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Tories Call For Starmer To Face Ethics Scrutiny Over Football Regulator
The Government’s independent ethics adviser must investigate whether Sir Keir Starmer risked a conflict of interest when the new football watchdog’s chairman was chosen, the Conservatives have said..
Driver Said Ive Killed My Best Friend After Crashing A Day After Passing Test
A young driver who killed a passenger in his car the day after he passed his driving test said “what have I done, I’ve killed my best friend” immediately after the crash, a court has heard..
Manhunt Ends In Brahim Kaddour Cherifs Arrest After Accidental Prison Release
Justice Secretary David Lammy admitted there was a “mountain to climb” to tackle the crisis in the prison system following the arrest of wrongly-released Brahim Kaddour-Cherif..
Young Drivers Buying Fake Policies Losing 2000 On Average Says Insurer
Insurance giant Aviva has said it is detecting rising number of ghost broking cases – and is warning young drivers they could lose around £2,000 typically by buying a fake motor insurance policy..
Social Housing To See 7 Billion Boost As Mayors Urged To Go Bold With Plans
Mayors outside of London are being urged to set out ambitious social housing plans which will be backed by £7 billion in funding..
Members Of US Congress Formally Request Transcribed Interview With Andrew
Members of the US Congress have written to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor requesting he sit for a “transcribed interview” in connection with his “long-standing friendship” with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
Selfridges And Disney Collaborate For Stores Christmas Window Displays
Selfridges has collaborated with Disney for its flagship Christmas displays, featuring a Tinker Bell-themed light and music window show..
Police Preparing For 6 Crime Surge In First Year If Sentencing Reforms Go Ahead
Police are preparing for a surge in crime of up to 6% in one year if government plans to cut the number of shorter prison sentences and release some criminals earlier go ahead..
Wallace And Gromit To Star In Barbour Christmas Advert
Wallace and Gromit are to star in the Christmas advert for clothing brand Barbour..
William Honours Young Environmentalists At Earthshot Prize
The Prince of Wales hailed the next generation of environmentalists, saying the “future belongs to them” as his Earthshot Prize celebrated solutions to repair the planet..
Police Manhunt After Another Foreign Prisoner Mistakenly Released From Jail
Police have launched a manhunt after prisoner Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was mistakenly released from jail..
Bank Warns Of Spike In Purchase Fraud Ahead Of Christmas Shopping Season
Shoppers are being warned about a spike in purchase fraud ahead of the festive shopping season..
Michael Rosen Climate Change Education Should Be Woven Throughout Curriculum
Poets going into schools can help teach children about climate change without making them feel “guilty or responsible”, author Michael Rosen has said..
Call For Nationwide Ban On Fireworks Sales A Year After Death Of Baby Red Panda
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has renewed its call for a national ban on the public sale of fireworks, saying “loud and unpredictable” pyrotechnics continue to cause distress to animals and people..
Prince Harry Has Called For Veterans Not To Be Forgotten
The Duke of Sussex has penned a passionate essay ahead of Remembrance Day.
Liverpool Secure Victory Over Real Madrid In The Champions League
Alexis Mac Allister got the only goal at Anfield.
Brighter Headlights More Likely To Cause Glare For Drivers
That's according to new research from consultancy, TRL.
Firefighters Call For Funding Boost As They Prepare For Bonfire Night
The Fire Brigades Union is urging Rachel Reeves to introduce measures in the Budget.
Covid 19 Jab Causes Fewer Problems Than The Virus Itself In Youngsters
That's according to a study, led by experts at UCL and the universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh.
Counter Terrorism Officers Take Over Mosque Arson Investigation
Counter-terrorism officers have taken over the investigation into an arson attack at a mosque in Sussex..
Local News
Man raped and sexually assaulted women after inviting them to his home
A man raped and sexually assaulted women after inviting them to his home.
Councillors set to consider Newhaven asphalt plant plans
Proposals connected to a Newhaven industrial plant are set to go in front of county council planners next week.
Man found not guilty of attempted murder following stabbing
A man who had been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing has been found not guilty.
In pictures: 'Unforgettable night' at spectacular fireworks display in Hove
A spectacular fireworks display took place at Sussex County Cricket Club's ground Hove on November 1, 2025.
Lorry blocks road as emergency services respond to incident
A lorry blocked a major road following a collision on a roundabout
Police reveal the arrests made during Lewes Bonfire Night celebrations
Emergency services dealt with a number of incidents during Lewes Bonfire Night
Thousands gather for spectacular Worthing Pier fireworks
Thousands of people were blown away by a spectacular fireworks display at the end of Worthing Pier
In pictures: Thousands flock to Lewes bonfire celebrations
Thousands of people turned out for one of the country’s largest bonfire celebrations
Warning to dog owners after 'pollution incident' affects popular beach
A warning has been issued to dog owners after a biobead "pollution incident" affected sections of coastline at Camber Sands, East Sussex
'I will carry this loss forever' - family shares heartbreak over couple's murder
In a series of harrowing victim statements, the families of Chloe and Josh Bashford told how their lives will never be the same
Teenager assaulted and has phone stolen in street
A teenager was assaulted and had his phone stolen
Grandfather who murdered husband and wife jailed for life
A grandad who murdered a husband and wife leaving their four children orphaned has been jailed for life
People hide in shops to escape young man with knife in town centre
People had to hide in shops and restaurants to escape a man with a knife in Worthing town centre.
Council should consider financial support bid, accountants say
East Sussex County Council should consider seeking financial assistance from the government, a group of external accountants has said.
£1.8m earmarked for school expansion
Chichester District Council plans to hand £1.8m to West Sussex County Council for the expansion of a primary school.
Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.
Police descend on residential area after disturbance
Sussex Police descended on a residential area in Rottingdean after a disturbance at a flat.
City institution named as one of best Indian restaurants in the UK
The British Indian Good Food Guide has announced its 2025 national selection, recognising 100 outstanding Indian restaurants across England
Recap: crash causes two-mile queues on A27
A crash on the A27 near Lewes has caused two mile queues.
£50m scheme to build hundreds of council flats approved
Brighton and Hove City Council has approved a £50 million scheme to build new council homes.










































