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Most UK Airports Raise Drop Off Fees While Many Major EU Hubs Have No Charge
More than half of UK airports raised or introduced drop-off fees for drivers in the past year, while most of the busiest EU airports still have no charge, according to new research..
Good Grief New Stamps Mark 75th Anniversary Of Peanuts Comic Strip
Royal Mail has released images of new stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of the popular comic strip Peanuts..
London Southend Airport To Partially Reopen Three Days After Fatal Plane Crash
London Southend Airport will partially reopen for a “small number of flights” three days after a small plane crashed, killing four people who were on board..
Prevent Programme Should Continue Referrals For No Ideology Review
Prevent, the Government’s counter-terror programme, could work better as part of a violence prevention strategy in the long term and should apply to those fascinated by extreme violence, a watchdog has said..
Starmer Suspends Rebellious MPs
Sir Keir Starmer has carried out a purge of troublesome backbenchers as he suspended a number of MPs..
Jeremy Clarkson To Host New Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Spin Off
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson is to host a new spin-off of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? called Millionaire Hot Seat..
PM Tories Have Questions To Answer Over Afghan Data Breach And Superinjunction
Tory ex-ministers have “serious questions to answer” about the Afghan data leak which resulted in an £850 million secret relocation scheme and an unprecedented legal gagging order, Sir Keir Starmer said..
Southern Water Becomes Latest Company To Bring In Hosepipe Ban Amid Dry Weather
Southern Water has become the latest company to bring in a hosepipe ban, to protect rare chalk stream habitat, as England battles exceptionally dry weather..
Inflation Jumps To Highest Level For Nearly 18 Months As Food Prices Rise Again
UK inflation rose to a near 18-month high in June as food prices surged for the third month running, according to official figures..
Former Defence Secretary Makes No Apology For Afghan Injunction
The former Conservative defence secretary who applied for an injunction blocking reporting about the Afghan data leak has said he makes “no apology”..
This Is Not A Fulfilling Life Scottie Scheffler Questions Why He Chases Majors
Long-time world number one Scottie Scheffler is chasing his second major of the year and fourth of his career at Royal Portrush but admits every day he questions why..
Britain Cannot Grow Without Fighting Fit Finance Sector Rachel Reeves Says
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told City bosses that Britain cannot meet its growth ambitions without a “fighting fit and thriving” finance sector, as she urged regulators to resist “excessive caution”..
Two Men Who Cut Down Sycamore Gap Tree Jailed For More Than Four Years
The two men who cut down the famous tree at Sycamore Gap out of “sheer bravado” have each been jailed for four years and three months..
Thousands Being Relocated To UK After Personal Data Leak Of Afghans
Thousands of people are being relocated to the UK as part of a secret £850 million scheme set up after a personal data leak of Afghans who supported British forces, it can now be reported..
Thames Water Sinks To 16bn Loss As Debt Mountain Balloons
Troubled Thames Water has revealed it slumped to a £1.65 billion annual loss and saw its mammoth debt mountain balloon higher..
Reeves Hails Instant Impact For Aspiring Homeowners As Red Tape Is Cut
First-time buyers are set to see an “instant impact” from the drive to kickstart economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to say..
Grants For New Electric Cars To Be Reintroduced
Grants for new electric cars are being reintroduced after being scrapped in June 2022, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced..
Council Overspend On Social Care Highest In Decade Amid Warning Over NHS Plan
Recent overspend by councils in England on their adult social care budgets was the highest in a decade, according to a major survey..
National Two Minute Silence To Be Held For 80th Anniversary Of VJ Day
A national two-minute silence will be held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day..
MasterChefs John Torode Confirms He Was Accused Of Racism In Wallace Review
MasterChef presenter John Torode has confirmed he is the subject of an allegation of using racist language that was upheld as part of a review into the behaviour of co-presenter Gregg Wallace..
Local News
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton to star in play at Theatre Royal Brighton
Strictly winners Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton will star in 2:22 A Ghost Story at Theatre Royal Brighton from October 6–11, 2025.
New historical one-woman play set to make its debut at the Brighton Fringe
The play, set in the 19th century, delves into the life of the fictional character Henrietta Brown.
Sussex cafe with 'spectacular' views named among UK's best seaside places to eat
The Times has rounded up the 19 best places to eat beside the sea in the country, with a popular spot in Sussex earning praise.
Brighton to host a Soapbox Science event celebrating women scientists
Soapbox Science Brighton 2025 returns to the seafront, aiming to challenge stereotypes in STEMM and inspire the next generation with live talks from women scientists
New mural painted outside Fatboy Slim's cafe
New mural painted outside Fatboy Slim's Big Beach Cafe in Hove.
The Sussex music festival with 'infectious jams' named one of the best in the UK
Time Out has unveiled its list of the best UK music festivals to book for 2025.
Reform gains will come at the expense of Labour in Brighton and Hove
I live in the most right-on area of Brighton and Hove. We have a Green MP, two Green councillors (one of whom is trans), and at least one former Green candidate. You will recognise the street names in our neighbourhood: Pronoun Place and Lanyard Lane which is just around the corner from Uberwoke Avenue. At election time, the green of the trees is outdone only by the ‘Vote Green’ posters.
School awarded funding to help install new play equipment
An East Sussex primary school has received a large donation to help fund new playground equipment.
Vincent Van Gogh depicted as street artist in new mural
A Vincent Van Gogh inspired mural has been painted in Hove.
Plans for temporary food kiosk at castle while new visitor centre is built
Proposals have been lodged with Hastings Borough Council for the installation of the kiosk near the West Hill Cafe, at the base of Hastings Castle on Castle Hill Road.
NHS pays out over £220k in compensation for medical negligence
Data has revealed how much a Sussex NHS Trust has paid out in compensation for clinical negligence claims
Business boss 'deeply concerned' about impact of sudden car park closure
A business manager is “deeply concerned” about the impact of the sudden closure of a town centre car park
Entrance to village blocked off as parts of road will be closed for months
A road into a village will be closed for months due to sewer upgrade works
Man arrested after stand-off with police
A man has been arrested after a stand-off with police in Crawley.
Deaf TikTok star ‘had no translator for care check-up’ days before death
A nurse involved in the care of a deaf TikTok star from Brighton who died after ingesting poison warned of a “huge shortage” of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters.
Three girls charged over stabbing as police try to identify man in mime make-up
Sussex Police are trying to identify a man following a stabbing in Brighton
Martin Lewis' advice for working families on 'free money' over school holidays
Martin Lewis urges working families to apply for 'free money' over school holidays, in the form of HMRC tax credits
Lidl submits formal plans to build new Sussex store
The supermarket giant has lodged the proposal with the South Downs National Park planning authority, aiming to open a new outlet in Lewes
Recap: Road closed amid stand off with man on window ledge
Police have closed a road in Crawley amid an incident.
Woman withdraws rape allegation as police say incident 'did not happen'
Police have said a rape did not happen after a woman has withdrawn the allegation