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Two taken to hospital after fire at BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow
It broke out at the nuclear submarine shipyard in Cumbria at around 12.45am on Wednesday morning.
Government urged to launch industry specific plans to restore nature
The Government needs to establish strategies for individual industries to help reach national and global nature targets, WWF and Aviva have said..
Minimum wage to rise 67 from April
The news has been confirmed ahead of Wednesdays Budget.
Southport stabbing suspect charged with terror offence and production of poison
The teenager accused of the fatal stabbing of three girls at a dance class in Southport has been charged with production of a deadly poison and a terror offence, the chief constable of Merseyside Police has said..
Last executed witch might have lived for years research
The last woman believed to have been executed in England for witchcraft may have avoided the gallows, according to research..
Man Utd reportedly in talks with Ruben Amorim over replacing Erik ten Hag
Ten Hag was sacked yesterday after the clubs fourth Premier League defeat of the season.
Alex Salmonds funeral to take place near his Aberdeenshire home
It will be a private service, but a public memorial service is expected in the coming weeks.
UN warns Israel after laws passed severing ties with aid agency
Israeli lawmakers have passed new legislation threatening the work of the main UN aid agency in Gaza.
Ministers warn Budget will end NHS neglect but improvement will take time
The Chancellor is expected to pour billions of pounds into the health service.
Too early to talk about redundancies if state shrinks says Findlay
It is too early to talk about redundancies in the public sector, the Scottish Tory leader has said, despite his calls to reduce the size of the state..
Manchester United sack first team manager Erik ten Hag
Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag after the clubs disappointing start to the campaign..
Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court
Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court by repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee, in breach of an injunction..
Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to new record low
The total fertility rate across England and Wales dropped to a new record low last year, while the number of live births fell to the lowest in nearly five decades..
2 bus fare cap to increase to 3 in Budget Starmer announces
The £2 bus fare cap will be replaced by a new £3 cap until the end of 2025 at this weeks Budget, the Prime Minister has confirmed..
Jamie Oliver warns of lorryloads of posh cheese being sold by wrong uns
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has asked his followers on social media to be alert for lorryloads of posh cheese being sold for cheap after a London-based manufacturer had more than 22 tonnes of cheddar stolen by scammers..
Starmer Budget will embrace harsh light of fiscal reality
The Budget will embrace the harsh light of fiscal reality but better days are ahead, Sir Keir Starmer will say in a speech ahead of one of the most significant financial statements in recent history..
No new freeports in Budget despite No 10 announcing five more would be built
Rachel Reeves will not announce any new freeports in the Budget, despite a Downing Street press release on Friday saying five more would unveiled, it is understood..
UK woman aiming to be first to row solo from Europe to South America sets off
A 21-year-old hoping to become the first woman to row from mainland Europe to mainland South America solo has begun her record attempt..
Selfless wife kept MS a secret during my cancer treatment Chris Hoy
Sir Chris Hoy has revealed his selfless wife kept her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis a secret as they dealt with his cancer treatment..
Wreath laying marks 10 years since end of UK combat operations in Afghanistan
Veterans, service personnel and families have marked the 10th anniversary of the end of UK combat operations in Afghanistan with a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire..
Local News
CCTV image released as robbers armed with knife attack a shop worker
Two men entered the Millfields Store in Station Road in Polegate shortly at 7.30pm on November 18.
Road remains closed due to serious crash
A road remains closed following a serious crash.
Police release statement on 'suspect package' at Gatwick Airport
Sussex police were called to the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport at 8.20am on Friday following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
A23 and A27 road closures to look out for in Sussex this weekend
Sussex will have a couple of road closures on the A23 and A27 over the weekend of November 22 to 24
Amazon v Home Bargains: Which is cheaper for branded favourites?
As Black Friday and Christmas approach, many of us will be looking for a bargain.
Man arrested on suspicion of assault in town centre
An incident involving a man and a woman, who are known to each other, occurred in the High Street in Bognor Regis around 11.30pm on November 16.
Bride groom left men for dead after failed drug deal ended in high-speed car crash
A bride groom left three men for dead when a failed drug deal ended in a high-speed car crash in Eastbourne the night before his wedding.
Council hopeful that storm ravaged pier can reopen soon
There are hopes Worthing Pier may be able to reopen soon as repairs continue.
'Danger to life' - Yellow weather warning issued as Storm Bert approaches
Strong winds are set to batter the south coast this weekend.
Passengers speak of chaos during 'incredibly serious' airport evacuation
Passengers have spoken of their experiences at Gatwick after they were told to evacuate during a security incident.
Man whose dog attacked stranger kicked out of court for being ‘drunk and abusive’
A man whose dog attacked a stranger is wanted after he was reportedly drunk and abusive to court staff.
Bomb squad called to Gatwick Airport amid evacuation
A bomb squad has been deployed to Gatwick Airport amid an ongoing incident.
‘Do not travel’ warning as London Gatwick Airport evacuated due to ‘police incident’
Hundreds of passengers at London Gatwick Airport have been evacuated due to a “police incident”.
Recap: Police deem suspicious package at Gatwick Airport 'no risk'
Gatwick Airport South Terminal partially evacuated whilst a security incident is being investigated.
How you can still use your expired One4all gift cards
Many of us will have found an old gift card in a drawer, only to find it’s out of date and can’t be used any more.
Recap: Road closed following serious crash
A crash ahs closed Ardingly Road near Lindfield.
Tankers brought in after sewer pipe bursts
Emergency repairs with dozens of tankers are taking place after a sewer burst in Shoreham.
Sussex's Rev Richard Coles enters the I'm a Celebrity jungle
Sussex’s Reverend Richard Coles has entered the I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here jungle.
Steam train captured on special festive journey through Sussex
Argus Camera Club snappers have captured a special Christmas steam train on its route through Sussex.
Festive events announced at 13th-century priory
A range of Christmas events have been announced at a 13th century priory.