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Veterans Railcards Could Extend To Family In New Legal Duty For Armed Forces
Families of veterans could receive cut-price train fares of their own as part of proposals to strengthen the UK’s military covenant being considered by ministers, it is understood..
Massive Cocaine Haul Valued At 100m Seized At UK Port
Border Force officers have seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine with a value of almost £100 million in one of the biggest drugs busts in years..
Starmer To Warn Of Backroom Stitch Up In Welsh Elections
Sir Keir Starmer will warn of a “backroom stitch-up” between the Tories, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of key elections in Wales next year..
Families Of Chinook Crash Victims Press On With Legal Action Against MoD
The families of those killed in the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash have said they will press on with seeking a judicial review after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) dismissed their demands for a judge-led public inquiry..
Scottish Troops Set For Relocation With High Readiness Posting In Cyprus
A Scottish Army battalion is gearing up to relocate to Cyprus for two years, where it will take on a new role as a high-readiness standby formation..
Warnings Of Tax Rises After Downing Street Welfare U Turn
There are predictions of tax rises in the autumn budget after Sir Keir Starmer U-turned on welfare reforms in the face of a backbench rebellion..
Body Found In Missing Woman Search As Man Charged With Murder
Reanne Coulson, 34, was last seen in Coventry in May and concerns were raised by her family after she failed to make contact with them on her birthday on June 17..
Fourth Man Charged After Death Of Man Who Was Trying To Be Mediator In Fight
A fourth man has been charged after the fatal stabbing of a man who was trying to be a “mediator” in a fight..
Sword Attacker Jailed For At Least 40 Years
Hainault sword attacker Marcus Monzo .
Husband Who Stabbed Wife As She Pushed Pram Found Guilty Of Murder
Attack in broad daylight.
There Was No Time For Fear
- officer who confronted Hainault attacker.
The 1975 To Headline Glastonbury Festival
Rumours of Lorde secret set.
One In Seven Parents Going Without To Pay For School Trips
Some parents are working extra hours or selling possessions to fund school trips, a survey has found..
Successive Governments Have Failed To Turn Bus Services Around Watchdog Says
Attempts by successive governments to improve bus services and attract more passengers have failed, according to the spending watchdog..
There Was No Time For Fear Says Officer Who Confronted Hainault Attacker
A brave police officer who was injured as he ran to confront psychotic swordsman Marcus Monzo has said there was “no time for fear” as lives were on the line..
Ministers Urged To Act To Protect Hospice Care For Children
Seriously ill children may be denied end-of-life care without further funding for hospices, a charity has warned..
Green Party Peer Says She Will Vote Against Proscribing Palestine Action
A Green Party peer has said she will vote against proscribing Palestine Action if the order reaches the House Of Lords..
Sir Chris Hoy And Wife Lady Sarra Receive Freedom Of The City Of London
Sir Chris Hoy and his wife Lady Sarra Hoy have received the Freedom of the City of London..
Matt Hancock Back At Covid Inquiry For Probe Into Pandemic Impact On Care Homes
Former health secretary Matt Hancock is among witnesses to appear before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry as it investigates the pandemic’s impact on the care sector..
Nurse Jailed For Murder Of Elderly Patients Loses Conviction Appeals
Nurse Colin Campbell, formerly known as Colin Norris, who was jailed for life in 2008 for the murders of four elderly patients and attempting to murder a fifth, has lost appeals against his convictions at the Court of Appeal..
Local News
Air ambulance in attendance as pedestrian hit by car
A pedestrian has been hit by a car on Lewes Road in Newhaven.
Man seriously injured during battle re-enactment
Sussex Police are investigating after man was stabbed in the face with a sword during a battle re-enactment.
Two women rescued after 'traumatic' incident at beauty spot
The coastguard responded to reports of two females struggling in the water off West Wittering at about 7.10pm on Sunday
Thousands flock to the beach as temperatures soar
Thousands have flocked to Brighton beach as temperatures soar.
Heat health alert extended as soaring temperatures set to stay
A heat health alert has been extended as sizzling temperatures continue to impact Sussex
BMW driver attacked on A27 by man in van
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a report of an assault on the A27
Lorry crashes into bridge causing train delays
Southern reported this morning (Monday) that a lorry crashed into a bridge in Barnham causing trains to run at a reduced speed
Multiple dolphin sightings off Sussex coast caught on camera
Multiple dolphin sightings off the Sussex coast have been reported in the last week.
Brighton Love Island contestant dumped from villa in emotional exit
A Love Island contestant who lives in Brighton has been dumped
Subscribers can win Fortnum’s hamper, Wimbledon prizes and John Lewis voucher
Readers are being given the chance to win a range of brilliant prizes this July - but only if they’re subscribers.
Nestle says 'sorry' as it discontinues KitKat described as 'dream snack'
Nestle has confirmed its KitKat Dark Mint chocolate bar, described by shoppers as "a dream snack", has been discontinued.
Big Brother star officially ordained as minister 20 years after show appearance
Big Brother runner-up Glyn Wise has officially been ordained a church minister 20 years after appearing on the reality show.
10,000 Evri parcel lockers to be rolled out across the UK by 2030
Evri has announced plans to roll out 10,000 parcel lockers across the UK by 2030.
Areas with highest-risk for dog attacks on postal workers revealed amid rise
New figures have revealed that there has been an increase in dog attacks on postal workers, with the highest-risk areas listed.
Major change to Coronation Street and Emmerdale episodes - what you need to know
Full episodes of Coronation Street and Emmerdale will now be available daily on YouTube.
'Nonsensical' savings scheme should come with a warning say MPs
A committee of MPs described current Lifetime Isa rules penalising benefit claimants as “nonsensical”
Monday to be one of the UK's hottest June days ever as amber warning persists
Monday is to be one of the hottest June days ever recorded in the UK at 34C.
Strictly Come Dancing star left ‘scared’ after ‘traumatising’ mugging
A BBC Strictly Come Dancing Star has said they have been left feeling ‘scared’ after a ‘traumatising’ mugging in London.
Oasis crew left 'fuming' over 'money pinching' move from Noel and Liam Gallagher
Oasis fans have been left furious after branding a move by Noel and Liam Gallagher as ‘money pinching’.
Updates as Sussex braces itself for another day of hot weather
Hot weather is being forecasted for today by the MET office for the entire South Coast with temperatures reaching highs of 30 degrees.