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Release Of Scot Detained In India For Nine Years Moment Of Joy And Sorrow
The brother of a Scot detained in India for nearly nine years without conviction is a “moment of joy and sorrow”..
Sixth Man Arrested In Connection With Suspected RAF Fairford Terror Plot
A dual UK-Iranian national has become the sixth person to be arrested in connection with the suspected RAF Fairford terror plot..
Premier League Dragged Through The Mud By Man City Case Gary Neville
The Premier League has been “dragged through the mud” by the Manchester City guilty verdict, Gary Neville has said..
Princess And Junior Andre Lead Stars In New Celebrity Race Across The World
Media personalities Princess and Junior Andre, singers Sam Ryder and Ella Eyre and broadcaster Jeff Stelling will take part in the new series of Celebrity Race Across The World..
Footballer Ivan Toney Pleads Not Guilty To Soho Nightclub Assault Charge
England striker Ivan Toney has denied assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub as he appeared in court to face the charge for the first time..
Hundreds Of Prisoners To Walk Free As Expanded Early Release Scheme Begins
Hundreds of prisoners are due to walk free from jail on Thursday in the first wave of the Government’s controversial expanded early release scheme..
Cristiano Ronaldo Walks Out Of Portugal Camp And Vows To Eventually Reveal All
Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career could be over after he left Portugal’s training camp and vowed to “tell the truth” in due course..
Tyson Fury And Anthony Joshua Engage In Cordial First Press Conference
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua engaged in a series of good-natured exchanges as the countdown started on their ‘Battle of Britain’ clash in Cardiff on December 11..
Craig Overton Scoops Four Honours At Professional Cricketers Association Awards
Craig Overton was the big winner at the Professional Cricketers’ Association awards, picking up four honours despite his Somerset side falling just short at the end of the season..
Famous Faces Braced For Lies And Betrayal As Celebrity Traitors Returns
Welsh actor Michael Sheen, EastEnders’ Ross Kemp and comedian Miranda Hart are among the famous faces taking part in The Celebrity Traitors when the hit gameshow returns for its second series on Thursday..
Energy Price Cap Rise Of 4 Takes Effect Amid Warnings Of 16 New Year Increase
A 4% hike to Ofgem’s energy price cap takes effect from Thursday amid warnings that household bills could soar by almost another £300 from January..
Tributes Paid To Dame Esther Rantzen
Tributes have poured in for broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen who is said to have left an “extraordinary legacy” through her campaigning work and been described as “our sunshine” by her family..
Dame Esther Rantzens Family Pay Tribute To Our Sunshine After Her Death At 86
Tributes have been paid to broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen who is said to have left an “extraordinary legacy” through her campaigning work and been described as “our sunshine” by her family..
Tories Early Release Scheme An Insult To Victims As Prisoners Set To Be Freed
The Conservative Party said the Government is putting the public at risk as it prepares to release hundreds of prisoners on Thursday..
Unemployed Young People To Face Tough Love Under Tory Policies To Tackle Neets
The Conservatives have said people who are fit to work and aged under 25 will be unable to claim benefits if they have not worked continuously for six months..
TV Presenter And Assisted Dying Campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen Dies Aged 86
Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86..
Teenagers Killed When Car Plunged Into River Wear Named By Police
Three teenagers who died when a car drove into the River Wear in Sunderland on Tuesday have been named by police..
Grenfell Fire Investigators Pass Files On 20 Firms And 54 People To Prosecutors
Detectives investigating the Grenfell fire have passed files of evidence relating to 20 companies and 54 individuals to prosecutors, the Metropolitan Police said..
Energy Bills Set To See Biggest Rise In Four Years In January Experts Warn
Household energy bills are forecast to see the biggest hike in four years as experts warned a typical bill could soar by nearly £300 in January due to the Iran war..
UK Economy Grows Faster Than First Thought Amid Service Sector Boost
Britain’s economic growth was stronger than first thought in the second quarter as a hot weather and World Cup boost offset Iran war impacts, according to official figures..
Local News
Live updates as house fire breaks out
Firemen are using a crane lift to rescue people from the house.
10,000 tonnes of rock salt stockpiled as winter preparations begin
BASIL Salty, Ctrl Salt Delete and David Plowie are among fleet of gritters on standby this winter.
Music festival reveals first wave of artists for 2027 line-up
One Love music festival has announced its initial line-up for 2027.
Black History Month exhibition to explore SS Mendi and rare Sussex memorial
The Diocese of Chichester is marking Black History Month with a new exhibition.
Town council switches to ethical bank in bid to make money work harder
Lewes town council has switched its banking to a new provider.
Trailblazing cricket coach urges more women and girls to pick up a bat
A cricket coach is calling for more women and girls to get involved in the sport.
New film documenting city’s rebellious punk history set for release
A film documenting Brighton's punk history is set for release.
Window cleaning business reaches final of regional trade awards
A Sussex window cleaning business has been recognised in regional awards ceremony.
Rising artists celebrated as exhibition showcases next generation of talent
Young artists from across East Sussex have been celebrated for creative talent.
MPs visit college to learn how employers are helping shape education
Two Liberal Democrat MPs toured Crawley College's Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology (SSIoT) to learn more about its approach to technical education.
Student celebrates English judo title after overcoming challenging year
A judo athlete has been crowned English champion after triumphant return to competition.
Plans to convert pub into artist studios and two bedroom flat
Permission is being sought to change The Duke in Hastings from a public house into a live-work space featuring an art studio and an upholstery craft studio.
Council to trial using AI to spot potholes
West Sussex County Council is trialling new AI-powered cameras to improve the way road defects are identified and recorded across the county
Residents bring collapsible chairs as bus shelter delays branded 'shambolic'
Liberal Democrat councillors hit out at Lewes council's "shambolic" management of bus shelters as passengers resort to bringing their own collapsible chairs.
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.











































