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..

Chichester District Council is to spend £320,000 making improvements to lighting in its car parks.

Four new deacons have been ordained at cathedral service.

Children are enjoying nutritious school meals each day thanks to a parent-led project transforming school food.

A low car theft charge rate has prompted fresh calls for action from MP.

These photographs capture the vibrant summer display of Eastbourne's famous Carpet Gardens.

A 400-mile electric vehicle rally demonstrated the growing strength of the UK’s EV charging network.

A special summer disco was held for children and young people from SEND drama group.

The Police and Crime Commissioner questioned police chief officers during a meeting as part of a regular accountability session.

Horses are changing lives both on and off the field at a West Sussex riding school focused on opportunity.

A large wildfire took hold at Abbots Wood in Arlington on Monday afternoon (July 20), with East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service scrambling multiple crews to tackle the blaze.

Eight fire engines from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a wild fire at Abbot's Wood near Arlington, close to Hailsham and Polegate in East Sussex.

The Hove and Portslade MP, who had served in the position since September last year, is one of a number of ministers who have left their posts.

An MP says he is "appalled" at impending temporary hosepipe ban due to come into effect at the weekend, and demanded answers from South East Water.

The A27 is partially blocked between Lewes and Eastbourne in East Sussex due to a 'stalled vehicle', according to AA, which is causing delays and slow moving traffic.

The cost of renewable fuel has seen Chichester District Council switch back to using diesel in its fleet vehicles.

A statue of Lord Nelson and the captain of his fleet is to go into storage until Chichester City Council can find it a suitable home.

West Sussex County Council is to look into allowing streets to "opt out" of weed spraying before the 2027/28 season.

Southwick Country Market will hold its final market on July 31, after half a century of selling homemade goods, crafts and plants

The jet was part of a pair which were scheduled to fly over Tangmere airfield, east of Chichester, this afternoon (July 20) at around 2.20pm.

A teenager accused of murdering 16-year-old Joshua Ingram in a stabbing by Seaford railway station in East Sussex called it a "tragic and reckless moment."