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New Technical Education Pathways For 14 Year Olds In Andy Burnham Reforms
New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment..
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..
Local News
Associate dean completes 100th marathon while raising funds for students
An associate dean has reached a major running milestone by completing 100th marathon.
New cosy crime novel takes inspiration from British seaside towns
A new cosy crime novel is reimagining British seaside as a setting full of intrigue and humour.
Charity provides life-saving lifting chairs for first responder teams
A charity has donated ten vital lifting chairs to NHS Community First Responder groups across East Sussex.
New allergy awareness sign installed at popular children's play area
A new allergy awareness sign is now in place at a popular play area in Bognor Regis.
Police force welcomes lowest concern level under new assessment
Sussex Police has achieved the lowest level of concern under new national performance system for policing.
Chorus gifts 25-metre trans flags to Pride organisers
Two giant 25-metre trans flags were donated to Trans Pride Brighton in show of solidarity at a Pride event.
Twenty groups receive grants to deliver community projects
Twenty organisations have been awarded funding to support projects that benefit wider community.
Rare manuscript with links to American independence goes on display
A rare Sussex manuscript is drawing international attention.
Green dye trial offers hope for safer endometriosis surgery
A green dye could help make complex surgery safer and easier for patients.
Artist transforms cancer diagnosis into powerful art exhibition
A Brighton artist has turned a cancer diagnosis into creative inspiration, developing a body of work that explores illness and recovery.
The expansion of vulgar Brighton and genteel Hove
East Saltdean, Telscombe and Peacehaven are to become part of Brighton and Hove, writes Andy Winter.
School cuts intake as fall in pupil numbers is forecast
Coldean Primary School is to cut its intake to 30 children for the year from September after money problems and forecast drop in pupil numbers.
Rail operator introduces new overnight airport train services
Early morning and overnight train journeys being introduced to Gatwick Airport
Sussex beach named one of the UK's top picnic destinations
Sun, sand and sandwiches have landed Sussex beauty spot among the UK’s top picnic destinations.
Calls for seafront safety improvements after five people die
Measures to improve seafront safety are due to be debated this week after at least five deaths in the sea off Brighton and Hove over the past few months
Milk producer gets second lowest food hygiene rating - again
Hook & Son, based at Longleys Farm, Harebeating Lane, near Hailsham, was awarded a food hygiene rating of one following an inspection in March 2026, the same score it received after being inspected in September last year.
Decision due on huge retail park plans as calls for approval grow
The development, proposed for the Watersmead site in Littlehampton, would create more than 12,000 square metres of new shopping and food outlets.
Dozens of homes planned next to waste centre despite previous noise fears
Developer Salt Earth Ltd has submitted an outline planning application for up to 40 new homes for land off Burndell Road in Yapton, near Arundel.
Readers react after temporary hosepipe ban announced for parts of Sussex
Residents have shared their reaction after a temporary hosepipe ban has been announced for parts of the county.
Inquest prompts concerns once again about corridor care at hospital
Concerns have been raised once again about the use of A&E corridors to care for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.










































