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PM Hosts Ukrainian Leader For Number 10 Talks
The German Chancellor and French President join Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street to discuss Ukraine's future.
Tuchel Frustrated By Laboured England Win
Three Lions stumble to 1-0 success over New Zealand in Tampa as World Cup warm-up games begin.
Lenny Henry Says First Stand Up In 15 Years Comes As Racism Still At Large
After 16 years away from touring, the 67 year old is going back on the road..
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.
Local News
Free laser eye surgery up for grabs for a local 'hero'
A new campaign is giving communities the chance to shine a spotlight on everyday heroes.
Primary school closure is a tragic loss for Brighton says Cllr Steve Davis
So there goes Middle Street Primary School as it becomes the fourth primary school banished to the annals of history since this Labour administration was elected in 2023.
How to spend a day in Sussex's best village to live in with 'picturesque high street'
Lindfield can be found in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, just outside of Haywards Heath. Here is how to spend a day here.
Councillor urges feedback on proposed changes to school food standards
His comments come after national concerns were raised about a pilot in Brighton, where tougher food standards reportedly led to a drop in school meal uptake.
Soaring rents are becoming a crisis politicians can no longer avoid
The Green Party's record-breaking local election results across the country prove people are ready for our most groundbreaking policies.
Seasonal specials, spritzes and sunshine bowls on offer at Brighton restaurant
Wahaca has unveiled new summer dishes and drinks inspired by the vibrant energy of Mexico, now available at sites across the UK, including in Brighton.
Worthing coach appointed to England table tennis team
Matt Porter, from Worthing Table Tennis Club, will coach the England team at the Senior Schools International Championships in Cardiff next month.
Chichester Festival Theatre set to stage My Fair Lady
Chichester Festival Theatre is set to host its first-ever production of My Fair Lady.
Wagamama unveils 26 new dishes and drinks
A restaurant chain has unveiled 26 new dishes and drinks for its latest summer menu.
Sussex building firm launches compliance-focused division
Woodhart Property Enhancements (WPE), part of the Woodhart Group, was established to meet rising demand for compliance.
History exhibition opens at Brighton's Preston Manor
Preston Manor, one of Sussex’s oldest historic homes, has launched 'A Manor in the Making,' an exhibition exploring nearly 1,000 years of the building’s story.
Villagers want to build enclosure for donkeys losing their home
One or more villagers have applied for planning permission to build an enclosure, tack room, stable, and wildlife pond behind Hurst Road.
Ambulance service upgraded to 'good' after trust makes 'significant improvements'
The ambulance service has been upgraded to ‘good’ following a recent CQC inspection.
Plans unveiled to turn 'unoccupied' school site into care home
If approved, the Three Bridges care home would transform the Hazelwick School property, with 12 en-suite bedrooms and communal space on each floor.
Everything we know about major Brighton drug raid
There is a major police presence in Lewes Road in Brighton amid a drug search.
Updates as police still at scene of major drug search involving Met Police
Metropolitan and Brighton Police conducting joint drug search at Sussex address
Recap: Cancelled trains contribute to overcrowding of 'hellish inferno' train
Southern Rail services from Brighton are overcrowded due to earlier cancelled services.
Recap: as crash causes long delays on A26 and A27
A crash on the roundabout between the A26 and the A27 is causing long delays in Southerham.
Recap: Traffic on M23 caused by stalled van
There is queuing traffic on the M23 Northbound in Crawley near Gatwick Airport
Cyclist seriously injured in crash
A cyclist remains in hospital with serious injuries following a crash in St Leonards.











































