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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”..
Environment Secretary Pledges To Halve Sewage Pollution By 2030
The Environment Secretary has pledged to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030 compared to 2024 levels..
Local News
Updates as coastguard responds to emergency incident
The coastguard is currently attending an incident on Brighton seafront.
Man on shop front sparks large emergency response
Emergency services are attending an incident on Goring Road.
Lifeboat launched following reports of a missing person
A RNLI lifeboat has been deployed off Worthing beach in West Sussex.
Girl arrested during large teen gathering on seafront as police take action
Police have issued a statement after teenagers gathered on the seafront to celebrate the end of GCSEs
Swan stops traffic on the A27 after crash landing into roundabout
A juvenile swan that crash-landed on a busy roundabout on the A27 has been successfully rescued.
Man jailed for child sex offences which began when he was ten years old
James Quinto, 31, of Kingswood Street in Brighton, sexually abused the victims over a number of years around 2010 when they were between seven and 18 years old
Gatwick workers 'in the dark' over jobs after action launched against company
Workers at Gatwick airport have been “left in the dark” about if their jobs are secure, Unite has said
Unique piece of maritime history docks in Sussex
The unique replica of the Nao Victoria, the first ship to circumnavigate the globe, will be open to visitors at Premier Marina Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne
I saw Bonnie Raitt at the Dome: What a woman, what a night
Bonnie Raitt’s concert at the Brighton Dome on June 17 was a confident, classy, effortless reminder of why she has endured for more than five decades.
Co-op offers members 25 per cent off their shop after cyber attack - how to claim
The Co-op has offered its members a 25% discount off a £40 shop as a 'thank you' gesture following the cyber attack in May - how to claim
Met Office says there is a high chance of 40C temperatures returning to the UK
The Met Office has said there is a high chance of 40C temperatures returning to the UK in the next 12 years.
UK inflation rises higher than forecast as food prices rocket for consumers
People are feeling poorer as UK inflation rises, following a food prices hike for consumers
Urgent Mounjaro and Ozempic warning for anyone planning a holiday
It's estimated that around 1.5 million Brits are now taking weight-loss drugs, such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Saxenda and Orlistat.
Warning that energy price cap could increase again this year in 'not great news'
Experts are warning that the Energy Price Cap could rise again in October 2025, by around 3%.
Residents protest against plans for 24-hour McDonald's behind their houses
A large group of residents protested against plans for a McDonald's drive through behind their houses.
£227,000 Warm Home Discount owed to customers - are you eligible for a payout?
Energy firm Utilita is to pay around £277,000 in compensation after failing to pay its Warm Home Discount payments to customers
11 underclaimed HMRC and DWP benefits to help parents and children
HMRC and the DWP have a number of schemes in place to help families, but many parents are missing out as they don't know they can claim
Compensation for millions of Brits delayed in Mastercard row
It is alleged that 46 million shoppers were ripped off after fees were wrongly levied on transactions made over a 15-year period between 1992 and 2008
Residents slam proposed flats as 'gross overdevelopment' of old sub-station site
Residents which live near a proposed block of flats have shared their frustrations towards the proposal.
How to get your hands on goodie bags and free treats when luxury makeup store opens
A luxury makeup and skincare shop is set to open in the city next month.