Yvette Cooper has summoned the Iranian ambassador over the crackdown on protests in the country, as the Foreign Secretary announced new sanctions on the regime..

A new Home Office TikTok account posting footage of deportations and arrests by immigration enforcement has been criticised as turning raids into “click-bait online entertainment”..

Up to 640 jobs are being created at discount retailer Lidl under plans to open 19 stores over the next eight weeks as it continues to ramp up expansion plans..

The water watchdog says it is “concerned” as 25,000 properties remain affected by outages across Kent and Sussex..

The BBC will take legal steps to have Donald Trump’s 10 billion dollar defamation lawsuit over a Panorama programme edit dismissed.

Lord Peter Mandelson has offered an “unequivocal” apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein.

Medical graduates from the UK and Ireland will be prioritised for training places under new legislation to be proposed by the Government..

A new 50p coin celebrating the speed and elegance of Concorde has been launched by the Royal Mint, marking 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight..

Aldi has unveiled plans to give its staff a pay rise in less than two months, ahead of an increase to the national minimum wage in April..

Macclesfield must upstage another Premier League side if they are to continue their fairytale FA Cup run after drawing Brentford in the fourth round..

Irish star Jessie Buckley was named best actress in a drama and Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty continued Adolescence’s winning streak through awards season as they all secured gongs at the Golden Globes..

Heathrow airport’s annual passenger numbers exceeded 84 million for the first time last year..

The Princess of Wales is hosting a special reception for the Red Roses at Windsor Castle this week to celebrate their Rugby World Cup win..

A formal investigation has been launched into whether Elon Musk’s social media platform X has complied with UK laws after reports its AI chatbot Grok created and shared sexualised images of children, the regulator Ofcom has said..

A major incident has been declared as 30,000 properties in Kent and Sussex are without a proper water supply..

Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform UK, the party has announced..

Staff at a Stirling charity shop have said they are “thrilled” after an extremely rare edition of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit fetched a record £3,000..

The Prime Minister has hailed upcoming changes to parental leave as putting “dignity back at the heart of work”..

A flagship rewilding project has seen an explosion in wildlife since it began, with bird numbers increasing tenfold in the past two decades, monitoring shows..

Managerless Manchester United’s hopes of ending a topsy-turvy season with silverware went up in smoke as Danny Welbeck once again scored against his former club and Brighton finally secured a first FA Cup victory against the Red Devils..

A primary school has agreed to reduce its reception class intake in September because pupil numbers in the area are falling

Hundreds of people could be a step closer to having their roads included in a resident parking scheme.

The Government is considering cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales following "stalled" road safety progress.

The UK government is planning to introduce a new mandatory driving rule for anyone over the age of 70, as part of the new road safety strategy

Police have issued an update after a cannabis factory was discovered above a shop

The Age UK store on London Road in Brighton is taking part in The Great Winter Bag Drop, calling on residents to donate surplus Christmas presents.

Crystal Care Collection has announced renowned television personality, author and lifestyle advocate Anthea Turner as the care home provider’s new ambassador

Duckyls Farm is planning to reintroduce working ponies as part of its mission to create a more accessible nature hub

More than 100 people braved extremely chilly weather to protest Homes England’s decision to give Ifield Golf Club notice to quit its site

Rother taxi drivers may soon be expected to follow new rules, if changes gain the support of councillors

Caravans left on a street near a children’s playground should be moved, a councillor has said

The top rural boozers to visit in the country have been revealed, with the historic Olde Bell pub in Rye being named.

A post office and shop that has served residents for more than a century could be set to close under new plans

Wylands Farm, a fishery and holiday park near Battle in East Sussex, has gone on sale for £4,000,000 with Samuel and Son

Plans have been submitted to build a nine-caravan Gypsy and Traveller site near Battle in East Sussex, prompting fears of 'severe' congestion.

Pass It On, a community fridge in Hailsham, East Sussex, has announced it will be closing in March due to a lack of donations

Gobsmack Comics in Swan Walk, Horsham, has said that rising costs and declining footfall means it is likely to close in the next few months

A man who volunteered at the National Trust has reportedly been 'blacklisted' after pointing out thousands of spelling mistakes on the charity's website

A bestselling author has described one of the city’s most famous landmarks as “depressing” following news that is up for sale.

The council is calling for owners of a fire-ravaged hotel to “get a move on” with plans to rebuild the site.