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Bank Of England Set To Hold Interest Rates As It Faces Balancing Act
The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold as policymakers face the task of navigating the Middle East energy shock and a slowing economy..
Tommy Fury Dedicates Boxing Victory To Newborn Son Midas
Boxer Tommy Fury has dedicated his boxing victory to his and Molly-Mae Hague’s newborn son, Midas..
Under 16s Social Media Ban Should Be Part Of Basket Of Measures Lisa Nandy
Banning social media for under-16s is on its own not “the silver bullet solution”, but should be part of a “basket of measures” to protect children online, the Culture Secretary has said, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s expected announcement of a ban..
Resident Doctors Call Off Strike Action
The latest Government offer will now go to a vote amongst members of the BMA union.
Scotland Edge Past Haiti In World Cup Opener
John McGinn's first half strike seals a 1-0 win in Boston.
Canadian PM To Be Welcomed Home To Ireland
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday..
500000 Vowed For Grassroots Football To Support Next Generation Of Heroes
Scotland’s First Minister has announced new funding to inspire youngsters to “follow their sporting dreams”, with John Swinney promising the cash ahead of Scotland’s return to the World Cup..
NHS Faces Triple Whammy During Resident Doctor Walkout
The NHS is facing a “triple whammy of pressure” as the latest strike by resident doctors is set to coincide with a heatwave and the World Cup, health officials have said..
June Rain And Coming Sunshine Set To Boost Flowering Garden Plants And Veg RHS
June’s weather is proving a boon for gardeners, with plants set to be taller and more ladened with flowers than in recent years, horticultural experts have said..
A Million Events Was Never In The Plan Says Parkrun Founder As Milestone Nears
The founder of parkrun has said that a million events was “never in the plan” as the charity is set to reach the milestone this weekend..
Police In Kansas City Investigating Theft Of Englands Training Equipment
Police are investigating the theft of team equipment ahead of England’s arrival at their Kansas City base, the Football Association has confirmed..
Kevin Sinfield Helen Mirren And Lionesses Lead Kings Birthday Honours
Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours..
David Hockney Dies Aged 88
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88..
Mexico And South Korea Grab Wins In Their World Cup Openers
Mexico’s misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards..
Razorlight Announce Anniversary Tour
British rock band Razorlight have announced a tour with dates across the UK and Ireland to mark 20 years since the release of their eponymous hit album..
UK Economy Contracts For First Time Since Last August
Britain’s economy contracted last month for the first time in eight months amid signs that the Iran war is beginning to take its toll on some sectors..
Public Backs Closer EU Relationship But Still Not Behind Rejoin Research
A decade on from the Brexit referendum, the British public backs a closer relationship with the EU but is still not fully behind rejoining the bloc, new research suggests..
Showstopper Peacock Tops Poll To Find Nations Favourite Butterfly
The colourful peacock has fluttered to the top spot in a poll to reveal the nation’s favourite butterfly, conservationists have said..
Scotland Have Really Good Prospects For World Cup
That's according to First Minister, John Swinney.
Public Backs Closer EU Relationship But Still Not Behind Rejoin
That's according to a study by Ipsos, King’s College London and UK in a Changing Europe.
Local News
Left-wing protesters report being pepper sprayed
Left-wing protesters have reported being pepper-sprayed as protests in the city centre escalate.
How many people have been arrested so far at the Brighton protests?
Sussex Police has made several arrests as right and left wing protesters clashed in Brighton city centre
Watch as fight breaks out among anti-immigration and anti-fascist protesters
A fight has broken out among protesters of anti-immigration and anti-fascist rallies in Brighton as tensions continue to flare
Anti-immigrant protesters 'trapped in pub' as crowds gather outside
Anti-immigrant protesters are currently trapped in the Sussex Yeoman pub, according to an eyewitness.
Protests in pictures as thousands attend anti-fascist and anti-migrant rallies
Thousands of protesters have turned out today in Brighton
Man tackled to the ground as anti-immigration and counter protest heats up
A man has been tackled to the ground by police during protests in Brighton on June 13
Updates as city reacts after thousands take part in protests
An anti-immigration and counter protest is set to take place in Brighton city centre
Founder reflects as running movement nears major milestone
A global running movement is about to reach its millionth event this weekend.
Warning issued as unsafe frozen foods could 'pose a risk'
Horsham District Council has warned residents and businesses about certain varieties of packaged frozen foods following advice from the Food Standards Agency.
The Sussex village which has been described as 'Heaven on Earth'
Known to locals as ‘God’s pocket’ and named ‘Heaven on Earth’ by singer Michael Ball who has a bolthole there, it’s no surprise that West Wittering – one of those twin slices of seaside paradise on the unspoiled Sussex coast – now officially rivals The Hamptons in the US
How I won The Traitors despite having never understood the series
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous going u to the Traitors Experience considering I’d always struggled to follow the series.
Police operation underway to prevent domestic abuse spikes during World Cup
A Sussex Police operation attempting to prevent spikes of domestic abuse after England games during the 2026 Football World Cup is underway
Sussex location has UK's highest concentration of independent coffee shops
Brighton has the UK's highest concentration of independent coffee shops, with nearly three-quarters of all its cafés independently owned
This Sussex location has the most expensive seaside ice cream in the UK
Brighton in Sussex has been named as the UK's most expensive seaside destination for ice cream, in a new May 2026 study
'Gorgeous creature' that is 'extremely rare' seen in national park
An “extremely rare” lizard is making a comeback in the wild in a national park
Police staff accused of 'sharing crime scene photo' and misconduct
A group of Kent Police employees have appeared in court over allegations of computer misuse and misconduct in public office
Future of TK Maxx in town centre revealed after unit put up for sale
A popular shop which is set to close will relocate, a council has confirmed, amid fears it would leave a town centre
Rail route through Sussex named among Britain’s best for top internet coverage
Ofcom has tested the signal across 24 journeys all over the country to test the internet service.
London chain to open first Brighton restaurant in prime spot in The Lanes
London cult brand Burger & Beyond will open its doors at Ship Street - the site previously occupied by Patty & Bun - on July 7
'My world has fallen apart' - mum flees bed bug-ridden flat after baby's cot infested
A mum got rid of her seven-month-old baby’s cot after it became “infested” with bed bugs











































