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Burnham Calls For Cross Party Talks On Social Care Reform
Andy Burnham will seek cross-party talks on social care reform as he faces calls to legislate for a national care service before the next election..
Heat Health Alerts Raised As Fourth Heatwave Of The Summer Looms
Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber in some areas of England as the fourth heatwave of the year looms and parts of the country struggle with persistent dry weather..
Wildlife Presenter And Goodies Star Bill Oddie Dies Aged 85
Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said..
Luke Littler Warns He Can Still Get Better After Retaining World Matchplay Title
Luke Littler warned he can still get better after crushing Gerwyn Price 18-9 to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool..
Burnham To Host Zelensky With Pledge Of Unwavering Support For Ukraine
Andy Burnham said UK support for Ukraine “remains unwavering” ahead of welcoming Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday as his first international visitor since becoming Prime Minister..
Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Shot Dead By Police
A man suspected of carrying out the Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured has been shot dead by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city..
Anthony Joshua Musters Comeback Win Over Kristian Prenga
AJ gets up off the canvas twice on his return to the ring; planned "Battle of Britain" with Tyson Fury now a step closer .
One Dead 16 Injured In Attack On Berlin Pride
Police appeal for help in tracking down suspect after car drives into crowds at LGBT+ event .
Fifteen Arrested After Violence Breaks Out At Anti Migrant Protest In Glasgow
More than a dozen people have been arrested after violence erupted in Glasgow between anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters..
Lewis Hamilton And Title Leader Kimi Antonelli Hit By Grid Penalties After Norris Takes Pole In Hungary
Lewis Hamilton was dealt a blow in his bid for a record eighth world championship after he was demoted to fifth on the grid for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix..
Evacuations Continue After Major Incident Declared For Cairngorms Wildfire
Evacuations and smoke advisories have continued after Police Scotland declared a major incident as emergency services battle a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Shop Numbers Return To Growth After Years Of Decline Say Experts
UK high streets and shopping destinations are showing signs of recovery as more than 13 retail stores opened each week over the past year, according to new figures..
Wildfire Forces Evacuations Of Suburbs In French City Of Bordeaux
Authorities in France have evacuated some suburbs of Bordeaux as a massive wildfire shifted toward the city..
English Gymnast Gabriel Langton Suffers Horrific Fall At Commonwealth Games
A horror injury to England’s Gabriel Langton overshadowed his team’s silver medal in the men’s team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow..
Scottish Government Holds Response Meeting After Cairngorms Wildfire Evacuation
First Minister John Swinney has chaired a meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) after homes were evacuated amid a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Firefighters To Continue Tackling Industrial Units Blaze Into Weekend
Firefighters will continue tackling a large industrial unit blaze in Essex into the weekend after a major incident was declared and residents were evacuated..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Local News
Man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after crash near Gatwick Airport
Emergency services were called to the incident at the junctions of Beehive Ring Road and Gatwick Road, close to Gatwick Airport, at around 3.55pm on July 16.
Car crashes into stone wall outside tennis club
The incident occurred this evening (July 22) on Belgrave Road, outside Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club in Seaford.
Man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after crash near Gatwick Airport
Emergency services were called to the incident at the junctions of Beehive Ring Road and Gatwick Road, close to Gatwick Airport, at around 3.55pm on July 16.
Appeal after man left with facial injuries following assault by car driver
The incident occurred in Nizells Avenue, Hove, at around 7.40pm on July 16.
Online lottery player becomes first in UK to buy ticket for new £300m jackpot
A digital lottery player in Brighton made a UK first after snapping up a ticket for brand new game
Unauthorised encampment remains on green space as council seeks court action
An unauthorised encampment remains in place on a recreation ground despite a formal notice to vacate the site.
Public 'urged to call 999 immediately' as fugitive escapes from prison
Oliver Mazirel is currently wanted for escaping from HMP Ford, near Arundel, on the evening of June 30.
Young woman fighting for her life after motorcycle collides with wall
Emergency services responded to the incident on Wallsend Road, Pevensey, shortly after midnight on July 10.
Almost 30 vehicles including caravans and motorhomes pitch up at popular park
Motorhomes and caravans have pitched up in a popular park in a West Sussex town
Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests
Matthew Wright has been accused alongside three others of conspiring to defraud the Environment Agency (EA) and water regulator Ofwat.
Pirate Day celebrations help lifeboat volunteers raise more than £800
A lifeboat station raised more than £800 during day of pirate-themed events.
Fire crews tackle fire at industrial waste site
Emergency crews tackled a fire at a waste site in Horsham.
Boy on trial over ‘planned knife attack’ tells jury he has never been violent
A teenager on trial accused of being part of a stabbing attack plot in Seaford which left a 16-year-old boy dead has said he has never been violent to anyone.
Dozens of homes planned next to waste centre despite previous noise fears
Developer Salt Earth Ltd has submitted an outline planning application for up to 40 new homes for land off Burndell Road in Yapton, near Arundel.
Readers react after temporary hosepipe ban announced for parts of Sussex
Residents have shared their reaction after a temporary hosepipe ban has been announced for parts of the county.
Inquest prompts concerns once again about corridor care at hospital
Concerns have been raised once again about the use of A&E corridors to care for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
Huge parkland reserve given go-ahead despite refusal of almost 1,500 homes
Mid Sussex District Council has given the nod to create the new 103-hectare reserve, on land east of Ansty Way and the Cuckfield Bypass
Plans submitted to build more than 200 homes on edge of town
Applicant Martin Grant Land has submitted an outline planning application for up to 215 homes on 17.4 hectares of land north of Bird in Eye Hill in Uckfield.
'It's shocking' - Man outraged by price of curry sauce at famous fish and chip shop
A man from Brighton has described his shock and horror after discovering a fish and chip shop called Bankers charges £3.75 for a pot of curry sauce.
New trampoline park opens after major jungle-themed transformation
Go Wild! has officially opened its doors in Heathfield this July, promising families a new destination for fun.








































