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Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Shot Dead By Police
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..
Anthony Joshua Musters Comeback Win Over Kristian Prenga
AJ gets up off the canvas twice on his return to the ring; planned "Battle of Britain" with Tyson Fury now a step closer .
One Dead 16 Injured In Attack On Berlin Pride
Police appeal for help in tracking down suspect after car drives into crowds at LGBT+ event .
Fifteen Arrested After Violence Breaks Out At Anti Migrant Protest In Glasgow
More than a dozen people have been arrested after violence erupted in Glasgow between anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters..
Lewis Hamilton And Title Leader Kimi Antonelli Hit By Grid Penalties After Norris Takes Pole In Hungary
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 Continue After Major Incident Declared For Cairngorms Wildfire
Evacuations and smoke advisories have continued after Police Scotland declared a major incident as emergency services battle a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Shop Numbers Return To Growth After Years Of Decline Say Experts
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..
Wildfire Forces Evacuations Of Suburbs In French City Of Bordeaux
Authorities in France have evacuated some suburbs of Bordeaux as a massive wildfire shifted toward the city..
English Gymnast Gabriel Langton Suffers Horrific Fall At Commonwealth Games
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..
Scottish Government Holds Response Meeting After Cairngorms Wildfire Evacuation
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 To Continue Tackling Industrial Units Blaze Into Weekend
Firefighters will continue tackling a large industrial unit blaze in Essex into the weekend after a major incident was declared and residents were evacuated..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
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..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
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..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Police Vessel Carrying Armed Officers Crashes On Thames
Five police officers have been injured after a number had to be recovered from the River Thames when their boat hit Westminster Bridge, the Metropolitan Police said..
Millions Of Motorists Set For Long Journeys As Summer Getaways Continue
Millions of motorists are set for long journeys over the next week as summer getaways continue..
Andy Burnham To Host First Meeting At No 10 North In Manchester
Whitehall resistance to devolution is “over for good”, the Prime Minister has said ahead of his first meeting at the new No 10 North..
Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Transferred To Psychiatric Hospital
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed..
Consumer Confidence Sees Six Point Burnham Bounce
Consumer confidence has seen a significant six-point “Burnham bounce” – the largest increase since November 2023..
Local News
Police looking for man after parcel reported stolen from outside a church
Sussex Police are appealing for the identification of a man following a report of parcel theft from outside St Andrew's Church in Seaside, Eastbourne.
Live updates as crash causes 'severe delays' on the A27
A crash on the A284 near Lyminster in West Sussex is causing 'severe delays' on the nearby A27.
Live updates as crash causes 'severe delays' on the A27
A crash on the A284 near Lyminster in West Sussex is causing 'severe delays' on the nearby A27.
Live updates as crash causes 'severe delays' on the A27
A crash on the A27 just north of Brighton is causing 'severe delays', according to AA, which average speeds of just 5mph.
2 popular Sussex restaurants to close in weeks as chain shutting all 106 UK sites
Beefeater has confirmed the closing date of all its restaurants across the UK, with two of them in Sussex.
Man arrested after police discover car on fire in the early hours
A 23-year-old man from Lewes, East Sussex, has been arrested after police found a car on fire in the early hours next to HMP Lewes, A277.
'Heavy hearts' - organisers express regret as big wheel shuts weeks ahead of schedule
Sky Club organisers have expressed their regret after a observational big wheel on Eastbourne seafront closed weeks ahead of schedule.
Live updates as A-road closed after car catches fire
The A277 next to Lewes Prison HMP is closed after a car fire in the early hours of this morning, July 25.
A picnic at a vineyard - what an absolutely amazing way to spend a sunny afternoon
In this glorious weather, how better to enjoy the South Downs than by taking a walk to and through a vineyard to enjoy a gorgeous picnic and some of the best British wine on offer?
'E-scooters can help build a cleaner, better-connected city'
This week marks an exciting milestone for Brighton & Hove as we launch our new e-scooter hire trial, writes Councillor Trevor Muten.
Residents to be consulted for third time on parking scheme
People living in the northern end of Hollingdean will have a third chance to share their views on a controlled parking scheme.
New TV series celebrating all things Sussex to air on Channel 5
Sussex: Jewel of the South Coast will begin airing on Channel 5 on July 25 and will explore the county’s landscapes, people, and places.
Thousands of people object to new red route in busy shopping street
Thousands of people have signed a petition objecting to a “red route” in Western Road, Brighton, but the council has defended its plans to prevent cars and vans stopping there.
'I tried one of the most visually exciting eating destinations in the city'
There’s been a lot of regeneration happening across Brighton and Hove’s seafront in recent years.
Plans to turn 'last pub in village' into a house refused again
The proposals, for The Gardeners Arms, in Sompting, would have seen the closed pub turned into a single residential property.
Retail park with Aldi won't be coming to town as plans turned down
The application for the site between Kingley Gate and Morrisons, off New Courtwick Lane, in Littlehampton, was turned down on July 22
Holiday resort staff threaten to walk out over summer holidays
The officers, based at Butlin’s Bognor Regis, have formally served a Notice of Intention to Ballot after management failed to address their concerns
Animal put down after ground is 'poisoned' in seafront square
A young fox had to be euthanised after wildlife experts found her foaming at mouth and convulsing, thanks to "poison" purposefully dumped close to its den
Striking images show how parched Brighton is as Sussex on verge of drought
Striking drone photographs taken this week show the true scale of the dry spell gripping Brighton and Hove, with hosepipe ban starting tomorrow
Man unable to enjoy sunny weather after getting stuck in flat
A Brighton man described the impact after the lift in his flat broke leaving him housebound








































