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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
Full police statement: Woman dies in multi-car collision on the A27
Emergency services were called to the junction of Poling Street and the A27 Arundel Road at around 11.15pm on Wednesday, 15 July, following reports of a collision involving three vehicles.
All pupils at secondary school to be on single site from 2028
Hove Park School will operate from a single site from September 2028, following a decision made at a Brighton and Hove City Council cabinet meeting.
Arrest made after England loss to Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Hundreds of fans attended Brighton’s Central Park fan zone on Madeira Drive to watch England take on Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
Government delays decision on future of council restructuring
Plans for major local government reform have been pushed back by government.
Volunteer coastguard payment plans scrapped after widespread concern
Plans to end payments for volunteer coastguards have now been scrapped
Council leader expresses 'bitter' disappointment as Sussex boundaries shift
Lewes District Council opposes the government's decision to move East Saltdean, Peacehaven, and Telscombe into Brighton & Hove City Council’s jurisdiction.
Three attempted murder arrests after man seriously injured in flat
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was seriously injured in a Sussex flat.
Brighton and Hove boundary will expand to include Peacehaven
The government has confirmed that Brighton and Hove's boundaries will expand to include Peacehaven, East Saltdean, and Telscombe as part of a wider programme of local government reorganisation across England.
Fire station open day promises family fun and live demonstrations
Worthing fire station is opening its doors to the community for a day of fun.
Asylum seeker accused of beach rape travelled to Sussex with brothers
An asylum seeker who is accused of raping a woman on Brighton beach had travelled down to Sussex with his brothers, a court was told
Recap: Police open arson investigation after 'deliberate' car fire
Sussex Police have opened an investigation into arson after a car fire in Worthing.
Men charged with crime group offences after police raids, including at estate agents
Two men were charged after Sussex Police raided the office of an estate agent, Spark & Sons, as well as two properties in Brighton and Hove.
Recap: Bus fire at airport forces road closure
The A23 in West Sussex is closed next to London Gatwick Airport after a bus reportedly caught fire.
Recap: Young woman dies in serious multiple-car collision on A27
The A27 was closed in both directions near to Arundel in West Sussex after a serious collision.
A&E described as 'bedlam' as hospital revamp is discussed
The A&E department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton was described as “bedlam” by a councillor who went recently.
Long-awaited footpath unlikely to be built after housing developer collapses
Arun District Council has recommended taking no further action over the missing footway in Angmering
Sussex hotel named among the top 10 per cent in the world
A hotel has been named among the top 10 per cent in the world
Four storey block of student flats could replace house and business
An application is in to replace a house and a janitorial supplies company building with a four-storey block of student rooms.
First look at new award-winning burger restaurant opening in the Lanes
A first look inside Burger & Beyond, a new burger restaurant opening on July 14 in The Lanes in Brighton, in the spot where Patty & Bun previously was
Woman fuming with court after being forced to pay £74k in neighbour driveway row
A woman from Woodingdean in Brighton says she missed a court hearing after being “incorrectly informed of a time change”











































