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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
Palace to host immersive dragon-themed banquet for one night only
After dark on July 2, something magical and mythical is happening at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion.
PCC pays tribute to volunteers helping keep Sussex safe
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne is celebrating the vital contribution made by volunteers who support local policing and community safety initiatives across the county.
Theatre legend steps back from leading role in Atonement premiere
Dame Sian Phillips has withdrawn from the stage production of Atonement in Chichester.
Step inside a 1950s jazz club at unique new live music event
A jazz club experience is bringing the spirit of 1950s New York to Midhurst.
Disney Princesses to take centre stage in live concert tour
Disney Princess – The Concert is set to tour the UK for the first time next year.
Couple raise more than £38,000 with ultra challenge in son’s memory
A couple, who lost their son to a rare genetic condition, have raised more than £38,000 after completing the 100km London to Brighton Ultra Challenge.
Community funding reaches £16m for improvement projects across district
A total of £16 million of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding has been given to Wealden district parish and town councils since its introduction.
Cathedral set to bloom with more than 50,000 flowers
A festival is returning to fill Chichester cathedral with a stunning sea of blooms.
Young entrepreneurs celebrate success with handmade product range
Two entrepreneurs are finding early business success with their handmade product line.
Friends group unveils new logo celebrating park and community
The Friends of Horsham Park have refreshed their look with a new logo.
Distillery celebrates double gold success at global gin awards
Devil’s Dyke Distillery is celebrating a major international success after winning two Gold Awards at The Gin Guide Awards 2026.
West End sell-out horror show announces theatre dates
Theatre Royal Brighton is set to host Paranormal Activity in 2026.
Community event aims to break stigma around men’s mental health
A mental health event in Chichester is helping men connect with support.
Rock legend Alice Cooper to share stories on theatre tour
Rock legend Alice Cooper will take to the stage this autumn for an evening of stories.
Councillor pledges action on pollution and coastal water quality
A newly appointed council cabinet member has pledged to make coastal water quality a top priority as part of environmental focus.
Big Issue vendor and beloved dog back call for pet-friendly housing
A Big Issue vendor has described his dog as his "partner in crime" as part of a new campaign calling for more pet-friendly housing.
Bestselling novel brought to life in emotional theatre adaptation
A powerful stage adaptation of Christy Lefteri’s bestselling novel is set to arrive in Brighton.
MP calls for urgent action on growing water supply pressures
Water scarcity is becoming a major national challenge, John Milne MP has warned.
MP visits restored landmark after prestigious architecture award win
Chris Ward MP visits the award-winning Saltdean Lido following its' RIBA success.
Where to celebrate Father’s Day with food, gifts and cocktails
Several restaurants are unveiling new Father's Day menus this month.











































