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Suspected Golders Green Attacker Remanded After Facing Attempted Murder Charges
The alleged Golders Green attacker tried to murder his own friend before stabbing two Jewish men in the street, a court has heard..
Woman Charged With Death By Dangerous Driving After Wimbledon School Crash
The driver of a 4×4 that crashed into a south-east London primary school has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two eight-year-old girls were killed..
Mans Eye Rebuilt After Eight Painstaking Operations Following Car Crash
A man whose eye was left “more like a raisin than an eyeball” following a devastating car accident has had his sight partially restored through eight meticulous operations to rebuild the organ..
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Golders Green Attack
Police have charged a 45-year-old man with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday..
Dame Mary Berry Says Bafta Fellowship Is The Icing On The Cake
Dame Mary Berry has said it is “the icing on the cake” to learn she is to be honoured with the Bafta Fellowship for her exceptional contribution to television..
Tony Blair Institute Calls For End To Triple Lock Ahead Of Pensions Overhaul
The triple lock should be scrapped ahead of replacing the current pensions system to enable people to access funds earlier in life, Sir Tony Blair’s think tank has said..
New Era For Private Renters As Stronger Rights And Protections Come Into Force
Eleven million private tenants in England have stronger rights and protections from today, helping to transform their experiences in the sector..
Charles Raising A Dram After Trump Vows To Lift Scottish Whisky Tariffs
The King will be toasting Donald Trump with a dram after the US president announced he will remove tariffs from Scottish whisky..
Terror Threat Level Raised To Severe After Golders Green Attack
The UK terrorism threat level has been raised to “severe” in the wake of the Golders Green stabbings, meaning a terror attack is “highly likely”..
Bob Mortimer Very Very Sad After Death Of Gone Fishing Dog Ted
Comedian Bob Mortimer has said he is “very, very sad” after the death of Ted, the dog who starred in Mortimer And Whitehouse: Gone Fishing..
Scott Parker Leaves Burnley Following Premier League Relegation
Scott Parker has left Burnley following the club’s relegation from the Premier League..
John Higgins Hits Back To Level Up Crucible Semi Final Clash With Shaun Murphy
Shaun Murphy was reminded his mission of ending a 21-year wait for a second World Snooker Championship crown will not be straightforward as he was pegged back by four-time champion John Higgins in their semi-final..
Golders Green Suspect Referred To Counter Extremism Programme In 2020 Police
The man suspected of carrying out a knife attack in north London was previously referred to the Government’s counter-extremism programme, police have said, as Sir Keir Starmer was heckled on a visit to the site..
Young Neo Nazi Guilty Of Planning Mass Gun Attack After MI5 Sting
A young neo-Nazi has been found guilty of planning a mass gun attack after being snared by MI5 in an undercover sting..
Bank Signals Interest Rates Could Rise As Iran War To Push Up Cost Of Living
Bank of England policymakers have signalled that interest rates could rise later this year if the Middle East energy shock has a longer-lasting effect on the cost of living..
King And Queen Bid Formal Farewell To US President And First Lady
The King and Queen have said farewell to the US president and first lady as they near the end of a frenetic four-day state visit..
Half Of Convenience And Vape Stores In Some Areas Linked To Organised Crime
As many as half of convenience stores and vape retailers in some areas are estimated to have links with organised crime, according to a Trading Standards report..
Government Announces 25m For Security After Golders Green Attack
A further £25 million will be invested to increase security for Jewish communities after the suspected terror attack in north London, the Government has said..
SNP Majority Would Stop Farage At The Border Swinney Says
An SNP majority at the Scottish election would “stop Nigel Farage at the border”, John Swinney has said..
Three Million Households Skipping Meals As Cost Of Living Hits Which
Three million UK households are being forced to skip meals and cut family visits amid cost-of-living pressures and collapsing consumer confidence, according to a survey..
Local News
Schoolgirl’s sporting dream sees her compete for Team GB in Ireland
Willow Smith from Polegate has been selected for Team GB Junior Women's Inline Hockey Team.
Primary school ranked among top 15 in East Sussex league tables
Peacehaven Heights Academy has been ranked 13th out of 200 primary schools across East Sussex in the 2025 Key Stage 2 SATs league tables.
Amy Winehouse Band marks 20 years of Back to Black on tour
The Amy Winehouse Band have announced a major UK tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of her defining album, Back to Black.
Ambulance service names two new independent board members
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has announced the appointment of two new Independent Non-Executive Directors.
Meet the wildlife neighbours of Queen's Park in these charming photos
These images capture a relaxed 'bimble around Queen's Park', where familiar wildlife continues to delight visitors.
Party switch increases Green representation on county council
Eastbourne Green Party has announced that they have gained their first Green County Councillor, just days after the relaunch of the local Green Party branch.
School celebrates students achieving Duke of Edinburgh's Awards
Beacon Academy proudly celebrated the achievements of more than 100 students who completed their Bronze or Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award.
Butlin’s adds seven new options to all-inclusive drinks package
Butlin's, the Home of Entertainment, has announced seven brand-new additions to its popular All Inclusive drinks package.
Soaring homelessness forces council to borrow millions more
A continuing surge of local people becoming homeless means Worthing Borough Council faces having to borrow £5m more just to fund the vital services it provides.
University lecturer named among top 50 voices in higher education
A University of Chichester academic has been celebrated for his ‘accessible and inspiring’ teaching in the Vevox Top 50 Voices in Higher Education for 2026.
Company raises £223,000 in landmark year of charity support
Acrisure UK has announced its most successful year of charitable fundraising to date.
Choral group raises more than £1,500 for Sussex hospice
Actually Gay Men’s Chorus raises £1505.82 for the Sussex Beacon at Christmas concerts and carolling performance at Churchill Square.
New musical celebrates enduring love story of Johnny and June Cash
The Ballad of Johnny & June, a brand-new production telling the story of country legends Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, will play at Theatre Royal, Brighton.
Changes to way council homes are allocated following public consultation
A new approach to allocating council homes is being introduced to help match people with the properties they need more effectively.
Tasty savings on afternoon tea, brunch and global bites
Whether Thai, Mexican, Italian, American, or good-old British afternoon tea is your thing, there are great dining deals to be had in the city this month.
The wheels are coming off as resignations rock the ruling group
Well, it seems that the wheels are really coming off at Brighton and Hove Labour, writes Steve Davis.
Council calls on firms to take part in business survey
Businesses across the Chichester District are being reminded to take part in Chichester District Council’s business insight survey.
Bear rescued from brutal 'dancing' trade with Sussex wildlife charity's help
A young female sloth bear rescued from the illegal ‘dancing’ bear trade in eastern India is now being cared for around the clock by Wildlife SOS.
The most popular item Brighton residents are ordering for next day Amazon delivery
New data from Amazon reveals Prime’s most popular same-day and next-day deliveries in Brighton and Hove and across the UK.
'Don't put potholes on Facebook' says transport boss as reports triple
A senior councillor has blamed years of national underinvestment in highways for a surge in pothole reports across Brighton and Hove











































