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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”..
Oleksandr Usyk Proves Too Strong Again For Daniel Dubois At Wembley
Daniel Dubois’ undisputed world heavyweight dreams went up in smoke under the Wembley arch after he tasted defeat to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time..
9m Highland Estate Likely To Appeal To Buyers From Across Globe
A Highland estate in the Great Glen has been put up for sale for £9 million, with a property agency saying it is likely to appeal to buyers “from across the globe”..
Starmer Urged To Engage With Scotland Over Gaza Evacuations
The Prime Minister has been urged to engage with Scotland on evacuating injured children from Gaza who would otherwise be “left to die”..
Local News
Electronic music pioneer Gary Numan to perform at Brighton Centre
Gary Numan’s 45th anniversary ‘Telekon’ tour arrives in Brighton on Nov 22. Tickets go on sale June 20 at 9am.
In pictures: High Weald Steam Working Weekend is a great day out
An Argus Camera Club member captured an array of machines and vehicles at a steam working weekend.
Not all hay fever sufferers are created equal
As summer arrives, it’s great to get out in the garden or outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. As well as being good for topping up a tan it’s also good for boosting vitamin D levels. It’s one of the few nutrients your body can produce entirely on its own, but only with a little help from the sun.
Group of 25 raise £4,000 at 10k run for veterans home
A team of 25 runners raised £4,000 for Care for Veterans at the Worthing 10k, including wheelchair users and veteran residents.
School thanks housebuilder for donation to fund new playground
Bewley Homes has donated £500 to Loxwood Primary School’s playground fund, helping improve outdoor play for pupils.
Essential work to upgrade drainage network in Hassocks to start next month
The work is expected to last nine weeks, finishing at the end of August.
Popular wellness centre announces move to a new location
Zen Zone Brighton opens a larger wellness centre at 230 Eastern Road on June 23, expanding holistic therapies and treatments.
Independent artisan distillery launches new community space
Slake Spirits, an independent artisan distillery based in Worthing, will be revealing ‘Upper Central’ – a vibrant new community space – at a launch event featuring live street art, Sussex food and family activities on Saturday 28 June, writes Nick Mosley.
Free event honours post-war Caribbean pioneers in heart of Brighton this weekend
Brighton will host a free Windrush celebration on June 22 with music, food, arts, and dance performances at Royal Pavilion Garden.
Family raise thousands for brain tumour research in honour of 'truly best dad'
Paul Balch’s family has raised over £38,000 to sponsor 14 days of brain tumour research in his memory.
Family of baby which fought for survival celebrates charity which supported them
The family of a boy who defied doctors chances of survival is to hold a fundraising event to celebrate the charity which supported them.
Sea swimming event to return for 89th year after tickets sell out in five minutes
“Swimming is for absolutely everyone”, says the organiser of Pier to Pier, as the famous sea race returns for its 89th year
Grade II* listed estate's rose garden in bloom weeks early due to weather
An estate’s rose garden has burst into bloom two weeks early.
Global yoga and Pilates studio to open its first UK branch outside London
A new yoga and Pilates studio looks to be coming to Hove
Removing 400m of road for cycle path could bring city 'grinding to a halt'
Plans to remove 400m of road to make way for a cycle lane have met with mixed reviews - with one claiming “the city will be in danger of grinding to a halt”
RNLI issues fresh beach safety warning ahead of hot weekend
The RNLI is urging people to visit lifeguarded beaches and follow its ‘Float to Live’ advice as temperatures soar this weekend
Over 200 new electric vehicle charging points are set to be installed in Brighton
Brighton and Hove will get 208 new rapid and ultra-rapid EV charging bays, installed and operated by Believ from late 2025
Angler fears plans for 1,700 new homes could choke river with pollution
A lifelong angler has voiced concerns about the proposed Owlsbury housing development in Uckfield.
'Beyond acceptable': Decision made on pub's plans for 'eyesore' marquee
A pub in Sussex has had its plans to keep a seasonal marquee erected for an extra 74 days per year rejected
Primary school defends sex education curriculum amid parent's concern
A primary school has defended the content of its relationships and sex education curriculum after a parent raised concerns.