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Kim Hellberg Out To Reward Middlesbrough Owner Steve Gibson At Wembley
Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg is desperate to reward chairman Steve Gibson for his backing by securing Premier League football for next season..
Equalities Watchdog Chairwoman Urges Common Sense Policy On Single Sex Spaces
The head of Britain’s rights watchdog has called for a “common sense approach” to toilet provision as newly-published guidance confirmed single-sex services must be on the basis of biological sex..
Keir Starmer Says He Will Campaign For Andy Burnham In Makerfield By Election
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will be out campaigning for potential leadership challenger Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election..
UK Net Migration Drops Below 200000 For First Time Since Covid 19 Pandemic
UK net migration dropped to an estimated 171,000 last year, the lowest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic..
FA Investigates Southampton Over Spygate Scandal
Southampton are now under investigation by the Football Association in relation to the ‘Spygate’ scandal.
Classy Aston Villa Cruise To Europa League Glory In Istanbul
Aston Villa ended their 30-year wait for a trophy as they strolled to an emphatic 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul..
Cheaper Food And Free Bus Rides For Children In Reeves Cost Of Living Plan
Shoppers could save on the cost of biscuits and chocolate as part of a package of measures being set out by Rachel Reeves to ease the impact of the Iran war..
First Train With Great British Railway Branding Unveiled
The first train displaying Great British Railways (GBR) branding has been unveiled..
MPs Call For Statutory Social Media Ban For Children Under 16
MPs have urged the Government to enforce a statutory ban on the use of social media for children under 16, as they said tech companies cannot be relied upon to self-regulate..
Drivers Warned Over Bank Holiday Jams As Many Appear Undeterred By Fuel Prices
Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on major routes this weekend as millions of people embark on bank holiday getaway trips despite the surge in fuel prices..
Southampton Expelled From Play Offs After Admitting Trio Of Spying Offences
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents on three occasions this season, including play-off opponents Middlesbrough earlier this month..
Bukayo Saka Says Arsenal Critics Not Laughing Anymore As Club Celebrate Title
A jubilant Bukayo Saka hit back at Arsenal’s critics by saying “they’re not laughing at us anymore” as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years..
UK Relaxes Russian Oil Restrictions On Diesel And Jet Fuel Imports
The Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs..
Inflation Drops Back By More Than Forecast As Energy Offsets Iran War Fuel Hit
Inflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in energy prices offset soaring fuel costs, but fears are mounting over a looming cost-of-living squeeze caused by the Iran war..
Young Drivers Urged To Steer Clear Of Ghost Broking Insurance Scams
Motorists aged 17 to 25 are being warned about “ghost broking” scams, as a survey indicates around half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps..
Make Tech Platforms Offer Safe Services Before Children Can Use Them PM Told
Campaigners have told Sir Keir Starmer that tech platforms should not have an automatic right to offer their services to children and must instead earn it..
Arsenal Champions As Man Citys Pursuit Of Another Premier League Title Ends In Draw At Bournemouth
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after second-placed Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by a Bournemouth side bound for Europe..
Strictly Come Dancing Emma Willis Josh Widdicombe And Johannes Radebe To Host
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been announced by the BBC as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing..
I Hope Its Not True Patrick Vieira Says Pep Guardiola Would Be Massive Loss
Former Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira is hoping reports that Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the coming days are “not true” as he said the Catalan will go down as one of the Premier League’s greatest..
Jobless Rate Rises And Vacancies Slump To Lowest Level In Five Years ONS
Britain’s rate of unemployment has unexpectedly risen as vacancies slumped to their lowest level for five years amid a sharp pull back in hiring across under-pressure retail and hospitality sectors, according to official figures..
Local News
Traffic restrictions could be introduced on roads near three schools
Roads near three Brighton and Hove schools could have restricted access in a crackdown on traffic and dangerous parking.
Police officer charged with assaulting colleague during training exercise
A Sussex Police officer has been charged with assaulting a colleague during a training exercise.
Updates as road closed after man seriously injured in crash
Old Shoreham Road in Portslade is closed due to a collision.
Crime agency statement in full as several arrests made at harbour
Officers have arrested five people during a drugs incident at a south coast harbour
25-hectare seaweed farm planned off Sussex coast
Plans to site a seaweed farm in Bracklesham Bay have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Section of harbour cordoned off due to large-scale operation - live updates
Residents have reported 'dozens of police cars' at Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne
Council set to agree new leases for seafront landmark after major refurb works
Rother council leaders are set to agree new leases for Bexhill’s Colonnade, following major refurbishment works.
Plans submitted for boatyard mobile sauna
Plans to set up a mobile sauna in a boatyard have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Man charged after reports of bladed weapon in supermarket
Police were called to Asda in South Street, Lancing at around 9.50am on June 4 following a report of a man entering the shop with a bladed weapon.
Council questioned on why it cannot run supported living service itself
Councillors have questioned why the council is not able to run a supported living service in Hove for people with brain injuries itself rather than contracting it out.
Council approves next stage of long-running development
The next stage of a long-running housing development in Newhaven has been approved.
Fab, fun and friendly bar with taste of the East End
Rumour Has It is the sort of fun, welcoming, one-off independent joint that does Brighton does best.
Fab, fun and friendly bar with taste of the East End
Rumour Has It is the sort of fun, welcoming, one-off independent joint that does Brighton does best.
Revised plans revealed to regenerate shopping area
Adur District Council has been working with West Sussex County Council on plans to regenerate North Road in Lancing.
Man endures 3-month coma after head got trapped under truck while his son watched on
Jez Stevens, from Bexhill in East Sussex, sustained a traumatic brain injury and was in a coma for three months after the accident in September 2018.
Car fire being treated as suspected arson
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a vehicle fire at 11.12pm yesterday evening (June 7) in Winchelsea Road, Eastbourne.
Restoration of seafront landmark receives six-figure funding boost
An additional £240,000 has been awarded by Historic England toward the restoration of Brighton's Madeira Terrace.
Man suffers serious injuries in collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man sustained serious injuries in a collision near Bexhill.
A-lister Jeff Goldblum says he might move to Brighton after record store visit
Hollywood A-lister Jeff Goldblum charmed more than 500 fans when he dropped in at Resident Music in Brighton to launch his new album
Emergency services tackle car fire
The fire took place on Wartling Road, in Eastbourne yesterday evening (May 7).










































