Andy Burnham insisted prisoners would not be released early in September under plans to ease overcrowding in jails as the Tories demanded emergency legislation and the possible recall of Parliament to address the issue..

Cold case detectives remain “haunted” by the unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh 40 years on, as the clock ticks down to the case being mothballed in 12 months’ time..

New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment..

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 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 has died at the age of 85, his agent has said..

Luke Littler warned he can still get better after crushing Gerwyn Price 18-9 to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool..

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..

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..

AJ gets up off the canvas twice on his return to the ring; planned "Battle of Britain" with Tyson Fury now a step closer .

Police appeal for help in tracking down suspect after car drives into crowds at LGBT+ event .

More than a dozen people have been arrested after violence erupted in Glasgow between anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters..

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 and smoke advisories have continued after Police Scotland declared a major incident as emergency services battle a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..

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..

Authorities in France have evacuated some suburbs of Bordeaux as a massive wildfire shifted toward the city..

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..

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 will continue tackling a large industrial unit blaze in Essex into the weekend after a major incident was declared and residents were evacuated..

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..

An autobiographical play detailing a harrowing childhood is coming to Brighton this August.

A festival set to bring the taste and sounds of the Caribbean to East Sussex.

Three primary schools are celebrating after their trust named Inclusive Trust of the Year.

A woman who has given up her Saturday mornings for more than decade at parkrun achieved an "inspirational" milestone last weekend.

A momentous week for Brighton and for national politics, writes Cllr Bella Sankey.

A warning has been issued to people to put away football nets in order to protect wildlife.

A heritage project is calling members of the public to help preserve the story of a social movement.

James MacCleary MP is demanding action on the violence against women and girls crisis in Sussex.

A countryside charity has launched a campaign against government planning document.

An application to designate New England House an “asset of community value” (ACV) is under consideration, a former tenant has been told

Ronnie, a 1.5-year-old British Shorthair from Middleton-on-Sea, near Bognor Regis, disappeared on June 28

Plans to create a “modern” waste depot are due to be decided following a delay

Chichester councillors have congratulated one of their own after she was appointed an MBE in the King's birthday honours.

A housing strategy is making progress on affordable homes in Brighton and Hove

A distraught pet owner has begged for help from the public after beloved tortoise was "viciously mauled" by a rat in his garden home.

A major junction upgrade in Horsham is planned to improve safety and sustainability in a growing town.

Queues are predicted at several major airports this summer due to ongoing issues with the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES).

Three Acre Brewery Ltd has submitted proposals to transform 48 High Street in Heathfield into a licenced micro-pub and taproom

Pietro Addis, then 17, stabbed businesswoman Sue Addis, 69, 17 times at her house in Cedars Gardens, Brighton, in January 2021

This week we look back at the dare Devil stunts of The Great Omani from Brighton who was believed to be one of the world’s oldest stuntmen