Sir Patrick Stewart’s first love was the stage and the plays of William Shakespeare but it was to be a science fiction series and a series of superhero films that brought him worldwide fame..

Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 86 following a “brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia”, it has been announced on his social media..

The Metropolitan Police said it has voluntarily referred itself to the police watchdog because it failed to pass on a letter detailing allegations against the Duchess of Sussex’s father to relevant overseas law enforcement agencies..

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca admitted his players had not practised penalties after edging past Brighton in a Carabao Cup shoot-out on Wednesday..

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola’s reward for beating Chelsea on penalties was a Carabao Cup quarter-final against the one side he wanted to avoid – former team Bournemouth..

Major departmental spending cuts are coming down the line to pay for the Government’s policies at next year’s spending review, John Healey has indicated..

Age checks could “significantly” enforce plans to ban under-16s from social media, but some children will find ways around the measures, Ofcom has warned..

John Healey has denied postponing difficult decisions on the welfare system, insisting the Government is making changes “now”..

Douglas Stuart’s Booker Prize-nominated novel John Of John is among the books shortlisted for Waterstones Book Of The Year 2026..

A new report has highlighted “substantial geographical variation” in prescribing of drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro on the NHS in Scotland..

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes have held clear-the-air talks..

The Government will aim to spend 3% of economic output on defence by 2030, and will plot a course for the target at next year’s spending review, John Healey has said..

John Healey has set out his first Budget as Chancellor with a bid to provide “breathing space” for the public amid a difficult domestic economic situation made worse by the turmoil of the Iran war..

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been convicted of harassing two journalists and causing them to fear violence..

Bank taxes are set to rise by less than some in the industry had feared, as the Chancellor said he was asking “a bit more” from banks to help fund support on energy bills..

Millions of households will receive £100 to help with soaring energy bills and high street firms will get a tax break as John Healey sought to protect British workers and businesses from the economic impact of the Iran war..

Millions of households will receive £100 to help with soaring energy bills and high street firms will get a tax break as John Healey sought to protect British workers and businesses from the economic impact of the Iran war..

Bonfire Night will see the largest co-ordinated deployment of police resources in Scotland since the visit of President Donald Trump, a senior officer has said..

Fleetwood shootout hero Conor Haughey admitted he had not even practised penalties before hitting an emphatic spot-kick that dispatched Arsenal and secured a Carabao Cup upset his manager Matt Lawlor described as “mental”..

Andrea Bocelli, James Blunt and Idina Menzel will lead the stars taking to the stage at the Royal Variety Performance 2026..

Two of West Africa's most celebrated musicians set to perform in Shoreham.

Stagecoach offering free bus travel to military personnel, veterans and cadets in Sussex for Remembrance events.

A dozen new affordable homes are under construction, offering more opportunities for local people in housing need.

A jeweller is marking one year since it first opened in the city.

Rising business costs threatening jobs and investment, say firms.

The UK Jewish Film Festival is marking its 30th anniversary with return to its roots in Brighton.

A new portrait and testimony project is capturing queer history through voices and faces of those who lived it.

Roebuck Estates has opened a new cellar door and tasting room in the South Downs.

A new men's group scheme is aiming to halve UK male suicide rate by 2050.

Fire and rescue services across the country are urging people to take extra care this Candle Fire Safety Week.

Guitars signed by music legends are set to go under the hammer in new charity auction.

A rare piece of history set to go under the hammer in Lewes.

A tribute mural honouring wartime bravery will go in school’s Remembrance area.

Offenders have helped clean up a beach as part of national conservation effort.

A resident in sheltered accommodation said that the faulty lift caused him to miss a friend’s wake

A shoplifter has been jailed after committing a string of offences across West Sussex

The structure on grass outside Coastal Counties House in John Street, Brighton, is set to be cleared by Brighton and Hove City Council.

A Brighton-born TikToker has celebrated 100 episodes of making videos quizzing strangers on general trivia and handing out money at bus stops

Massilia Bay, in Sea Road, Pevensey Bay, had been due to relaunch as La Mora Wine Bar and Restaurant on November 4, but will close instead.

A Brighton resident has called for better conservation efforts for Falmer Pond, claiming that it has been “forgotten about”