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Music Fans Recall Watching Live Aid Concert At Wembley Stadium 40 Years On
Live Aid revellers have recalled what it was like to watch the historic gig at Wembley Stadium, 40 years on..
Scotland Northern Ireland And Wales Could Have Warmest Day As Heatwave Peaks
Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales could have their warmest days of the year so far on Saturday, as the third heatwave of the summer peaks..
Nearly 2m Waiting Over Four Hours Since AE Target Last Hit
Almost two million people have waited more than four hours in A&E since the last time the Scottish Government’s target was hit, figures show..
Penguin Chicks Cool Off During Heatwave With Dip In Zoos Pool
Penguin chicks at London Zoo have cooled off in the heatwave with their first dip in the main pool..
Bank Of England Will Monitor Cash Acceptance On Ongoing Basis
The Government has said the Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on an ongoing basis, following a Treasury Committee report which raised concerns about the future of coins and banknotes..
Thousands Of Young People Exploited To Launder Money
Thousands of young people are being exploited by criminals to launder money, The Children’s Society is warning..
Carlos Alcaraz Excited For The Next Chapter Of His Rivalry With Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz expects another blockbuster final against Jannik Sinner when they bring their gripping rivalry to Wimbledon..
Temperatures Set To Peak On Saturday As Country Bakes In Summers Third Heatwave
The third heatwave of the summer is set to peak on Saturday, forecasters said, with highs of more than 34C possible in parts of the UK..
Former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lord Blair Dies Aged 72
Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Blair, who was in charge of the force during the July 7 bombings, has died at the age of 72..
Two Elderly Residents Dead After Stolen Car Crashed Into Sunderland Care Home
Two elderly residents have died after a stolen BMW which was being pursued by police crashed into a care home, a force has said..
The Thistle A Win Or A Waste
It’s been six months since Glasgow’s safer drug consumption room – known as The Thistle – opened its doors in the East End. .
Amber Heat Health Alerts And Hosepipe Bans Across Parts Of England Amid Heatwave
Amber heat health alerts have been issued across parts of England, as hosepipe bans come into force in various locations amid the third heatwave of the summer..
Blow To Chancellor As UK Economy Shrank Unexpectedly In May
The UK economy contracted unexpectedly in May, marking the second month in a row of falling output and heaping further pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves..
France Migrant Return Scheme Numbers Not Fixed Says Home Secretary
Yvette Cooper has declined to say how many migrants would be returned under a new deal with France aimed at stopping small boat crossings in the Channel..
Workers Still Struggling To Make Ends Meet Research Suggests
Workers are still struggling to make ends meet, with many struggling to pay bills, according to research..
Exercising Throughout Adulthood Lowers Risk Of Early Death By Up To 40
Exercising throughout adulthood slashes the risk of early death by 30% to 40% – but any activity is better than none, a study has found..
RAFs Most Advanced Jet A Disappointing Return On 11 Billion Cost
The £71 billion programme for Britain’s most advanced warplane has been hit by delays, shortages of equipment and a lack of pilots and engineers.
Almost 17m Children In Households Caught Up In Two Child Benefit Cap
Campaigners have made renewed calls to scrap the two-child benefit limit after the latest figures showed the number of children in affected households is approaching 1.7 million across Great Britain..
School Suspensions And Exclusions In England Reach Record High
Suspensions and exclusions from schools in England have risen to a record high for recent times, Government figures show..
Abandon Strikes Or Risk Fragile NHS Recovery Streeting Warns Resident Doctors
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called for resident doctors to “abandon their unreasonable rush to strike” after warning NHS recovery is “fragile”..
Local News
Hosepipes banned due to multiple heatwaves and long dry spell
A hosepipe ban has been implemented due to heatwaves and a dry spell.
Student dubs collection of sensory-focused homeware 'for everyone'
University of Brighton student Jasmine Saggers has created a sensory homeware collection to support neurodiverse well-being.
Community fair to bring together clubs and charities in celebration of spirit
On 31 July, the Littlehampton Community Support and Information Fair will take place on Littlehampton High Street and will feature free advice and activities.
More than 23,000 people provide unpaid care in Brighton and Hove
I’m writing this the day before Full Council, where Councillors will be debating our joint motion with Brighton & Hove Independents councillor, Mark Earthey, calling for urgent action to support unpaid carers. By the time you’re reading this the vote will have happened, and I sincerely hope my Labour colleagues will have given their support.
Ofsted praises reading and behaviour at primary school
Grovelands Community Primary School in Hailsham has been praised by Ofsted for its supportive environment, strong curriculum in reading and maths, and high expectations, following a June 2025 inspection.
M23, A23 and A27 road closures taking place in Sussex this weekend
There are a small number of closures that will affect traffic in Sussex from July 11 to 13, according to National Highways.
College students in Lewes create stunning Chains of Office for Chamber of Commerce
The pieces were crafted by metalwork students at Plumpton College and officially unveiled on June 18.
Cinema to premiere film about winemaker filmed partly in Sussex
Documentary A Sip of Irish, which was partly filmed in West Sussex, will shine a spotlight on Ireland’s culinary and drinks heritage.
Volunteers catch 45,000 speeding drivers
More than 45,000 drivers in Sussex were caught speeding by Community Speedwatch volunteers.
Skaters share their praise for seafront skate park: 'it's perfect'
Skaters have praised the Hove Beach Plaza, constructed by Maverick Skateparks and officially opened in September last year
Sculptor's plans for Dame Anita Roddick statue after Body Shop HQ demolished
A sculptor has put forward plans for a memorial for Body Shop founder Anita Roddick
Famous gardens unveil climate-resilient garden in first major redesign since 1954
Sheffield Park and Garden in East Sussex has launched a new climate-resilient garden—the first major redesign since 1954
Paedophile jailed for child sex offences and rape dies in prison
A paedophile who was jailed for his sex offences has died
Fears for ferry service as funding challenge and legal claim put it at risk
The future of the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry service faces a number of challenges.
Robot machine serving ice creams opens at train station
A new robot vending machine has opened in Brighton train station.
Concerns industrial estate could be sold and turned into luxury flats
A campaign group has started a petition to try to prevent a parcel of public land in Brighton being sold for luxury flats.
Manager's anger after city institution is vandalised for the third time in two weeks
Brighton’s beloved Toy and Model Museum based in the underpass on Trafalgar Street was vandalised for the third time in two weeks on 8 July.
'Instinctively kind-hearted' and 'ambitious' man died in crash in South Africa
A “kind-hearted” and “ambitious” man died after the car he was driving crashed in South Africa
Woman vomits after 'awful' discovery in Greggs sandwich
A woman described the moments she was “physically sick” after finding a surprising discovery in her Greggs sandwich
Pier defends admission fee timings as price increase comes into force
A pier has defended its decision on the hours in which an admission fee is in place after a resident described their actions as “dishonest”