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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
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).
Body of the man found dead on Sussex beach identified
A man found dead on a beach has been formally identified.
Woman in serious condition as she arrives at hospital with slashed neck
A man has been arrested after a woman presented to hospital with a neck wound
Shop entrance closed and large police presence ahead of 'shoplifting raid'
Police have been seen patrolling inside Churchill Square in Brighton after rumours circulated online of an organised shoplifting attack at JD Sports
More strikes planned at city landmark as pay discussions collapse
The Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust in Brighton faces more strikes
Plans for new offices and homes
Plans to build an office building and six homes in Appledram have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Plans submitted for 33 homes in village
Plans to build 33 homes in Loxwood have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Plan for over 200 houses and care home get green light
Plans to build up to 230 homes and a 70-bed care home in Crawley Down have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council.
From creative cooking to a heritage lunch: Best lunch deals in Brighton
With busy work and family lives to balance, many of us in the UK have lost the art of lunchtime dining.
Recap: Live updates as crash on A28 causes slow traffic and delays
The A28 is partially blocked with slow traffic in Brede.
Man arrested in Sussex and charged with assisting foreign intelligence service
Ioannis Aidinidis, 46, a Greek national who lives in Munich, Germany, was charged on Friday following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London.
Town centre fountains back on as heatwave comes to an end
The Queens Square fountains in Crawley town centre were out of action throughout the heatwave, and remained off until Thursday
Couple jailed for causing death of 'true gentleman'
A couple from Sussex have been jailed for causing the death of a motorcyclist in Surrey.
All the information revealed at inquest about three sisters who died in the sea
The opening of the inquests into the deaths of three sisters revealed further details about their lives and the incident
Major disruption on railway as emergency services tackle fire
A fire near the tracks between Worthing and Barnham has blocked the railway line.
Industrial estate and Lewes Road police scenes both linked to major drug probe
A large police presence at an industrial estate and a major search that shut down a Brighton street are part of the same drugs investigation, Met Police confirmed
Access to coastal beauty spot restricted as road closed
Southern Water confirmed the closure is due to "a reactive incident" at its East Dean wastewater treatment site, categorising the works as sewer maintenance
Woman missing for more than a week found safe
Tiina, 58, was found by a walker on the Downs near Waterhall this morning (May 29) and is in the care of paramedics.
We lead, we don’t follow: meet Brighton Girls’ Prep & Senior heads
Meet Sarah Griffiths and Mel Shead, Brighton Girls GDST.










































