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Starmer Gives Tech Companies Ultimatum Over Children Sending Naked Images
Technology companies have been given an ultimatum to stop children sending and receiving explicit images on their devices or face a change to the law, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said..
Sikh Group Calls For Public Inquiry Into Henry Nowak Death
The Government should hold a public inquiry into the “catastrophic multi-agency failures” surrounding the death of Henry Nowak, a Sikh lobby group has said..
Eriksens Collapse A Reminder Of Impact Cardiac Conditions Can Have Charity
Footballer Christian Eriksen’s collapse “is a reminder of the potentially devastating impact that cardiac conditions can have on so many young people”, the chief executive of a charity has said..
Alexander Zverev Savours A Happy End At French Open After Grand Slam Heartache
Alexander Zverev put his grand slam heartache behind him to finally lift a major trophy at the French Open..
George Russell Adamant He Is Still In Title Fight Despite Monaco Woes
George Russell insists he “100 per cent” remains in the world championship fight despite dropping more points to title rival Kimi Antonelli at Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix..
Christian Eriksen Conscious After Collapsing During Denmark Match
Christian Eriksen is “conscious and doing well” after the Denmark midfielder appeared to collapse in Sunday’s friendly with Ukraine..
PM Hosts Ukrainian Leader For Number 10 Talks
The German Chancellor and French President join Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street to discuss Ukraine's future.
Tuchel Frustrated By Laboured England Win
Three Lions stumble to 1-0 success over New Zealand in Tampa as World Cup warm-up games begin.
Lenny Henry Says First Stand Up In 15 Years Comes As Racism Still At Large
After 16 years away from touring, the 67 year old is going back on the road..
Electricity Usage Forecast To Spike During England And Scotland World Cup Games
England and Scotland’s group games at the 2026 Fifa World Cup could kick off a national electricity spike equivalent to the total amount needed to power Leeds and Glasgow, according to Britain’s energy system operator..
New AI Tool Which Colour Codes The Body During Live Surgery Used In UK First
A new AI tool which colour-codes different parts of the body during live operations has been used by surgeons for the first time in the UK..
FIFA Will Allow Plastic Water Bottles At World Cup After Backlash To Ban
FIFA has again amended its water bottle policy for the upcoming World Cup in North America, allowing fans to bring in one sealed, disposable 590ml bottle into stadiums..
Sarah Michelle Gellar Leads Tributes To Buffy Co Star Anthony Head Im Not OK
American actress Sarah Michelle Gellar has led the tributes to her Buffy The Vampire Slayer co-star Anthony Head after the death of the English actor aged 72..
Britvic Sued By Owners Of Glamping Cabin Over Image Used In Holiday Competition
J2O maker Britvic is being sued for thousands in damages by the owners of a glamping cabin who claim that the company infringed their copyright by using images of the site as part of a competition..
New Appeal On 30th Anniversary Of Melanie Hall Disappearance In Bath
Detectives have made a fresh appeal for information to help solve the murder of a university graduate on the 30th anniversary of her disappearance..
Blueprint For Defence Spending Will Be A Step Up Starmer Vows Amid Delay
The blueprint for Britain’s defence spending will be “another step up” in the amount spent on the military, Sir Keir Starmer has vowed..
Andoni Iraola Cannot Promise Success But Is Ready For Challenge At Liverpool
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola accepts he cannot promise success but is aware of what is expected of him and is ready for the challenge of winning titles..
Andrew Sublet Royal Lodge Homes And King Pays Beatrice And Eugenies Rent Report
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed private income from subletting three cottages on his Royal Lodge estate while paying a peppercorn rent for more than two decades, an investigation has shown..
Bison Settle Into New Home In Cumbria In Scheme To Create Wildlife Rich Habitat
A group of bison from a UK-first conservation project in Kent is settling into its new home in Cumbria as part of a scheme to restore wildlife..
New AI Designed Vaccine Could Protect Against Whole Families Of Viruses
New vaccine technology created with the help of artificial intelligence could provide immunity against whole families of viruses and protect people from any future mutations in a single jab, according to scientists..
Local News
Vineyard unveils summer programme of wine, food and live music events
Premium vintage sparkling wine brand Roebuck Estates has served up their summer events programme.
'Breathtaking' Sussex beach with 'gorgeous sand' named among UK's best for summer
Publisher Country Living has shared its picks of 20 breathtaking sandy beaches to visit in the UK this summer.
Three roads to close as gas mains replacement works get under way
Several roads in Brighton are set for temporary closure due to gas mains replacement works.
Drivers warned of temporary layby closures on key trunk routes
Laybys on several trunk roads will be closed 24 hours as part of temporary traffic restrictions.
MP welcomes funding boost for school improvement works
A school is to receive a share of over £450 million through a government improvement fund.
Mental health trust recognised for support of Armed Forces community
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for its work with the Armed Forces community.
Debut novel tells remarkable wartime story of former nurse
A debut novel tells the true story of a nurse who cared for prisoners of war during the Second World War.
New poetry book captures the joys and challenges of childhood
An illustrated poetry book is inviting readers young and old to relive the ups and downs of childhood.
Students gain access to industry-grade digital screen technology
A technology partnership is bringing industry-grade digital screens into the classroom.
LGBTQ+ young people invited to special prom event this July
An inclusive prom night dedicated to LGBTQ+ young people will take place this July.
MP urges business rates reform to support youth employment
Jess Brown-Fuller MP is calling for urgent reform of business rates to support youth jobs in the hospitality sector.
New partnership helps strengthen food support for people in need
A community partnership is helping secure vital food support for those most in need.
National park launches creative campaign to protect wildlife
The Take the Lead campaign has now been running for over a decade in the South Downs National Park, encouraging responsible dog walking in the countryside .
MP calls for nominations to celebrate outstanding community pubs
Alison Griffiths MP is inviting residents to help celebrate the pubs that sit at the heart of their communities.
Garden competition returns as residents invited to show off displays
The Haywards Heath IN BLOOM Committee are pleased to launch the 2026 Best Kept Garden Competition.
MP hosts charity roundtable to encourage collaboration and growth
Jess Brown-Fuller MP hosted a Charity Fundraising Roundtable, bringing together more than 50 CEOs, fundraisers and volunteers from local charities.
Pilates studio 'honoured' to be in new documentary with football royalty
Megs, founder of Casa de Aura in the high street, said she was honoured to be featured in the newly premiered series Destination World Cup 2026.
Brighton landmark to host once-in-a-lifetime dragon banquet
The world-famous Brighton Pavilion will host a once-in-a-lifetime dragon banquet on July 2, 2026, with tickets costing £195.
Big update on controversial plans for major holiday park redevelopment
The proposals had involved upgrading Medmerry Park in Earnley, a coastal site near The Witterings known for its close proximity to Chichester Harbour.
30-year-old dry cleaners with 'first class service' goes up for sale
Kleenest, in Furnace Parade, Crawley, is on the market for £69,995. The business has been under its current ownership for ten years.










































