The Government will seek to make phone bans in schools statutory by introducing an amendment in the House of Lords to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill..

A sex attacker who subjected a stranger to racist and anti-Muslim abuse as he raped her at her home has changed his pleas to guilty after being verbally abused in the dock..

An inquiry into the leak of information relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s security vetting is under way, the Government has said..

Two people have lost a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its use of live facial recognition technology in London..

Pubs and restaurants in London fear that this week’s strikes by London Underground drivers will have a big impact on their business..

Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins said there was a “dismissive approach” to Peter Mandelson’s security vetting from No 10 with an “atmosphere of pressure” to get the appointment through..

The King has recorded a heartfelt tribute to his “darling Mama” to mark the centenary of her birth but said much of life today would likely have “troubled her deeply”..

Bournemouth have announced Marco Rose will succeed Andoni Iraola as the club’s head coach in the summer..

Zoologist and TV presenter Desmond Morris has been remembered for his “lifetime of exploration, curiosity and creativity” after his death at 98..

A former employee in the Houses of Parliament was arrested last week under anti-hacking laws, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has announced..

Sir Keir Starmer has blamed former top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins for deliberately keeping him in the dark over Lord Peter Mandelson’s failure to pass security vetting checks before taking the role of ambassador to the US..

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an arson attack at a synagogue in Harrow, the Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service has said..

The offshore energy industry will hold an exercise to test its response to simulated threats involving suspicious vessels, drones and cyber attacks..

The United States said it attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first interception since its blockade of Iranian ports began last week..

The average price tag on a home increased by nearly £3,000 month-on-month in April, according to a property website..

Erling Haaland struck a vital winner as Manchester City slashed Arsenal’s Premier League lead to three points with a 2-1 victory over the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium..

Counter-terror police are looking into whether the series of arson attacks against Jewish sites in north London have been carried out by Iranian proxies..

West End composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed he is a “recovering alcoholic”..

Another attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue in a spate of similar incidents..

Mikel Arteta has told his players to “go for it” and embrace the Etihad Stadium pressure cooker ahead of Arsenal’s virtual Premier League title decider against Manchester City..

Brighton and Hove City Council has announced changes to parking tariffs in East Brighton Park, Preston Park, Stanmer Park and Vale Park.

Temporary road closures have been announced for Brighton's Children's Parade on May 2.

Brighton and Hove City Council has announced road closures for planned maintenance.

Brighton and Hove City Council confirmed two roads will be closed for up to eight hours on three match days.

As the sun dips below the horizon at Chichester Marina, the sky comes alive with deep oranges, reds and soft purples.

Tickets are available for an upcoming intimate evening of live jazz and soul music.

A man from Eastbourne is running the London Marathon to raise funds for Lymphoma Action.

Young Hellingly footballers are showing off a bright new look on the pitch thanks to a donation from a housebuilder.

Racket sport players are spoilt for choice as three new covered padel courts have opened at Withdean Sports Complex.

For many first-time buyers, having an offer accepted on a property is a moment of real excitement, writes Nick Walsh.

A Horsham MP is warning that rural pubs are disappearing.

Crane Garden Buildings, based in Norfolk, will open the site at Haskins Garden Centre Snowhill on the border of West Sussex and Surrey.

The Workplace in Bexhill, which supports students in Years 9 to 11 who are unable to access mainstream schooling.

Brighton scientist Marra Murphy named Ms GB Sussex 2026 finalist, championing women in STEM and climate action. Final at Holiday Inn Brighton, 28 June.

Leisure property specialists Fleurets has completed the freehold sale of the Ardingly Inn.

The former country home of James Bond star Desmond Llewelyn has gone on sale, giving 007 fans a slice of film history.

Final approval has been granted to build 36 new flats in Whitehawk in Brighton and Hove - despite vocal opposition from residents.

Brighton and Hove in East Sussex has been ranked as the second least-affordable for renters in the UK, with only London being more expensive.

George Bernard Reynolds was the first person to discover oil in Iran and the Middle East, doing so in 1908, eventually leading to the formation of BP.

A south coast dialect is being celebrated in a UK-wide study of regional swearing and slang, so The Argus asked readers for their favourite swear words.