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Fan Of TV Serial Killer Dexter Guilty Of Murdering Two Men
A fan of TV serial killer Dexter has been found guilty of murdering two homeless men whose bodies were dismembered and hidden in woodland before he killed his cellmate while awaiting trial..
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..
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..
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..
Local News
Thousands pack the streets for Brighton Trans Pride 2026
The event, now in its thirteenth year, is the largest of its kind outside of America, and attracts more than 10,000 attendees every year.
On the Beach Festival in pictures as thousands flock to the coast
On The Beach, which began in 2021, has since become a regular fixture on the UK festival calendar.
Police appeal for witnesses after two men seriously injured in collision
The incident occurred on Queensway, at the junction with Coombe Valley Way, in Hastings on the evening of July 9 at around 5:40pm.
Three courier company workers arrested in Sussex immigration crackdown
Officers made the arrests at Evri in Crawley on July 15 during an immigration enforcement operation targeting delivery sector workers.
Bestselling Brighton author to open new bookshop and coffee spot
The bookshop, named GOLDEN, is the brainchild of Brighton-based author Matt Haig, the bestselling author of The Midnight Library and Reasons to Stay Alive.
Live updates as man suffers life threatening injuries in serious overnight crash
The A285 is closed for crash investigation work following a serious collision in the early hours of this morning (July 18).
Save money with Brighton's best kids eat free restaurant deals
School's out, the beach is calling and the six-week holiday has begun – but keeping children fed can quickly become one of the biggest expenses of the summer.
This spa restaurant with an exciting menu delivers fine dining without a hefty price
What if I told you that you could have a slap-up lunch or supper at South Lodge for £40
Village shop wins big at the 'rural Oscars'
A village shop has been named the south east regional winner in national award scheme.
Inside the remarkable restoration of a historic Sussex estate
Members of The Sussex Heritage Trust were invited to visit City & Country’s King Edward VII Estate.
Brighton pub to close for major revamp and name change
The Font in Brighton will close ahead of a major transformation and name change
7 seaside towns across Sussex ranked from best to worst in new list
It follows a national survey by consumer group Which?, which ranked 135 coastal destinations across the UK.
Secondary school earns top marks in every area from Ofsted
A secondary school has received ‘Strong’ rating in all areas under Ofsted’s latest inspection framework.
Call for projects to transform part of green space after park's major revamp
Organisations have been called upon to put forward ideas for projects as part of ambitious plans to further improve Brooklands Park in Worthing
Takeaway operators fined thousands over food hygiene offences
A former takeaway business has been fined thousands for serious food safety breaches.
Homeowner could be forced to remove 'visually obtrusive' fence
The appeal, which concerns a 1.8-metre timber fence surrounding a corner property at Manderley, 2 Meadowland in Selsey, was dismissed on July 3
Much-loved paddling pool's closure 'unavoidable' says council after outcry
The closure of the much-loved King's Road paddling pool in Brighton this summer is “unavoidable”, a councillor has said amid outcry from parents
M&S hits back after council officers call for huge retail park to be refused
The proposal, which includes an M&S foodhall, is part of a wider retail plan for the long-vacant former Body Shop site at Watersmead Retail Park
Plans submitted to host events for up to 100 days a year at seafront site
Plans have been submitted to host events for up to 100 days a year at Black Rock on Brighton beach, next to Brighton Marina
Explorer 'finds hundreds of sensitive documents' dumped in disused council building
A Sussex urban explorer says he discovered his own confidential records among “room after room” of unsecured personal information in a disused council building











































