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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
Award-winning Driftwood Garden opens for summer season
We already have almost 200 people pre-booked through until 2nd August, so still plenty of time to make your booking as well!
Soapbox Science event set to return to Brighton
Soapbox Science is returning to the Brighton seafront for a day of public talks and demonstrations.
Singer-songwriter to perform intimate unplugged set at theatre
Known for her distinctive blend of punk attitude, theatrical storytelling and heartfelt songwriting.
Crowds gather in park to celebrate trees with music, poetry and family fun
The Tribute to the Trees, held in Preston Park on Sunday, May 24, marked the official launch of the Sussex Tree Festival 2026.
Chris Ward MP: We must allow younger people's voices to be heard
This is a major change, and I believe it will help strengthen our democracy and ensure young people have a stake in the decisions that shape their future.
Sussex Elton John tribute set to perform in Eastbourne
A childhood dream is set to come true for a performer this weekend.
Sussex train driver honoured at Buckingham Palace for lifesaving actions
A train driver has been honoured at Buckingham Palace for his lifesaving actions
Calls to 'turn city blue and white' for historic Women's FA Cup final
Brighton & Hove Albion will face Manchester City in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Cricket ground could get a new bar
Plans to set up a unit to use as a bar and to sell food at the County Ground, in Hove, are due to be decided by councillors next week.
Restaurant owner says he is trying to tackle 'noisy fan' that is angering residents
A Hove restaurant owner said that work was taking place to try to resolve problems with a noisy fan.
We tried the pizzas at an old boozer with a new lease of life
The Prestonville Arms has come a long way in the past year. New landlord Harry Roper has restored a sense of stability and consistency within its historic walls, a turnaround reflected in its shortlisting for East Sussex Pub of the Year at this year’s Pub & Bar Awards
'Must-visit' cosy café in countryside Sussex village dubbed 'ultimate brunch spot'
Roost is a dog-friendly café that can be found at Goddenwick Farm in Lindfield, West Sussex.
Gatwick Airport passengers warned of 6-hour airport queues in this holiday hotspot
The EU's new entry/exit system (EES) rolled out further last month, but is causing longer waits for passengers at airports.
Outrage after wastewater dumped into sea during heatwave due to 'issue'
An MP shared his “outrage” following a wastewater discharge into the sea during a heatwave
Council forced to spend £550,000 on new local plan months after previous one
Chichester District Council has been forced to restart the process of preparing a local plan due to new government regulations which came into force in March.
Decision made on controversial plans for huge industrial warehouses in national park
The proposals, for land at Temple Bar Junction off Stane Street, near Chichester, were turned down by Chichester District Council on May 26.
Divisive padel court plans receive wave of objections - including from council leader
Controversial plans to build padel courts in a residential area in Hove have been withdrawn after receiving dozens of objections - including one from the council leader Bella Sankey
Duke of Norfolk hosts event for Reform UK at castle
Reform UK attended an event at a Sussex castle
Major Sussex road closures are planned tonight and tomorrow
Major overnight roadworks will be taking place on several Sussex roads between 8pm tonight (29 May) and 6am tomorrow (30 May).
Major Sussex road closures are planned tonight and tomorrow
Major overnight roadworks will be taking place on several Sussex roads between 8pm tonight (29 May) and 6am tomorrow (30 May).










































