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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..
Three Royal Navy Helicopter Crash Victims Named As Healey Pays Tribute
Britain’s only serving female commando has been named amongst the three victims of a helicopter crash in Devon..
Travel Disruption As Tube Drivers Stage Second Strike Of The Week
London Underground drivers staged their second strike of the week on Thursday causing fresh disruption for travellers in the capital..
Stonehenge Altar Stone May Have Travelled From Scotland
Researchers believe it may have moved via a glacier.
Nigel Farage Defends His Response To Henry Nowak Murder Amid Criticism From PM
Nigel Farage has defended his response to the murder of Henry Nowak, after the Prime Minister branded him “unforgiveable” for suggesting the public should feel “pure, cold rage” about the case..
Northern Ireland In Friendly Action Against Guinea
Michael O'Neill side are preparing for the Nations League and Euro 2028.
Edinburgh Fringe Programme Launches Features Increase In Overseas Performers
It runs between August 7th and 31st.
Local News
Charity launches appeal to fund first responders' essential equipment
Medi Tech Trust is planning to donate lifting chairs to first responder groups in East Sussex.
University of Sussex up 7 places as it ranks among UK's best in new league table
The Complete University Guide has revealed its 2027 league tables, ranking the best universities in the UK, both overall and in 74 subject areas.
MP raises concerns over visa changes affecting care workforce
Nusrat Ghani MP has raised concerns about changes to immigration policy and their impact on the social care sector during a visit to a specialist college.
'Misleading' council ad describing wood burners as 'cosy killers' is banned
A council advert campaigning against the use of wood burners and open fires has been banned after it was deemed “misleading” by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)
Updates: Crash involving three cars on A27 leaves road partially blocked
Crash involving three cars on A27 Lewes Road leaves road partially blocked.
A rise in catapult attacks on Sussex birds has sparked concern
A rise in brutal catapult attacks targeting birds has sparked concern.
Man accused of encouraging a Met police officer to commit fraud
A man has been accused of encouraging a former police officer to misuse her powers in a case involving fraud and luxury goods
Updates: Collision with truck causes road blockage and oil spill
The B2133 Harbolets Road is blocked both ways due to an incident involving a rolled over truck.
Plans for rural homes are refused
Wealden planners have turned down proposals for a rural housing development.
Pub's bid for later hours during Pride opposed by police
The Camelford Arms in Kemp Town, Brighton, facing difficulties getting Pride hours extension.
Pub struggling for Pride hours extension after police 'lose faith' over rule breaking
A Brighton pub is having a harder time extending its opening hours for Pride after failing to follow the rules for the last four years.
Plans to expand HMO
Revised plans have been submitted to expand a shared home in Hastings.
Sussex couple jailed in Iran for espionage lose appeal, family says
A couple jailed on spying charges in Iran have lost an appeal against their convictions, their family has said.
Council staff facing abuse and antisocial behaviour
Staff at Crawley Town Hall have continued to face abuse and antisocial behaviour despite the introduction of a security officer at reception.
Updates: A26 Crash involving bus leaves road blocked with queueing traffic
A crash involving a bus has led to a road being blocked between Lewes and Uckfield and serious traffic.
Travellers leave recreation ground - but cricket club unsure when it will return
Travellers who set up camp on a popular recreation ground appear to have moved on
City ranks among UK's best for cutting harmful air pollution
Air pollution levels in the city have seen a sharp drop, marking huge progress in public health and sustainability efforts
Woman left in hospital for weeks after burglars attacked her at home
A woman remains in hospital after a serious assault during an aggravated burglary
Community bands together to oppose 12-storey block of flats
A community is banding together to oppose plans for a 12-storey block of co-living flats in Brighton.
Youth workers set to board trains to Brighton to help stop antisocial behaviour
Youth workers will now board trains on the south coast in a new effort to tackle anti-social behaviour and safeguard young people











































