National News
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NHS Faces Triple Whammy During Resident Doctor Walkout
The NHS is facing a “triple whammy of pressure” as the latest strike by resident doctors is set to coincide with a heatwave and the World Cup, health officials have said..
June Rain And Coming Sunshine Set To Boost Flowering Garden Plants And Veg RHS
June’s weather is proving a boon for gardeners, with plants set to be taller and more ladened with flowers than in recent years, horticultural experts have said..
A Million Events Was Never In The Plan Says Parkrun Founder As Milestone Nears
The founder of parkrun has said that a million events was “never in the plan” as the charity is set to reach the milestone this weekend..
Police In Kansas City Investigating Theft Of Englands Training Equipment
Police are investigating the theft of team equipment ahead of England’s arrival at their Kansas City base, the Football Association has confirmed..
Kevin Sinfield Helen Mirren And Lionesses Lead Kings Birthday Honours
Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours..
David Hockney Dies Aged 88
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88..
Mexico And South Korea Grab Wins In Their World Cup Openers
Mexico’s misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards..
Razorlight Announce Anniversary Tour
British rock band Razorlight have announced a tour with dates across the UK and Ireland to mark 20 years since the release of their eponymous hit album..
UK Economy Contracts For First Time Since Last August
Britain’s economy contracted last month for the first time in eight months amid signs that the Iran war is beginning to take its toll on some sectors..
Public Backs Closer EU Relationship But Still Not Behind Rejoin Research
A decade on from the Brexit referendum, the British public backs a closer relationship with the EU but is still not fully behind rejoining the bloc, new research suggests..
Showstopper Peacock Tops Poll To Find Nations Favourite Butterfly
The colourful peacock has fluttered to the top spot in a poll to reveal the nation’s favourite butterfly, conservationists have said..
Scotland Have Really Good Prospects For World Cup
That's according to First Minister, John Swinney.
Public Backs Closer EU Relationship But Still Not Behind Rejoin
That's according to a study by Ipsos, King’s College London and UK in a Changing Europe.
Al Carns Resigns As Defence Minister After Healeys Exit Over Military Funding
Sir Keir Starmer has suffered another hammer blow to his authority as the armed forces minister followed John Healey in leaving the Government over a dispute about long-term funding for the military..
Belfast Stabbing Victims Condition Improving And He May Soon Come Out Of Coma
The condition of the Belfast stabbing victim is “improving” and he could be awoken from a coma within the next 48 hours, DUP leader Gavin Robinson said..
Nearly 3000 Patients Cared For In Corridors Or Makeshift Areas Every Day
Nearly 3,000 patients every day were cared for in hospital corridors or makeshift treatment areas in England last month.
Police Officer 19 Dies After Collision While Responding To Another Crash
A 19-year-old police officer has died in hospital after she was hit by a car while responding to another collision, her chief constable has said..
Two Charged After Second Night Of Disorder Following Belfast Knife Attack
Two people have been charged following as second night of disorder in Northern Ireland after the Belfast knife attack..
Game Of Thrones Star Conleth Hill To Star In Peaky Blinders Spin Off
The new show has been commissioned for two series of six hour-long episodes.
Mary Earps Set To Depart PSG This Summer
Her contract expires on June the 30th.
Local News
Pensioner jailed for stalking woman more than five decades younger than him
Geoffrey Lower, a 76-year-old ma from Brighton, has been convicted of stalking a woman five decades younger than him, and jailed for three years.
78 children potentially harmed by transgender clinic, report finds
Seventy-eight children were potentially harmed after being given puberty blockers and hormone treatments by WellBN GP clinic in Brighton, a report has found
'Missed beyond words' - wife pays tribute to motorcyclist who died in bus collision
The wife of a Ukrainian motorcyclist who died following a collision with a bus in Crawley has paid a heartfelt tribute to her husband, a father of three boys.
Council agrees another £2.4m for long delayed care centre
Delays following the discovery of legionella have seen the Worthing Integrated Care Centre saga rumble on, while councillors approved another £2.4million for its budget.
Pub is allowed to stay open later during Pride
Pub bosses are celebrating after the Camelford Arms in Brighton learned that it could stay open later during Brighton Pride.
Council leader warns 'hatred is not welcome here' ahead of 'far-right' protest
Brighton and Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey has issued a statement ahead of anti-immigration and counter protests in Brighton on June 13.
Plans for pétanque court are approved
Plans to install a pétanque court at Boxgrove Recreation Ground have been approved by Chichester District Council.
LGBTQ+ hub closes permanently due to 'financial difficulties'
A queer community space has closed permanently
Reform councillor speaks out against 'political grandstanding'
Weeks after his election to Crawley Borough Council and West Sussex County Council, a Reform councillor has spoken out against 'political grandstanding'.
Housing development aproved at appeal
A housing development near Uckfield has been approved at appeal.
Seafront restaurant vandalised with rocks thrown through door and window
The owners of CrabShack, located on Marine Parade, in Worthing, discovered the damage this morning (June 11).
Neighbours angry over noise from Brighton Fringe venue
Neighbours upset about noise from a Brighton Fringe venue in St Peter’s Place are in the process of calling for a formal licence review.
Appeal to identify man in connection with reported assault in pub
Officers were called after the victim, a man aged 24, sustained injuries in an unprovoked assault inside The Anchor Hotel at about 10.50pm on April 24.
New parking scheme 'causing chaos and fights' in community
A new parking scheme in Hollingdean has “divided the community”, causing chaos and fights according to a residents’ representative.
Stars of ITV crime drama spotted filming in city centre
Grace stars John Simm and Richie Campbell are filming in the city centre.
Popular garden centre to be demolished and replaced with one twice its size
Hillier Garden Centre in Bosham, near Chichester, has been granted full planning permission for a major redevelopment
Recap: lorry trailer blocks intersection
A lorry trailer has blocked an intersection on Broadwater Road, in Worthing.
Woman injured protecting her pet from two large dogs on the loose
Police were called to Ditchling High Street at around 5am on Wednesday, June 3, after receiving reports of two large dogs roaming the area
Rooftop sauna and bar coming to 1960s office block
Plans for a rooftop sauna and bar at a co-working space on North Road in Brighton and Hove have been approved, for PLatf9rm at Tower Point.
Owner of popular coffee shop makes emotional announcement and is 'devastated'
The Coffee Camp, based in Findon Valley, Worthing, has announced its closure "with extreme sadness" after efforts to secure the café’s future fell short.











































