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Excitement building in Bilbao ahead of Europa League final
Anticipation is building around Bilbao ahead of Wednesdays all-or-nothing Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United..
Inflation soars to highest for more than a year on awful April bill increases
UK inflation surged to its highest level for more than a year last month after households were hit by a raft of awful April bill increases, official figures have revealed..
World first gonorrhoea vaccine programme set to be rolled out
A vaccine for gonorrhoea will be rolled out in England as part of a world-first programme, officials have announced..
Knife amnesty van to tour parts of country ahead of ninja sword ban
A knife crime activist is set to drive across the country in an amnesty van to encourage young people to hand over illegal weapons ahead of a fresh ban on ninja swords..
Wonder wallets Oasis fans set to spend 1bn on UK reunion tour concerts
Oasis fans are set to collectively spend more than £1 billion attending the bands highly-anticipated reunion concerts in the UK, according to estimates from Barclays..
Charity urges action on hardship as food bank demand up by half in five years
The number of emergency food parcels given out across the UK has risen by more than half in the past five years, according to a charity..
Britain laser focused on economic growth Reeves says ahead of G7 Canada trip
Britain is laser-focused on kick-starting economic growth, Rachel Reeves has said, as she travels to Canada to meet finance ministers from the worlds wealthiest countries..
Schoolgirl who drowned at water park was unlawfully killed coroner rules
An 11-year-old girl who drowned during a birthday party at a water park was unlawfully killed, a coroner has found..
Dua Lipa named most played artist across UK TV and radio for second time
Dua Lipa has been named the most played artist across radio, TV and public places in the UK for a second time by music licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL)..
First aid fears could stop 200 lives being saved each year charity warns
More than 200 people could be dying each year because bystanders are reluctant to step in and help during a first aid emergency, analysis by a charity suggests..
Pupils enjoyment of school suffers substantial decline in Year 7
Pupils enjoyment of school suffers a substantial decline during the first year of their secondary education, a study has suggested..
Trump Russia Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin immediately
US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin ceasefire negotiations after what he described as an excellent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that lasted more than two hours..
King sends private message of support to Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis
The King has written privately to Joe Biden to express his support after the former US president was diagnosed an aggressive form of prostate cancer..
PM defends common sense EU deal as critics condemn surrender to Brussels
Sir Keir Starmer said shoppers, tourists and businesses will benefit from a deal with Brussels which sees the UK sign up to follow EU rules and grants European trawlers access to British fishing waters for a further 12 years..
Harry Kane savours the joy of silverware but says my career is still the same
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane does not believe winning his first major trophy helps validate his long career..
Gary Lineker to leave BBC after this weekends Match Of The Day
Sports pundit Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after this weekends Match Of The Day, it has been confirmed..
Fishing deal helps smooth way for UK EU summit agreement
European fishing vessels will be given a further 12 years of access to British waters as part of Sir Keir Starmers reset with Brussels..
NHS rolls out plans to find more infected blood victims
Health officials have launched a new scheme to help identify people who may have unknowingly been given infected blood..
Study Reform supporters get more likes on dating apps than Tories
Reform voters enjoy more success on dating apps than Conservative voters, according to a study by university researchers..
Survey suggests most people think Supreme Court gender ruling was right
A majority of people think the Supreme Court made the right decision in its recent ruling on biological sex and that the law on womens rights is now clear, according to a survey commissioned by gender-critical campaigners..
Local News
Mark Gordon blames police for the death of his baby
Mark Gordon has blamed a national police manhunt for the loss of the baby he said they loved, saying they had been “deranged” at the time.
Flat shut down after antisocial behaviour and violent incidents
Sussex Police have secured a closure order on a flat in Eastbourne.
I ate all that Greggs had to offer and here's how they ranked from worst to best
I taste tested every item in Greggs and came up with the ultimate ranking, see how well the sausage roll and cookies did.
Brits who incorrectly use wheelie bin face £600 fine ahead of looming law change
Experts are warning the public about the dangers of disposing of old vapes, as they’re linked to more than 11 fires a week.
Disabled man, 92, told police he thought he was dying after being tasered
Donald Burgess told police he thought he was dying after they shot him with a 50,000 Volt Taser when he refused to drop a butter knife.
Stalker bombarded Sussex Police chief with abusive social media posts for years
A self-declared “X-oholic” has been jailed after he stalked Sussex Police's chief constable Jo Shiner.
Man sustains facial injuries in assault near park
Sussex Police are appealing for information after receiving reports of a man being assaulted in Crawley.
Influencer's 'day of connection' teaching 'how to hold space' sells in seconds
A “day of connection” event organised by a social media influencer sold out in “ten seconds”
Joy as Fatboy Slim donates instruments to primary school as he opens music room
A celebrity guest donated some of his own instruments to a school as he opened their new music room
Weekly food waste collections set to be introduced
Brighton and Hove City Council will roll out weekly food waste collections from September 2025 as part of a £1.2 million investment to increase recycling and cut household waste
Three Forts Challenge 2025: 650 runners, 66 dogs and £25k for charity
The Three Forts Challenge made a triumphant return this year, attracting more than 650 participants, raising funds for Ferring Country Centre.
Popular castle to host two-day medieval festival this summer
Arundel Castle will hold its Medieval Festival Weekend on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6
Road partially blocked due to railroad crossing 'failure'
AA is reporting that the A2031 South Street is partially blocked both ways at Down View Road with slow traffic due to a railroad crossing failure.
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton to star in play at Theatre Royal Brighton
Strictly winners Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton will star in 2:22 A Ghost Story at Theatre Royal Brighton from October 6–11, 2025.
New historical one-woman play set to make its debut at the Brighton Fringe
The play, set in the 19th century, delves into the life of the fictional character Henrietta Brown.
Sussex cafe with 'spectacular' views named among UK's best seaside places to eat
The Times has rounded up the 19 best places to eat beside the sea in the country, with a popular spot in Sussex earning praise.
Brighton to host a Soapbox Science event celebrating women scientists
Soapbox Science Brighton 2025 returns to the seafront, aiming to challenge stereotypes in STEMM and inspire the next generation with live talks from women scientists
Reform gains will come at the expense of Labour in Brighton and Hove
I live in the most right-on area of Brighton and Hove. We have a Green MP, two Green councillors (one of whom is trans), and at least one former Green candidate. You will recognise the street names in our neighbourhood: Pronoun Place and Lanyard Lane which is just around the corner from Uberwoke Avenue. At election time, the green of the trees is outdone only by the ‘Vote Green’ posters.
School awarded funding to help install new play equipment
An East Sussex primary school has received a large donation to help fund new playground equipment.
Vincent Van Gogh depicted as street artist in new mural
A Vincent Van Gogh inspired mural has been painted in Hove.