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Burnham Calls For Cross Party Talks On Social Care Reform
Andy Burnham will seek cross-party talks on social care reform as he faces calls to legislate for a national care service before the next election..
Heat Health Alerts Raised As Fourth Heatwave Of The Summer Looms
Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber in some areas of England as the fourth heatwave of the year looms and parts of the country struggle with persistent dry weather..
Wildlife Presenter And Goodies Star Bill Oddie Dies Aged 85
Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said..
Luke Littler Warns He Can Still Get Better After Retaining World Matchplay Title
Luke Littler warned he can still get better after crushing Gerwyn Price 18-9 to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool..
Burnham To Host Zelensky With Pledge Of Unwavering Support For Ukraine
Andy Burnham said UK support for Ukraine “remains unwavering” ahead of welcoming Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday as his first international visitor since becoming Prime Minister..
Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Shot Dead By Police
A man suspected of carrying out the Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured has been shot dead by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city..
Anthony Joshua Musters Comeback Win Over Kristian Prenga
AJ gets up off the canvas twice on his return to the ring; planned "Battle of Britain" with Tyson Fury now a step closer .
One Dead 16 Injured In Attack On Berlin Pride
Police appeal for help in tracking down suspect after car drives into crowds at LGBT+ event .
Fifteen Arrested After Violence Breaks Out At Anti Migrant Protest In Glasgow
More than a dozen people have been arrested after violence erupted in Glasgow between anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters..
Lewis Hamilton And Title Leader Kimi Antonelli Hit By Grid Penalties After Norris Takes Pole In Hungary
Lewis Hamilton was dealt a blow in his bid for a record eighth world championship after he was demoted to fifth on the grid for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix..
Evacuations Continue After Major Incident Declared For Cairngorms Wildfire
Evacuations and smoke advisories have continued after Police Scotland declared a major incident as emergency services battle a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Shop Numbers Return To Growth After Years Of Decline Say Experts
UK high streets and shopping destinations are showing signs of recovery as more than 13 retail stores opened each week over the past year, according to new figures..
Wildfire Forces Evacuations Of Suburbs In French City Of Bordeaux
Authorities in France have evacuated some suburbs of Bordeaux as a massive wildfire shifted toward the city..
English Gymnast Gabriel Langton Suffers Horrific Fall At Commonwealth Games
A horror injury to England’s Gabriel Langton overshadowed his team’s silver medal in the men’s team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow..
Scottish Government Holds Response Meeting After Cairngorms Wildfire Evacuation
First Minister John Swinney has chaired a meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) after homes were evacuated amid a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Firefighters To Continue Tackling Industrial Units Blaze Into Weekend
Firefighters will continue tackling a large industrial unit blaze in Essex into the weekend after a major incident was declared and residents were evacuated..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Local News
Family's shock as East Sussex man jailed in Iran faces longer sentence
A British man jailed in Iran has reportedly been given extra two years behind bars
Response team set up after shopping centre closure
A new response team has been set up to support businesses affected by closure of a shopping centre
Community groups to benefit from simpler council grants process
Community groups will soon benefit from simplified way to apply for council funding.
New funding to tackle litter and improve street cleanliness
Streets are to get a major clean-up thanks to an investment of up to £500,000.
Pet groomer flies to China to help rescue dogs from the meat trade
A pet groomer is flying to China on life-saving rescue mission to help dogs escape the meat trade.
Families wasting hundreds of pounds a year on uneaten food
Families are losing hundreds of pounds each year to food waste.
Grade II-listed barn conversion goes on the market for £2.25m
A historic barn conversion that was once used as a kennel for hunting dogs is now on market for £2.25 million.
Step aboard a classic steam train for an unforgettable day out
Steam-train enthusiasts are invited to embark on a journey through the 'golden age of rail travel.'
School praised by Ofsted after improvements across key areas
An Eastbourne school's improvement efforts have been recognised in a recent Ofsted report.
Sewer warning as billions of wet wipes clog the network
An estimated 1 billion wet wipes are removed from the sewer network each year.
Former fitness instructor finds new purpose in probation
A career switch has given one woman renewed sense of purpose and a chance to change lives.
Care group raises concerns over proposed boundary changes
A care group has expressed "significant concerns" over border change.
Carnival celebrating Black culture returns for sixth year
A carnival celebrating Black culture set to return this summer.
New business grants launched to support growth and innovation
A new programme of business grants is launched to support growth, innovation and start-up success.
Love Parks Week returns with family fun and outdoor adventures
Park events are returning to highlight fun and beauty of green spaces.
Weight loss journey sees man reach Slimming World semi-finals
A weight loss journey has taken one man further than he ever imagined.
Hotel invests £300,000 in solar power to cut energy bills
A hotel has invested £300,000 in new solar and battery system to cut carbon footprint and energy costs.
I didn't enjoy this play - yet I was still gripped until the end
The irony of watching a show about climate change on a sweltering night in the middle of a heatwave wasn't lost on me as we took our seats in the Minerva Theatre for Atlantis
Collision in residential road leaves car flipped on its roof
The incident occurred this evening (July 22) in Reigate Road, Worthing.
Appeal after man left with facial injuries following assault by car driver
The incident occurred in Nizells Avenue, Hove, at around 7.40pm on July 16.









































