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Archie Battersbees parents turn to Court of Appeal over hospice transfer
Archie Battersbees parents have turned to the Court of Appeal after losing a High Court bid to have him transferred to a hospice before his life-sustaining treatment is withdrawn..
Love Island star Kem Cetinay helping police after involvement in fatal collision
Love Island winner Kem Cetinay is helping police as a witness after the Mercedes he was driving collided with a motorbike, leaving the rider dead..
Marc Cucurella ready for Chelsea debut after completing move from Brighton
Marc Cucurella will be available for Chelseas Premier League opener at Everton after the Blues completed his £60million signing from Brighton..
Nottingham Forest charged by FA over fans play off semi final pitch invasion
Nottingham Forest have been charged by the Football Association after their fans invaded the pitch following their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final win over Sheffield United last season..
Man to face trial accused of murdering missing woman
A man will face trial next year accused of the murder of a woman who disappeared a decade ago..
Scott Parker preparing to pit wits against ex England team mate Steven Gerrard
Bournemouth boss Scott Parker says playing alongside Steven Gerrard was a pleasure as he bids to inflict early season pain on his former England team-mate..
Mother appeals for help in finding killers of son seven
A mother of a seven-year-old who died in an arson attack has pleaded for help in finding her sons killers four years on from the fatal atrocious and dastardly blaze..
Six year old aspiring footballer tells Lioness I want one of these medals
A six-year-old football fan, who plays up to six times a week, used a meeting with her football hero to declare her intentions of winning a medal with England one day..
Richie Anderson third celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2022
Presenter Richie Anderson said it is a massive honour to be dancing in an all-male partnership in the forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, after he was announced as the third celebrity contestant..
Idris Elba Motorsports industry needs to diversify to secure its future
Idris Elba has said the motorsports industry needs to follow in the footsteps of the film world by working to better represent the diversity in society if it wishes to secure its future in an ever-changing world..
On This Day in 2019 Manchester United sign Harry Maguire for world record fee
Manchester United completed the signing of England defender Harry Maguire from Leicester for £80million on this day in 2019..
Health Secretary must take more action on monkeypox or it will become endemic
LGBT+ groups from across the political aisle have joined forces to demand the Government increase efforts to combat monkeypox or risk it becoming endemic in the UK..
Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko have a winning mentality Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes new signings Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko will provide a winning mentality previously missing from his squad..
Erling Haaland will score left right and centre for Man City Shaun Goater
Shaun Goater is confident Erling Haaland will soon settle to score goals left, right and centre and really enjoy himself in a Manchester City side he expects to retain the Premier League title this season..
Boxer bags first Commonwealth Games medal for tiny island nation of Niue
Boxer Duken Tutakitoa-Williams took just five minutes to seal his place in Commonwealth Games history by winning Niues first-ever medal..
Patrick Vieira backing Eberechi Eze to be key player for Crystal Palace
Patrick Vieira demanded an end to comparisons between Conor Gallagher and Eberechi Eze, insisting the Eagles midfielder will not be stepping out of anyones shadow when Crystal Palace host Arsenal in the Premier League curtain-raiser..
Justin Bieber among celebrities shocked by Russias jailing of Brittney Griner
Justin Bieber is among famous faces expressing shock and dismay at the imprisonment of US basketball player Brittney Griner in Russia..
Kevin Spacey appeal to overturn 255 million US arbitration award denied
Kevin Spacey has lost his appeal to have a 31 million dollar (£25.5 million) arbitration award to the producers of House Of Cards overturned..
Hosepipe ban comes into force amid hot and dry conditions
Parched parts of England are facing a hosepipe ban amid very dry conditions and ahead of another predicted heatwave..
Boris Johnson emerges as most popular prime minister among novelty jug buyers
Boris Johnsons popularity in Parliament remains high among shoppers after he topped the sales charts for novelty prime minister jugs..
Local News
Danny Welbeck makes 'strange' Manchester United admission after Brighton's Old Trafford triumph
The Brighton striker began his career at Manchester United but fast forward to the 2022/23 season and he caused their defence a lot of problems in their 2-1 win at Old Trafford
Recap: A27 Chichester by-pass reopens after air ambulance called to 'serious crash'
Police say there are 'some injuries'
Houghton fire live updates as smoke billows and crops alight on Bury Hill near Arundel
There is a lot of smoke in the air around the A29 in West Sussex
Brighton boss Graham Potter drops Jan Paul van Hecke hint amid Blackburn Rovers interest
The Dutchman signed for Brighton in the summer of 2020 from NAC Breda but still awaits his club debut and Blackburn Rovers are reportedly keen on bringing him back to Ewood Park again
West Wittering beach bans BBQs 'until further notice' due to heightened fire risk
Locals have expressed their relief at the ban being issued
Richard Coles' retirement in secluded village and moving to Sussex after husband's death
Good Grief with Richard Coles is set to air on Channel 4 tonight (August 8) at 10pm
Gatwick Airport: Latest entry requirements for France, Turkey and Portugal plus travel rules
Holidaymakers need to be aware of the latest rules for popular destinations
Ex-Tottenham star criticises new Manchester United signing amid glowing praise for Brighton duo
Pascal Gross scored both of Brighton's goals in the 2-1 win against Manchester United and Robert Sanchez played his part in an historic win at Old Trafford, too
Former referee makes Danny Welbeck and Lisandro Martinez statement after Manchester United loss
Brighton arguably should have been awarded a second-half penalty against Manchester United at Old Trafford as Danny Welbeck was brought down by Lisandro Martinez in the box
Seventh arrest made in Camber Sands holiday park murder investigation as man who died named
Michael McDonagh, 53, from London, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene
Gary Neville makes telling Manchester United and Brighton statement in scathing critique
Brighton secured their first-ever win at Old Trafford on Sunday, condemning Erik ten Hag to a losing start as Manchester United's new manager, and Gary Neville was not surprised by the result
Devastating aftermath photos show scale of Crawley Acorns gym fire that crippled building
Emergency service remained at the scene for most of the day
The Sussex towns where it'll be hottest this week as 31C heatwave forecast
The hottest day of this week's heatwave is expected to be the same day as a hosepipe ban starts in Sussex
'Clear errors' - Manchester United told they got away with two decisions against Brighton
Brighton arguably should have been awarded a second-half penalty against Manchester United at Old Trafford as Danny Welbeck was brought down by Lisandro Martinez in the box
Ex-Premier League referee delivers verdict on controversial Man United incident vs Brighton
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay went over the ball and caught Brighton's Moises Caicedo on the shin during the Reds' defeat by Brighton on Sunday afternoon
Exact time confirmed for when East Sussex hosepipe ban will start from South East Water
Eastbourne, Seaford and other areas will all be hit by the sprinkler and hosepipe ban
Brighton talent makes Man United rue £4.5m transfer call as Graham Potter backs experience
Here are a few talking points from Brighton's 2-1 win at Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, including on Danny Welbeck, Moises Caicedo, Adam Lallana, and Pascal Gross
Pictures show just how crammed Brighton was with people over Pride weekend
The city was packed with hundreds of thousands of people making their way around the city
Graham Potter makes Marc Cucurella and Yves Bissouma transfer admission after Man United win
Brighton sold Yves Bissouma and Marc Cucurella for nearly £100m to Tottenham and Chelsea respectively but they still managed to beat Manchester United without them on Sunday
Jamie Carragher makes 'joke' VAR claim following stunning Brighton win over Manchester United
Brighton and Hove Albion upset the odds to humble Erik ten Hag on his Manchester United debut but the Seagulls were visibly aggrieved when they were not awarded a second-half penalty