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Disgraced ex police chief detrimental to Harry Dunn probe
A disgraced ex-chief constable had a detrimental impact on the investigation into the death of Harry Dunn.
Premier League fixtures released
Liverpool to begin their title defence against Bournemouth.
Growth in nurse numbers declines amid slowdown in international recruitment
The number of nurses and midwives registered to work in the UK has decelerated due to a significant slowdown in international recruitment, according to a new review..
AI and photo filters lead to people becoming boring looking
Thats according to Pamela Anderson.
UK inflation higher than forecast in May
Thats according to the Office for National Statistics.
UK economic growth downgraded due to tariffs and cost hikes CBI
US tariffs and higher costs for firms mean the UK economy is set to grow at a slower rate than previously predicted, according to new forecasts..
Risk of power outages this winter lowest since pre Covid
Thats according to the National Electricity System Operator.
MPs vote in favour of measures to decriminalise abortion for women
MPs have voted in favour of measures to decriminalise women terminating their own pregnancies..
Man murdered partner and neighbour in cocaine fuelled attack on Christmas Day
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1300 plus jobs at risk as Poundland plans to shut 68 shops and two warehouses
More than 1,300 jobs are at risk at Poundland after the retailer announced plans to shut 68 shops and two of its UK warehouses following its takeover by investment firm Gordon Brothers..
Temperatures could reach 33C this weekend as heatwave set to hit parts of UK
Temperatures could hit 33C this weekend as parts of the UK bask in a heatwave..
TV personality Kim Woodburn dies aged 83 after short illness
TV star Kim Woodburn, who rose to fame presenting How Clean Is Your House?, has died at the age of 83 following a short illness, her manager said..
Tear gas deployed against migrants in Calais
Police fired tear gas at a group of migrants as they waited on sand dunes in France for a small boat which might ferry them to the UK..
Woman found fatally stabbed in house after gas explosion
A woman has died after being found with stab wounds inside a house where a gas explosion took place..
G7 leaders call for de escalation in Middle East as Trump leaves summit
G7 leaders called for de-escalation in the Middle East before Donald Trump left the global summit early as conflict intensifies between Israel and Iran..
Genetic testing study to boost medication response starts in Glasgow
A new study aims to show how genetic testing could help personalise treatments by boosting medication response and reducing harmful side effects..
Rail deal worth 500m will help save Scunthorpe steelworks says minister
A £500 million five-year deal has been struck between Network Rail and British Steel to help save the Scunthorpe steelworks, the Government has announced..
Donald Trump says the UK US trade deal is done
The UK-US trade deal has been signed and is done, US President Donald Trump said as he met with Sir Keir Starmer at the G7 summit..
Report criticises major failing to gather ethnicity data on grooming gangs
The lack of data showing the ethnicity and nationality of sex offenders in grooming gangs is a major failing over the last decade or more, a new report has found..
Nursery worker showed exceptional cruelty to 21 babies
A 22-year-old nursery worker abused 21 babies, kicking one little boy in the face and stepping on his shoulder during a harrowing campaign of abuse..
Local News
Residents slam proposed flats as 'gross overdevelopment' of old sub-station site
Residents which live near a proposed block of flats have shared their frustrations towards the proposal.
Ticket holders failing to get money refunded months after festival was cancelled
A festival has cancelled its inaugural event and still hasn’t refunded customers more than two months after promised.
How to get your hands on goodie bags and free treats when luxury makeup store opens
A luxury makeup and skincare shop is set to open in the city next month.
‘We bring out the bonkers in each other’ - Brighton partners brighten up Sussex
We meet the artistic duo Lee Baker and Catherine Boroowski who are brightening up Sussex with their colossal floral designs
'This will turn the village into a theme park' - outrage at pub's expansion plan
Residents have continued to express their distaste for plans to expand a country pub in the South Downs National Park, with over a hundred objections being lodged on the planning portal. The pub, The Woodcote, was previously called The White Horse and is located 250 metres west of Graffham village, near Chichester.
Employment programme launch celebrated with minister visit
A programme which looks to support people into employment has been launched in East Sussex.
Sussex marketing agency named as one of the best places to work in the UK
The full-service marketing agency falls under the small organisation category.
A look back at a rock legend’s presence in Sussex
With Roger Daltrey’s recent knighthood we decided to look back at the rock legend’s presence in Sussex.
Teens gather on seafront to celebrate end of GCSEs
Teenagers have gathered on the seafront to celebrate the end of GCSEs.
Teens gather on seafront to celebrate end of GCSEs
Teenagers have gathered on the seafront to celebrate the end of GCSEs.
Teen rape case against police officer dropped
A police officer accused of raping a teenager has had the charges against him dropped.
Teen rape case against police officer dropped
A police officer accused of raping a teenager has had the charges against him dropped.
Teen rape case against police officer dropped
A police officer accused of raping a teenager has had the charges against him dropped.
Decision made on whether council in Sussex will merge with one in Surrey
The government has declared that there will be no merger between Crawley Borough Council and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council.
Police message to parents about pupils celebrating end of GCSEs on seafront
Police have said they are continuing to crack down on disorder at end-of-year gatherings.
Chimney sweep is caught 'lying and cheating' loyal customers out of £30k
A chimney sweep who swindled more than £30,000 out of trusting regular customers over more than two years has been jailed.
Ice cream seller says hot weather is like 'Christmas' as business thrives
A “veteran” ice cream lady said the hot weather this week is like “Christmas” for her business.
Poundland to close 68 stores and 2 warehouses across the UK
Poundland has announced plans to close 68 stores and two UK warehouses as part of a restructuring plan after being sold to investment firm Gordon Brothers.
Thousands of passengers to be hit by EasyJet cabin crew strikes this summer
Spanish airports in Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga, and Majorca will be hit by the walkout
University in Sussex plans city-wide food strategy event
The University of Sussex invites the public to a free event discussing Brighton and Hove’s Food Strategy Action Plan 2025.