Private companies have licences to take trillions of litres of water out of rivers, lakes and aquifers a year, campaigners have warned as pressure on resources grows..

Elderly people are more likely to face long waits in A&E than younger patients, with more than a fifth waiting over 12 hours, according to data..

The Afghan data breach was a “foreseeable” failure in a system that left people who had worked with UK troops in danger for years, a parliamentary inquiry has found..

Limiting sugar before the age of two is linked to a lower risk of dementia later in life, research suggests..

No further action will be taken against Green Party leader Zack Polanski after he shared an image on social media depicting a man wearing a black T-shirt with a picture of a guillotine and the words “We’re only making plans for Nigel”, the Metropolitan Police said..

A seven-year-old boy has died following an incident at a beach which left his teenage cousin and her mother dead, the police have said..

Green Party leader Zack Polanski said he made an “inadvertent mistake” over a social media image but will not apologise to Nigel Farage..

The fourth heatwave of the year is set to peak on Wednesday with temperatures of up to 35C, as experts warn wildfires could be “exceptionally severe”..

Andy Burnham will hold a cross-party meeting to discuss tackling the crisis in adult social care, as he pledged to “put everything I’ve got” into fixing the system..

UEFA insists the World Cup is not an “asset to trade” after FIFA confirmed plans to set up a private company to run its competitions which would have links to the extended family of United States President Donald Trump..

UEFA insists the World Cup is not an “asset to trade” after FIFA confirmed plans to set up a private company to run its competitions which would have links to the extended family of United States President Donald Trump..

Andy Burnham will hold a cross-party meeting to discuss tackling the crisis in adult social care, as he pledged to “put everything I’ve got” into fixing the system..

A fan of TV serial killer Dexter has been found guilty of murdering two homeless men whose bodies were dismembered and hidden in woodland before he killed his cellmate while awaiting trial..

Andy Burnham insisted prisoners would not be released early in September under plans to ease overcrowding in jails as the Tories demanded emergency legislation and the possible recall of Parliament to address the issue..

Cold case detectives remain “haunted” by the unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh 40 years on, as the clock ticks down to the case being mothballed in 12 months’ time..

New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment..

Andy Burnham will seek cross-party talks on social care reform as he faces calls to legislate for a national care service before the next election..

Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber in some areas of England as the fourth heatwave of the year looms and parts of the country struggle with persistent dry weather..

Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said..

Luke Littler warned he can still get better after crushing Gerwyn Price 18-9 to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool..

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds will take over a Brighton record shop this month.

A cricket club could be granted a lease on public open space in Brighton.

Licensing rules for private landlords will soon apply in Brighton and Hove districts.

Adults are being offered the chance to boost skills through free, flexible training.

Violet Grohl will play Chalk on October 8 as part of her upcoming tour.

Strictly Come Dancing finalist, Nikita Kuzmin, will perform a new show in Eastbourne.

A Chichester charity has celebrated 30 years of changing lives through outdoor adventure and education.

The dedication of a palliative care worker has earned her a national award.

Bognor Regis has been named the UK's worst seaside town for the second year in a row in a new survey from Which?.

A new jewellery display is now open to the public in Horsham.

A care home is preparing to open its doors to support people with complex neurological needs.

A pet care retailer is offering free hands-on learning experiences for children this summer holiday.

Anti-social behaviour from people using e-scooters and e-bikes is to be discussed by Crawley Borough Council.

Calls to end a controversial booking system at rubbish tips are set for debate by councillors.

The closure of a school site is expected to be approved at a meeting of senior councillors next week, paving the way for the land to be sold, almost certainly for housing.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue are at the scene of a fire in a field off Priors Leaze Lane in Nutbourne.

A fallen tree has blocked the trainline between Horsham and Arundel.

The incident occurred at Brighton Toy and Model Museum in Trafalgar Street, Brighton, at about 1.50am on July 9.

Police received a report of a woman being threatened and her car being damaged with objects in Clifton Road, Worthing, at about 5pm on July 11.

Natural England’s fire severity index shows that the area of "exceptional" risk is set to increase and spread to the South East and east of England.