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Sabri Lamouchi Sacked As Tunisia Head Coach
He's been replaced by Herve Renard.
Serena Williams To Play At Wimbledon
It's after she secured a doubles wild card with sister, Venus.
Thames Water Rescue In Doubt As Government Raises Objections Over Deal
The utility firm is reportedly on the brink of temporary nationalisation.
UK Unveils New Sanctions On Russian Shadow Fleet As Starmer Attends G7
The UK has unveiled new sanctions that aim to ramp up pressure on Russia as Sir Keir Starmer attends the G7 summit in France..
Murdered MP Jo Cox Would Be Deeply Concerned By Divisions In UK Says Sister
Murdered MP Jo Cox would have been “deeply concerned” at the current divisions in UK society but would not have shied away from the challenge of uniting people, her sister has said a decade on from the killing..
AI And Digital Tech Used To Chart Climate Impact And Extinction Risk For Plants
Artificial intelligence has helped reveal how plants are shifting flowering times across the world due to climate change, a new report has said..
Palestine Action Terror Ban Was Lawful Court Of Appeal Rules
The decision to ban Palestine Action as a terror group was lawful, the Court of Appeal has ruled..
Housebuilding Target At Risk Over Planning Shortages Union Says
The Government’s housebuilding target is at risk because of a shortage of council planners, according to new research..
Rightmove Gives Reasons Why June Saw An Unusual Asking Price Fall
The average price tag on a home fell by 0.6% or £2,113 in June, in the biggest price drop recorded for this month of the year in 14 years, according to a property website..
Starmer Announces Social Media Ban For Under 16s
Children under age 16 will be banned from social media in a “big moment for our country”, Sir Keir Starmer said..
Khan Announces 7m Promotion Campaign To Tackle Online Disinformation
Sir Sadiq Khan has announced a £7 million campaign to showcase London to the world and tackle online “disinformation” that he says is harming the capital’s reputation..
Scientists Make New Discovery About The History Of The Giants Causeway
Scientists have made a new discovery about the history of the Giant’s Causeway rock formation..
Road Designers Urged To Up Their Game To Tackle Spike In Wrong Way Driving
Motorway designers are being urged to “up their game” after an investigation found reported incidents of wrong-way driving on the roads have increased by 30% in four years..
Bank Of England Set To Hold Interest Rates As It Faces Balancing Act
The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold as policymakers face the task of navigating the Middle East energy shock and a slowing economy..
Tommy Fury Dedicates Boxing Victory To Newborn Son Midas
Boxer Tommy Fury has dedicated his boxing victory to his and Molly-Mae Hague’s newborn son, Midas..
Under 16s Social Media Ban Should Be Part Of Basket Of Measures Lisa Nandy
Banning social media for under-16s is on its own not “the silver bullet solution”, but should be part of a “basket of measures” to protect children online, the Culture Secretary has said, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s expected announcement of a ban..
Resident Doctors Call Off Strike Action
The latest Government offer will now go to a vote amongst members of the BMA union.
Scotland Edge Past Haiti In World Cup Opener
John McGinn's first half strike seals a 1-0 win in Boston.
Canadian PM To Be Welcomed Home To Ireland
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday..
500000 Vowed For Grassroots Football To Support Next Generation Of Heroes
Scotland’s First Minister has announced new funding to inspire youngsters to “follow their sporting dreams”, with John Swinney promising the cash ahead of Scotland’s return to the World Cup..
Local News
Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s in 'big moment' for the UK
Sir Keir Starmer announced the restriction in a Downing Street press conference as he warned social media was having an impact on children’s happiness and mental health.
Full police statement after young girl seriously injured in BBQ fire
Worth Road in Crawley was closed off yesterday evening (June 14) with several emergency services including the air ambulance in attendance.
Millions more to be pumped into historic venue's revamp new operator announces
A further £9 million will be pumped into the major restoration of Brighton Hippodrome, its new operator AMG has announced.
Recap: Crash on A27 causes delays
There has been a crash on the A27 at Worthing.
New evening programme brings music and culture to gardens
A after-hours garden event programme in Sussex is offering a blend of culture, music and immersive experiences.
Emerging musicians shine during packed festival season
Throughout May, as Brighton Festival, Brighton Fringe and The Great Escape transformed the city into one of the UK's cultural hotspots.
Seafront regency townhouse transformed into luxury hotel suites
On Brighton’s Regency Square, a restored seafront townhouse dating back to the 1820s has been reimagined as a collection of ten luxury design-led suites
Country house hotel ranked among world's best by guests
A country house hotel has been named among the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses worldwide based on guest reviews.
Changes made to town shopping centre to create 'welcoming places' for customers
Curved timber benches are adding a level of comfort and connection at a town centre
Fine warning for Gatwick passengers as new ban added to beaches at holiday hotspot
Tourists visiting the Turkish resort city of Antalya are being warned about a new smoking ban that has just been introduced on select beaches.
Looking back at the 'tired' seafront site that is set for major transformation
Once a bustling hub, Pool Valley in Brighton has steadily declined into a "tired" and disused area over the years amid evolving transport infrastructure and the devastating Royal Albion fire.
Game of Thrones inspired dragon banquet is 'everything the Royal Pavilion should be'
Brighton's Royal Pavilion will transform into a Palace of Dragons for a lavish one-night banquet on July 2, promising a theatrical evening of fantasy, fine dining, and fire-breathing glamour
Seafront hotel could become flats and holiday lets amid housing shortfall
An Eastbourne guest house is set to be converted into five residential flats and two holiday lets
The full list of places called Sussex across the globe
Sussex comes from Old English and means “land of the South Saxons” - and the name has spread across the world
Construction work continues at Greggs which caused weeks of misery on the A27
Work to construct a new Greggs on the A27 near Lewes is progressing, as pictures show
Ancient Sussex tree is considered one of the most remarkable in the UK
An ancient tree in Crawley is among the UK's most remarkable specimens
Angling centre with nine lakes goes on the market
An angling centre with nine lakes is up for sale with a guide price of nearly £4 million
Pictures show progress of project to restore one of world's longest structures
Aerial photographs capture the ongoing work to restore Madeira Terrace in Brighton
Man says he has been sleeping on the beach due to his 'uninhabitable' flat
A man said his flat is “uninhabitable” and he has been forced to sleep on the beach due to mould and dampness
Hundreds object to controversial housing plans that could 'ruin' area
The housing development, which has been proposed for land off Hornbrook Farm on the eastern edge of Horsham, has sparked widespread objections











































