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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
Martin Lewis furious after fake Nigel Farage Question Time fight story used in scam
Martin Lewis has revealed the bizarre fake story about Nigel Farage that convinced him the UK’s online scam problem is spiralling out of control.
Driver seriously injured in crash
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash near Kirdford.
Controversial nude camping site near school sparks village row
An adult-only naturist campsite is at the centre of a growing controversy in a quiet Sussex village.
Mental health pilot offers hospital-level care at home for patients
A virtual ward pilot for older adults with complex mental health needs, including dementia, is showing positive early results in Sussex.
Leadership team appointed by councillors for 2026-27 term
Councillors in Wealden District Council have appointed a new leader.
Children invited to join bug crafts and dance activities this May
A range of activities for children have been organised this half-term.
Playwright and poet wins £10,000 prize for reader engagement
Brighton Fringe performer Holly Hughes was announced as the winner of the Libraro Reader Engagement Prize.
Beach clean-up events return with free ice cream and prizes
Collaborating with Brighton Sea Lanes, the community group will be de-littering Brighton's beaches on the last Sunday of every month from now until September.
Blue plaque unveiled to mark former home of Victorian social housing pioneer
A blue plaque has been unveiled on the former Hove home of a Victorian entrepreneur who gifted his entire fortune to build affordable, high-quality social housing.
Huge citywide festival enters closing weekend
Brighton Festival’s landmark 60th edition concludes this weekend with a packed line-up.
Home Office slammed for no-show at migrant camp meeting
Wealden councillors have criticised the Home Office for declining an invitation to appear in front of the authority’s scrutiny committee.
Bus passengers offered cheaper travel with new ticket bundles
Bus users can now save money with new discounted ticket bundles.
Views wanted on future of flower beds that were likened to 'cat litter trays'
Residents have the chance to share their views on the design of the Carpet Gardens flowerbeds in Eastbourne.
Meet the man seen covered head to toe in pigeons in Pavilion Gardens
With plans of a ban on feeding birds elsewhere in Sussex, a 22-year-old Brightonian has praised its mental health benefits.
Famous Brighton event named as UK's best value music festival
The Great Escape, a four-day celebration of new and emerging talent held in Brighton, was crowned best value by Betway Casino following its 2026 edition in May.
Sussex hotel that used to be a train station appears on TV show
The Old Railway Station in Petworth, built around an old 1920s train, appeared on the latest episode of Channel 4 show World's Most Secret Hotels on May 16.
Contractors issue update on major town centre project
Hemiko, which is working to install the Worthing Heat Network, has said that work to reinstate sections of Steyne Gardens has begun as of May 18.
Two Sussex beaches named among England's dirtiest for 2026
Aldwick beach in Bognor Regis and the Worthing Beach House section of Worthing beach have retained their "brown flag" in the 2026 Brown Flag Awards.
Sand dune project at beach approved despite dozens of objections
Chichester District Council has approved the re-management project at West Wittering beach, to stabilise a sand dune and restore a blocked public footpath.
Woman calls for action on 'out of hand' graffiti in city
A Brighton woman is calling for action as graffiti gets “out of hand” in the city.











































