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..

The Germans have a word for it – schickstaltag. Day of fate.

A new civic leadership programme has launched to boost diversity in public roles.

Rother district residents are encouraged to stay safe during the summer sunshine.

Lewes poet John Agard has claimed record-breaking third win at a major literary award.

A group from a disability charity recently enjoyed a day out at Princess Christian’s Farm in Tonbridge.

As the World Cup sees many of us glued to our screens, it is worth remembering that heat can change the game very quickly.

Hospital patients are still being treated outside designated clinical areas in some parts of the country

A forgotten piece of civic heritage in Worthing is finally set to receive the care it deserves.

I recently spent the night in London, after watching the Les Mis Arena Concert Spectacular at the Albert Hall, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

A pub has officially opened following a major refurbishment

A new housing scheme will bring 18 affordable homes to rural community.

A British woman is on hunger strike in Turkey after being detained by police after she travelled intending to protest against this week’s Nato summit in Ankara.

Rottingdean, a quiet seaside village just east of Brighton, has seen its beach named one of the top 20 in the Britain by The Telegraph.

Worthing Pride has confirmed it will return in 2027 with a two-day programme following "amazing positive feedback".

Operator Merkur Slots will now be allowed to proceed with plans for an adult gaming centre at 3–4 Chapel Road in Worthing

New buildings are beginning to spring up on the development of more than 200 new council-rented homes and a community hub in Moulsecoomb

Emergency crews are at the scene of a fire at Devil's Dyke

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Two men have been sentenced following the death of a man in a Christmas street attack six years ago in Brighton.

A highways worker who was fatally struck by a van on the M23 has been named and pictured.