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Jeremy Clarkson To Host New Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Spin Off
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson is to host a new spin-off of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? called Millionaire Hot Seat..
PM Tories Have Questions To Answer Over Afghan Data Breach And Superinjunction
Tory ex-ministers have “serious questions to answer” about the Afghan data leak which resulted in an £850 million secret relocation scheme and an unprecedented legal gagging order, Sir Keir Starmer said..
Southern Water Becomes Latest Company To Bring In Hosepipe Ban Amid Dry Weather
Southern Water has become the latest company to bring in a hosepipe ban, to protect rare chalk stream habitat, as England battles exceptionally dry weather..
Inflation Jumps To Highest Level For Nearly 18 Months As Food Prices Rise Again
UK inflation rose to a near 18-month high in June as food prices surged for the third month running, according to official figures..
Former Defence Secretary Makes No Apology For Afghan Injunction
The former Conservative defence secretary who applied for an injunction blocking reporting about the Afghan data leak has said he makes “no apology”..
This Is Not A Fulfilling Life Scottie Scheffler Questions Why He Chases Majors
Long-time world number one Scottie Scheffler is chasing his second major of the year and fourth of his career at Royal Portrush but admits every day he questions why..
Britain Cannot Grow Without Fighting Fit Finance Sector Rachel Reeves Says
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told City bosses that Britain cannot meet its growth ambitions without a “fighting fit and thriving” finance sector, as she urged regulators to resist “excessive caution”..
Two Men Who Cut Down Sycamore Gap Tree Jailed For More Than Four Years
The two men who cut down the famous tree at Sycamore Gap out of “sheer bravado” have each been jailed for four years and three months..
Thousands Being Relocated To UK After Personal Data Leak Of Afghans
Thousands of people are being relocated to the UK as part of a secret £850 million scheme set up after a personal data leak of Afghans who supported British forces, it can now be reported..
Thames Water Sinks To 16bn Loss As Debt Mountain Balloons
Troubled Thames Water has revealed it slumped to a £1.65 billion annual loss and saw its mammoth debt mountain balloon higher..
Reeves Hails Instant Impact For Aspiring Homeowners As Red Tape Is Cut
First-time buyers are set to see an “instant impact” from the drive to kickstart economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to say..
Grants For New Electric Cars To Be Reintroduced
Grants for new electric cars are being reintroduced after being scrapped in June 2022, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced..
Council Overspend On Social Care Highest In Decade Amid Warning Over NHS Plan
Recent overspend by councils in England on their adult social care budgets was the highest in a decade, according to a major survey..
National Two Minute Silence To Be Held For 80th Anniversary Of VJ Day
A national two-minute silence will be held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day..
MasterChefs John Torode Confirms He Was Accused Of Racism In Wallace Review
MasterChef presenter John Torode has confirmed he is the subject of an allegation of using racist language that was upheld as part of a review into the behaviour of co-presenter Gregg Wallace..
French Action Has Prevented Nearly 500 Small Boat Crossings This Year
French authorities have stopped more than half of small boat crossings in the Channel this year, the Home Secretary has said..
Fugitive Aristocrat And Partner Guilty Over Babys Death
Aristocrat Constance Marten and her convicted rapist partner have been found guilty of killing their newborn baby..
Ofcom To Investigate After Gaza Documentary Breached BBC Editorial Guidelines
Ofcom has announced it will investigate the BBC’s Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary after a review found it had breached the corporation’s editorial guidelines on accuracy..
Four Confirmed Dead In The Southend Plane Crash
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Yorkshire Cowgirl Says It Will Be Nerve Racking But Fun To Compete In US
A teenage cowgirl from Yorkshire has said travelling to the US to compete against the world’s best riders will be “nerve-racking but fun”..
Local News
The 'famous' Sussex town that is a celebrity hotspot and inspired a Disney book
There are a number of places across the region that offer exciting things to do and have links to famous faces, such as the town of Crowborough.
Visit a town with beautiful beaches, a Buddhist cabinet and a Blanc brasserie
As a rule of thumb, if a town is good enough for Max Bygraves, Tony Hancock and Mary Shelley, it’s got to be worth a look
Why this 'one-of-a-kind' Sussex hotel has been named among the best in the UK
Tripadvisor has revealed its 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards, and here is why one spot in Sussex has been praised.
Multiple sexual assaults reported on board buses
Police are investigating multiple sexual assaults on board buses.
Man threatens staff with hammer and demands money during robbery of shop
A man threatened staff with a hammer and demanded money during a robbery.
Man evacuated from fishing vessel by helicopter
A coastguard helicopter airlifted a man to hospital after he was evacuated from a fishing vessel.
Recap: Trains delayed due to electricity failure
Southern has reported an electricity supply failure between Chichester and Barnham, causing train delays
Body found during search for missing man
A body has been found during a search for a missing man.
Police officer cleared of sexually assaulting women while on duty
A police officer has been found not guilty of three counts of sexual assault.
Jousting, banquets and more: Loxwood Joust 2025 set to thrill
Step into Loxwood Joust, West Sussex, 2-17 August 2025: live jousts, quests, camping, lavish banquets and evolving stories. Day tickets from £8, weekend passes from £45—book now for medieval magic.
Former Parachute Regiment officer is rowing solo around the coast of Britain
A former Parachute Regiment officer is rowing solo around the coast of Britain.
Nine-year-old schoolboy braves the shave after growing hair for two years
A nine-year-old schoolboy from Hurstierpoint who grew his hair for two years has braved the shave.
Here's who has appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court
A round-up of recent cases heard at Sussex (Central) Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Brighton Magistrates’ Court
Brighton bar to host major drag artist contest
A Brighton bar is looking for applicants for the Drag Idol 2025 competition.
Motorists driving in bus lanes on A259 set to be fined under new scheme
A digital camera system will be used to monitor the lanes
Caravan park to expand despite 'strong objections'
A caravan park in West Sussex has been granted permission to expand its operations, despite "strong objections" from the parish council.
Residents say they are being terrorised by 'mindless vandals' breaking into cars
Villagers in Cuckfield have slammed "mindless vandals" who are terrorising the area with a recent spate of mystery car break-ins.
New sauna café set to open beneath landmark Victorian viaduct
Luna Hut Sauna Café will welcome guests to Beaconsfield Road, beneath the London Road Viaduct in Brighton, with a launch party on May 24
Plan to convert Grade-II listed Regency property into 17-bedroom HMO
A Grade-II listed Regency building in Brighton currently used as offices could be turned into a 17-bed house in multiple occupancy (HMO).
Residents outraged by parking charges 'scandal'
Victoria Brinkley and Clara Donnelly, who both live in Brighton, have expressed their concern about charges on the Pay By Phone app