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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”..
Extreme Weather Is The UKs New Normal
The Met Office has published its latest report of the state of our climate .
Eric Idle Says He Feels Lucky Every Single Day After Surviving Cancer
Actor and comedian Eric Idle has said he feels lucky “every single day” after surviving pancreatic cancer..
Trump To Be Hosted By King At Windsor During Unprecedented Second State Visit
Donald Trump will be hosted by the King and Queen at Windsor Castle during his unprecedented second state visit to the UK in September..
England Thrash Wales To Reach Euros Quarters
Heartbreak for Wales as the Lionessess win 6-1.
Local News
VE Day music event cancelled after man dies
A VE day event was cancelled after the sudden death of a band member
High court gets involved as caravans still at bulldozed national park site
An injunction notice has been served at a national park site following unauthorised works
Shocking video shows woman being snatched from street and forced into stolen car
Footage shows the moments a young woman was dragged off the street by a man wearing a balaclava
Plane caught fire after pilot mixed up his left and right hands
A British Airways plane caught fire at Gatwick airport after a pilot mixed up his left and right hands, an investigation has found
Financial services mutual celebrates 50 years of service in Brighton
Its first customer purchased a Family Bond on May 14, 1975.
Police officer's killer loses appeal against murder conviction
A man who killed a police officer has lost an appeal against his conviction and sentence
Young woman screamed for her life as she tried to escape kidnapper
A young woman walking home from work screamed for her life as she fought off a stranger in a balaclava who tried to snatch her off a street in Hove
WWII veterans, 101 and 99, mark VE Day by raising funds for Ukraine
Two of Sussex's WWII veterans have marked VE Day by raising funds for lifesaving medical supplies in Ukraine
Sussex comes together to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day
People across Sussex came together to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday.
Good news for drivers as multimillion pound bypass is opened
The opening date for Lyminster Bypass has been announced
Police seek men after seafront property burgled
Police are seeking these men after a property was burgled
Plans for Gypsy and traveller pitches rejected
Chichester District Council has refused planning permission for 22 Gypsy and traveller pitches at a site in Sidlesham.
Store to close after 34 years in business following red route 'catastrophe'
Cannadines, a bathroom store in Brighton which has been open more than 30 years, has announced it will close at the end of May
Kate Bush tribute band to perform album in full at show this weekend
Join Lisa Abbott’s 10-piece Hounds of Love Band at Ironworks Studios, Brighton, on Sunday 11 May, for a note-perfect live performance of Kate Bush’s iconic 1985 album plus greatest hits. Tickets on sale now.
Car catches fire outside McDonald's
A car caught fire outside a McDonald’s in Eastbourne.
Sussex religious leaders welcome election of new pope
Religious leaders in Sussex have welcomed the appointment of Pope Leo XIV
Death threat made to manager at Cityclean amid 'continued toxic behaviours'
A death threat was made to a manager at Brighton and Hove's Cityclean.
Special exhibition train to visit Sussex
The Railway 200 exhibition train, Inspiration, will visit Bluebell Railway in Sussex from July 23–29, offering visitors a glimpse into rail’s past and future.
Developer seeks to extract 7,500 cubic metres of water from underground sources
A developer has applied for a licence to extract water from underground sources all year round.
Firm helps patient transport group secure four new premises in Sussex
A patient transport group has secured four new premises in Sussex.