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Lib Dem MP Quits Front Bench In Bid To Topple Sir Ed Davey
A senior Liberal Democrat MP has quit the party’s front bench in what is reported to be an effort to topple leader Sir Ed Davey..
England Win In Crete To Take Healthy Lead Into Return Play Off Against Greece
England will take a comfortable lead into the second leg of their Women’s World Cup play-off semi-final after they earned a 3-1 victory over Greece in Crete..
NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant Bans Drumcree Parade
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has announced that he is to ban the contentious Drumcree parade..
King Privately Funded Andrews Royal Lodge Repair And Restoration Costs
The King has privately made funds available for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s repair and restoration costs on the Royal Lodge..
Everton Put Up For Sale Less Than Two Years After Friedkin Group Took Charge
Everton’s owners have put the club up for sale after less than two years in charge to plunge the club into another period of uncertainty..
Drought Declared In Yorkshire Amid Low Reservoir And River Levels
Yorkshire has officially entered drought status because of low water levels in reservoirs and rivers, the Environment Agency has announced..
OpenAI Sacks Three Safety Researchers For Breach Of Trust
OpenAI said it has sacked three safety researchers for a “breach of trust”, defending the dismissals after the trio accused the company of putting its corporate interests before safety as the reason for removing them..
Enzo Maresca Has Complete Trust In Man City And Says Achievements Not Tainted
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca rejected suggestions the club’s achievements have been tainted after they were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules..
Striking And Personal Self Portrait By David Bowie Up For Auction
A “striking and personal” self-portrait by David Bowie is expected to sell for up to £55,000 after coming to auction for the first time..
Andrew Granted 302000 Compensation After Royal Lodge Lease Surrendered
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been granted £302,000 in compensation after the lease on his former Royal Lodge home in Windsor was officially surrendered..
Retailers Suffer Sharp Year On Year Decline In Footfall
Retailers have suffered a sharp year-on-year decline in footfall as inflation, fuel and household bill rises kept shoppers at home, figures show..
Celebrity Traitors Contestant Speaks Out After Banishment
Richard E Grant was “convinced” his fellow traitor James Acaster would not vote to banish him on The Celebrity Traitors..
We Trust Completely The Club Says Man City Boss Enzo Maresca Despite Verdict
Enzo Maresca insists his players and staff “trust completely” in Manchester City after the club were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules..
ADHD And Autism Review Highlights Risk Of Misdiagnosis As Cases Rise
The nation has reached a “tipping point” where people are at risk of being misdiagnosed with ADHD and autism, according to a new review which calls for “radical reform” to support people..
Andy Burnham Unveils 48m Partnership In Bid To Defeat Dementia
Andy Burnham has pledged to make dementia research a national priority as he announced a £48 million industry partnership to accelerate the search for a cure..
Labour Win Holborn And St Pancras By Election
Sagal Abdi-Wali had a majority of 3,364 over Zack Polanski.
Polls Close In By Election To Replace Keir Starmer As Holborn And St Pancras MP
Polls have closed in a by-election to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Holborn and St Pancras MP, with results expected to be announced in the early hours of Friday morning..
Aleksander Ceferin To Stand For A Fourth Term As UEFA President
Aleksander Ceferin has announced he will stand for a fourth term as UEFA president..
Two Arrested On Suspicion Of Trespassing At An RAF Base
Two Latvian men have been arrested for breaching the perimeter fence at an RAF base used by US military intelligence, the Met Police have said..
US Indictment Charges Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro With Torture
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged by US authorities with torture and other crimes in a new unsealed indictment that adds pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking offenses..
Local News
The Prime Minister’s speech gives me hope that big change is coming
On the way back to Brighton from Liverpool last week I reflected that I was waiting for a Labour Prime Minister to give the speech Andy Burnham gave, my whole life.
Protest outside hospital calls for NHS to drop £330m data contract
Sussex campaigners called on the NHS to ditch its contract with US tech firm Palantir, saying it is unfit to work with the health service.
Best places to see Draconid meteor shower in Sussex this week as spectacle returns
Sussex is home to some of the darkest skies in south-east England, making it an ideal place to watch this week's Draconid meteor shower.
Co-founder of far right group 'pulled man's hair' at Brighton protest
A co-founder of a far right group is set to go to trial.
School friends to reopen 200 year old pub in centre of historic town
The Elephant & Castle, in White Hill, Lewes, is due to reopen at the end of October under new landlord Max Aben, with Pat’s Pizza running the kitchen.
Former animal rescue centre site with development potential listed for sale
Located on Hangleton Lane in Ferring, near Worthing, the one-acre property was previously home to Wadars Animal Rescue Centre, which recently relocated to Willow Farm, Patching.
Live updates as two men arrested with axe on rail line
The emergency services are dealing with an incident between Brighton and Haywards Heath. Trains running between these stations are subject to delays, alterations and cancellations.
'People don't feel safe' - warning amid call for pedestrianisation of city street
Councillor Gary Wilkinson is calling for the pedestrianisation of St James's Street in Kemp Town, Brighton, in the hope to improve its safety.
Plans to turn seafront property into HMO for 19 residents
Brighton and Hove City Council has given the green light to proposals to redevelop 46-48 Kings Road, creating a 16-bedroom HMO while adding an extra storey.
Images show balconies being dismantled at development after major water damage
Scaffolding has gone up at the Albion Street site in Southwick, where 49 new flats have been delayed due to design and workmanship problems.
Serial burglar jailed for three years after targeting construction sites and the NHS
A serial burglar who raided offices and building sites has been jailed.
Live updates as main road blocked by crash involving bus
The A259 is currently blocked in both directions due to a crash involving a bus.
Shingle works begin at beaches to help protect homes from flooding
The works, which began on October 5, are being carried out at Shoreham and Southwick beaches, and Seaford beach.
Sussex residents warned over 1 common item that should not go in recycling
A binman has revealed one item that should never go in your recycling bin otherwise your bins might not be collected.
Jennifer Lopez 'lined up' for Pride headline slot
Jennifer Lopez has been approached by festival organisers for what would be her first UK performance in 15 years, according to The Sun.
Passengers urged to plan ahead with railway due to shut for nine days
Services between Wadhurst and Tonbridge will be suspended for nine days from October 24 November 1 to allow for works on the Hastings line.
Live updates as crash on major diversion route causes travel chaos
The A27 Arundel Road near Salvington Hill is partially blocked due to a crash, with the A280 Long Furlong also shut due to a burst water main.
Lidl stops selling chocolate bar range in UK supermarkets 6 years after launch
Lidl has removed its Way To Go! chocolate bar range from its supermarkets, six years after it first launched.
Road closed while firefighters tackle house blaze-live updates
Firefighters were called to a house fire on the A283 in Egdean, Petworth, in the early hours of this morning (October 5).
Man 'perplexed' by rail fine for journey 300 miles away he insists he never made
A Sussex man was left "perplexed" after receiving a rail fine for a Newcastle journey he insists he never made











































