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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
Soul and blues classics set for big-band theatre spectacular
A double bill of soul and blues set to light up the stage in classic big-band style.
Immersive installation opens beneath the city for Brighton Festival
A new space for reflection and storytelling has opened beneath Brighton.
We may need to rethink what intelligence really means in animals
I was intrigued by the video shown recently on local news that captured a fox opening one of the new food bins, writes Dr James Williams.
Service charge disputes: What landlords and managing agents need to know
Service charges are becoming a more prominent and scrutinised aspect of residential leasehold management.
Botanic garden to host major outdoor sculpture exhibition
Kew Wakehurst is set to become an open-air art gallery.
New book uncovers humour and heartbreak of cleaning jobs
A new book is shining a light on the hidden world of domestic cleaning.
Malawian doctor thanks Sussex charity for hospital support
A Malawian doctor visited a Sussex charity to personally thank them for their support for his hospital.
Family-run haulage firm joins expanding logistics business
A multi-million pound business acquisition set to create new jobs and drive growth on the south coast.
Sussex hair salon reaches finals of national industry awards
A Shoreham hair salon has reached the finals of a national awards show.
Charity appeals for urgent help to care for rescued reptile
A charity is calling for urgent help to continue caring for dozens of rescued reptiles.
Last chance to visit long-running African art open house
A long-running celebration of art and creativity is coming to a close soon.
New riverside art installation celebrates maritime heritage
Ship silhouettes now line Shoreham riverbank as part of a new public art installation.
Blue plaque to honour woman who transformed historic theatre
A blue plaque will honour the legacy of an influential woman who transformed a historic theatre.
Casting agency seeking extras for upcoming 1920s film shoot in Sussex
Precious Agency has put out a call for supporting artists in Haywards Heath to take part in a feature film shoot. The unnamed project is set in the 1920s.
Smoke control areas to be extended in Brighton and Hove
A single smoke control area will restrict what can be burnt – and how – across most of Brighton and Hove after senior councillor agreed to extend existing restrictions.
Protesters call for closure of greyhound racing track
Protesters are calling for the closure of a Hove greyhound racing stadium.
Headteachers warn schools are at 'financial breaking point' due to underfunding
The West Sussex Secondary Headteachers' Association has written to Sussex MPs to express "profound and growing concern" over "chronic underfunding".
Seaside landmark keeping time once again after restoration
The historic clock at Yellowave Beach Sports Venue in Hove has been restored.
Thousands of oysters placed into harbour as part of major reef restoration
The 20,000 oysters have been laid upon a new native reef in Chichester Harbour, forming part of the Solent Seascape Project.
Pavilion to be demolished for £1 million redevelopment
A Chichester pavilion "from the dark ages when only men played cricket" is to be demolished and replaced.











































