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Speedboat Killer Sentenced After Stabbing Partner With Barbecue Tongs
Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has been jailed for 20 months with a further four years on extended licence after violently assaulting his girlfriend, including stabbing her with pointed barbecue tongs..
Trump Comments On Irish Unity Show Debate Is Very Much Alive Michelle ONeill
Donald Trump’s comments in support of Irish unity show that the debate is “very much alive”, Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said..
Reforms Tice Hits Out At Labour Hypocrisy Over 72m Donations Row
Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice accused Labour of “hyperventilating hypocrisy” over the £72 million of donations received by his party from two crypto-billionaires..
Drone May Have Been Meant For Boris Johnsons Train Says Ukrainian Railway Firm
A Russian drone attack on a station in Ukraine may have been aimed at a train carrying dignitaries including Boris Johnson, the country’s railways operator has said..
King To Ask Industry Leaders How AI Can Be Developed For Good Of Humanity
The King will meet with leaders of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies and ask them how the technology can be developed for “the good of humanity”, it has been reported..
Erling Haaland Earns 10 Man Manchester City Victory In Fiery Old Trafford Clash
Erling Haaland secured Manchester City a memorable derby-day triumph as Manchester United failed to capitalise on Phil Foden’s sending-off on a day of contentious decisions..
Donald Trump Says Irish Unity One Of The Naturals Of All Time
US President Donald Trump has doubled down on comments in support of Irish unity, stating it was “one of the naturals of all time”..
Kimi Antonelli Claims Victory At Spanish Grand Prix To Extend Championship Lead
Kimi Antonelli took a major stride towards becoming the youngest Formula One world champion ever with victory at the Spanish Grand Prix..
Andy Burnham Takes Part In Great North Run For Homelessness Charity
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is taking part in the Great North Run to raise money for a homelessness charity..
Man Charged With Concealing Identity At Anti Immigration Protest In Portsmouth
A 76-year-old man has been charged with concealing his identity at an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth after police warned they would use powers to arrest demonstrators wearing face coverings..
Musk And Altman Back Calls To Slow Down Development Of AI
Elon Musk and Sam Altman have backed a call from the boss of Anthropic for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to “slow down” to give safety measures time to catch up..
Rayner Hints At Donations Cap After Reform Given 72m By Crypto Billionaires
Angela Rayner has suggested ministers could still impose a cap on political donations in the wake of Reform UK’s £72 million gifts from two crypto-billionaires..
Elena Rybakina Dethrones Aryna Sabalenka With Her First US Open Crown
Elena Rybakina proved herself to be the undisputed world number one after claiming her first US Open title..
Trump Continues Irish Visit At Golf Tournament
US President Donald Trump continues his visit to Ireland on Sunday after stirring up a diplomatic row hours into the trip by backing Irish unification..
Second Cryptocurrency Billionaire Gives 36 Million To Reform
Reform UK has received a second £36 million donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire..
Protesters Gather In Portsmouth As Police Warn Against Fear And Violence
Anti-migrant protesters and counter demonstrators have gathered in Portsmouth as police warned they would not tolerate incitement of fear or violence..
Matt Peet Hails Wigan Squad As They Claim Leaders Shield
Wigan boss Matt Peet saluted his table-topping Warriors after beating Catalan Dragons to claim a sixth Super League Leaders Shield..
Overgrown Plants Obscuring Signs Have Caused 19 Of Drivers To Speed Poll Finds
Almost one in five drivers (19%) have accidentally broken the speed limit after being unable to see a road sign hidden by overgrown foliage, a survey suggests..
US President Donald Trump Arrives In Ireland For Two Day Visit
US President Donald Trump has touched down for a two-day visit to Ireland..
Man To Appear In Court Over Violent Disorder At Anti Migrant Protests
The first man charged over anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth will appear in court as more demonstrations take place on Saturday..
Local News
Two men arrested in connection with suspected firearm
Two men have been arrested after police received a report of a man with a suspected firearm in Brighton Road, Lancing, at about 2.30pm on October 7.
Police helicopter deployed as two men arrested in connection with suspected firearm
Two men have been arrested after police received a report of a man with a suspected firearm in Brighton Road, Lancing, at about 2.30pm on October 7.
Councillors back calls to support global climate emergency film
Lewes councillors have backed motions linked to climate change.
Resident's plea to get beach boardwalk lights working again
A Kemp Town resident has called for action to get the lights on the Black Rock boardwalk working by this winter.
Man launches 'senseless and completely unprovoked attack' in friend's house
A man who carried out a violent and unprovoked assault has been jailed
Katie Price told ex husband's rape accuser ‘I will make you a little star’
Katie Price told the teenager who accused her ex of rape: “I will make you a little star"
M23 drivers issued speed camera warning over commonly believed motorway myth
The RAC has debunked common driving myths about dodging average speed cameras by changing lanes or braking under gantries.
Man named and charged with robbing another man and raping him three times
A man has been charged with allegedly raping and robbing another man in Crawley
Hove woman was branded 'Baby Reindeer' amid pub joke row
The trial began today for a woman from Hove accused of stalking and harassment.
Harvey Price absent from nightclub as huge crowds gather for mum Katie Price
MORE THAN 100 fans chanted Harvey Price's name after the media personality was not present with his mum Katie at a guest appearance at a nightclub
Air rifle seized after police race to flat
Sussex Police responded to an aggravated burglary report at Denham Place, Brighton, but found no offence had occurred.
School goes up for sale ahead of merger
The freehold of St. Christophers School in Hove, located at 33 New Church Road, has been listed for sale or lease.
Images show major emergency response at scene of house fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze on Shripney Road in Bognor Regis at 6:31 am this morning (October 7).
Live updates as house fire breaks out
Firemen are using a crane lift to rescue people from the house.
Man sentenced for threating someone with a hammer in back garden
A Brighton man has been imprisoned after threatening a man with a hammer.
Uncle's tribute to murdered girls as details of 40th anniversary service revealed
Nigel Heffron spoke from the memorial bench to Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway in Wild Park, Brighton, where a service will be held to mark four decades since the nine-year-old friends were killed
Woman left with £110 to live on each month while waiting for Government decision
People with serious health conditions are waiting months for Work Capability Assessments while struggling to survive on basic Universal Credit
Council launches legal action over plans to change district boundaries
A council launched legal action to protect its interests in response to proposed changes to local government boundaries.
Final chance to have your say on plans for around 3,000 new homes
Residents have one final opportunity to comment on a major planning document that will shape development until 2041.
Dragons’ Den-backed gifting app grows into £1.2m business
A gifting app that won backing on Dragons’ Den has become £1.2 million business.









































