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Alexander Zverev Savours A Happy End At French Open After Grand Slam Heartache
Alexander Zverev put his grand slam heartache behind him to finally lift a major trophy at the French Open..
George Russell Adamant He Is Still In Title Fight Despite Monaco Woes
George Russell insists he “100 per cent” remains in the world championship fight despite dropping more points to title rival Kimi Antonelli at Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix..
Christian Eriksen Conscious After Collapsing During Denmark Match
Christian Eriksen is “conscious and doing well” after the Denmark midfielder appeared to collapse in Sunday’s friendly with Ukraine..
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.
Local News
Health charity issues warning over heat exhaustion and dehydration
People are being reminded to take extra care as temperatures rise this week.
Why I think Eurovision has passed its sell by date
I didn’t watch this year’s Eurovision. When my daughter was young, we used to watch it together, reflecting on which song appealed to us most, and delighting in those that were truly awful
MP visits centre supporting people living with multiple sclerosis
Tom Rutland MP has paid a visit to a centre supporting people with multiple sclerosis.
Council unveils new leadership team and cabinet appointments
A new leader, mayor and cabinet team for Hastings have been appointed for the year ahead.
Dementia charity warns hot weather could pose serious health risks
A dementia charity is warning warm weather could pose serious health risks for people living with the condition.
Councillor honoured after 50 years serving the community
A councillor has been honoured for 50 years of service to community.
RNLI crew member earns helm role after joining with no experience
On Tuesday, May 12, Katherine Nash, a volunteer crew member at Newhaven RNLI, reached the highest role of inshore lifeboat command.
New festival to bring headline acts to grassroots music venues
A new UK-wide music event is set to bring headline acts and emerging talent to small venues.
I tried the best cocktails in Brighton - but did they live up to expectation?
The Grand Hotel's cocktails have recently won a top hospitality award - but were they up to snuff?
River restoration scheme aims to boost fish and wildlife habitats
Fish and wildlife are set to thrive on the River Ouse after a major river restoration project removed a long‑standing barrier and reconnected vital habitats.
Missed Chelsea Flower Show tickets? Sussex has stunning alternatives
Sussex garden-lovers who missed the Chelsea Flower Show can look forward to a year of stunning events on their doorstep at a fraction of the cost
Thousands of new homes set to be built in national park
More than 2,000 new homes could be built in the South Downs National Park over the next eight years
List of roads in Brighton set to close as part of major maintenance programme
Temporary road closures announced in Brighton and Hove for scheduled maintenance
Seafront lined with hundreds of classic cars on one of hottest days on record
Hundreds of classic and performance cars lined a seafront road on one of the hottest days on record
Planned 12-storey block of flats 'looks like something out of communist Russia'
Plans for a 12-storey co-living tower have divided opinion, with some slamming the design as “soulless” and others welcoming the prospect of more homes in the city
The Sussex districts with most and least retired people
More than a quarter of residents in East Sussex are now of retirement age - here are the areas of the county with the most and least retired people
Self-serve paddleboard hire station installed on seafront
The scheme, which has been installed by Yak Shak, allows members of the public to hire the equipment from £15 for a one hour session
Riverfront homes next to town's harbour could be coming as site up for sale
Located on Transit Road in Newhaven, the 1.45-acre plot sits next to Newhaven Harbour railway station and ferry terminal
Mystery person adorns Queen Victoria statue with a giant walnut whip
Residents have been left bemused after a statue of Queen Victoria was crowned with a walnut whip
Performers and workers claim they are owed thousands by Brighton cabaret venue
Cabaret performers are seeking thousands of pounds in “unpaid wages” from a venue owner.











































