National News
All the latest national news, sport and entertainment stories from our newsroom.
MI5 Faces New Era Tackling Terrorism And Rise In State Threats
Russia, Iran and China have fuelled a dramatic rise in the threats posed to the UK from foreign states, the head of MI5 has warned..
King Hails Resilience Of Farmers Through Challenges Of Changing Climate
The King has praised the “resolve and resilience” of farmers “through the challenges of our changing climate”..
Ex West Ham Star Said Benrahma Fined After His Dogs Attack Golden Retriever
Former West Ham footballer Said Benrahma has been fined more than £12,000 after his dogs escaped from his home and attacked a golden retriever in the street..
Ricky Hatton Found Hanged At Home Inquest Told
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner’s court heard..
Driving Penalty Points Up 12 In A Year After Boom In Speed Camera Offences
A surge in drivers being caught by speed cameras has been blamed for a 12% increase in the number of penalty points added to licences last year..
38 Of Viewers Say BBC Ineffective At Being Independent From Government
As many as 38% of viewers surveyed by the BBC say it is “ineffective” at being independent from the Government..
Quarter Of Children Consuming News Online Fooled By Fake Stories Research
More than a quarter of children consuming news online said they have believed a fake or artificial intelligence-generated story, according to research..
Funeral Director Admits Giving Women Ashes He Claimed Were Their Unborn Children
A former funeral director has admitted a string of offences including presenting four women with ashes he falsely claimed were those of their unborn children..
UK Sanctions Russias Largest Oil Companies In Latest Package Amid Ukraine War
The Government has sanctioned Russia’s biggest oil producer Rosneft as part of its latest set of measures targeting Russia’s economy amid the war in Ukraine..
More Than 730 Police Officers Sacked And Barred From Service Last Year
More than 730 police officers were sacked and barred from returning to the service last year, figures show..
Graduate Hiring Falls 8 Since Last Year Survey Finds
Graduate hiring has fallen 8% since 2024, a survey has found, but apprentice hiring has increased by 8%..
UK Sends 85000 Drones To Ukraine In Six Months As Russia Steps Up Strikes
The UK has delivered more than 85,000 military drones to Ukraine over the last six months, the Defence Secretary is to say, amid a surge in Russian one-way attack drone strikes..
Tommy Robinson Discriminated Against At Channel Tunnel By Police Court Told
Tommy Robinson was discriminated against by police because of his political beliefs when he was stopped at the border in a luxury Bentley, a court has heard..
UK Inflation To Rise To Highest In G7 Warns IMF As Food Costs Surge
UK inflation is set to surge to the highest in the G7 in 2025 and 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)..
Third Of Parents Relying On Social Media To Find Parenting Tips
A third (33%) of parents say they have resorted to scrolling social media for parenting advice, a survey for the Government has found..
Vicky Pattison Finding Strictly Come Dancing Intimidating And Overwhelming
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Vicky Pattison has said she is finding the show “intimidating and overwhelming”, but is keen to push herself out of her comfort zone..
Ricky Gervais To Guest Star In UGold Series About Classic British Sitcoms
Comedian Ricky Gervais is to guest star in a new U&Gold series about classic British sitcoms..
Englands Millie Bright Announces International Retirement
England defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football..
King To Host First German State Visit In More Than A Quarter Of A Century
The King is to host the first incoming state visit by a German president for 27 years in December..
Starmer Expresses Deep Relief At Release Of All Remaining Israeli Hostages
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he shares the “deep feeling of relief” with the families of Israeli hostages released by Hamas..
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.










































