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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
Twilight raceday announced as live racing returns for special event
Plumpton Racecourse has announced the return of live racing for a special Twilight Raceday.
Performer says growing up with cleft helped her gender transition
A performer has shared how her experience of growing up with a cleft lip helped her through gender transition.
Children grow fruit and vegetables through outdoor life skills project
Children with special educational needs at a school in Newhaven have launched a project to cultivate fruit and vegetables as part of their studies.
Father and daughter dedicate lives to saving people at sea
A lifelong commitment to saving lives at sea has united two generations of the same family.
Residents invited to nominate unsung heroes for top civic honour
Residents are invited to nominate outstanding individuals for the Freedom of the City Award.
Charity caring for abandoned reptiles appeals for public support
A reptile rescue centre has launched a fundraising appeal to help care for more than 30 animals.
Council approves funding to develop replacement Local Plan
Chichester District Council will formally begin work on a new Chichester Local Plan.
University team developing device to identify osteoarthritis early
University of Brighton researchers are developing a groundbreaking sensor to detect osteoarthritis earlier than ever before.
Runners invited to tackle 10K to 50km races at summer even
An event will be held this June, offering endurance racing through rolling countryside and lakeside views.
Meningitis survivor MP calls for urgent action to protect young people
Alison Griffiths MP is urging urgent action to protect young people from the disease.
Residents invited to comment on major housing and infrastructure plan
A housing plan is moving forward with the next stage of public consultation.
Casting revealed for anniversary tour of hit musical Jersey Boys
Casting has been announced for the 20th anniversary tour of the musical Jersey Boys coming to Eastbourne.
New Italian-inspired lunch item combines pizza with a panini twist
A new lunch item is putting a fresh spin on Italian food at Zizzis this summer.
Salon raises thousands for charity while celebrating fifth birthday milestone
The Hair Salon is marking its fifth birthday with a wave of recent achievements, industry recognition and community impact.
New poetry collection celebrates the chaos and wonder of childhood
The Loudest Whispers brings together sixty-four pages of illustrated poems exploring the many wonders and worries of childhood.
University academic appointed to lead major inequality review
A senior academic at the University of Brighton has been appointed as independent chair of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Review of Inequality and Life Outcomes
Disability charity chosen to benefit from community awards scheme
A disability charity SASBAH is set to benefit from a community awards scheme.
Pelicans, mandarins and cygnets featured in beautiful nature photographs
These photographs taken at WWT Arundel highlight the rich variety of wildlife and plant life found across the wetlands.
Lifeboat crews and emergency services take part in water safety drill
Rescue teams took part in a training exercise to improve water safety and emergency response.
Emergency services called to serious incident at harbour
Emergency services were called to an incident at a harbour this morning










































