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Oti Mabuse Receives Freedom Of The City Of London
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional 'delighted' .
Man Who Killed Wife In Bradford Knife Attack Jailed For Life
Kulsuma Akter was pushing a pram at the time .
Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant Deal Struck
Costing around £38 billion.
Government Pledges To Transform Care For People With ME
The Government has pledged to give hundreds of thousands of people living with chronic fatigue syndrome “improved care closer to home".
Bush Driven By Crusade Against Evil UK Warned Ahead Of Iraq War
Newly released files reveal Britain’s ambassador saw US invasion of Iraq as part of President Bush’s personal mission, as Blair urged more time for diplomacy..
Benefits Law Change For Miscarriage Of Justice Victims Comes Into Force
Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer have their compensation counted when claiming benefits under a law change coming into force on Tuesday..
Sanctions To Be Introduced To Target People Smuggling Gangs
Gang leaders, corrupt police officers and companies selling small boat equipment for Channel crossings could face having their assets frozen and being banned from travel to the UK in efforts to curb the people-smuggling trade..
Long Term Triple Lock Commitment Out Of Scope Of Pensions Commission
A long-term commitment to the triple lock on pensions is not in the scope of the resurrected Pensions Commission, Liz Kendall has said..
Lammy And Counterparts Accuse Israel Of Depriving Gazans Of Human Dignity
David Lammy has joined other foreign ministers in condemning the Israeli government for depriving Gazans “of human dignity” as they called on the war to “end now”..
10 Year Old Boy Who Died In Bus Crash Named By Police
A 10-year-old boy who died in a bus crash while returning from a school trip to a zoo has been named by police..
Starmer Says Boosting Living Standards Is Central Focus Of His Government
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted people to feel better-off and more secure by the time of the next election as he set out his priorities in government..
Talisman Sabre 2025 How The RAF Is Supporting 19 Nations
The Royal Air Force is participating in one of the largest multinational military exercises across thousands of miles in Australia. .
Ofwat Scrapped To End Water Regulation That Failed Customers And Environment
Ofwat will be abolished as part of an overhaul of a “broken” water regulation system that failed customers and the environment, the Government has confirmed..
Worst Places In The UK To Have A Heart Stoppage Identified
A charity has identified some of the UK’s “defibrillator deserts”, highlighting which places in the UK people could be least likely to get urgent help if their heart suddenly stops..
GPs To Make Football Available On Prescription For Depression Sufferers
Live football will be made available on prescription to help alleviate symptoms of depression under a scheme being piloted by a Labour MP and Ecotricity-owner Dale Vince..
New Girlguiding Badges Encourage Girls To Laugh Share And Discover
Girl guides will be rewarded for everything from sleeping and laughing to grooving and sharing their “guiding sparkle” thanks to a range of new badges adding to and replacing traditional ones..
New AI Tool Could Speed Up Skin Cancer Diagnoses In Remote Parts Of World
A researcher at a Scottish university has developed AI tools that could give people in remote areas of the world access to fast and potentially life-saving skin cancer diagnoses..
Overhaul Water Regulators Into One Single Body Landmark Review Recommends
The system for regulating water companies should be overhauled and replaced with one body for England and one body for Wales, a landmark review of the sector has advised..
Englands Jess Carter Targeted By Racist Abuse During Euro 2025
England defender Jess Carter has revealed she has been the target of “a lot of racial abuse” during Euro 2025..
Water Bills To See Small Steady Rise Despite Reform Plans Says Reed
Households will continue to face rising water bills despite an overhaul of how the sector is regulated, the Environment Secretary has said, but increases will be “small” and “steady”..
Local News
M23, A23 and A27 road closures in Sussex taking place this weekend
Here are the closures Sussex drivers should be aware of this weekend from June 20 to 22, according to National Highways England.
5 of the best ice cream shops in Brighton (one is dubbed the best outside Italy)
Here are some of the best ice cream shops to visit in Brighton according to Tripadvisor and Google reviews.
Defending and celebrating movement of people around the world - Cllr Steve Davis
Refugee – taken from the act if taking refuge. A title I expect very few would desire, yet so many residents of this great city of sanctuary – and our country – have arrived here fleeing their homelands and made ours all the better for it.
The 3 Sussex beaches that are among the UK's best to visit during the summer
Sussex is home to a number of great beaches to visit, with some even being suggested to be among the best in the country.
Tributes paid to former firefighter who joined the force in 1947
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has paid tribute to a former firefighter who has died at 100 years old.
City council underspends by £1 million after making 'tough decisions'
Papers published by Brighton and Hove City Council on Wednesday show that it has managed their budget for the 2024/25 financial year without overspending
Aerodrome submits plans to install fuelling facilities
An aerodrome in Sussex has submitted plans to install new fuelling facilities on site
Man who caused dog to suffer among those at magistrates' courts
A round-up of recent cases heard at Crawley and Horsham Magistrates’ Courts
London to Brighton car rally to return this weekend with biggest ever event
The London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally is set to return for its fifth year on June 21, 2025
Hollywood A-lister appears at school sports day in Sussex
An A-list Hollywood celebrity has been spotted at a school sports day in Sussex. World-famous British actor Tom Hardy made an appearance at Oriel High School's sports day at the K2 leisure centre in Crawley.
New mural by graffiti artists is unveiled at seafront park
A new mural has been created at Hove Lagoon
Illegal vapes seized from shops amid citywide crackdown
Police have been seen confiscating vapes from shops, as the council confirms a crackdown operation on illegal sales
Glider pilot who died in crash lost control twice
A glider pilot who died after crashing into trees lost control of the plane twice before the incident
Sussex companies and businesspeople named and shamed for not paying their taxes
Seven firms and individuals operating in Sussex have been named and shamed for deliberately defaulting on their tax obligations
Office worker speaks out after months of 'annoying' stench from coffee roasters
A man has described his frustration at a "persistent" smell coming from a nearby coffee unit as he calls for action to be taken
Recap: Major train disruption as passengers told not to travel
Multiple incidents across the railway, including a points failure, are causing disruption for passengers in Sussex.
'Youths with weapons and criminal damage' trigger increased police presence
Police are investigating reports of threats involving young people with weapons and criminal damage.
Assaults, stabbings and arrests at teen gatherings on seafront
Police have faced verbal and physical abuse while monitoring large gatherings of young people, some of which led to serious violence.
'It's about perspective': Council hits back after seaside town named worst in UK
A council has hit back after its seaside town was named the worst in the UK
Prisoners to build new affordable homes in Sussex in 'brilliant' new scheme
A new project will see prisoners in Sussex build new homes within the county