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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..
Bison Settle Into New Home In Cumbria In Scheme To Create Wildlife Rich Habitat
A group of bison from a UK-first conservation project in Kent is settling into its new home in Cumbria as part of a scheme to restore wildlife..
New AI Designed Vaccine Could Protect Against Whole Families Of Viruses
New vaccine technology created with the help of artificial intelligence could provide immunity against whole families of viruses and protect people from any future mutations in a single jab, according to scientists..
Three Royal Navy Helicopter Crash Victims Named As Healey Pays Tribute
Britain’s only serving female commando has been named amongst the three victims of a helicopter crash in Devon..
Travel Disruption As Tube Drivers Stage Second Strike Of The Week
London Underground drivers staged their second strike of the week on Thursday causing fresh disruption for travellers in the capital..
Stonehenge Altar Stone May Have Travelled From Scotland
Researchers believe it may have moved via a glacier.
Local News
Carnival procession and live music to return for annual street party
The Portland Road Party is set to return with an array of live entertainment.
Royal visit marks official opening of state-of-the-art surgical centre
A new surgical centre has been officially opened by the Duchess of Gloucester.
Recap: Crash involving motorbike on A259 causes traffic
A crash on the A259 in Bognor Regis involving a car and a motorbike is causing traffic.
Recap: Three-car crash blocks A-road and causes severe delays
A three-car crash on the A23 northbound at Handcross is causing severe delays.
Resident's concerns over 'unsuitable' plans for homes on beloved green space
Saltdean residents have launched a plea to save a beloved green space on the Mount Estate
Half a century of printmaking showcased in major new exhibition
An exhibition celebrating 50 years of artistic collaboration and craft is now on display, featuring work from more than 50 leading creatives.
Heatwave sparks revival of historic open-air swimming pools
Rising temperatures bring renewed popularity for beloved Saltdean lido.
Charity road trip puts ageing vehicles to the test across Europe
Seven-car charity convoy heads to Germany in support of men’s mental health.
Police warn against using catapults to harm birds and wildlife
Police in Crawley issued the reminder that it is a crime to kill, harm, or take a wild bird under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Family forced to borrow money so child with special needs could attend school
The parents of a child with special needs borrowed money to pay for his educational support after West Sussex County Council failed to do so for more than nine months.
Plans to build new primary school as part of 3,000 home development take step forward
Plans to build a primary school in the Burgess Hill Northern Arc now known as Brookleigh have taken another step forward.
Historic port announces return of behind-the-scenes tours
Shoreham Port has announced the return of its popular behind-the-scenes tours for Sustainability Week 2026
National park named among the UK’s best destinations for solo walks
South Downs National Park named one of the UK’s most solo-friendly destinations
Port bucks national trend to land £3 million of fish in one month
Shoreham Port reported a strong performance in April 2026, recording a 24 per cent rise in the value of landings, with its total catch worth £3,069,000
Family's devastation as memorial tree with granddad's ashes removed from pond
The missing tree, planted by a son in memory of his late father at Bewbush Millpond in Crawley, contained his father's ashes mixed into the soil
Replica of ship that 'changed the course of history' is coming to Sussex
A full-scale replica of a historic ship is making its first visit to the Sussex coast
Sussex furniture brand collapses with debts of £1.4 million
Pure White Lines Ltd, based at Orchard Farm in Bucks Green, Horsham, entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation on May 28.
Chemical substance which led to police cordoning off field revealed by council
The chemical substance which caused a field to be cordoned off by police has been revealed
Illegal workers discovered at city barber shop
Illegal workers were discovered at a city barber shop
Man spared jail after 'grooming' and sexually assaulting girl
A man has been spared jail after “grooming” and sexually assaulting a girl.











































