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Sharon Osbourne Emotional As Family Look At Ozzy Osbourne Tributes In Birmingham
Sharon Osbourne was visibly emotional as fans shouted “Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy” during a procession through the streets of Birmingham in honour of the heavy metal star..
Santander Axes 2000 Jobs And Warns More Cuts Are Possible
High street lender Santander UK revealed it has axed over 2,000 jobs and warned more roles may need to be cut as part of an ongoing overhaul..
Ben Stokes Expects To Be Out For Up To Seven Weeks With Shoulder Injury
England captain Ben Stokes felt it was just not worth the risk to his long-term fitness after being ruled out of the deciding fifth Test against India with a right shoulder injury..
Migration Fuels Second Largest Annual Jump In Population In Over 75 Years
The population of England and Wales is estimated to have jumped by more than 700,000 in the year to June 2024, the second largest annual numerical increase in over 75 years, figures show..
The Grinch The Most Watched Film In Northern Ireland
The Grinch and police drama Blue Lights were the most watched programme or film in Northern Ireland last year, according to Ofcom..
NHS Set To Reveal Impact Of Strike Action As Doctors Return To Work
Disruption across the NHS in England caused by resident doctor strike action is set to end as the five-day walkout comes to a close..
Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific Ocean After 88 Magnitude Earthquake
One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East on Wednesday as an 8.8-magnitude tremor set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific and prompted warnings for Alaska, Hawaii and south toward New Zealand..
Kate Hails Power Of Past Objects To Inspire Future As Her New Exhibition Opens
The Princess of Wales has highlighted the power of “historic objects” to influence “fashion, design, film, art” as a new exhibition she curated opens..
Two Men Who Died After A Stabbing At A Business Premises In Central London Have Been Named By Police
Two men who died after a stabbing at a business premises in central London have been named as a father and son..
UK Will Recognise Palestine In September Unless Israel Takes Steps Over Gaza
The UK will recognise the state of Palestine “in September” unless Israel takes “substantive steps” to end the “appalling situation in Gaza”, Sir Keir Starmer has told the Cabinet..
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Stabbing At London Business
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were fatally stabbed at a business premises in central London, police have said..
Lionesses Lift Euros Trophy In Front Of Thousands At Buckingham Palace
The England Women’s football team have lifted their European Championships trophy outside Buckingham Palace as thousands joined in the celebrations of their dramatic victory..
Anglian Water To Pay Out 628m After Wastewater Failures
The water regulator has told Anglian Water to pay out a £62.8 million enforcement package due to failures managing its wastewater treatment works and network..
Country Stands With Families Of Southport Victims Prime Minister Says
The country will come together to show “sorrow and solidarity” a year after the Southport attack, the Prime Minister has said..
Mobile Phone Users Warned To Stop Before You Tap Amid Malicious Apps Threat
Mobile users are being urged to “stop before you tap” in a warning about malicious apps that trick people into downloading malware onto their phone.
Call For Amazon Tax To Rebuild Local Communities Year On From Southport Riots
Communities which have lost pubs, piers and parks could be regenerated through a tax on wealthy firms such as Amazon in an effort to sow cohesion.
Singer Mariah Carey Says Ageing Just Doesnt Happen To Her
Singer Mariah Carey has said ageing “just doesn’t happen” to her as she refuses to acknowledge the passing of time..
Two Men Dead After Four Stabbed In Central London
Two men have died and a third man is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after four people were stabbed in central London..
Trump Hosts Starmer And Swinney For Dinner At Aberdeenshire Golf Course
Donald Trump is hosting Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney for dinner at his Aberdeenshire golf course during his four-day trip to Scotland..
Woman Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter Of Her Two Year Old Daughter
A 42-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who died after being found in a pond..
Local News
Major development to bring more than 200 new homes to the area given the green light
Cala Homes has secured planning approval for 206 energy-efficient homes in North Horsham, part of the wider Mowbray development set to deliver 2,750 homes.
Nurse saved while kitesurfing joins RNLI as volunteer
Karen Whitton, a nurse who was rescued while kitesurfing, is now a volunteer with the RNLI at Shoreham.
Village saved from being flooded by fatberg
The residents of East Lavington, near Petworth, were put at risk by a build-up of fat, oil, and grease.
Luxury six-bed West Sussex house worth £3m is grand prize in dream home raffle
Raffle House is offering a £3 million West Sussex dream home near Goodwood for just £10 per entry, with stamp duty, legal fees, and furnishings included.
'Love in a bun is back, baby!' says restaurant owner after new hygiene rating
"Love in a bun is back, baby!" says the owner of a popular Brighton restaurant, after his business received a new and improved food hygiene rating
Helicopter searches coast for 'ditched aircraft'
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Police and coastguard called to incident at pier
Police were called to Bognor Pier on Thursday (3 July) at around 2.50pm to a report of concern for a man’s welfare
Saltdean Lido to 'host UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ pool party' with DJs and drag queens
Brighton’s Saltdean Lido will host the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ pool party, Sissies By The Pool, on September 6 with drag, DJs, and more.
Imitation gun, drugs, cash, and Rolex seized following incident
Officers seized an imitation firearm, drugs, cash, and a Rolex watch as part of an investigation into a stolen vehicle in East Grinstead.
Driver went wrong way around roundabout during 15 minute police chase
A dangerous driver who led police on a pursuit through Arundel has been sentenced
Gatwick Airport launches new 'first-of-its-kind' route
Gatwick Airport has launched a new "first of its kind" route which is the only non-stop connection between Gatwick and the Kenyan capital.
Police officer sacked for having sex with woman he met at Hot Yoga class
A police officer was sacked after abusing his position to have sex with a woman he met at a Hot Yoga class
Tonnes of rubbish cleared from beach after thousands flock to seafront
More than 24 tonnes of rubbish have been cleared from a beach over the past two weekends after soaring temperatures saw thousands flock to the seafront
Prime Minister agrees to look into A259 'crisis' after girl hit by car
Speaking in Prime Minister’s Questions, James MacCleary, MP for Lewes, called on the Prime Minister to personally intervene
Woman dies in house fire - police launch investigation
Emergency services were called to a report of a fire at an address in Sea Lane, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, just before 4am on Thursday
Animal rescue centre's future in doubt after plans to relocate refused
Plans to move Holbrook Animal Rescue to a new site have been refused by Horsham District Council
Plans to expand school approved amid fears it is 'taking over part of city'
Councillors were divided on a proposal to expand Brighton College as plans for new buildings were approved on the casting vote of the chair of the council’s Planning Committee
One person taken to hospital after three vehicle crash near Gatwick
AA is currently reporting that a road is closed and queueing traffic due to a crash on the A23 Airport Way Northbound from M23 J9A (Gatwick South terminal roundabout) to North Terminal Approach (Airport Way Roundabout).
Double decker bus crashes into bus shelter near city train station
A bus shelter near Brighton Station was damaged earlier today (Tuesday June 8).
New archdeacon appointed to serve key area of East Sussex
The Revd Russell Dewhurst has been appointed Archdeacon of Hastings, supporting East Sussex parishes as part of the Diocese of Chichester’s senior clergy team.