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Rayner To Back Plan To Build 180000 Social Homes In Next Decade
Angela Rayner is set to announce plans to build 180,000 new social homes in the next decade as the Government seeks to “turn the tide on the housing crisis”..
Labour MPs Rebel Against Government Over Welfare Reforms
A number of Labour MPs have rebelled against Sir Keir Starmer’s Government, with more than 40 voting in favour of proposals to halt its welfare reforms..
Family Pay Tribute To Shining Star Girl Seven Killed In Park Tree Collapse
A family has paid tribute to a seven-year-old girl who died after a tree collapsed in an Essex park, describing her as a “shining star”..
McGregor Continues Appeal Without Fresh Evidence
Conor McGregor’s legal team has withdrawn a bid to introduce fresh evidence in his appeal against a decision in a civil case in which a woman accused him of raping her..
PM Braced For Revolt Over Welfare After Defending His Record Of A Year In Power
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is braced for a revolt in a key vote on his Government’s welfare reforms, after defending his record of a year in power..
Bob Vylan Claim They Are Being Targeted For Speaking Up About Palestine
Punk rap duo Bob Vylan have said they are being “targeted for speaking up” after police began an investigation into comments made during their set at the Glastonbury Festival..
Gross Negligence Manslaughter Arrests Following Lucy Letby Baby Deaths
Three people who were part of the senior leadership team at the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby worked have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter..
Mayor Says Device To Assess Bruising To Darker Skin Shows Police Have Changed
The Mayor of London has praised new police technology which helps to visualise bruising in darker skin, unveiled as part of efforts to tackle violence against women and girls..
Sam Fender And Chappell Roan Help Bring 12bn Tourism Boost To North West
Tour shows from stars Sam Fender, Chappell Roan and the Foo Fighters helped boost music tourism in the North West by £1.2 billion last year, according to a new report..
Call To Give Up Ninja Swords Before Ban So Children Can Walk Home Without Fear
The mother of a teenager murdered with a ninja sword is calling for the weapons to be surrendered before a ban comes into force so that “children can walk home without fear”..
Royal Train To Be Decommissioned Following Review Reveal Royal Accounts
The King is bidding the “fondest of farewells” to the royal train after approving its decommissioning following decades of service..
Fast Food Delivery Firms To Ramp Up Security Checks To Curb Illegal Working
Food delivery firms will ramp up facial verification and fraud checks in the next 90 days to crack down on illegal working after talks with ministers..
Criminal Investigation Into Kneecap And Bob Vylan Performances At Glastonbury
A criminal investigation is under way after the performances of Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival, police have confirmed..
Death Of Drag Race Star The Vivienne Was Misadventure Rules Coroner
Popular drag queen performer The Vivienne’s death was from misadventure after suffering cardio respiratory arrest after taking ketamine, a coroner has ruled..
Man 92 Convicted Of 1967 Murder In Britains Longest Running Cold Case
A 92-year-old man has been found guilty of the rape and murder of an elderly widow in what is thought to be the UK’s longest-running cold case ever to be solved..
Palestine Action To Legally Challenge Proscription Under Anti Terror Law
Campaign group Palestine Action is seeking a legal challenge against the Government’s bid to proscribe the group under anti-terror laws..
Sonay Kartal Shines At Wimbledon With Stunning First Round Upset
Sonay Kartal gave Britain’s massed ranks of singles players a great start to the Wimbledon fortnight by ousting 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko..
British Qualifier Oliver Tarvet Races To Victory On Wimbledon Debut
Qualifier Oliver Tarvet continued his dream Wimbledon debut with a first-round victory – and he could face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz next..
Welfare Reforms Could Push 150000 Into Poverty Official Modelling Suggests
Around 150,000 people will be pushed into poverty by 2030 as a result of the Government’s welfare cuts despite Sir Keir Starmer being forced into a partial U-turn..
Amber Heat Health Alerts Extended As June Ends With One Of Its Hottest Days Ever
Warnings over extreme heat have been extended across much of England as temperatures are set to climb to 34C in one of the hottest June days on record..
Local News
Pedestrian underpass is transformed into vibrant and striking mural
The project is part of a wider effort to reclaim public space through community-led storytelling and art.
Newly renovated pub named best in West Sussex
A historic South Downs pub has been named as the best in West Sussex.
Man condemns cancellation of Marilyn Manson's performance as 'censorship'
A resident who had tickets to see a controversial rock star has warned the cancellation of his performance “stinks of authoritarianism and censorship”.
MG Owners' Club to showcase 120 classic cars at Arundel Castle
The event, set for Sunday, September 21, 2025, promises to be a highlight for classic car enthusiasts.
Councillor says other councils are 'envious' of city's public toilets
"Toilet envy" is apparently a thing among various councils in West Sussex.
Plans revealed to repair one of town's oldest buildings
Maintenance and repair work is being planned for one of the oldest buildings in Crawley.
We will work to promote the city, says pier boss
Today (Monday 30 June) sees the annual Brighton & Hove Tourism Alliance and Bite Sussex summer showcase on Brighton Palace Pier. Nick Mosley talks to pier CEO Anne Ackord about the event and role of the Tourism Alliance in the city.
'Developers are grooming the area'- Plans to build house in back garden cause uproar
Plans to build a two-bedroom house in a residential back garden near Brighton have caused uproar among residents.
Train journeys will be affected as temperatures set to soar
Blanket speed restrictions will be imposed on trains over the next two days, as temperatures soar.
In Pictures: Race for Life at Stanmer Park
MORE than two thousand people turned Brighton’s Stanmer Park pink at the weekend, during Cancer Research UK’s bumper weekend of Race for Life events.
Firefighters battle to contain fire from destroying farmer's crop
Firefighters worked to stop
Human remains found on Christmas day identified as woman who went missing last year
Humans remains found on a beach have been identified as those of a woman who went missing from Jersey last autumn.
In Pictures: Brighton's Race for Life Pretty Muddy event
Cancer Research UK’s annual Race for Life weekend.
Warning not to take hay fever tablets with these medications (and alcohol)
NHS-registered online pharmacy PillTime is warning people about taking hay fever tablets with certain medication and alcohol.
Only a super(sonic) fan of Oasis can get a perfect score on this lyrics quiz
With Oasis heading on tour this summer and Liam and Noel Gallagher reuinting once again, test your knowledge of the band's songs.
Think you can get all questions correct? Take our pub quiz to find out your score
Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.
Free child-safe wristbands offered to help protect kids on Brighton beach
The wristbands allow parents and guardians to write their mobile number on the band.
5 pets at RSPCA Sussex centres who are looking for their new forever homes
There are a number of adorable pets across RSPCA Sussex branches looking for their new homes - can you help?
Hundreds of complaints made to local council
More than 300 formal complaints were made against Crawley Borough Council in 2024/25
Street drinking ban extended in town
A street drinking ban in Hastings is to cover a wider part of the town, council leaders have decided.