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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..
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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..
Tributes Paid To Victims Of Devastating Fatal School Coach Crash
Tributes have been paid to the victims of a “heartbreaking and devastating” crash after a school coach trip returning from Exmoor Zoo slid down a 20ft slope in Somerset..
Weekend Thunderstorms May Pose Danger To Life As Met Office Warning Upgraded
Thunderstorms set to batter the UK this weekend could pose a danger to life in some areas, the Met Office has said as it issued an amber weather warning..
Local News
Students research the impact of cold climates on firefighter performance
Two postgraduate students at the University of Chichester are studying how cold climates affect firefighter performance.
Much-loved art sale celebrates its 10th anniversary in the city
A much-loved event will be “bigger and more dynamic than ever” as it celebrates its 10th anniversary in the city.
M23, A23 and A27 road closures in Sussex taking place this weekend
Here are the closures Sussex drivers should be aware of this weekend, according to National Highways England.
Brighton’s nature under siege: From Marina dredging to tree felling
Nature in our city continues to take a bashing this month! Brighton Marina recently applied to have its licence renewed to dispose of dredged material and, despite concerns from Greens and other campaigners, sadly just last week it was granted.
Pizza Express, BA and Lidl named for failing to pay minimum wage to some staff
Pizza Express, British Airways and Lidl are among British businesses named by the government for failing to pay minimum wage to some staff
Quirky two-storey Grade-II listed food kiosk on sale for £160,000
A two-storey, Grade II listed food kiosk on the seafront is on sale for £160,000.
'Madness': Plans for 170 new homes in rural village prompts furious response
Plans for a 170-home development in a rural Sussex village have prompted a furious response from residents
Murderer joked to police that victim was 'under his bed'
Stephen Castle joked to police about the whereabouts of his victim Wayne Woodgate telling officers "he is under my bed in my flat"
Decision due on plans to turn old Homebase store into an Aldi
Plans to turn an old Homebase store in Hove into an Aldi supermarket are due to be decided by councillors next week.
Councillors criticise Labour for halving mayor’s allowance to pay party chief whip
Opposition councillors have criticised Labour for halving the mayor’s allowance to pay a “special responsibility allowance” to the party’s chief whip.
Senior councillor backs former MP's bid to become Sussex mayor
A senior Horsham councillor has pledged his support for former MP Tim Loughton to be the Conservative candidate for Sussex mayor.
Live: Three people taken to hospital after A-road crash
A crash on the A29 near Arundel has caused severe delays on the A27.
Hundreds of children from across Sussex take part in Paralympic-style event
A total of 17 schools and one charity came together for a day that showcased disability sport in Sussex.
Woman gets football ban after antisemitic abuse at the Amex
A Sussex woman has been banned slapped with a football ban after she made an antisemitic comment.
Tesco joins Sainsbury's in making major change to self-service checkouts
Tesco has joined Sainsbury's in rolling out new "VAR-style" checkouts in "some" stores across the UK
Multi-storey car park to have number of spaces reduced
A multi-storey car park in Hove is due to have the number of spaces reduced.
Jobs boost as new Waitrose store opens
This morning, Waitrose welcomed customers through the doors of its brand new ‘Little Waitrose’ shop in Southwick, West Sussex in the formerly vacant Southwick Square building
Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after car crashes into building
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into a property and a telephone box.
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.
Seafront hotel up for sale for £18.5 million
The Queen's Hotel in Brighton has been put up for sale.