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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
People report 'summer flu is here' as bouts of illness sweeps through UK
Many people experience flu-like symptoms in the summer months, according to Healthline.
Here's the 5 hidden new-build drainage red flags that could cost £10k to fix
A chartered building engineer has shared a number of hidden red flags in new builds that could lead to expensive drainage problems
Award-winning garden designer to make appearances at centres
Award-winning garden designer Juliet Sargeant will be signing books and giving soil advice at Old Barn Garden Centre near Horsham on May 25 and South Downs Nurseries in Hassocks on May 26
A striking image of marsh frog at Warnham Nature Reserve
A striking image captures the moment a marsh frog was seen leaping out the water in front of a heron.
Why Sussex spot is among UK's best staycations (and how to spend a day here)
Condé Nast Traveller has shared some of the best UK staycation ideas to try out, with one spot in Sussex making the list.
Gardens to visit in Sussex this weekend
Not long now until the longest day and hopefully a month of beautiful weather! Just over 4 weeks on from my knee surgery, I’m extremely pleased to say things are going well and I am becoming much more mobile. I have been extremely lucky with virtually no pain from start to finish, just discomfort and a definite lack of sleep!
Lorry and car crash causes road closure
The A267 is blocked due to a crash between a car and lorry, just past the Boship roundabout near Hellingly.
Works on suspected collapsed sewer cause heavy traffic delays
Works are ongoing at a major roundabout in Shoreham
Man drove wrong way down A27 and crashed into several cars
A man who drove the wrong way on the A27 and crashed into multiple cars has been jailed
Take a look at the new gym that has opened in city centre
A new state of the art gym has opened Brighton’s city centre
Plans for 1,300 new homes and primary school near village are approved
The homes, as well as community facilities, will be built at the western edge of Tangmere, near Chichester, by Countryside Properties
Firefighters tackle late night car blaze in car park
A car went up in flames at a car park
Plans for Burger King to open 24/7 sparks dozens of complaints
Fast-food giant Burger King has applied to stay open 24 hours a day in Hove but dozens of neighbours have objected
Police investigator charged with misconduct in public office
A police officer has been charged with misconduct in public office after being accused of having a relationship with a vulnerable woman
Dracula’s House granted licence to sell alcohol
A specialist Romanian shop has been granted a licence to sell alcohol after agreeing to accept a number of conditions at a hearing
'I want to be involved in a disability sport, but I just don’t know how?'
Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.
Nationwide calls for rule change in order to help thousands of first-time buyers
Nationwide said home buyers had been rushing to complete purchases ahead of tax relief being slashed from April.
Alleged Liverpool driver Paul Doyle to appear in court today to face charges
The alleged driver of a car that ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool’s victory parade is set to appear in court today.
Beloved Coronation Street couple look set to split on tonight's ITV episode
This article contains spoilers for tonight’s Coronation Street which has not yet aired on TV but is available to watch now on ITVX.
How a roof box and other modifications could invalidate your car insurance
Car modifications such as a roof box, sunroof, bicycle carrier and window tints could end up invalidating your car insurance