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Boy Who Murdered Harvey Willgoose At School Can Be Named Judge Rules
A 15-year-old boy who stabbed fellow pupil Harvey Willgoose to death during a school lunch break can be named, a judge has ruled..
Families Of Anaphylaxis Victims Demand Changes To Inquest System
Grieving families who have lost loved ones as a result of severe allergic reactions are calling for urgent changes to the inquest system, warning that the current set-up has failed to learn from past tragedies..
Charities Facing Unprecedented Volunteer Shortfall Report
Charities are predicting a shortfall of three million volunteers over the next year, warning it will jeopardise essential services from hospices, conservation, animal welfare, and local community support..
Women Walking 4000 Steps Once Or Twice A Week Cuts Risk Of Early Death By 26
Older women who clock up 4,000 steps a day just once or twice a week cut their chance of early death by 26%, research suggests..
Inflation Unexpectedly Remains At 38 As Food Prices Ease
Inflation unexpectedly remained steady last month as upward pressure from petrol prices was offset by easing food costs, according to official figures..
First NHS Patient Outside Of Clinical Trials Has New Treatment For Liver Cancer
The first NHS patient has received a pioneering new treatment for liver cancer, which uses focused ultrasound waves to destroy the disease..
Six Arrests As Irish Police Condemn Mob Thuggery
Six people were arrested as Irish police were attacked with missiles and fireworks after violence flared outside a Dublin hotel used to house asylum seekers..
Mother Whose Sons Were Killed By Their Father Says Law Change Will Save Lives
A mother whose two sons were killed by their father said she hopes they would be proud after a decade of campaigning in their names has resulted in a promised change in the law on parental contact..
Pressure Mounts On Prince Andrew Over His Windsor Mansion
Pressure is mounting on Prince Andrew to give up his 30-bedroom mansion after it emerged he has paid a “peppercorn rent” on the property for more than 20 years..
Rare Copy Of The US Declaration Of Independence To Be Displayed In London
A rare copy of the United States Declaration of Independence will go on display in London next year as part of an exhibition exploring the birth of the country..
Bob Vylan On Glastonbury Chant Id Do It Again Tomorrow
Bob Vylan frontman Bobby Vylan has said he is “not regretful” of his Glastonbury chant and would “do it again tomorrow”..
Channel 4s Dispatches Claims To Be First British Programme To Use AI Presenter
Channel 4’s Dispatches has claimed to be the first British television programme to use an artificial intelligence (AI) presenter..
Government Deeply Saddened As Maccabi Tel Aviv Decline Tickets For Villa Clash
The UK Government has said it is “deeply saddened” that Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv have decided to decline any tickets offered to their fans for the Europa League match at Villa Park..
Pizza Hut To Shut 68 UK Restaurants After Hiring Administrators
Pizza Hut is to shut 68 restaurants after the company behind its UK venues fell into administration..
Families Welcome Independent Inquiry Into Maternity Services At NHS Trust
Grieving families have welcomed the launch of an independent investigation into the maternity and neonatal services practices at an NHS Trust where they say their babies were failed..
Starmer Urged To Open Inquiry Into Scale Of Harm From Online Suicide Forums
Sir Keir Starmer must open an inquiry into the scale of harm caused by online forums promoting suicide, a group of survivors and families of the bereaved have said..
Royals Face Further Embarrassment As Virginia Giuffres Memoir To Go On Sale
Prince Andrew and the royal family could face further embarrassment, with the imminent publication of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir in the week that the King is to pray with the Pope..
Corridor Care Is An Everyday Reality Not Confined To Winter Doctors Warn
Almost three in five doctors cared for patients in temporary spaces like hospital corridors, offices and cupboards this summer, according to a new survey..
Families Of 1994 Chinook Crash Victims Seek Answers As 47000 Sign Petition
The families of those killed in the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash have published 110 “critical questions” about the tragedy, as they prepare to hand in a petition to Downing Street..
Tea Leaves Picked 200 Years Ago Could Help Save Cuppa From Climate Change
Tea leaves picked from the hills of Sri Lanka 200 years ago could save the cup of tea from extinction..
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.











































