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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
Schoolboy tackles first triathlon to support children in Madagascar
A seven-year-old boy is gearing up for first triathlon to raise money for children in Madagascar.
Hospital radio broadcaster honoured for 50 years of service
A Chichester broadcaster has been honoured for 50 years of service.
Author appeals for help to trace families of fallen firefighters
A Brighton author is appealing for help to find the families of two fallen Brighton firefighters.
Woman runs 24 miles in 24 hours to support people with Parkinson's
A woman completed a gruelling 24-hour charity challenge in support of people living with Parkinson’s.
Exclusive vinyl announced ahead of Nick Cave homecoming gig
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will release a new, limited edition vinyl to celebrate homecoming show.
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.
'Are more electric car charging points needed on streets now?'
Is it really necessary to add more electric car charging points on the streets of Brighton?
Home Office made army camp into asylum accommodation 'unlawfully', court hears
Crowborough Shield, a community interest company, is taking legal action against the department over its January decision to proceed with plans to house up to 540 men at the site in the East Sussex town.
Sussex one step away from official drought as incoming hosepipe ban looms
Sussex has officially entered a state of "prolonged dry weather", the Environment Agency has confirmed, after months of hot weather.
Public urged not to break into beach which has been closed since 2008
Lewes MP James MacCleary and the owners of Newhaven Port have issued an appeal to the public not to break into the town's long-closed West Beach.
Man named and charged after stabbing and assault with police seeking witnesses
Lewis Oliver, 24, of Greenfields, Wick, Littlehampton, has been charged after a stabbing in Littlehampton which took place on July 18, 2026.
Live updates as pedestrian injured in collision with 'large vehicle'
A pedestrian has been injured following a collision on A270 Richmond Terrace in the centre of Brighton, next to the Level.
Former primary teacher admits sexual offences and false imprisonment of children
Joseph Haffenden, 32, was due to stand trial accused of six counts of sexual assault by touching and six counts of false imprisonment.
Live updates as fire service rush to field blaze
A field has caught fire in Berwick, East Sussex, with East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attending the blaze.
Officials back £65 million plans for seafront leisure centre and swimming pool
Officials have given their backing to plans for a £65 million new King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre on Hove seafront
Tribute paid to much-loved young man who died after A27 crash
A family have paid tribute to the “warmth, energy and kindness” of a young man who died after a crash on the A27 in East Sussex.










































