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Convicted Killer Admits New Years Eve Murder Of Friend
A convicted killer has admitted fatally stabbing his friend in the neck over New Year’s Eve before handing himself in to police, saying: “It’s happened again.”.
Four Charged With Murder After Newborn Stabbed To Death
Four people have been charged with murder after a newborn baby girl was stabbed to death in Sheffield..
Cleveland Police Given Extra 2m To Tackle Serious Crime Around Middlesbrough
Cleveland Police is being given an extra £2 million to tackle serious crime, the Home Secretary has announced, after a spate of incidents in and around Middlesbrough..
Germany Blames Russia For Attempted Drone Attack At Leipzig Airport
The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures..
Transfer Deadline Day Man City Agree Joint British Record Enzo Fernandez Move
Chelsea have agreed to sell midfielder Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125million as Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo prepare to make deadline-day moves to rivals Tottenham..
Andy Burnham Sets Out Plans For Government In First Commons Outing As PM
Britain needs to be “blunt about what went wrong” over the last four decades, Andy Burnham has said as he addressed the House of Commons for the first time since becoming Prime Minister..
Man Appears In Court Charged With House Fire Murders
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a seven-year-old girl and her aunt who died in a house fire.
Summer 2026 Is UKs Warmest Since Records Began
Summer 2026 was the warmest in the UK since records began in 1884, according to provisional figures from the Met Office..
Keir Starmer To Step Down As MP To Focus On Overseas Affairs
Former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is to quit Parliament saying he felt it was the “right time” to step down as an MP and focus on new work on international affairs..
Man 23 Charged With Two Counts Of Murder After Fatal House Fire
A man has been charged with murder after a house fire which killed a seven-year-old girl and her aunt, police said..
Duane Keffe D Davis Convicted In 1996 Killing Of Tupac Shakur
A jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades..
Government To Accelerate Building Of Prison Places With 110m Minister
The Government will speed up the building of hundreds of extra prison places with £110 million of investment, the Justice Secretary is to announce..
Ray Winstone Says British Cinema Is Losing A Lot Of Our Culture
Actor Ray Winstone has said British cinema is losing “a lot of our culture” because the industry is caught up with the American way of filmmaking..
Bank Holiday Monday To See Sunny Spells And Showers Met Office
Bank holiday Monday will see a mix of sunny spells and showers that could become heavier with thunder, the Met Office said..
John Swinney Vows To Bring Radical Change To Scotlands Public Services
John Swinney is vowing to bring about “radical change” to Scotland over the next five years, pledging there will be “significant” reform of the country’s public services..
Rescue Efforts Intensify After Nepal Tibet Flooding As Deaths Climb Past 900
The death toll in the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet climbed past 900 on Monday, with more than 4,700 missing..
Novak Djokovic Crashes Out Of US Open In Five Set Defeat To Mariano Navone
Novak Djokovic crashed out in the first round of the US Open after a five-set, near five-hour ordeal during which he was repeatedly sick on court..
Ollie Robinson Powers England To Series Win Over Pakistan
Ollie Robinson’s remarkable resurgence continued as he ushered England to a series-clinching victory over Pakistan in the second Rothesay Test at Lord’s..
At Least Seven Dead After Ferry Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus
At least seven people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish media reported..
Tributes For Beloved Pastor Who Died After Sign Fell At Christian Festival
A man who died after a sign fell at a Christian festival was a respected pastor who was “a loving husband” and “a devoted and caring father” to his family, his church has said..
Local News
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.
Major planning blueprint for new homes and regeneration moves forward
A major planning blueprint for Hastings is set to move forward to its next stage of consultation.
Job seekers invited to meet employers at careers fair
Job seekers are invited to connect with employers and explore new opportunities at upcoming careers event.
Reptile rescue charity launches urgent search for a permanent home
A reptile rescue charity is urgently searching for permanent home to support growing operations.
New wine bar to champion rare bottles and small-scale producers
A natural wine bar is set to open in Brighton and Hove in 2027.
Dramatic skies and glowing orange light transform the coastline
These photographs show Birling Gap beneath dramatic skies, as glowing orange light breaks through dark clouds.
Mobile blood testing service brings health checks to patients' homes
A mobile blood testing and health check service has launched to improve access to vital diagnostics across Sussex.
MP calls for pharmacy funding review to help ease pressure on GPs
An MP has called for a review of pharmacy funding to support expanded services in community.
Artist creates a 'Sistine Chapel' ceiling made out of CDs
Artist Matt Whistler has transformed a stairwell at the Waterside Centre, North Street, Lewes into a Sistine Chapel-inspired work of art
Three rescued turtles returned to wild after months of specialist care
Three loggerhead turtles have been released into wild after months of rehabilitation in the UK.
'They're not carers': readers divided after restaurant bans elderly customer
Marie and Yunus Tayob spoke out after being barred from Rockwater on Western Esplanade in Hove, right on the seafront
Breakthrough identified in multi-million pound project after years of delays
The Worthing Integrated Care Centre was originally scheduled to open in 2024 but has been the focus of repeated delays
Much loved store closing after 45 years blames 'death-knell' of online shopping
Namrick, The Nut & Bolt Store on Portland Road in Hove, is closing after 45 years, and says online shopping has been the “death-knell”
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.









































