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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
Security patrols introduced after fire sparks fresh concern for South Downs
Eastbourne Council has arranged for a security guard to patrol the area after a blaze on downland between Butts Brow and Eastbourne Downs Golf Club over the weekend.
In pictures - lorry overturns and sheds its load on busy roundabout
The lorry overturned today (July 13) by the roundabout that links the A23 and the A27, on the northern edge of Brighton.
Live updates as overturned lorry 'sheds its load' at roundabout
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the A23/A27 Mill Road roundabout in Brighton at around ten past three in the afternoon.
Police give update on arrested man after dog 'seriously injures' two people
Police were called to Sunningdale Court in the Southgate area of Crawley shortly after 1pm on July 11 over the incident, which saw two people injured.
Live updates as 11 fire service vehicles respond to blaze at domestic property
East Sussex Fire and Rescue were were called at 12.57pm to reports of a fire at a domestic property in Groombridge Lane, Eridge.
Man held in custody charged with raping woman on beach
Police were called over a report that a young woman was raped on the beach in Eastbourne near the bandstand late on July 9.
Woman arrested after motorcyclist injured in seafront junction collision
Emergency services attended a collision on Brighton seafront involving a car and a motorcycle shortly before 6pm on July 11.
Pensioner arrested after incident involving man in red mankini
A man, described as wearing a T-shirt and red mankini, was reported as acting indecently outside an address in Aberdale Road, Polegate.
Drug lord who ran 'wicked' empire by post jailed after four years on the run
Andrew Prince, 29, was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison for "effectively running an Amazon for drug supply" through his Hastings Ravers line.
The original love island is open for business and looking utterly marvellous
“Another day in paradise” - remarked a happy-looking chap from the North East, upon his first poolside glass of amber nectar of the day under blameless blue skies of Cyprus
Part of Sussex at 'exceptional' risk of wildfires
Part of West Sussex is at “exceptional” risk of wildfires after several incidents on the South Downs over the weekend and scorching temperatures.
Church of Scientology's plans to convert two fields into huge car park approved
Mid Sussex District Council has approved the proposals to convert two fields into car parks at Saint Hill Manor in East Grinstead, the European HQ of the Church of Scientology
Multiple vehicles damaged after car overturns in residential road
Images taken at the scene in Downview Road, Worthing, at approximately 9:40 pm yesterday evening (July 12) show several vehicles with extensive damage.
Person in serious condition after A27 crash
The incident occurred shortly before 6:30am this morning (July 13) on the A27 Pevensey Bypass.
Live updates as services to London suspended after points failure
Several peak train services running between London and Sussex have been suspended after a points failure.
Recap: A27 shut after crash that left one person in 'serious condition'
The A27 Pevensey Bypass has been closed due to a crash involving two vehicles.
New school given permission to open
A specialist school with small classes has been granted planning permission to open in Brighton.
Plans reveal hopes to transform pub into homes after more than ten years vacant
A developer has put forward plans to turn a long-vacant former pub into housing.
How artist inspired by Rembrandt has found fresh inspiration in Sussex
From fashion and football shirts to life on the Sussex coast, artist Brian Ayling has found fresh inspiration in St Leonards
Nightmare neighbours causing problems will be targeted in new scheme
High-rise blocks of council flats could have live-in caretakers as part of a drive to tackle the scourge of nightmare neighbours.











































