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Applications open for 2027 secondary school places in West Sussex

Applications for secondary school places in West Sussex for September 2027 are now open.

Family of British man found dead in Grenada ask local police to work with UK investigators

Andrew Frederick’s body was found in property he was staying at in Grenada in January The family of a British father who was found dead in the Caribbean in January is urging authorities in Grenada to work with UK police…

'Forgotten' Agatha Christie adaptation fans hail a 'masterpiece' on BBC now

The BBC adaptation been praised by fans and critics alike and is streaming on BBC iPlayer

Batman mansion in bat survey row hits back at council saying team ‘on the case’

Mentmore Towers, which featured as Wayne Manor in the 2005 film, is listed by Historic England as in ‘very bad’ condition.

Birmingham Airport flight delayed by nine hours in air traffic control chaos

The delay was linked to the system glitch at NATS, which provides air traffic control at UK airports

Farmers in call to make UK more self-sufficient in everyday foods

The UK’s self-sufficiency in key foods such as wheat, meat and and fresh vegetables has fallen in the last 30 years, farming leaders warn, as they call for action to reverse the trend.

Bomb threats made to East Kilbride school as cops use sniffer dogs to search grounds

"Bomb threats" have been made against Calderglen High School in East Kilbride.

DWP told to change Local Housing Allowance rates for 1 million benefits claimants

LHA affects roughly one million low-income private renters across the country

Celebrity dog whisperer awarded £5m payout after HS2 shuts down kennels

Matthew Wiggins successfully argued that the government’s actions had severely impacted his business

Dealership car driving warning over new 76 plate insurance mistake - £300 fine and six points

Don't assume you're fully insured before taking a test drive or taking your new vehicle home, advises an insurance professional

Liverpool faces wet and windy Thursday as rain drenches 100 areas across UK - full list

Up to half an inch of rain is expected to fall throughout the day

Cyber attack 'ruled out' as airports recover from disruption

Flights are recovering in Liverpool and Manchester after nationwide disruption to as many as 1,300 flights to and from the UK on Tuesday

Man charged with domestic abuse after death of woman in Newtownabbey

Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence ended by Ben Shelton in latest US Open finish

The match finished at 3.33am local time.

Airport flights cancelled and delays LIVE as more disruption expected after technical issue caused chaos

Up to 1,300 flights had been cancelled to and from UK airports on Tuesday

St Leonards Road closed following collapse

Dane Road, between Brittany Road and Cumberland Road is temporarily closed to traffic following a small collapse in the middle of the road.

A quarter of young adults would trust a tradesperson based on their appearance

Younger adults are more likely to trust a tradesperson based on how they look rather than asking for their qualifications.

Man charged with driving and drug offences after two cyclists killed in crash

A man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s were killed on Sunday in Gravesend, Kent.

Six steps you need to follow when an emergency vehicle wants to pass

Rule 219 of the Highway Code covers how drivers should react to vehicles like police cars, ambulances and fire engines

These underrated travel destinations are desperate for more tourists

Each year, Intrepid Travel releases its Not Hot List, spotlighting a short list of lesser-known destinations that are ready to welcome more visitors over the coming year

Plympton road closures: Gas works will close roads until February 2027

Footpaths will also have to be shut

Burger van owner posted about 'family emergency' but the truth was much more sinister

The mum's secret was exposed when she was reported by a suspicious member of the public

Younger generations trust tradespeople on their looks, research finds

Gen Z and Millennials are more likely to take appearances at face value when it comes to tradespeople.

​Keith Brymer Jones, Rich Miller and Liza Tarbuck on the new celebrity edition of The Great Pottery Throw Down

​Keith Brymer Jones, Rich Miller and Liza Tarbuck discuss all things pottery in the new celebrity edition of The Great Pottery Throw Down. By Lynn Rusk.