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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.
Universal Unveils UK Theme Park Name And Logo
The theme park will be named Universal United Kingdom Resort.
Starmer Says Farages Call For Rage After Henry Nowak Death Is Unforgivable
Sir Keir Starmer said Nigel Farage’s “appeal for rage” in response to the death of Henry Nowak was “unforgivable” as the Prime Minister and Reform UK leader clashed in the Commons..
Royal Navy Helicopter Crashes Into Devon Field
The Prime Minister has said it was a “deeply worrying time” for the families of servicemen after a Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in Devon..
Local News
Sports club forced to play match elsewhere after travellers park up on pitch
The University of Brighton stepped in so that Burgess Hill Cricket Club’s Saturday match could still go ahead
New town mayor promises to serve with 'dedication and transparency'
He was elected at the town council’s annual meeting and will serve for the Civic Year 2026–2027.
Coastal village in Sussex dubbed 'venice of England' that once featured on hit series
Bosham has charming walks, a top pub and plenty more to enjoy, and has even been dubbed the 'Venice of England'.
Stagecoach staff honoured for outstanding professionalism and public service
The awards celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond in serving passengers and the wider community.
Motorcyclists urged to sign up for free safety workshop
The session will cover managing the scene of a collision, basic first aid including helmet removal, and tips on staying visible on the road.
200th birthday of historic boxer born in one of Brighton's poorest areas
Once home to fishermen, Pyms Gardens was known for its pungent smells, poor sanitation and tough living conditions.
Cyclists ride 152 miles from West Sussex in memory of teenager
A team from AJW Group rode 152 miles in a single day from Slinfold, West Sussex, to Leicester to support YoungMinds Trust.
Nearly 100 schoolgirls take part in rugby festival in Hove
The festival, held at Hove Recreation Ground, was organised by Brighton and Hove City Council in partnership with Hove Rugby Club.
Brighton MP praises efforts to preserve historic windmill
Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, visited Rottingdean Windmill on Beacon Hill.
Racecourse announces rescheduled Ladies Day after cancellation
Plumpton Racecourse will host the rescheduled event on Sunday, September 20, marking the official start of the 2026/27 National Hunt season.
What you need to know as much-loved traditional countryside show set to return
The South of England Showground, which spans 150 acres on the outskirts of the village of Ardingly, will host the show on June 5, 6, and 7
Shop accused of having 'drug paraphernalia' in its window not allowed to sell alcohol
A vape shop in the centre of Brighton will not be allowed to sell alcohol, the council said.
The number of schoolchildren excluded for racist, sexist and homophobic abuse in city
Relatively few children are excluded from school for racist, sexist or homophobic abuse in Brighton and Hove compared with other parts of the country.
Woman arrested after assault near a canal left a man hospitalised
A man in his 40s was reportedly assaulted by a man and a woman in the early hours
Kindling’s epic meat platter delivers steak feast to remember
I threw caution to the wind and went for their top tier Chef’s Meat Platter.
Sussex superstar's new album pips Michael Jackson to No.1 in the UK albums chart
Florescence, the new album from a Sussex superstar, Maisie Peters, has gone straight to number one, beating Michael Jackson.
Emergency services rescue people in dinghy being blown into marina wall
Two people in a dinghy being blown into the wall of Brighton Marina were rescued by RNLI emergency services on May 29.
Live updates as four fire engines rush to house with roof on fire
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service have sent four fire engines to a house in Fairlight, near Hastings. The roof of the house is on fire.
Breast augmentation in Turkey: The top 10 clinics for UK patients
Turkey has become a leading destination for patients seeking high-quality treatment abroad.
Organisers of 5,000-capacity World Cup fan zone respond to safety fears
Organisers of a seafront football fan zone have assured residents amid health and safety concerns











































