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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
Runners invited to tackle 10K to 50km races at summer even
An event will be held this June, offering endurance racing through rolling countryside and lakeside views.
Meningitis survivor MP calls for urgent action to protect young people
Alison Griffiths MP is urging urgent action to protect young people from the disease.
Residents invited to comment on major housing and infrastructure plan
A housing plan is moving forward with the next stage of public consultation.
Casting revealed for anniversary tour of hit musical Jersey Boys
Casting has been announced for the 20th anniversary tour of the musical Jersey Boys coming to Eastbourne.
New Italian-inspired lunch item combines pizza with a panini twist
A new lunch item is putting a fresh spin on Italian food at Zizzis this summer.
Salon raises thousands for charity while celebrating fifth birthday milestone
The Hair Salon is marking its fifth birthday with a wave of recent achievements, industry recognition and community impact.
New poetry collection celebrates the chaos and wonder of childhood
The Loudest Whispers brings together sixty-four pages of illustrated poems exploring the many wonders and worries of childhood.
University academic appointed to lead major inequality review
A senior academic at the University of Brighton has been appointed as independent chair of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Review of Inequality and Life Outcomes
Disability charity chosen to benefit from community awards scheme
A disability charity SASBAH is set to benefit from a community awards scheme.
Pelicans, mandarins and cygnets featured in beautiful nature photographs
These photographs taken at WWT Arundel highlight the rich variety of wildlife and plant life found across the wetlands.
Lifeboat crews and emergency services take part in water safety drill
Rescue teams took part in a training exercise to improve water safety and emergency response.
LEGO festival returning with competitions, games and rare displays
Established in 2018, the Brighton Brick Festival is a celebration of all things LEGO.
Charity football match raises more than £1,100 for children’s charity
David Lloyd Brighton has raised more than £1,110 for the rocking horse foundation charity.
Historic walking route upgraded with gates and new signs
A beautiful medieval route with an intriguing history has been given a new lease of life in the South Downs National Park.
This twist on the classic roast is a bargain Sunday lunch in Brighton
I’m a big fan of the Indian kitchen, writes Nick Mosley.
Beneath Brighton Town Hall lies a fascinating piece of city history
If you've ever walked around Brighton Town Hall, or just across Batholomew Square, you may be unaware that beneath your feet lies a true gem of Brighton's history.
Roads in city set to be closed for filming of popular television drama
A road will close in Brighton for filming of the drama Grace this week.
Warning as police impersonation scams are growing in one area in Sussex
A police impersonation scam is circulating, with fraudsters targeting residents by claiming to be officers investigating bank account fraud
Wetland centre welcomes three rare birds from conservation programme
Spring has brought some big new personalities to WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, as three Dalmatian pelicans make themselves at home in the Pelican Cove exhibit
Why several fire crews descended on a former city centre department store
Firefighters put their skills to the test in a high-pressure training exercise this month.











































