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Starmer Gives Tech Companies Ultimatum Over Children Sending Naked Images
Technology companies have been given an ultimatum to stop children sending and receiving explicit images on their devices or face a change to the law, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said..
Sikh Group Calls For Public Inquiry Into Henry Nowak Death
The Government should hold a public inquiry into the “catastrophic multi-agency failures” surrounding the death of Henry Nowak, a Sikh lobby group has said..
Eriksens Collapse A Reminder Of Impact Cardiac Conditions Can Have Charity
Footballer Christian Eriksen’s collapse “is a reminder of the potentially devastating impact that cardiac conditions can have on so many young people”, the chief executive of a charity has said..
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..
Local News
Sadness as well-known city centre pub announces closure
A popular pub in Brighton has announced it will be closing
People evacuated as house roof collapses
People have been evacuated after the roof of a house collapsed, according to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
Heavy traffic as drivers flock to the beach - live updates
Traffic is building on the roads in Sussex as drivers flock to the beach amid the Bank Holiday heatwave
Vigil to be held to honour the lives of women whose bodies were found in sea
A vigil is being held to mourn the deaths of three young women whose bodies were recovered from the sea by Brighton Marina
Pretty Sussex town home to famous actor and one of the best pizza spots in Europe
Burgess Hill can be found in West Sussex, about ten miles north of Brighton and Hove.
Major upgrades set to begin outside train station
Major upgrades set to begin outside Hastings railway station.
Oysters, cocktails and charity events set for new seafood festival
As the saying goes, 'the world is your oyster.' That may be the case – and who’d want to be shellfish – but next month all eyes will be on Brighton and Hove.
Shop's licence revoked after 'illegal vapes' conviction
Councillors have revoked the premises licence of an Eastbourne convenience store, following a prosecution linked to the sale of ‘illegal vapes’.
Human cannonballs, chips and Princess Diana: quirky stories you may have forgotten
Sussex has seen its fair share of quirky and unexpected moments in recent years.
Comic con to return with sci-fi stars, cosplay and immersive attractions
Hoastings comic con is returning for a weekend of sci-fi, panels and pop culture fun.
Council to spend £300k on temporary housing
Chichester District Council is to contribute £325,000 towards the cost of buying four properties to add to its stock of temporary housing.
The Winkle review - fresh fish and cocktails by the beach
I've had some glorious days exploring our city's seafront food and drink offerings this month.
Historic 442-acre estate with lakes, woodland and stables hits market for £4m
An historic country estate in 1066 country is on the market for £4 million.
Legendary Brighton DJ reflects on decades in the city and booking Fatboy Slim
Rob Luis from Tru Thoughts talks Brighton, Fatboy Slim, DJing and Love Supreme, and Bonobo, with Tru Thoughts performing at the festival this year.
Plans to build 12-storey tower block with 336 flats next to green space unveiled
Watkin Jones Group (WJG) has lodged a proposal with Brighton and Hove City Council to redevelop a site on New England Street.
Couple thank hospital that cared for daughter born weighing only 527 grams
A mother from Peacehaven has thanked the hospital which helped cared for her daughter who was born prematurely.
Brighton Pride boss says event 'must always belong to LGBTQ+ community'
Brighton and Hove Pride is set to take place on Saturday August 1 and Sunday August 2.
PG Tips unveils limited-edition Rivals themed monkey
People across Sussex could win a limited-edition Rivals themed PG Tips monkey.
Road near prison closed due to serious crash
Ford Road near Arundel is closed following a serious crash.
Road near prison closed due to serious crash
Ford Road near Arundel is closed following a serious crash.










































