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Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Shot Dead By Police
A man suspected of carrying out the Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured has been shot dead by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city..
Anthony Joshua Musters Comeback Win Over Kristian Prenga
AJ gets up off the canvas twice on his return to the ring; planned "Battle of Britain" with Tyson Fury now a step closer .
One Dead 16 Injured In Attack On Berlin Pride
Police appeal for help in tracking down suspect after car drives into crowds at LGBT+ event .
Fifteen Arrested After Violence Breaks Out At Anti Migrant Protest In Glasgow
More than a dozen people have been arrested after violence erupted in Glasgow between anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters..
Lewis Hamilton And Title Leader Kimi Antonelli Hit By Grid Penalties After Norris Takes Pole In Hungary
Lewis Hamilton was dealt a blow in his bid for a record eighth world championship after he was demoted to fifth on the grid for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix..
Evacuations Continue After Major Incident Declared For Cairngorms Wildfire
Evacuations and smoke advisories have continued after Police Scotland declared a major incident as emergency services battle a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Shop Numbers Return To Growth After Years Of Decline Say Experts
UK high streets and shopping destinations are showing signs of recovery as more than 13 retail stores opened each week over the past year, according to new figures..
Wildfire Forces Evacuations Of Suburbs In French City Of Bordeaux
Authorities in France have evacuated some suburbs of Bordeaux as a massive wildfire shifted toward the city..
English Gymnast Gabriel Langton Suffers Horrific Fall At Commonwealth Games
A horror injury to England’s Gabriel Langton overshadowed his team’s silver medal in the men’s team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow..
Scottish Government Holds Response Meeting After Cairngorms Wildfire Evacuation
First Minister John Swinney has chaired a meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) after homes were evacuated amid a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Firefighters To Continue Tackling Industrial Units Blaze Into Weekend
Firefighters will continue tackling a large industrial unit blaze in Essex into the weekend after a major incident was declared and residents were evacuated..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Police Vessel Carrying Armed Officers Crashes On Thames
Five police officers have been injured after a number had to be recovered from the River Thames when their boat hit Westminster Bridge, the Metropolitan Police said..
Millions Of Motorists Set For Long Journeys As Summer Getaways Continue
Millions of motorists are set for long journeys over the next week as summer getaways continue..
Andy Burnham To Host First Meeting At No 10 North In Manchester
Whitehall resistance to devolution is “over for good”, the Prime Minister has said ahead of his first meeting at the new No 10 North..
Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Transferred To Psychiatric Hospital
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed..
Consumer Confidence Sees Six Point Burnham Bounce
Consumer confidence has seen a significant six-point “Burnham bounce” – the largest increase since November 2023..
Local News
E-scooter trial set to launch in city this week
E-scooters will soon be whirring through Brighton and Hove streets
Chris Ward becomes second Sussex MP to leave government role
Chris Ward, MP for Brighton and Kemptown, has left his position as Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet Office, a junior ministerial government role.
Police officer dismissed after failing to store knife and ammunition correctly
A police officer has been dismissed without notice after failing to store and record seized ammunition and a butterfly knife while on duty.
Four people guilty of £40m cocaine scheme having been caught in Sussex
Four people have been convicted over a plot recover 500kg of cocaine from the sea in Sussex after they nearly lost the lot when their GPS trackers failed
City venue 'championing emerging artists' purchased by community scheme
A Brighton grassroot music venue is the latest to be purchased in an initiative backed by the Prime Minister and DJ Fatboy Slim.
Businesses invited to workplace health and safety training
A health and safety training course is being offered to help businesses meet their health and safety responsibilities.
Teacher wins national award for local history education project
A Hove teacher has won a national award for an education project.
Crime prevention drive targets anti-social behaviour
Crime prevention, education and partnerships are at the heart of targeted effort to create safer communities.
Tories say buses 'need saving' from council amid plans for takeover
Bus services need saving from Brighton and Hove council, according to the Conservatives, who plan to put the matter to a vote at Hove Town Hall this week.
Demolition of youth centre is approved
Plans to demolish a former youth centre and replace it with six flats have been approved by Crawley Borough Council's planning committee.
16-bed Victorian HMO with redevelopment potential up for sale
The property, located at 14 Eaton Gardens in Hove, is described as having potential for conversion by agents Flude Group Ltd.
Redevelopment of 'landmark site' given green light
Plans to redevelop the Varian Medical Systems site in Crawley have been approved by the borough council.
Noisy fan that angered neighbours and almost cost business its licence reset
A noisy restaurant fan in Hove which almost cost a business owner his drinks licence has been reset to run more quietly.
Councillors to debate maximum working temperatures
Politicians have long debated the hot topics affecting the public and this week they are expected to take that literally with a motion on when it’s too hot to work.
Investigation launched after trespassing incident at council buildings
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Four-arm roundabout could be built on main road to serve new waste depot
The roundabout, planned for the A267 north of Boship Roundabout, would provide access to Wealden District Council’s proposed new waste vehicle depot.
Mosque hit by arson attack 'waiting for months' for security funding
An organisation recording incidents of anti-Muslim hatred has complained of mosques “waiting for months” for security funding promised by government
'Extortionate' seafront parking charges yet to drop despite council promise
Parking charges on a seafront stretch are yet to change despite a promise from the council
Yew hit by cannonball and 'world's oldest elm' in running for UK's best tree
Two trees in Sussex have been shortlisted for this year's tree of the year award by the Woodland Trust
One of Sussex's main roads is named among England's worst in new survey
The A27 has been ranked among the least popular major roads in the country in a recent poll by Transport Focus









































