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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..
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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..
Local News
Eastbourne beach lifeguards return ahead of the summer
The team will be on the beach every day from May 24 through to September 7.
Young adults most at risk from mental health effects of ghosting and gaslighting
A new study by the University of Brighton and University of Coimbra reveals that ghosting, gaslighting, and coercive control can significantly harm young adults’ mental health, increasing depression and paranoia.
New recruits at West Sussex fire service as two follow their father’s footsteps
The new recruits live or work nearby to one of the service's fire stations and will respond to emergencies.
Southern Water's illegal connections team doubled as part of water quality drive
The team has been working to prevent private waste pipes from spilling into streams, rivers, and beaches.
GP surgeries in Brighton with highest and lowest patient-doctor ratios
The GP surgeries in Brighton and Hove with the highest and lowest ratios of patients to doctors have been revealed.
Former politician turned broadcaster will make a 'rare appearance' in Brighton
Michael Portillo makes a rare appearance in Brighton to talk about his life and career. After studying at Cambridge University, he worked with Margaret Thatcher, briefing her before press conferences. As a Conservative Politician, he took just over a decade to go from a seat in the Commons to being seen as a possible future Prime Minister. Since his political career ended, he has reinvented himself as a broadcaster of some renown, travelling the railways of the world for television, and investigating the history of numerous countries and the daily lives of their people. This special event will see Michael talk about his remarkable life, told with considerable flair and humour. Audience questions are an important part of the event, so come prepared. A lively and fascinating evening.
Drivers going through red lights among latest people at Brighton Magistrates' Court
In the Dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Sussex (Central) Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Brighton Magistrates’ Court.
New museum dedicated to famous revolutionary thinker opens
A new museum dedicated to Thomas Paine has opened in Lewes.
Patients pay tribute to highly respected cardiologist
Further tributes have been paid to highly respected cardiologist Douglas Chamberlain following his death at the age of 94.
Two Sussex hair salons named as finalists in prestigious national awards
Two hair salons in Sussex have been named as finalists for the British Hairdressing Business Awards.
Schoolgirls brave blustery conditions to walk on top of i360 pod
Students raised £4,850 for animal charity Raystede by walking on top of the i360 pod in Brighton.
Demolition of unsafe former gym which posed danger to squatters approved
The demolition of a former gym in Hove which posed a danger to squatters has been approved.
Brighton market praised for having an 'inclusive, impulsive vibe'
A Brighton vintage shop has been praised in two national publications.
Murderer who brutally killed his mother and shot a neighbour has died
A man who brutally murdered his mother and shot a neighbour during a row has died while a resident at HMP Lewes.
This area is for families and keyworkers - anger over plans to expand private school
Brighton College wants to build a new teaching block at its St Mary’s Hall site, in Kemp Town, and turn a prep school building, off Walpole Road, into a boarding house.
The actor James Wilby on his favourite things living in Sussex
The English actor shot to international fame starring alongside Hugh Grant in Maurice for which the pair both won the Venice Film Festival's Best Actor award. From 1994 until 2015 James, 66, owned The Laines in Plumpton which was the childhood home of Queen Camilla but now loves walking near his home in Arlington Reservoir
Woman found dead in hotel room after taking what she thought was cocaine
The mother of a British woman who died in a Bangkok hotel alongside her partner after unwittingly taking a fatal mixture of drugs has accused police in Thailand of a “cover-up”.
Sussex location named as one of the UK's worst areas for traffic
Brighton and Hove has been named as one of the UK's worst locations for traffic congestion by insurance comparison website Compare the Market.
Tory councillor stands firm with party and slams colleague's Reform move
A Conservative councillor has denied he is joining Reform following a fellow councillor’s shock defection.
Landlord caught operating illegal HMO
A landlord was caught illegally operating a house in multiple occupation in Bognor Regis.