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Hundreds Gather In Middlesbrough For First A66 Crash Funeral
Hundreds of people gathered in Middlesbrough for the first funeral of one of five young men killed in a head-on crash on the A66..
Nigel Farage Says Reform UK Has Broken No Laws As Aides Quit Amid Allegations
Nigel Farage denied that Reform UK had broken any laws or “taken any dodgy money” as two party officials stood down amid allegations the party breached political donation rules..
Woman Avoids Jail For Fatal XL Bully Attack
A woman who was in charge of an out of control XL bully dog which killed her teenage cousin has avoided prison..
Britains Commitment To Falkland Islands Absolute And Unshakeable Streeting
Britain’s commitment to the Falkland Islands is “absolute and unshakeable” the Defence Secretary has said after Argentinian President Javier Milei said his country needed to take them back..
Farage To Address Reform Conference As Party Reported To Police Over Funding
Nigel Farage will address the Reform UK conference on Friday as he faces further questions about his party’s finances..
Schools In Middlesbrough To Close Early For A66 Crash Funeral
Several schools in Middlesbrough will close early due to anticipated “transport disruption” as a funeral for one of the young men killed in a head-on crash on the A66 takes place..
Final Brit Fran Jones Falls To Iva Majoli In US Open Second Round
British interest in the singles at the US Open came to an end when Fran Jones was knocked out in the second round..
Meghan Oprah And Billie Jean King Praise Gloria Steinem After Death At 92
The Duchess of Sussex, TV host Oprah Winfrey and US tennis star Billie Jean King are among the stars who have paid tribute to US journalist and feminist activist Gloria Steinem following her death at the age of 92..
More Than 70000 Pints Worth Of Guinness Stolen From Depot
More than 70,000 pints worth of Guinness has been stolen by thieves who took two HGV trailers from a depot, police have said..
Joanna Lumley Says Heartbreaking Nepal Flood Could Have Been Predicted
Dame Joanna Lumley has said the “heartbreaking” flash flood in Nepal “could have maybe been predicted” as she attended a vigil to remember those affected by the disaster..
Zack Polanski Says He Intends To Stand In By Election To Replace Keir Starmer
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he intends to stand as a candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, triggered by Sir Keir Starmer’s exit from Parliament..
Andy Burnham Praises Emmanuel Macron For Collaboration As They Meet At No 10
Andy Burnham has discussed the small boats crisis with French President Emmanuel Macron, the first world leader he has welcomed to Downing Street since becoming Prime Minister..
Badenoch To Set Out Plans To Raise Extra 10bn A Year For Defence
Andy Burnham should take up plans for sweeping welfare cuts, and scrap the Chagos Islands deal, to raise £10 billion a year for defence, Kemi Badenoch will say in an intervention on military spending..
Macron Tells King And PM Happy End Were Here After Bayeux Tapestry Tour
French President Emmanuel Macron told the King and the Prime Minister that it has been a “happy end, we’re here” after a tour of the Bayeux Tapestry in London..
Blacksmithing Returns To Gretna Green For First Time In 150 Years
Blacksmithing returned to Gretna Green for the first time in more than 150 years, with the opening of a new forge..
Tiger Woods Pleads No Contest On Reckless Driving Charge After Florida Car Crash
Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and his driving licence has been suspended for five years after a crash in which he was initially accused of driving under the influence..
Uber To Cut 10 Of Global Workforce In Major Overhaul
Uber has unveiled plans to cut its global workforce by about 10% as part of a major restructuring, which is set to result in around 3,300 corporate job losses..
Hampshire Opt Not To Play Controversial Signing Scott Kuggeleijn After Backlash
Hampshire have decided not to play controversial new signing Scott Kuggeleijn following opposition from fans and employees of the club..
Michael Jackson Beatles And Queen Items For Sale In 3m Music Auction
Memorabilia from the likes of Michael Jackson, The Beatles and Queen are among the lots in a music auction with a combined estimated value of £3 million..
Some Airlines Will Struggle To Survive If Oil Prices Stay High Warns Ryanair
Ryanair has warned that it believes some competitors will “struggle to maintain capacity or even survive” this winter if oil prices remain high..
Local News
Man airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' after medical incident at cliff
Emergency services were called to Rottingdean cliff today (September 7) at 2.30pm, in Brighton and Hove, where a man sustained serious injuries.
Sussex council shake-up halted after Government launches legal review
Plans to redraw council boundaries across Sussex have been thrown into doubt after the Government paused its local government reorganisation programme in response to new legal advice.
Five villages could see changes to the way their areas are protected
Five Arun villages could see changes to the way their areas are protected, with Arun District Council (ADC) looking to update its conservation area guidance.
Conservative councillor joins Reform UK to attend party conference
A serving Conservative county councillor joined and was expelled from Reform UK, a spokesman for the party has said
Passenger proves there's no place like home
Passenger returned to Brighton for a special homecoming show in front of 5,000 people at Hove Park, 18 years after busking in the city.
Live updates as car crashing into fence causes queues on A27
A car has reportedly crashed into a fence near the junction of Salvington Hill, Worthing, and the A27, leading to long queues.
Prolific burglar and thief jailed after string of offences
David Mann, 45, of Grand Parade, Brighton committed multiple offences in the Brighton and Hove area across June and July.
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years in bid to save £1.7bn
It is understood roles affected will be non-production with the majority of cuts affecting its UK operations, where around 34,000 staff are based.
Live updates as crash on main road causes severe delays
There are currently severe delays on the A23 following a crash.
Public pressure sees plans for controversial red route return to cabinet
Public pressure has led to plans for a new red route in Hove to go before the council’s cabinet this month.
Picnic goers don fantastical fancy dress at the 'home of the surrealists'
This Bank Holiday Sunday, Farleys House and Gallery in Chiddingly, held its Annual Surrealist Picnic.
Ex-police sergeant barred from force after breaching bail conditions
Ex-Police Sergeant Martin Coughlan was subject to an accelerated misconduct hearing on September 2.
Police cordon off convenience store as man hospitalised following incident
Police received a report of a man injured in Susan’s Road, Eastbourne, at about 6pm yesterday evening (September 6).
Live updates as train disruption hits south coast line
There are currently no trains between Chichester and Havant due to a signal failure, with multiple services disrupted.
Supermarket urges backing for new flagship store as plans set for approval
M&S is encouraging residents in Chichester to support its proposals for a new full-line store at Discovery Park on Barnfield Drive
Hotel defends its record after Government adds it to new named and shamed list
A hotel boss has defended the business after it was named on a government list of employers found to have underpaid staff
Landlord's shock as he returns from Thailand to find council-rented flat trashed
Stephen Kirrage has hit back at the council for damage to his flat which was being rented out as temporary accommodation
Hove hypnotherapist claims being hypnotised helped tackle her fear of clowns
A hypnotherapist from Hove is hoping to break down misconceptions about hypnosis while using her own experiences of disability to help others build confidence
Owner stuck in limbo for weeks as sinkhole turned gym into 'a giant bath'
Andy Little has been stuck in limbo for weeks after a sinkhole led to his gym filling up like a "giant bath"
£2m indoor activity park with 40 trampolines to open next month
An indoor activity park is set to open next month, promising big-time fun for children and families.











































