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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..
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..
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..
Paul Ince Banned From Road After Admitting Drink Driving
Former England captain Paul Ince has been banned from driving and ordered to pay £7,085 after admitting drink-driving..
Local News
'Gem' of a restaurant in Sussex with 'stunning' food named among country's best
Deliveroo has officially revealed the nation’s top takeaway restaurants as part of its 2025 Restaurant Awards. This spot in Sussex has made the list.
Chimpanzees found using plants to treat wounds
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have observed wild chimpanzees in Uganda using medicinal plants to treat wounds. It’s an astonishing behaviour that challenges our understanding of animal intelligence and healthcare. This revelation adds to a growing body of evidence that non-human animals possess sophisticated self-care strategies, some of which mirror human medical practices. But chimpanzees are not alone in their ingenuity. Across the animal kingdom, various species exhibit behaviours that we traditionally associate with human traits, such as empathy, cooperation, and even rudimentary forms of medicine.
Wealden projects receive share of more than £42,000 in funding
Wealden District Council has awarded over £42,000 to 12 local projects through the Rural England Prosperity Fund, supporting community spaces, infrastructure, and sustainability across the district.
Campaign group calls on council to cancel controversial rock star's performance
A campaign group is calling for controversial rock star Marilyn Manson's Brighton show to be cancelled.
Row over Gail's coffee shop is settled by government inspector
A coffee and bakery chain has lost an appeal to retain its modern doors after a government inspector accused them of “downplaying” the significance of the Grade II listed building’s original timber door.
Proposed new community facilities could come to development
New community facilities including a hall, changing rooms, toilets, and car park, could be coming to the Highwood development.
Plans to turn nine-bedroom HMO in Hove into family home
The application, sent to Brighton and Hove City Council, concerns the property at 10 York Avenue, Hove, a three-storey, semi-detached house. Owned and managed by the University of Sussex since around 1976, the building has been used as a house in multiple occupation (HMO), housing up to nine individuals.
Running events company sees reversal of male-to-female ratio at its events
Phoenix Running West Sussex has reversed the usual gender split at races, with 65% female participation thanks to a flexible, multi-distance, non-competitive event format praised for inclusivity.
'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.
This is where you can take a seat on the Simpsons sofa in Hove after mural created
A new mural, inspired by a similar one in Camden, has been painted in Hove.
Royal British Legion club closes doors for good
A Sussex Royal British Legion club has closed its doors for the final time.
Decision due on shared housing controls
A group of Eastbourne councillors are set to make a final decision on a measure intended to control the creation of shared housing.
Police officers who Tasered and pepper sprayed amputee, 92, cleared of assault
Two Sussex Police officers who used a Taser and synthetic pepper spray on a one-legged 92-year-old man have been cleared of assault.
Murderer strangled much loved grandfather to death over grudge
A man who killed "much-loved" grandfather Wayne Woodgate, who he blamed for "grassing" on him years earlier, has been convicted of murder.
New wetland to be created next to wastewater treatment works in West Sussex
The project started in early May 2025 and is expected to be completed by autumn 2025.
Candidates for by-election following councillor's death announced
A final list of candidates for the upcoming Adur District Council by-election has been announced
Man stole over £1,200 worth of stock from M&S, including meat and alcohol
A man stole over £1,200 worth of items from a Marks and Spencer store in East Grinstead.
Jury retires in trial of police officers who Pava-sprayed and tasered amputee, 92
The jury in the trial of two Sussex Police officers who Pava-sprayed and tasered a 92-year-old amputee while responding to a call at his care home has retired to begin deliberations.
Crawley mayor wins second year in role
Sharmila Sivarajah has been elected Mayor of Crawley for the second year – a feat only achieved by two other town mayors.
Recap: Power cut impacts homes and traffic lights
Around 2,477 homes are currently being impacted by a power cut in Arundel, according to Scottish and Southern Electricity Network.