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Oasis To Rock London For The First Time In More Than 16 Years
Oasis will return to the capital to play their first gig there in more than 16 years..
Householders With Heat Pumps More Satisfied Than Those With Gas Boilers
Homeowners with heat pumps are more satisfied with their home heating system than those with gas boilers or any other technology, research suggests..
Keira Walsh Wants More Protection For Players From Online Abuse
Keira Walsh has called for more protection against online abuse after her England team-mate Jess Carter was the target of racist vitriol on social media at Euro 2025..
Only One In Six Back Reducing Or Removing Coursework To Avoid AI Misuse
Only around one in six adults believe reducing or removing coursework is the best way for schools to avoid the misuse of AI, a survey has suggested..
Councillors Vote To Urge Government To Close Epping Asylum Hotel
A council has unanimously voted to urge the Government to close a hotel housing asylum seekers following a series of protests around the site in Essex..
Rescuers Take To The Water To Highlight Float To Live Technique
Rescue and emergency service groups took to the water to remind people of the Float to Live technique ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day..
Starmer Issues Last Ditch Appeal As Thousands Of Doctors To Strike
Thousands of resident doctors are beginning a five-day strike after talks with the Government collapsed over pay..
Starmer Hails Historic Day As Modi Visits For Signing Of UK India Trade Deal
Sir Keir Starmer told Indian counterpart Narendra Modi the signing of a trade deal was a “historic day” for the two countries..
About One In 10 People Victims Of Domestic Abuse Stalking Or Sexual Assault
About one in 10 people aged 16 and over in England and Wales were victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking in the year to March, estimates suggest..
American Wrestling Star Hulk Hogan Dies Aged 71
American wrestling star Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71..
Corbyn Promises New Kind Of Party As He Launches As Yet Unnamed Venture
Jeremy Corbyn has promised “a new kind of political party” as he launched a new outfit with Zarah Sultana that does not yet have a name..
RMT Warns Any Raise To State Pension Age Will Be Met With Direct Action
The biggest rail workers’ union has warned that raising the state pension age would be met with protests and direct action..
Walking 7000 Steps A Day Is Enough To Boost Health
Walking 7,000 steps a day may be enough to protect against a number of diseases, a new study suggests..
Essex Disorder Was Signal Flare Of Rising Unrest And Cracks In Police Forces
Disorder in Essex was a “signal flare” of rising unrest and exposes cracks in police forces across the country, the head of a police body said..
UK Wide Strategy Needed To Tackle Pensioner Poverty
A national strategy to tackle pensioner poverty is needed, according to MPs..
Thursdays Briefing Rashford Unveiled At Barcelona And Liverpool Sign Ekitike
Liverpool sealed their deal for striker Hugo Ekitike while Marcus Rashford said Barcelona “feels like home” after joining the LaLiga champions on loan from Manchester United..
Average House Price Forecast To Jump 86300 By 2029
House price growth expectations have been reduced for this year amid wider global uncertainties, according to a forecast..
Streeting Tells Hospitals We Have Your Backs Ahead Of Strikes
Wes Streeting has told hospital leaders “we have your backs” ahead of a five-day strike by resident doctors, according to a report..
Mother And Two Children Killed In Shooting While Man Remains In Hospital
A woman and two children who were killed in a shooting in Co Fermanagh are understood to be a mother, her son and daughter..
Remains Of Some British Air India Crash Victims Wrongly Identified Lawyer Says
The repatriated remains of some of the British victims of the Air India crash were wrongly identified, a lawyer has said, with grieving families left struggling to say goodbye to their loved ones..
Local News
Pictures show police cordon as homes evacuated due to 'unidentified liquid'
160 families have been evacuated from their homes after an unidentified liquid was found at a nearby property.
Man was assaulted and had his wallet stolen in city centre
A man was assaulted and had his wallet stolen in Brighton city centre.
Recap: Lines blocked due to person being hit by train
A person has been hit by a train between Three Bridges and Horsham, causing disruption.
This Sussex spot has been named one of the friendliest places in the UK
It comes after a new study from Aviva, which revealed the UK's top 10 cities for neighbourly trust and top 10 friendliest cities.
Recap: Crash causes severe delays on A259
A crash on the A259 is causing delays.
Residents returning to homes after controlled explosion in town centre
Live updates as Sussex Police prepare to evacuate residents in several Eastbourne roads.
Brighton and Hove residents invited to take part in three transport initiatives
Residents are invited to give their opinions on these plans.
In pictures: Inside replica of the first ship to circumnavigate the globe
Pictures show the deck and the inside of a replica of the first ship to circumnavigate the globe.
University of Brighton's degree apprenticeships rated 'good' by Ofsted
The University of Brighton’s degree apprenticeships have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with ‘Outstanding’ marks for behaviour and attitudes and praise for employer partnerships and career impact
Horsham MP joins celebrations as Nationwide branch reopens after refurbishment
The West Street location has reopened following a refurbishment.
Major energy-saving works completed on Brighton flats
BHT Sussex has nearly completed energy-saving work at Cashman Lodge, including solar panels and insulation for 12 flats.
New Chief Fire Officer appointed at West Sussex Fire Service
Gary Ball has been named interim Chief Fire Officer of West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, leading the service through reorganisation.
Charities invited to help at upcoming Eastbourne airshow
The selected charities will help with the Airbourne bucket collection.
Brighton and Hove recognised as one of leading UK councils in climate action
Climate Emergency UK's recent scorecard awarded the council an average score of 54 per cent.
Beer and music festival taking place next week expecting over 10,000 visitors
Hastings Beer and Music Festival 2025 will be held from July 2 to July 5 at The Oval on Falaise Road.
How all Sussex MPs voted on recent assisted dying bill in historic vote
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater described backing for her Bill in the Commons as "a convincing majority," despite the majority being slashed from 55 in November to 23
Plans for 200 homes in village are approved
Mid Sussex District Council has given the green light for 200 homes to be built in Crawley Down Road, Felbridge
Restaurant in Sussex named among the best in the world on prestigious list
Gravetye Manor, near East Grinstead, was included in the rundown by La Liste, which unveiled its annual Top 1,000 ranking of the World’s Best Restaurants
New movie featuring one of UK's top rappers filmed in Brighton
A new short film featuring rapper Stormzy was shot in Brighton
'Incredibly inappropriate' new house in garden approved despite neighbour anger
Lewes District Council approved the construction of a two-bedroom bungalow in the garden of an existing detached bungalow at 111 Arundel Road, Peacehaven.