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Police investigating those who may have enabled Al Fayed to prey on women
A police investigation has been launched into more than five people who may have facilitated former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed in his alleged sexual abuse of dozens of women and girls..
Israel plans to appeal against ICC arrest warrants for alleged Gaza war crimes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus office has said Israel plans to appeal against the International Criminal Courts recent decision to issue arrest warrants against him and his former defence minister over alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza..
Three Americans held for years in China released White House says
Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released, the White House said..
Starmer declines to repeat Chancellors pledge of no more borrowing or tax hikes
Sir Keir Starmer has sidestepped calls to repeat Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledge of no more borrowing or tax rises following the Budget..
Second man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after girl hurt in shooting
A second man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an eight-year-old girl was seriously hurt in a shooting..
Man arrested after investigation into viral videos of women on nights out
A man has been arrested by police investigating viral videos of women taken on nights out..
Kim Leadbeater defends assisted dying Bill in face of efforts to stop it
The MP behind the assisted dying Bill has insisted it is taking absolutely the right route through Parliament after it was criticised as an utterly inadequate way to deal with the controversial issue..
Domestic abusers to face tougher restrictions as new protective orders launched
Domestic abusers will face tougher restrictions from Wednesday with the launch of new court orders to keep them away from their victims..
Major supermarkets back call to ban cages for UK hens
Major supermarkets and food industry leaders have backed calls for the Government to ban cages for egg-laying hens..
NHS sees fewer new dental patients after recovery plan report
Plans to recover NHS dental services will not come close to getting provision back to pre-pandemic levels, experts have said..
Families to get 30 minutes of free childcare with school breakfast clubs trial
Parents will be able to access 30 minutes of free childcare at the start of the school day as the Government pushes ahead with its rollout of breakfast clubs in England..
Actor Luke Evans says he has terrible anxiety over body insecurities
Actor Luke Evans has said he has terrible anxiety over insecurities about his body, despite staying fit for physical roles..
Ben Stokes says he is managing back end of career
England captain Ben Stokes admits he is managing the back end of my career after choosing to skip the Indian Premier League and prioritise his time in international cricket..
UK ticket holder wins 177m in EuroMillions draw
A UK ticket-holder has won £177 million in the EuroMillions draw, making them the third biggest National Lottery winner of all time..
Electric vehicle targets not working as intended says Business Secretary
Plans for boosting the number of electric vehicles in the UK are not working as intended, the Business Secretary has said after Vauxhalls owner announced it would close its factory in Luton..
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah officially commences
A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanons Hezbollah militants has commenced, with both sides withdrawing from southern Lebanon..
Spencer Matthews to attempt new world record in his most dangerous challenge
Broadcaster Spencer Matthews is to attempt seven ironman triathlons in seven continents in a new world record attempt which he describes as his most dangerous challenge..
Rental e bike firms could face fines over blocked pavements
Rental e-bike operators could be fined as part of measures to tackle significant safety issues around poor parking in London..
Harrys High Court claim against Daily Mail publisher could face trial in 2026
The Duke of Sussexs legal claim against the publisher of the Daily Mail could face a trial in 2026, a High Court judge has suggested..
Government announces plans to get Britain working again
Places with the highest levels of joblessness will get extra NHS support as the Government bids to get Britain working again..
Local News
NSPCC calls for new volunteers in 2025 - how to help
The NSPCC is calling for new volunteers to help support its services in 2025.
Coastguard and RNLI stood down in search for man believed to have gone in the sea
The coastguard has been stood down in the search for a missing man believed to have gone into the sea at East Preston.
Woman arrested in murder investigation bailed
A woman arrested in connection with the murder of a man in East Grinstead has been bailed.
MP visits Royal Mail office after sending out 2,000 Christmas cards herself
Sussex Weald MP Nusrat Ghani visits Crowborough Royal Mail office to thank posties and learn about preparations for the Christmas mail surge.
'We need to make changes to keep our children safe'
No one could have failed to be sickened by the horrific abuse poor little Sara Sherif suffered at the hands of her evil father and step mother. In sentencing them to life imprisonment, the judge described their cruelty as "inconceivable" and their campaign of abuse as "torture". Sara’s mother labelled the two killers as "executioners". They are correct and now the spotlight rightly turns to child safeguarding services. There will be an inquest and a Child Safeguarding Practice Review will eith
Leisure centre gets an upgrade just before Christmas
Visitors to a leisure centre are enjoying an 'early Christmas gift' with these latest upgrades
Hope that cat found with kittens behind shed will get a home for Christmas
The best Christmas present for this cat, who was found living behind a shed, is to find a home
Trapped deer has a lucky escape after getting its neck caught in netting
A trapped deer had a lucky escape after it got its neck caught in netting
Brighton could become one of first UK cities with smartphone-free schools
Campaigners won cross-party support for their campaign for smartphone-free schools in Brighton and Hove at a council meeting last week
101 Dalmatians the Musical is devilishly good
The Disney classic is at the city centre theatre for a festive stint - and this is what our reviewer thought of the show
Children thrive at 'outstanding' nursery
Bede's Nursery in Eastbourne has been rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Tribute to one of Sussex's best known voices who died suddenly
The wife of David Arscott says Sussex has lost one of its best known voices following his death aged 81
Landslide still partially blocking Sussex A-road after nearly two years
A landslide which has partially blocked a road for nearly two years cannot be fully fixed due to a row over the land’s ownership
Man charged after more than a dozen cars damaged in one night
A man has been charged after more than a dozen cars were damaged in Bognor Regis.
From sundials to Star Trek: the wackiest ideas to save the i360
As a petition has been launched to turn the i360 into a Wetherspoons, we take a look at some of the wackiest ideas of what to do with the landmark
Man who almost died after parkrun reunited with paramedics who saved his life
A Chichester man who had a cardiac arrest after completing a Bognor parkrun has been reunited with the paramedics who saved his life
Inside the new city centre Wimpy restaurant as other local branch shuts
A new branch of the fast food chain Wimpy has opened in the city centre, shortly after its restaurant in Hove closed.
Restaurant vows to improve after 'no handwashing' leads to zero hygiene score
Mr Wang Hot Pot in Brighton was given the lowest food hygiene rating by inspectors.
Campaign launched to turn the i360 into a Wetherspoons pub
A petition has been launched to turn the now defunct i360 in Brighton into a Wetherspoons pub
All we know so far in beach search for missing man
Emergency services descended on a Sussex beach in the search for a missing man from Sheffield