National News
All the latest national news, sport and entertainment stories from our newsroom.
Private Firms Licensed To Abstract 43tn Litres Of Water Campaigners Warn
Private companies have licences to take trillions of litres of water out of rivers, lakes and aquifers a year, campaigners have warned as pressure on resources grows..
Elderly More Likely To Face Long Waits In AE Than Younger Patients
Elderly people are more likely to face long waits in A&E than younger patients, with more than a fifth waiting over 12 hours, according to data..
MoD Data Breach Was Foreseeable Failure That Left Afghans In Danger MPs
The Afghan data breach was a “foreseeable” failure in a system that left people who had worked with UK troops in danger for years, a parliamentary inquiry has found..
Limiting Sugar Before Age Of Two Linked To Lower Risk Of Dementia
Limiting sugar before the age of two is linked to a lower risk of dementia later in life, research suggests..
No Further Action To Be Taken Against Polanski Over Social Media Image Police
No further action will be taken against Green Party leader Zack Polanski after he shared an image on social media depicting a man wearing a black T-shirt with a picture of a guillotine and the words “We’re only making plans for Nigel”, the Metropolitan Police said..
Boy Seven Dies After Incident At Essex Beach
A seven-year-old boy has died following an incident at a beach which left his teenage cousin and her mother dead, the police have said..
Zack Polanski Says He Made Inadvertent Mistake Over Social Media Image
Green Party leader Zack Polanski said he made an “inadvertent mistake” over a social media image but will not apologise to Nigel Farage..
Fourth Heatwave Of Year To Peak With Temperatures Of Up To 35C
The fourth heatwave of the year is set to peak on Wednesday with temperatures of up to 35C, as experts warn wildfires could be “exceptionally severe”..
Burnham To Hold Cross Party Talks On Fixing Crisis In Adult Social Care
Andy Burnham will hold a cross-party meeting to discuss tackling the crisis in adult social care, as he pledged to “put everything I’ve got” into fixing the system..
This Crosses A Line UEFA Furious At FIFAs World Cup Private Investment Plan
UEFA insists the World Cup is not an “asset to trade” after FIFA confirmed plans to set up a private company to run its competitions which would have links to the extended family of United States President Donald Trump..
This Crosses A Line UEFA Furious At FIFAs World Cup Private Investment Plan
UEFA insists the World Cup is not an “asset to trade” after FIFA confirmed plans to set up a private company to run its competitions which would have links to the extended family of United States President Donald Trump..
Burnham To Hold Cross Party Talks On Fixing Crisis In Adult Social Care
Andy Burnham will hold a cross-party meeting to discuss tackling the crisis in adult social care, as he pledged to “put everything I’ve got” into fixing the system..
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..
Local News
Funding boost aims to improve support for children with SEND
Young people with special educational needs across West Sussex are set to benefit from a £5.7 million investment from the Labour government.
Award-winning wildlife artist to host nature-inspired art workshops
Artist Cy Baker is teaming up with Rye Harbour Nature Reserve to host a series of art workshops.
Free webinar to explain how People’s Panel will shape funding
Residents are invited to a free online webinar to learn about the Eastbourne People's Panel.
Rising costs leave businesses facing difficult decisions over jobs
Alison Griffiths MP hosted Nigel Huddleston MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, in her constituency on Monday, July 6.
Supercar surprise sees former Bentley restorer hit 157mph
A former Bentley restorer took a ride around the famous Goodwood Motor Circuit.
East Sussex College tops student satisfaction rankings for third year
A college has been rated best in the region by its students for the third year in a row.
Live updates as multiple fire crews tackle blaze on South Downs
Multiple fire crews are tackling a blaze on the South Downs between Butts Brow and Eastbourne Downs Golf Club.
Man arrested after crash shuts main road to Gatwick Airport
The collision, which closed the A23 Airport Way near Junction 9A of the M23, occurred at around 1.35pm earlier today (July 11).
Live updates as crash shuts main road to Gatwick Airport causing travel chaos
The A23 Airport Way to Gatwick Airport has been shut following a crash, leaving the M23 Gatwick Spur gridlocked.
Missing woman found dead following police appeal
Sussex Police have said that the body of a woman has been found and has been confirmed as 51-year-old missing Karen, who was believed to be in Eastbourne.
Live updates as road blocked both ways by crash
The B2109 Avis Road is blocked in both directions due to a crash.
Investigation launched after motorcyclist seriously injured in A27 collision
The collision, which involved a motorcycle and a black Mercedes occurred on the A27 at Fontwell at around 6 pm on July 10.
Man fined £40,000 after destroying habitat of protected species
Paul Welch, 40, has been ordered to pay £40,000 after pleading guilty to damaging or destroying a breeding site or resting place of a wild animal of a European protected species, and felling a growing tree without a section 9(1) felling licence.
Man fined £40,000 after destroying habitat of protected species
Paul Welch, 40, has been ordered to pay £40,000 after pleading guilty to damaging or destroying a breeding site or resting place of a wild animal of a European protected species, and felling a growing tree without a section 9(1) felling licence.
Severe delays on A27 as crowds flock to Goodwood festival
There are severe delays on the A27 near Goodwood as crowds flock to Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Images reveal scale of damage as fire crews battle wildfire at beauty spot
Eight fire engines, including crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue and West Sussex Fire and Rescue were scrambled to Devil's Dyke yesterday.
Sussex six-year-old one of just 75 people worldwide with rare genetic disorder
Leo Freiberg, from Seaford, has PGAP3-CDG, a genetic metabolic disorder that affects his body at a cellular level and impacts every aspect of his development
Retail park with Aldi and McDonald's drive-thru is recommended for refusal
The proposed development in Wick, Littlehampton, includes demolishing an existing warehouse to make way for an Aldi supermarket and two drive-thru units
Housebuilder criticised for promoting open days while buyers cannot occupy homes
The development of up to 100 dwellings was allowed at appeal after initially being refused by Chichester District Council in 2022
Traveller ordered to leave site after illegally building unauthorised caravan park
Michael Delaney had appealed after being issued with an enforcement notice by Mid Sussex Council for works on land off Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down








































