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Drought Declared In Yorkshire Amid Low Reservoir And River Levels
Yorkshire has officially entered drought status because of low water levels in reservoirs and rivers, the Environment Agency has announced..
Everton Put Up For Sale Less Than Two Years After Friedkin Group Took Charge
Everton’s owners have put the club up for sale after less than two years in charge to plunge the club into another period of uncertainty..
King Privately Funded Andrews Royal Lodge Repair And Restoration Costs
The King has privately made funds available for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s repair and restoration costs on the Royal Lodge..
OpenAI Sacks Three Safety Researchers For Breach Of Trust
OpenAI said it has sacked three safety researchers for a “breach of trust”, defending the dismissals after the trio accused the company of putting its corporate interests before safety as the reason for removing them..
Enzo Maresca Has Complete Trust In Man City And Says Achievements Not Tainted
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca rejected suggestions the club’s achievements have been tainted after they were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules..
Striking And Personal Self Portrait By David Bowie Up For Auction
A “striking and personal” self-portrait by David Bowie is expected to sell for up to £55,000 after coming to auction for the first time..
Andrew Granted 302000 Compensation After Royal Lodge Lease Surrendered
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been granted £302,000 in compensation after the lease on his former Royal Lodge home in Windsor was officially surrendered..
Retailers Suffer Sharp Year On Year Decline In Footfall
Retailers have suffered a sharp year-on-year decline in footfall as inflation, fuel and household bill rises kept shoppers at home, figures show..
Celebrity Traitors Contestant Speaks Out After Banishment
Richard E Grant was “convinced” his fellow traitor James Acaster would not vote to banish him on The Celebrity Traitors..
We Trust Completely The Club Says Man City Boss Enzo Maresca Despite Verdict
Enzo Maresca insists his players and staff “trust completely” in Manchester City after the club were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules..
ADHD And Autism Review Highlights Risk Of Misdiagnosis As Cases Rise
The nation has reached a “tipping point” where people are at risk of being misdiagnosed with ADHD and autism, according to a new review which calls for “radical reform” to support people..
Andy Burnham Unveils 48m Partnership In Bid To Defeat Dementia
Andy Burnham has pledged to make dementia research a national priority as he announced a £48 million industry partnership to accelerate the search for a cure..
Labour Win Holborn And St Pancras By Election
Sagal Abdi-Wali had a majority of 3,364 over Zack Polanski.
Polls Close In By Election To Replace Keir Starmer As Holborn And St Pancras MP
Polls have closed in a by-election to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Holborn and St Pancras MP, with results expected to be announced in the early hours of Friday morning..
Aleksander Ceferin To Stand For A Fourth Term As UEFA President
Aleksander Ceferin has announced he will stand for a fourth term as UEFA president..
Two Arrested On Suspicion Of Trespassing At An RAF Base
Two Latvian men have been arrested for breaching the perimeter fence at an RAF base used by US military intelligence, the Met Police have said..
US Indictment Charges Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro With Torture
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged by US authorities with torture and other crimes in a new unsealed indictment that adds pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking offenses..
Thames Valley Police Agree Search Warrants For Andrew Mountbatten Windsors Properties Were Unlawful
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Thames Valley Police have agreed that search warrants that allowed officers to raid two of his properties earlier this year were unlawful, a High Court judge has said..
Navy Sailor Accused Of Plotting To Leak Intelligence To Russia Appears In Court
A Royal Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak classified information to Russia has appeared in court for the first time..
UK Open To Germany Joining Next Generation Fighter Jet Programme
The UK is “open” to Germany joining an international coalition to build the next generation of fighter jets, Andy Burnham has announced..
Local News
Air rifle seized after police race to flat
Sussex Police responded to an aggravated burglary report at Denham Place, Brighton, but found no offence had occurred.
School goes up for sale ahead of merger
The freehold of St. Christophers School in Hove, located at 33 New Church Road, has been listed for sale or lease.
Images show major emergency response at scene of house fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze on Shripney Road in Bognor Regis at 6:31 am this morning (October 7).
Live updates as house fire breaks out
Firemen are using a crane lift to rescue people from the house.
Town council switches to ethical bank in bid to make money work harder
Lewes town council has switched its banking to a new provider.
Trailblazing cricket coach urges more women and girls to pick up a bat
A cricket coach is calling for more women and girls to get involved in the sport.
New film documenting city’s rebellious punk history set for release
A film documenting Brighton's punk history is set for release.
Window cleaning business reaches final of regional trade awards
A Sussex window cleaning business has been recognised in regional awards ceremony.
Rising artists celebrated as exhibition showcases next generation of talent
Young artists from across East Sussex have been celebrated for creative talent.
MPs visit college to learn how employers are helping shape education
Two Liberal Democrat MPs toured Crawley College's Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology (SSIoT) to learn more about its approach to technical education.
Student celebrates English judo title after overcoming challenging year
A judo athlete has been crowned English champion after triumphant return to competition.
Plans to convert pub into artist studios and two bedroom flat
Permission is being sought to change The Duke in Hastings from a public house into a live-work space featuring an art studio and an upholstery craft studio.
Council to trial using AI to spot potholes
West Sussex County Council is trialling new AI-powered cameras to improve the way road defects are identified and recorded across the county
Residents bring collapsible chairs as bus shelter delays branded 'shambolic'
Liberal Democrat councillors hit out at Lewes council's "shambolic" management of bus shelters as passengers resort to bringing their own collapsible chairs.
Man sentenced for threating someone with a hammer in back garden
A Brighton man has been imprisoned after threatening a man with a hammer.
Uncle's tribute to murdered girls as details of 40th anniversary service revealed
Nigel Heffron spoke from the memorial bench to Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway in Wild Park, Brighton, where a service will be held to mark four decades since the nine-year-old friends were killed
Woman left with £110 to live on each month while waiting for Government decision
People with serious health conditions are waiting months for Work Capability Assessments while struggling to survive on basic Universal Credit
Council launches legal action over plans to change district boundaries
A council launched legal action to protect its interests in response to proposed changes to local government boundaries.
Final chance to have your say on plans for around 3,000 new homes
Residents have one final opportunity to comment on a major planning document that will shape development until 2041.
Dragons’ Den-backed gifting app grows into £1.2m business
A gifting app that won backing on Dragons’ Den has become £1.2 million business.











































