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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
Nick Cave visiting Resident record shop ahead of Brighton concert
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds will take over a Brighton record shop this month.
Cricket club could secure lease on public open space
A cricket club could be granted a lease on public open space in Brighton.
Anti-social behaviour by e-scooter and e-bike users sparks concern
Anti-social behaviour from people using e-scooters and e-bikes is to be discussed by Crawley Borough Council.
Calls made to end controversial tip booking system
Calls to end a controversial booking system at rubbish tips are set for debate by councillors.
School site set to close with land likely to be sold for housing
The closure of a school site is expected to be approved at a meeting of senior councillors next week, paving the way for the land to be sold, almost certainly for housing.
Live updates as multiple fire crews tackle blaze in field
West Sussex Fire and Rescue are at the scene of a fire in a field off Priors Leaze Lane in Nutbourne.
Live updates as fallen tree blocks railway line
A fallen tree has blocked the trainline between Horsham and Arundel.
Police seeking man in connection with Count Binface museum graffiti damage
The incident occurred at Brighton Toy and Model Museum in Trafalgar Street, Brighton, at about 1.50am on July 9.
Full police statement as man arrested following armed police incident
Police received a report of a woman being threatened and her car being damaged with objects in Clifton Road, Worthing, at about 5pm on July 11.
'Exceptional' wildfire risk warn experts following multiple Sussex blazes
Natural England’s fire severity index shows that the area of "exceptional" risk is set to increase and spread to the South East and east of England.
Man charged with two offences after crash which left airport traffic gridlocked
A man has been charged with two offences following a crash which left traffic at an airport gridlocked.
Man arrested after two people seriously injured in dog attack
Police responded to a report of a dangerously out of control dog in the Southgate area of Crawley yesterday (July 11) shortly after 1pm.
Jazz legend to headline four-day music festival in Sussex
A jazz legend will take the stage at this year’s Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival
Owner 'incredibly sad' as popular 17th-century country pub up for sale
The Royal Oak, a Grade II-listed pub located near Midhurst, has been listed by property specialists Fleurets for just shy of one million pounds.
New visitor centre approved as part of overhaul of historic site
A new visitor centre has been given the green light in Hastings
Sussex theatre due to become luxury cinema named among UK venues at risk
Clair Hall, in Haywards Heath, has featured on the Theatres Trust' Theatres at Risk Register 2026, which is published as part of its 20th annual campaign
City hairdresser's 'amazing' win at world's longest-running hair contest
Daniel Stanley, who works at Peg Hair in Brighton, took home the Southern Regional Winner title at L'Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final
Prominent seafront hotel slashed in price as owners look to retire
The East Beach Hotel in Eastbourne has been re-listed by property agents Christie and Co with an asking price of £2 million
Why is one Sussex council trying to find land for 4,000 extra new homes?
A draft District Plan for 2021–2039 is currently being independently examined by a government‑appointed Planning Inspector
Anger as vandal sprays Count Binface propaganda on newly-renovated museum
Brighton Toy and Model Museum is looking to "make an example" of a vandal who spray-painted on the building's newly renovated exterior











































