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Mother Of Nottingham Attacks Victim Says There Has Been Miscarriage Of Justice
The mother of a student who was stabbed to death by paranoid schizophrenic Valdo Calocane said there has been a miscarriage of justice as bereaved families called for accountability and change..
Woman 19 Dies After Gunshots Heard Coming From House
A 19-year-old woman has died after gunshots were heard at a house in north London, police said..
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..
Local News
Best secondary school in Brighton revealed by new 'league table' rankings
A new 'league table' has outlined the UK's best secondary schools after analysing data from almost 3,500 state-sector secondary schools.
'Politics works best when people feel they have a stake in it'
Over the past week or so, Westminster's been at its worst, writes Chris Ward MP.
The Norfolk gardens that inspired me to think differently about wildlife
I mentioned last week our break in Norfolk. We certainly saw some magnificent gardens while we were away, writes Geoff Stonebanks.
My battle with Southern Water and the politics of modern Britain
What’s your favourite fairytale? Is it Little Red Riding Hood – not in education, employment, or training – who runs away through the woods with her granny’s post office savings book?
Footbridge works to bring closures and diversions on A27
Overnight closures and diversions have been announced on the A27 as works begin to increase the headroom beneath the Falmer Hill footbridge.
Beautiful bee images highlight importance of pollinators in nature
These close-up photographs, taken in Bognor Regis for World Bee Day on May 20, celebrate the vital role bees play in green spaces across West Sussex.
Warning issued after reports of food hygiene inspector scam
Chichester District Council has warned food businesses in the district after reports of the scam emerged last week.
Three Sussex bookshops win grants from major publisher
Three Sussex bookshops have been announced as the recipients of grants from a leading publishing house.
Home of 'a truly great man' turned into shrine and opened to the public
The home of a man who was instrumental in Brighton and Hove being declared a City of Sanctuary has been opened to the public.
Brighton band to headline festival this summer
Brighton-based Fujiya and Miyagi will headline the Park Stage at Worthing Festival on June 20.
A cockchafer near you may be 'looking for love' according to wildlife trust
That’s according to the Sussex Wildlife Trust, which says the large beetles, better known as May bugs, are emerging as adults after spending years underground as larvae.
Recap after electrical power fault causes major train disruption
An electric power supply fault means that no trains are running between Brighton and Hove stations.
Sussex starlet's journey from busking in the Lanes to opening for Taylor Swift
Interview with singer Maisie Peters about her Sussex and Brighton origins, being friends with Ed Sheeran, and opening for Taylor Swift, as her new album Florescence launches.
Police investigating series of break-ins and thefts
Officers were called regarding items being taken from a garage in Laxton Meadow, Funtington, near Chichester, in the early hours of May 17.
Sussex Police officer charged with driving over the limit
Connor Farrell, 23, a learner Detective Constable based on West Sussex division, was arrested at around 2am on May 19 after failing a breathalyser test.
Ex-teacher sent sexual messages to young boy and tried to arrange meeting with him
A former assistant headteacher from Worthing has admitted trying to engage in sexual communications with a child.
Vape shop comes under fire for displaying 'drug paraphernalia' in window
A Brighton vape shop owner came under fire for having “drug paraphernalia” on display when he applied for a drinks licence.
People can help decide how £20m investment will be spent in Whitehawk
Residents are invited to help decide how a major investment will transform Whitehawk in Brighton.
New helipad officially opened by first patient ever to land there
A new rooftop helipad at the NHS Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton has been formally opened - by the first patient to be flown directly onto it.
Four-party alliance takes control of fragmented county council
The leaders of the Liberal Democrats, Green Party, Labour Group and Cllr Donna Johnson of the Local Alliance, Selsey, have agreed to work together.











































