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Cold Case Squad Haunted By Unsolved Disappearance Of Suzy Lamplugh
Cold case detectives remain “haunted” by the unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh 40 years on, as the clock ticks down to the case being mothballed in 12 months’ time..
Burnham And Badenoch Clash Over Prison Early Release Scheme
Andy Burnham insisted prisoners would not be released early in September under plans to ease overcrowding in jails as the Tories demanded emergency legislation and the possible recall of Parliament to address the issue..
New Technical Education Pathways For 14 Year Olds In Andy Burnham Reforms
New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment..
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..
Local News
Officials back £65 million plans for seafront leisure centre and swimming pool
Officials have given their backing to plans for a £65 million new King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre on Hove seafront
Tribute paid to much-loved young man who died after A27 crash
A family have paid tribute to the “warmth, energy and kindness” of a young man who died after a crash on the A27 in East Sussex.
Five men admit plot to smuggle £34m of cocaine into the UK
Five men who attempted to smuggle cocaine with a street value of £34 million into UK aboard a fishing boat which landed in Eastbourne’s harbour will be sentenced later this year
Founder of Raise the Colours movement charged after immigration protest
Ryan Bridge, 44, co-founder of Raise the Colours movement, was arrested during the Carnival Against Fascism rally in June in Brighton and Hove.
Huge wildfire devastates two hectares of mature woodland
A wildfire has devastated two hectares of Abbot's Wood, Forestry England has confirmed.
Ann Widdecombe cause of death revealed as man remanded in custody
The cause of death of former MP Ann Widdecombe has been revealed during court hearings.
Mysterious object spotted in the sea leaves bystanders dumfounded
A strange object has been spotted in the sea near Hove, leaving bystanders puzzled
Consultation launched on plans to improve children's services
A national consultation on children’s services is calling for views across West Sussex.
More than a thousand people back huge retail park plans following M&S campaign
The plans are part of a wider retail redevelopment for the long-vacant former Body Shop site at Watersmead Retail Park, Littlehampton.
What you can't do during Sussex hosepipe ban and what happens if you break it
South East Water has introduced a Temporary Use Ban (TUB) across parts of Sussex, that will come into effect later this week.
Angela Rayner appointed role in new cabinet
Angela Rayner has been appointed a new role in Burnham's new cabinet.
Free event aims to challenge HIV stigma through personal stories
Brighton and Hove set to mark Zero HIV Stigma Day with a community event.
Shopping centre to remain closed after glass ceiling collapse
Swan Walk shopping centre in Horsham will remain closed for the remainder of the week after a section of its glass ceiling collapsed.
Sussex brewery submits plans to open new micro-pub in market town
Three Acre Brewery Ltd has submitted proposals to transform 48 High Street in Heathfield into a licenced micro-pub and taproom
Man who stabbed grandmother to death granted day release five years into sentence
Pietro Addis, then 17, stabbed businesswoman Sue Addis, 69, 17 times at her house in Cedars Gardens, Brighton, in January 2021
The daredevil antics of one of the world's oldest stuntsmen who ate fire before death
This week we look back at the dare Devil stunts of The Great Omani from Brighton who was believed to be one of the world’s oldest stuntmen
Country house estate previously home to Princess Margaret listed for sale
Located in Staplefield, north-west of Haywards Heath, Old House was once the retreat of Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon.
Ancient woodland used by Canadian army listed for sale
Located on Brighton Road, Hassocks, the picturesque plot is being marketed as a rare opportunity to own a large piece of the English countryside
Gas mains road closures set to impact town for up to three months
The essential work, which will affect the A295 South Road area of Hailsham, is part of SGN's Health and Safety Executive-driven mains replacement programme
Family's heartbreak after they 'lose everything' in 'devastating' fire
A family from Wivelsfield in East Sussex has spoken out after a "devastating" fire destroyed their home











































