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Teenage Killer Of Bhim Kohli Keeps Seven Year Sentence At Court Of Appeal
A teenage boy who killed elderly dog walker Bhim Kohli in a Leicestershire park will not have his sentence for manslaughter changed, the Court of Appeal has ruled..
Lammy Refers Himself To Environment Watchdog Over Rod Licence Error
David Lammy has referred himself to the environment watchdog because he did not have a rod licence to go fishing with JD Vance..
PM Leads Tributes To Welsh Labour Politician Who Died Suddenly Aged 47
Sir Keir Starmer has led the tributes for Welsh Labour politician Hefin David, who has died suddenly aged 47..
Three Teenagers Charged With Murder Over Disturbance At Seaside Resort
A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, have been charged with the murder of a man in a seaside resort, Kent Police said..
Facial Recognition Technology Not About Total Surveillance Society Minister
Rolling out more facial recognition vans is not intended to create a “total surveillance society”, the policing minister has said..
Over 50s Provided More Donated Organs Than Ever Before Last Year Data Shows
The highest-ever proportion of organ donors in the UK last year were over the age of 50, according to officials..
CPR Questions To Be Added To Driving Theory Test
Learner drivers are to be quizzed on their CPR skills in an update to the theory test..
Speed Of Improvement In Cancer Survival Rates Slowing Say Experts
Progress in cancer survival rates in the UK has “slowed down”, experts have warned..
Starmer To Co Chair Ukraine Meeting After Call With Trump And European Leaders
Sir Keir Starmer will co-chair a meeting with pro-Ukraine allies on Wednesday after a call with US President Donald Trump and European leaders about ending the war..
50000 Migrants Have Crossed Channel On Small Boats Since Labour Took Power
More than 50,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel since Labour won the 2024 general election..
Letter Reveals How Wartime Codebreakers Were Told Jobs Had Ended After VJ Day
Letters released by GCHQ have revealed how wartime codebreakers were granted holiday and told their jobs were over after VJ Day..
Water Shortfall In England Now Nationally Significant Drought Officials Warn
England is now suffering from “nationally significant” water shortfalls despite rain in July, officials warned as the country faces more hot, dry conditions..
Expectant Mothers To Bypass GP And Go Straight To Midwife
Expectant mothers are to bypass seeing their GP and can now book straight in with their midwife for pregnancy care, NHS officials have announced..
Badenoch Suggests Migrants Held In Camps As Crossings Near 50000 Under Labour
Kemi Badenoch has suggested migrants currently housed in hotels could instead be held in “camps”, as the number of English Channel small boat crossings nears 50,000 since Sir Keir Starmer took office..
Met Volunteer Officer Had 12 Year Old Perform Sex Act In Public Court Told
A Metropolitan Police volunteer officer groomed a child after meeting her online and told her she “enjoyed being raped” during sexual encounters, a court heard..
Numbers Game 96 Year Old Donald Becomes Oldest Countdown Contestant
A 96-year-old former RAF corporal who left school when he was 14 has become the oldest contestant in Countdown history..
Phillipson Vows To Tackle Thorny Challenge Facing White Working Class Pupils
The Education Secretary has pledged to tackle the “thorny” generational challenge of British white working-class young people falling behind their peers as she called it her “priority” for the year ahead..
Deport Now Appeal Later Scheme Expanded In Drive To Remove Foreign Criminals
More foreign criminals will be deported before their appeals have been heard as the Government expands its “deport now, appeal later” scheme..
Mel Gibson Becomes Emotional As He Recalls Joy Of Making Braveheart
Mel Gibson has said it was a “joy” to make the film Braveheart as he spoke at an event to mark 30 years since the historical epic was filmed in Ireland..
Mohamed Salah Challenges UEFA Response To Palestinian Footballers Death In Gaza
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA for not saying how a footballer known as the “Palestinian Pele” died in its tribute to him..
Local News
Newly reopened bingo hall raises thousands for hospice
Deluxe Bingo Hastings is excited to announce that in first few weeks since its grand reopening in June, it has already raised over £2k for St Michael’s Hospice.
Legendary musician to perform in Brighton as part of UK tour
Hugh Cornwell is to perform in Brighton this November as part of his UK tour.
Children's home praised after 'outstanding' Ofsted inspection
Three children’s homes run by West Sussex County Council have been commended by Ofsted for the quality of care they are providing children and young people.
Unraveling the science and mystery of thunder and lightning
The past few weeks have been marked by a number of thunderstorms. For millennia the cause of storms, especially the thunder clap and associated lightning bolts were a mystery. But we have a much better understanding today of one of nature’s most powerful events.
Man sees himself in public information film for first time in 40 years
A transplant recipient has seen himself in a public information film for the first time since it was filmed more than 40 years ago.
Camera Club: Brighton and Hove Pride parade 2025
The city was full of colour as Brighton and Hove Pride 2025 took place.
University's eye-tracking study reveals how musicians learn scores
Researchers at the Uni of Chichester used eye-tracking technology to highlight the complex strategies developed by musicians while learning musical scores.
'Hidden gem' hotel restaurant in pretty Sussex village named one of UK's best
This hotel restaurant in the Sussex South Downs has been named among the UK's best to visit, according to OpenTable and KAYAK.
Man to run 700 kilometres from Edinburgh to Brighton in seven days
Adam Mahdoul will attempt one of the most demanding endurance challenges ever submitted to Guinness World Records.
Chichester lawyer appointed to national campaign group
A personal injury lawyer in West Sussex has been appointed to a national campaign group.
Popular Bottle Alley Art Market to return bigger than ever before
A popular art festival is returning bigger than ever before.
Fundraising campaign launched to save historic Brighton manor house from decay
Brighton’s Preston Manor is deteriorating, and Brighton & Hove Museums is calling on the public to help save this landmark.
Plan to convert property into 11-bed HMO and five flats sparks backlash
Plans have been submitted to convert a commercial unit into an 11-bedroom house in multiple occupancy (HMO) and five flats. The proposal involves extending the existing two-storey building at The Mews, 5 Watts Lane, Eastbourne, into a three-storey property.
Man charged with attempted murder after two men attacked with a hammer
A teenager who tragically died in a single vehicle collision in Binderton, near West Dean, has been formally identified.
Teenager who died after colliding with wall identified
A teenager who tragically died in a single vehicle collision in Binderton, near West Dean, has been formally identified.
Terminally-ill woman from Seaford plans to sail solo round-the-world
A terminally-ill woman from East Sussex is planning on competing in a solo round-the-world sailing voyage.
In Pictures: Enforcement officers remove tents from seafront
Specialist Group International, a provider of specialist rescue, underwater search and protester management, enforcement officers were seen today at Madeira Drive, Brighton clearing tents, which have been there "for months", off Madeira Terrace.
Brit Award-winning singer spotted at Sussex restaurant
Rag'n'Bone Man was seen eating at Relish Bar & Grill, a Turkish restaurant in Uckfield, in the Wealden district within East Sussex.
Two people taken to hospital after crash
AA is currently reporting that a road is partially blocked and there is slow traffic due to a crash between two cars, and that there is currently a car fire on A283 Steyning By Pass both ways around Horsham Road. There is a bus detour in operation - on bus route 100.
Hove MP and Technology Sec Peter Kyle in row with Farage over Online Safety Act
Technology Secretary and Hove MP Peter Kyle has become involved in a row with Reform’s Nigel Farage over the online safety bill.