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
Community singing initiative set to launch weekly sessions
A new choir is launching with a focus on community in Brighton.
Albion Women have changed football forever in our city
What a day! The atmosphere at Wembley Stadium last Sunday was incredible, writes Bella Sankey.
Town set for up to £20m boost to transform over next decade
Up to £20 million in government funding could help transform Eastbourne over the next decade.
School plans to demolish 'dilapidated' classroom
Imberhorne Lower School in East Grinstead has applied for planning permission to demolish the music classroom building at the Windmill Lane campus.
Major airport set to close in coming years affecting flights from Gatwick
Dubai International Airport (DXB), which is the busiest in the world, is set to relocate to a new site in the years ahead.
Homes could be built next to ancient woodland with tree that's 250 years old
Macar Homes' proposal includes the demolition of an outbuilding to make way for nine new homes within a 500-metre buffer-zone designated as ancient woodland
Disqualified driver abandoned moving van during police chase
A man who was banned from driving earlier this year abandoned a van which was still moving while being pursued by police.
Sinkhole forces road closure
A road is closed following the appearance of a sinkhole.
City centre road blocked by police as man wrestled to the ground
Western Road is blocked as police respond to an incident.
Face of 'twisted' teacher who sexually abused boys at school revealed
The face of a teacher who sexually abused 14 boys at a private school has been revealed.
Primary school slashes pupil admission number again
Brunswick Primary School in Hove has reduced the number of reception children it takes for another two years.
Council leaders to consider cleaning contract extension
Hastings Borough Council leaders are set to make a decision on whether to extend a toilet cleaning contract.
Building society submits plans to install ‘lifesaving’ equipment in town centre
Nationwide has put forward plans to install “lifesaving” equipment in Hastings town centre.
Notice to vacate issued to travellers who parked caravans on village green
Notice to vacate has been issued to travellers who parked caravans on a cricket field in Clayton, West Sussex, near Hassocks.
Impressive photographs capture 'reflections' across Sussex
We were blown away with this month's entries to our camera club competition.
Former RE teacher who sexually abused 14 boys at school is jailed
A former teacher who sexually abused 14 children at a boarding school has been sentenced
Man charged after drug raids across city linked to crystal meth operation
A man has been charged after a series of drugs raids linked to a suspected crystal meth operation in Brighton
Sussex train operator nationalised in major public ownership change
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest rail operator, entered public ownership on May 31.
Community hub secures funding boost for vital support services
Community Base is celebrating the awarding of £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund.
City centre burger restaurant closes
Patty and Bun in Brighton city centre has closed.










































