National News
All the latest national news, sport and entertainment stories from our newsroom.
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
Boss of firm banned over thousands of nuisance spam texts
The boss of a firm which triggered almost 38,000 complaints for unlawful nuisance texts has been banned as a company director
Harmful bacteria re-discovered in care centre as cost spirals by further millions
Fresh traces of legionella bacteria have been found in parts of the Worthing Integrated Care Centre's water system
'Vulnerable' man 'may be left blind' after street attack by teens
A man "may be left blind" after he was attacked by a group of teenagers, police said.
Man charged with nine sex offences against two young girls
A man has been charged with nine sex offences against two young girls.
Ryanair cuts flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe - see the full list
Ryanair has cut flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe recently due to rising costs - see the full list.
Krispy Kreme giving away 26,000 free doughnuts this week - see when and how to claim
Krispy Kreme is giving away 26,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts across the UK on Friday (June 5) - here's how to get one.
Shoplifter jailed after breaching court order
A prolific shoplifter who breached a court order not to enter Co-op and One Stop stores has been jailed.
Overnight cleaning service launched to improve city centre
An overnight deep cleaning team has started work to help improve the city centre.
Man who followed woman in park and stole purse jailed
A man who followed a woman and demanded she hand over her bag has been jailed.
Two men charged with rape of 14-year-old girl
Two men have been charged following the rape of a 14-year-old girl.
You can learn how to save your beloved pet's life with cat charity's workshop
A Brighton cat charity is to host a pet CPR workshop to help teach owners vital skills.
Sussex river drops to 'notably low' levels as dry weather sparks water fears
River flows have dropped across southern England as dry weather continues to dominate, raising concerns about water levels and supply.
New beach huts proposed for seafront promenade
Arun District Council is considering installing up to 10 new huts on the Bognor Regis promenade, between Gloucester Road and Longbrook Park.
Major tunnel to close next week with diversions in place
The A26 Cuilfail Tunnel in Lewes will be shut from 8pm on Friday, June 12 to 6am on Saturday, June 13 for routine work, with traffic subject to diversions.
Train services between Gatwick and London to double under new plans
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced plans to double the frequency of Gatwick Express trains between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport.
Climbing wall planned for old office building
A climbing wall operator wants to open on the site of the old American Express offices in Brighton.
Sewage fears for major housing scheme on field sees council step in
Plans for a large scale development in Hellingly have been changed due to sewage concerns
Town centre road closed for days to carry out roadworks ahead of tourist season
A five-day resurfacing project is set to begin on a busy town centre road
Trust slams 'inaccurate' claims made by 'divisive' union ahead of strikes
A charitable trust which manages five cultural venues across the city has expressed “deep disappointment” over a series of “inaccurate and misleading claims” made by a union ahead of strikes
Businesses up in arms over 'outrageous' plans for new bus lane on A259
Businesses in Eastbourne have raised concerns about East Sussex County Council's plans for a new bus lane











































