seafront road partially blocked following crash
West Parade in Worthing is partially blocked following a crash.
Fake taxi driver jailed after kidnapping and raping woman at knifepoint
Ruckling Ramsay was driving around Brighton city centre in his silver Mercedes in the early hours of July 3, 2022.








































