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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..
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..
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
Reform UK secure county council leadership
Reform UK has secured the leadership of East Sussex County Council.
Death of man on railway tracks still under investigation
Paul Mason, 63, from Bodmin in Cornwall, died on the tracks near Balcombe in West Sussex on May 5.
'Brighton is grieving deaths of three sisters too' says council leader
The leader of Brighton and Hove City Council has issued a statement after the formal identification of three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea.
Family set up fundraiser to three women who died off Brighton beach
The family of three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach have set up a fundraiser to assist with funeral costs.
Man dies after being hit by train
A person has died after being hit by a train at Crawley railway station
Recap after three injured in car and bus crash
The A259 Wallsend Road in Pevensey is blocked both ways due to a crash involving a car and a bus.
More drivers, more services, clean toilets - minister lays out rail plans for Sussex
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander visits Brighton as Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express prepare to join Great British Railways.
Man denies murdering his brother
A man has appeared in court to deny murdering his own brother in Worthing.
A27 blocked after reported van fire
The A27 is blocked eastbound near Hove due to a van fire
Katie Price to be called for evidence in ex-husband's rape trial, court hears
Katie Price will be called as a witness when her ex-husband is tried on child sex charges.
First branded train of new publicly-owned rail company unveiled at station
The first Great British Railways branded train has been revealed in Brighton, marking a milestone in the national rollout of a new era for the railways.
Electronic music legends announced as keynote speakers for conference
The Brighton Music Conference has announced a headline speaker for its 2026 event.
Train lines blocked after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train between Horsham and Three Bridges.
Public urged to stay out of 'toxic' water at popular country park
Seven Sisters Country Park issued the warning on Wednesday after blue-green algae was confirmed in the meanders of the River Cuckmere.
MP submits petition to House of Commons following 'horror' of coastal pollution
An MP has presented a petition to Downing Street calling for a ban on plastic bio-beads in wastewater treatment.
Land near school in national park earmarked for major development
Land south of Herbert Shiner School in Petworth has been earmarked for up to 175 new homes as part of the National Park's proposed new local plan.
£2 million refurbishment of leisure centre begins
A £2 million refurbishment of Worthing Leisure Centre is underway.
Residents fear 'dangerous' uncut verges could cause a crash
The Houndean Residents Association is urging East Sussex Highways to cut overgrown verges where Southdown Avenue and Houndean Rise meet Brighton Road.
'Sad and unnecessary' plans to fence off playing fields at school divide opinion
Plans submitted by Varndean School in Brighton, proposing the installation of 500 metres of 3-metre-high fencing around its grass playing fields.
Calls for play area that has been shut for five years to be reopened
Councillors are urging a housing association to repair and reopen a play area which has been closed for several years.











































