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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
Recap after stalled vehicle leads to traffic disruption
The A2690 Combe Valley Way is partially blocked due to a stalled vehicle leading to very slow traffic.
Views wanted on where houses should be built in Brighton and Hove
People will be asked for their views on housing need in Brighton and Hove when a public consultation on the new “City Plan” begins in July.
Police object to vape shop's bid to sell alcohol
A vape and mobile phone shop in Brighton has applied for a drinks licence but Sussex Police and council officials have objected.
People warned to be careful swimming in sea ahead of summer
The RNLI has urged the public not to underestimate the risks of swimming in the sea as warmer weather beckons.
Men 'smashed glass cabinet and tried to steal phones' from shop
Two men reportedly smashed a glass cabinet and tried to steal mobile phones from a shop.
Recap after vehicle fire leads to road closure
A vehicle fire has closed the A22 Hailsham Bypass Northbound this afternoon.
Candidates nominated for by-election after former mayor resigns
Candidates have been put forward for the Goldsmid by-election in Hove after a councillor resigned.
Pictures show Danny Dyer filming new Channel 4 thriller in Hove
Danny Dyer has been spotted filming in Hove for a new Channel 4 show The Siege, a six-part series about the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London.
Illegal sewage connection dating back more than 60 years discovered
The sewer, which is connected to six properties in Alinora Crescent, Worthing, was found to be leading to surface water drains.
Man jailed for raping child
An Eastbourne man has been jailed for raping a child.
Extra rail services announced for Brighton Pride weekend
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has confirmed it will run longer and more frequent trains to and from Brighton for the city’s 35th Pride weekend, taking place on August 1 and 2, 2026.
Workers leave rubble and tar piled up against wall of house
Rubble and tar were left piled up against the wall of a house, prompting a resident to complain.
Danny Dyer spotted filming upcoming Channel 4 drama in Hove
Danny Dyer has been spotted filming in the city for an upcoming Channel 4 series.
School creates giant outdoor artwork tribute to Sir David Attenborough
Newhaven pupils create giant “100” tribute to Sir David Attenborough.
Burger restaurant goes from lowest to highest possible food hygiene rating
Smoque Burger, a restaurant in Hanover in Brighton and Hove, has celebrated going from the lowest to highest food hygiene rating.
Councillor could become city's youngest mayor
A Labour councillor could become the youngest mayor in the city.
Sussex location has 'second most expensive parking in the UK'
Brighton and Hove has been named as the second most expensive city for parking in the UK in a new study by Autotrader
Square closed for filming of Channel 4 drama starring Danny Dyer
An upcoming series about the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege is being filmed in the city
Intruders enter 'state-of-the-art' health centre plagued with problems
Intruders entered a state-of-the-art health centre plagued with problems
Residents' fears for 'dangerous' road blighted by HGV lorries from port
Residents have described their lives as "considerably impaired" due to traffic, safety and pollution concerns on Trafalgar Road and Church Road, in Portslade











































