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Lionesses Lift Euros Trophy In Front Of Thousands At Buckingham Palace
The England Women’s football team have lifted their European Championships trophy outside Buckingham Palace as thousands joined in the celebrations of their dramatic victory..
Anglian Water To Pay Out 628m After Wastewater Failures
The water regulator has told Anglian Water to pay out a £62.8 million enforcement package due to failures managing its wastewater treatment works and network..
Country Stands With Families Of Southport Victims Prime Minister Says
The country will come together to show “sorrow and solidarity” a year after the Southport attack, the Prime Minister has said..
Mobile Phone Users Warned To Stop Before You Tap Amid Malicious Apps Threat
Mobile users are being urged to “stop before you tap” in a warning about malicious apps that trick people into downloading malware onto their phone.
Call For Amazon Tax To Rebuild Local Communities Year On From Southport Riots
Communities which have lost pubs, piers and parks could be regenerated through a tax on wealthy firms such as Amazon in an effort to sow cohesion.
Singer Mariah Carey Says Ageing Just Doesnt Happen To Her
Singer Mariah Carey has said ageing “just doesn’t happen” to her as she refuses to acknowledge the passing of time..
Two Men Dead After Four Stabbed In Central London
Two men have died and a third man is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after four people were stabbed in central London..
Trump Hosts Starmer And Swinney For Dinner At Aberdeenshire Golf Course
Donald Trump is hosting Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney for dinner at his Aberdeenshire golf course during his four-day trip to Scotland..
Woman Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter Of Her Two Year Old Daughter
A 42-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who died after being found in a pond..
Trump To Cut 50 Day Ukraine Ceasefire Deadline As Russian Strikes Continue
Donald Trump has suggested he will bring forward a deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine as he met Sir Keir Starmer in Scotland..
Nurses Expected To Vote To Reject Proposed Pay Deal Reports Suggest
Nurses in England are expected to “overwhelmingly” reject a proposed 3.6% pay rise, it has been reported..
Rare And Exciting 4000 Year Old Handprint Found On Egyptian Clay Model
A handprint left 4,000 years ago on a clay model crafted to go inside an Egyptian tomb has been discovered during preparation for an exhibition at a museum..
Driving Test Backlog Cannot Get Much Worse
Learner drivers are being forced to wait more than five months to book a slot at four out of five test centres, new figures show..
Lionesses Set For Bus Parade Celebration After Dramatic Euros Win
The Lionesses are set for an open-top bus parade in central London as part of the celebrations following their historic Euros win, but there are no plans for a bank holiday..
Rail Station Lift Entrapments Lasting More Than 75 Minutes Nearly Double
Incidents of people being trapped in railway station lifts for more than 75 minutes have nearly doubled in two years, new figures show..
Prime Minister To Meet Donald Trump To Discuss Ceasefire In Gaza
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine..
Penalty Shootout Joy For England Fans As Lionesses Retain Euros Title
Ecstatic England fans celebrated across the country as the Lionesses retained their Euros title in a penalty shootout win over Spain..
Protesters Stage Demo Outside Hotel Used To House Migrants
Hundreds of anti-illegal migration protesters and pro-immigration counter-protesters have demonstrated outside a hotel being used to house migrants..
Trump Gets Down To Business At Trade Talks With European Commission President
Donald Trump will meet the president of the European Commission as work gets under way on a five-day visit to Scotland..
Royals Lead Nation In Wishing Englands Lionesses Good Luck Ahead Of Euros Final
The royal family have led the nation in wishing England’s Lionesses good luck ahead of their Euros final clash with Spain..
Local News
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
Two people injured in serious crash on A27
Two people were injured in a serious crash on the A27 at Firle.
Woman died days after conviction of fake Uber driver who attacked her was quashed
A young woman died days after hearing the conviction of a fake Uber driver who tried to rape her in Brighton had been quashed
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Council ends financial year with £1 million underspend
Tight spending controls enabled Brighton and Hove City Council to end the past financial year in the black.
Pictures show significant crack in side of cliff near lighthouse
New pictures show a crack in the side of a cliff at a popular tourist spot
Heat alert upgraded and deaths 'likely' as temperatures continue to soar
An amber heat health alert has been issued across the South East, with temperatures set to soar above 30°C
Man dies after 'car is driven off cliff'
Emergency services were called at 7.38pm on Wednesday (18 June) to a report a car had been seen at the edge off the cliff at Eastbourne
Police searching for men who broke into village shop before fleeing
Two men were seen breaking into a supermarket in a West Sussex village.
UK households could be owed £175 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £174.50
Updates as A27 closed both ways after serious crash
The A27 has been closed in both directions after a multi vehicle crash, traffic reports say.
Woman says overgrowth at cemetery caused by 'broken lawnmower' is 'disgusting'
A woman and her siblings have said it is “utterly disgusting” that the cemetery where the parents are buried has become overgrown in weeks.
50% increase in dangerous dog incidents with 1,063 involving children aged under 10
New data from Sussex Police has shown that incidents related to dangerous and out-of-control dogs are on the rise.
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.
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”
'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