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Part of historic Sussex pier collapses during Storm Austen

Part of Brighton’s iconic West Pier has collapsed into the sea during Storm Austen.

Flying debris and danger to life warning as Storm Boelo to hit Derbyshire

A weather warning is in place from midday on Saturday until late on Sunday evening

Chelsea XI vs Tottenham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Mike Penders will get chance to impress after Emi Martinez blow

Burnham fails to win over voters in first 100 days, new poll shows

One in three of those who expected the Labour leader to do well as prime minister say they have been disappointed

Ian Poulter quits LIV Golf as exodus continues

The Englishman said he wanted to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests

Hurst Hedgehog Haven 'really busy' as weather intensifies

As hedgehogs prepare to hibernate this October and November, severe weather is creating dangerous conditions for local wildlife.

'You heard it here first' - Prime Minister Andy Burnham's bold Everton prediction on visit to Liverpool

Prime Minister talks to the ECHO about potential sale of the club he supports and his optimism for the years ahead

Crystal Palace and Newcastle face off with both in search of season kickstart

Pierre Sage and Matthias Jaissle face some key questions: both were appointed this summer yet form, and results, have proved elusive Conceding 17 goals in seven Premier League matches is not exactly the start Pierre Sag…

Households urged to stockpile food, water and medicine in UK security warning

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has urged households to stockpile tinned food, bottled water and first aid kits as the Government launches a three-year UK emergency preparedness campaign amid fears over hostile state ac…

11 Budget changes Andy Burnham has been urged to announce on Wednesday

The first Budget under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey is just days away.

Mum sentenced for killing her three children in Bristol

Yasmeen Ali stabbed her three children at the family's home in 2024

Hero dog walker spots man submerged in Tipton canal and 'holds his head above water while waiting for ambulance'

A hero passer-by reportedly came across the man 'submerged' in the canal near Coronation Gardens, before lifting his head above the water and dialling 999

Trains cancelled amid amber wind warning and 80mph gust threat

Network Rail urged travellers to check their journeys before setting off

4 bonus DWP payments and discounts for state pensioners worth £485 this winter

Retirees could be in line for bonus handouts in the form of the likes of the Winter Fuel Payment.

We would join the SNP in government again, Green co-leader says

Ross Greer also said he would be open to welcoming defectors from the SNP, Labour and the Lib Dems.

Why should I stockpile and what will I need?

The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.

Real Markets, Halifax: Organisers of Piece Hall market forced to cancel Sunday event due to ‘predicted wind gust speeds’

A prediction of wind gust speeds this weekend has forced organisers of Real Markets in Halifax to cancel their event on Sunday.

Lecturer who smuggled cigarettes into UK from China avoided paying £376K in duty

'Highly educated' Shu Li has been jailed following a trial at Teesside Crown Court

Illuminated Whitby: Whitby Abbey won't be lit up this weekend as storms Austen and Boelo hit

Whitby Abbey will not be lit up this weekend as part of the Illuminated Whitby event due to the storms set to hit over the coming days.

Portsmouth & Chichester Apprenticeship Awards 2026: celebrating local talent

14 awards were handed out to recognise determination and enthusiasm of apprentices and mentors

Andy Burnham urges Brits to stockpile food during 'becoming more likely' warning

The Prime Minister said it was 'about being prepared and having a sensible amount of supplies in the home'

Man who killed young mum in crash is jailed after one of NI’s biggest cocaine seizures

Drugs with an estimated street value of £12m were seized from lorry

Man jailed after NI’s biggest ever cocaine seizure

Vile East Lothian man carried out sex attacks and forced victim to play strip poker

Knight exposed himself and made one child perform a sex act on him