National News
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Tories Pledge To Stop 35000 Crimes If Elected
The Conservatives have promised to stop 35,000 crimes by deploying more police to violent “hot spots” if they return to power..
Private Clinics Carrying Out More NHS Appointments And Procedures
The number of NHS appointments, tests and operations delivered by private hospitals and clinics has increased by almost 500,000 this year to 6.15 million..
Wes Streeting Warns Over Unlicensed Weight Loss Jabs After Illicit Factory Raid
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned people not to buy weight-loss jabs from unregulated sources after an illegal laboratory was dismantled..
Asylum Seeker Released In Error Seen In London Area Police Say
An asylum seeker accidentally released from prison was last seen in the London area, police said, as officers urged anyone who spots him to call 999 immediately..
Westminster Has Failed Scots Says Swinney Ahead Of Scotland Demands Better Demo
Westminster has had its chance to improve the lives of Scots and has failed, the First Minister has said as thousands of people prepare to take to the streets of Edinburgh..
Strictly Professionals To Wear Britney Spears Inspired Looks For Icons Week
The Strictly Come Dancing professionals are to embody the different eras of Britney Spears’ music career as part of the show’s icons week..
Parents Urged To Vaccinate Children Against Flu Wildfire As Cases Rise
Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu “wildfire” over half-term as cases rise, with pop-up clinics being set up at fire stations and bowling alleys..
Hospital Breaks Prostate Treatment Record To Tackle Backlog
A hospital has performed a record number of pioneering prostate procedures in one day in a bid to help curb NHS waiting lists..
Sheffield Wednesday File For Administration
Sheffield Wednesday have filed a notice to appoint an administrator, court records show..
Public Facing Multiple Environmental Threats In Local Areas Analysis Finds
Communities in England are facing increased flood risks, air pollution and sewage leaks in their area, an analysis of constituency-level data suggests..
UK Government Must Not Ramp Up Decline Of Scottish Oil And Gas Sector MPs Warn
The UK Government should not ramp up the decline of Scotland’s oil and gas industry, a report has urged, after it found jobs created in clean energy are failing to make up for losses in the North Sea..
Significant Challenges Remain For Police Response To Grooming Gangs Watchdog
There has been encouraging progress but “significant challenges” remain in how police tackle child sexual exploitation and grooming gangs, a watchdog has said..
Plaid Cymru Win Caerphilly Welsh Government By Election Holding Off Reform UK
Plaid Cymru has defeated Reform UK in a fiercely-fought Welsh Parliament by-election, with defending party Labour trailing in third..
Claudia Winkleman And Tess Daly Announce They Are Leaving Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have announced they are leaving the BBC dance programme..
Claims For Rodent Related Vehicle Damage On The Rise Says Insurer
Insurance claims by motorists for damage caused by rodents, including nesting in vehicles, chewing wiring and gnawing seatbelts, have jumped, according to an insurer..
All Change As New King Charles 5p Coins Enter Circulation
The first 5p coins bearing the portrait of the King will start to show up in people’s wallets and pockets soon..
Households And Businesses To Receive Stronger Protection Against Energy Firms
Households and businesses are to receive stronger protection against energy firms under plans to strengthen the industry ombudsman..
Victims Who Quit Grooming Gang Inquiry Panel May Return If Phillips Resigns
The four women who resigned from the national grooming gangs inquiry victims liaison panel have said they would be prepared to return if safeguarding minister Jess Phillips resigns..
US Announces Sanctions Against Russian Oil Companies
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies and condemned Moscow’s refusal to end its “senseless war” on Ukraine..
Man Deported To France Under Returns Deal Re Enters UK On Small Boat
A migrant who was deported to France under the “one-in, one-out” deal has re-entered the UK on a small boat..
Local News
Owner of American Bully banned from keeping a dog for two years
The owner of an American Bully dog, which attacked three dogs in the city, has been banned from keeping a dog for two years.
Road cordoned off as fire service respond to incident
A residential road was closed off today as emergency services responded to an incident.
Labour chooses its candidate to battle it out to become Sussex mayor
Labour has chosen its candidate to battle it out to become Sussex’s first ever mayor
Family pays tribute to 'beloved' man who died after jet ski incident
The family of a jet skier who was recovered from the sea have paid tribute to the “beloved” man
I’m a Celebrity 2025 line-up ‘confirmed’ – from soap legends to iconic singer
Rumoured names for I'm a Celeb 2025 include Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, singer Martin Kemp and former footballer Alex Scott.
Street celebrates after huge prize win on Postcode Lottery
Neighbours on this Sussex street have won big with the People's Postcode Lottery, with a grandmother now heading to see her son in the USA.
Teenager who stabbed 17-year-old boy is jailed
A teenager who stabbed a 17-year-old boy in July has been convicted at court
'Decaying' bingo hall will be demolished to make way for housing
The former Buzz Bingo hall in Worthing will be demolished to make way for housing.
Live updates as 'paint spillage' causes emergency road closure
Live updates as a road is closed due to paint being spilled
Former pub could become a boutique hotel, bar and restaurant
Plans to change a former pub into a boutique hotel, restaurant and bar are to be considered by Horsham District Council
'Environmental catastrophe' fears as harmful pollution 'leaks from sewage works'
Southern Water has apologised after "millions" of bio-beads washed up on Camber Sands beach.
Funding boost for city's tourism group
Tourism in Chichester is set to receive a £130,000 boost from the district council for the next four years.
Recap: broken down vehicle causes delays on the A27
A stalled vehicle in Lancing is causing delays on the A27.
Changes could be made to school admissions
LDRs should be credited as “first name, last name, local democracy reporter”.
Be kind to those not wired for heroism
How terrifying must it have been to find yourself on that 18.25 Doncaster to Kings Cross train last Saturday when a knife attacker struck.
400 crimes were recorded within 500 yards of this post office but it will sell booze
LDRs should be credited as “first name, last name, local democracy reporter”.
Plans to move beach car park and toilets being eroded by sea divide community
A community is divided over plans to relocate a beach’s car park and toilets which are being eroded by the sea.
TV series filmed in Sussex starring Matt Smith to premiere this month
A TV series starring a House of Dragon actor which was filmed in Sussex is being released this month.
Huge swathe of parking and loading bay changes planned across city - check your zone
Brighton and Hove City Council is set to change parking and loading restrictions across several areas.
The marina buildings with a high fire risk and tiles that fall to the ground
Combustible cladding is set to be removed from two “high risk” buildings containing businesses and shops at a marina.










































