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Sixteen elderly residents die in blaze at unlicensed Chile care home
A devastating fire at the El Edén care facility in Pitrufquén has killed 16 people, leading President José Antonio Kast...
West Sussex governance committee to meet after government pauses reorganisation
West Sussex County Council’s Governance Committee meets in Chichester on 14 September, the first session since the government halted local...
Woman arrested for GBH after man injured in Crawley chemical incident
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of GBH following a chemical incident in Southgate, Crawley, which left a...
Dentists report sharp rise in teeth grinding among younger UK adults
UK dentists are seeing an increase in younger patients with teeth grinding symptoms. Learn about bruxism causes, NHS treatment costs,...
Reform UK receives £72m in 48 hours after second record donation
Reform UK has secured £72m in two days from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, prompting calls for a...
Chichester licensing committee to review taxi and street trading permits in September
Chichester District Council has scheduled a General Licensing Sub-Committee meeting for 14 September to discuss taxi licences and street trading...
Saltdean Lido Dogtember 2026: Dates, prices and pool rules
Saltdean Lido's Dogtember festival returns for its 10th year in 2026. Find the full schedule of sessions, ticket prices, and...
Southern Railway cuts off-peak London services to protect tracks from dry weather damage
Southern Railway is suspending direct off-peak services and closing parts of the Arun Valley line this weekend to protect tracks...
Chichester restaurant Thyme & Chillies named finalist in national curry awards
Thyme & Chillies on Birdham Road is a finalist for Regional Restaurant of the Year at the 2026 Asian Restaurant...
Ben Delo gives £36m to Reform UK in largest single gift to British political party
Reform UK has received a £36 million donation from Ben Delo, the largest single gift in UK political history, amid...
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