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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..
More Than 15000 Raised For Families Of Somerset Bus Crash Victims
More than £15,000 has been raised for the families of victims involved in a fatal bus crash in Somerset..
UK Braced For Thunderstorms With Risk Of Flood Damage
Yellow weather warnings have been extended to much of the UK as thunderstorms threaten to cause flooding and disruption this weekend..
Pro Palestine Protests Across The UK As Police Warn Over Banned Group Support
Protests will take place across the country calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be reversed, amid police warnings those showing support for the proscribed group face arrest..
Keir Starmer Backs UK Bid To Host World Athletics Championships In 2029
The Government has thrown its support behind the United Kingdom’s bid to host the World Athletics Championships and World Para Athletics Championships in 2029..
Single Jab Will Offer Protective Bubble To Premature Babies This Winter
A single, long-lasting jab that offers a “protective bubble” to premature babies from a common virus is set to be rolled out on the NHS in England this autumn..
Police Dog Behind 250000 Criminal Cash Haul Dies After Collision
A police dog who once sniffed out £250,000 in criminal cash and took part in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral has died after a crash..
Saturdays Football Briefing Madueke Makes Arsenal Switch And Man Utd Agree Mbeumo Deal
Noni Madueke said Arsenal are ready to win all major honours after completing his £48million move from Chelsea..
New Test Could Revolutionise Aftercare For Thousands Of Breast Cancer Patients
Scientists have developed a new test for certain breast cancer patients which can predict whether or not their cancer is likely to return just two weeks after they start treatment..
Amber Weather Warning As Thunderstorms Bring Threat Of Flooding
An amber weather warning has come into place with dangerous thunderstorms threatening to bring a weekend of flooding to parts of the UK..
Still Looking For A Summer Hol
Turkey’s Marmaris tops ranking of cheapest family holiday destinations.
Labour Accuses Reform Of Threatening Almost One Million Jobs With Net Zero Plans
Reform UK’s “war” on net zero would cost almost one million jobs, the energy minister has claimed, as Labour steps up its attacks on Nigel Farage’s party over green power..
Kneecap To Face No Further Action From Police After Glastonbury Performance
A criminal investigation into the performance of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival has been dropped by police..
Serious Pollution Incidents From Water Firms Up 60 Last Year
The number of serious pollution incidents caused by water firms across England rose by 60% in 2024 compared with the previous year, the Environment Agency said..
Child Who Died In School Coach Crash Was 10 Year Old Boy Police Say
The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset was a 10-year-old boy, police have said..
Local News
The 10 hidden places you need to fix now to cut your heating bill
The UK energy firm Your NRG has shared the 10 hidden places in your home you need to fix in order to cut heating bills
EastEnders star set to return after 8 years and fans say it's the 'perfect' time
An EastEnders character is set to return to the BBC soap after eight years but there's a huge twist and fans think it's the 'perfect' time.
Temporary traffic lights to return as final phase of road improvement begins
Temporary traffic lights will operate on A21 Sedlescombe Road North from 6 am 2 June 2025 after an overnight closure, as the Queensway Gateway Road’s final phase begins, easing queues and finishing later this summer.
London Metropolitan Orchestra record video game score at tech park
This will be a AAA racing simulation game that’s expected to launch in 2025.
The 'hidden gem' pub in 'stylish' town that is the highest rated in Sussex
This 'hidden gem' spot in Sussex, which is the highest rated pub in the region on Tripadvisor, may just be the next one to visit.
Creative hub for entrepreneurs and small businesses sold
The Creative Media Centre in Robertson Street, Hastings, has been sold by Sea Change Sussex to Daisy Property Management.
Butlin's to host three new adult-only weekends
Butlin’s in Bognor Regis will host new Big Weekenders in 2025–2026.
From GCSEs to global English: A personal reflection on language
What’s on your bedside table? Earplugs? Headache tablets? Eye mask? Virginia Woolf’s keeping me company right now, along with a watch, my mobile phone, and truthfully, my GCSE and A-level results – buried under Hemingway and Isherwood. Printed on wafer thin paper from the days when they were still typed. It’s a kind of memento mori – every morning I’m reminded of those fateful results days. Keeps me on the straight and narrow.
Classic car run to return to seafront this weekend: what you need to know
A classic car run is set to return to Brighton’s seafront this weekend
Boundary changes proposed for parish councils
A public consultation is to be held regarding proposals to make a handful of parish boundary changes around Haywards Heath.
Here's who has appeared at Brighton, Worthing, and Horsham Magistrates' Courts
A round-up of recent cases heard at Brighton, Worthing, and Horsham Magistrates' Court.
Relative of pilot who escaped crashing Spitfire in WWII attends unveiling of engine
A museum has become the custodian of a Rolls Royce Merlin engine which once powered a Spitfire, after the pilot was forced to abandon the aircraft and parachute to safety
Former court reporter describes bravery of Russell Bishop victim
A woman who was kidnapped and left for dead by the Babes in the Wood killer has told her story in a new documentary
An exceptional pub lunch at the Friar's Oak, Hassocks
In recent years I’ve had some truly terrible Sunday roasts at pubs in Sussex but my faith has been restored somewhat following a visit to Hassocks at the start of May, writes Nick Mosley.
BBC dating show contestant says experience has 'healed my inner child'
A contestant on BBC series ‘I Kissed a Boy’ has explained that had a show like this existed when he was a teen it would have changed things for him
Developer wants to build nearly 100 homes on green fields
A developer has submitted plans for a major housing scheme in Bexhill.
Driver training scheme launched which will teach children as young as nine
A driver training scheme, which starts teaching youngsters from as young as nine years old, is launching at a new venue
Man's outrage as multi-storey car park's lights left on despite closure
A man said it is “outrageous” that lights at a seafront car park are left on despite its closure.
Disgust as bags of asbestos dumped on side of road
Bags of asbestos were dumped on the side of a road
Newlyweds celebrate nuptials at restaurant where they had 'chaotic' first date
A couple celebrated their wedding at the Mexican restaurant where they had their “slightly chaotic” first date