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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
Inside the RSPCA’s emergency mission to blend two feline families
Two week-old kittens, Ember and Lumen, were rescued by RSPCA Isle of Wight and adopted by nursing stray Brook after careful scent-swap introduction—creating a healthy blended family now thriving together
Our new mayor is a true force of nature
It was Annual Council last week. The historic and ceremonial meeting of all councillors of Brighton and Hove City Council where key positions are elected and appointed for the year ahead. I was delighted to be re-elected as leader of the Council for another year and pleased to appoint a new co-deputy leader, Cllr Tim Rowkins cabinet member for environmental services and net zero alongside co-deputy leader, Cllr Jacob Taylor cabinet member for city regeneration and finance. I was also pleased to
Church Street welcomes expanding female-led gallery by Kellie Miller
Kellie Miller Arts has expanded to Church Street in Brighton, doubling in size and showcasing over 100 artists. The new female-led gallery is already thriving after its April 26 opening
Sussex volunteers meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace garden party
Four volunteers from Chailey Heritage Foundation met Queen Camilla at a Buckingham Palace garden party.
Football tournament celebrating the life of university student is biggest ever
Teams of year sevens from across West Sussex competed in a university football tournament.
Post office reopens under new ownership with new cafe
Frant Post Office has reopened after a temporary closure, now under new ownership.
Three cats looking for their future home
Three cats from Brighton are looking to find their forever home.
Primary school rated 'good' in all areas following visit from Ofsted
All Saints CofE Primary School Horsham was praised for its positive learning environment and strong community ethos.
Brighton pub to celebrate tenth anniversary with party
The Joker in Brighton will host a party to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
Inside the business that turns waste plastic into speakers
A business which transforms non-recyclable plastic into beautifully marbled power banks and speakers is hand-delivering its product to customers’ doors.
Business wants to be allowed to sell alcohol from 7am
Caccia and Tails in Lewes has applied for a licence to sell alcohol from 7am daily.
'We enjoyed a classic English meal at this great pub'
AS ANY regular reader of my Argus reviews will know, I’ve become rather enamoured by Worthing’s food and drink scene in recent years, write Nick Mosley.
Teenager seriously injured after city centre bus crash
AA is currently reporting that Western Road is Road closed due to a crash involving a bus on B2066 Western Road both ways between Queen Square and Dean Street.
House fire sparks major emergency response
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service received a call concerning a fire at a domestic property in Taverner Place, Chichester on Sunday evening at 6.54pm.
Sussex's 'Hardest Geezer' finishes 2,343km run along length of New Zealand
A man from Sussex who ran the length of Africa last year, has completed his latest challenge by running the full length of New Zealand.
Labour accused of 'stifling' opposition voices on council committees
Green councillors were left disappointed after trying to secure ten out of 63 seats on Brighton and Hove City Council committees.
Tearful officer tells court she is 'not trigger happy’, after tasering amputee, 92
A Sussex police officer broke down in tears as she said she was “not a trigger-happy officer” after tasering 92-year-old.
Claim city's new park was the first to be opened in '100 years' challenged
The opening of Hove Beach Park was heralded as “the first in 100 years” but critics soon came forward to challenge the claim.
Tributes paid to 'father of paramedic medicine' who saved millions of lives
Tributes have been paid to renowned cardiologist Douglas Chamberlain following his death at the age of 94.
Electric scooter rider in critical condition after hitting car
An e-scooter rider is in a critical condition after hitting a car in Selsey.