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Life After Christian Horner Begins With Sprint Win For Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen won the first Formula One race staged following Christian Horner’s dismissal as Red Bull team principal in Saturday’s sprint race in Belgium..
Couple Sue Police Force At High Court Over Death Of Transgender Teenager
The mother and stepfather of a transgender teen who died by suicide are taking High Court action against police over a response that may have contributed to his death..
Councils To Get 11bn For Recycling From Packaging Fees Charged To Firms
Councils in England are set to receive a share of £1.1 billion in recycling funding taken from money charged to companies for the packaging they produce..
Suicide Prevention Charity Samaritans Consulting On Closure Of Half Of Branches
Suicide prevention charity Samaritans is consulting on plans to close around half of its branches across the UK and Ireland..
Get Your Act Together On Immigration Trump Tells Europe As He Lands In Scotland
Europe “better get your act together” on immigration, US President Donald Trump said as he landed in Scotland..
US President Donald Trump Arrives In Scotland
US President Donald Trump has landed in Scotland ahead of a four-day visit..
Man Charged With Murdering Great Grandparents Who Died In Arson Attack
A man has been charged with the murder of two great-grandparents who died after an arson attack on their home..
221 MPs Call For Britain To Recognise Palestinian State Amid Starvation In Gaza
Some 221 MPs from across different political parties have joined forces to call on the Government to recognise a Palestinian state..
Smiling Machete Youths Locked Up For Life For Bus Murder Of 14 Year Old Boy
Two machete-wielding youths who smiled as they fatally stabbed a 14-year-old schoolboy on a bus have been locked up for life..
Oasis To Rock London For The First Time In More Than 16 Years
Oasis will return to the capital to play their first gig there in more than 16 years..
Householders With Heat Pumps More Satisfied Than Those With Gas Boilers
Homeowners with heat pumps are more satisfied with their home heating system than those with gas boilers or any other technology, research suggests..
Keira Walsh Wants More Protection For Players From Online Abuse
Keira Walsh has called for more protection against online abuse after her England team-mate Jess Carter was the target of racist vitriol on social media at Euro 2025..
Only One In Six Back Reducing Or Removing Coursework To Avoid AI Misuse
Only around one in six adults believe reducing or removing coursework is the best way for schools to avoid the misuse of AI, a survey has suggested..
Councillors Vote To Urge Government To Close Epping Asylum Hotel
A council has unanimously voted to urge the Government to close a hotel housing asylum seekers following a series of protests around the site in Essex..
Rescuers Take To The Water To Highlight Float To Live Technique
Rescue and emergency service groups took to the water to remind people of the Float to Live technique ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day..
Starmer Issues Last Ditch Appeal As Thousands Of Doctors To Strike
Thousands of resident doctors are beginning a five-day strike after talks with the Government collapsed over pay..
Starmer Hails Historic Day As Modi Visits For Signing Of UK India Trade Deal
Sir Keir Starmer told Indian counterpart Narendra Modi the signing of a trade deal was a “historic day” for the two countries..
About One In 10 People Victims Of Domestic Abuse Stalking Or Sexual Assault
About one in 10 people aged 16 and over in England and Wales were victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking in the year to March, estimates suggest..
American Wrestling Star Hulk Hogan Dies Aged 71
American wrestling star Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71..
Corbyn Promises New Kind Of Party As He Launches As Yet Unnamed Venture
Jeremy Corbyn has promised “a new kind of political party” as he launched a new outfit with Zarah Sultana that does not yet have a name..
Local News
'It's about perspective': Council hits back after seaside town named worst in UK
A council has hit back after its seaside town was named the worst in the UK
Prisoners to build new affordable homes in Sussex in 'brilliant' new scheme
A new project will see prisoners in Sussex build new homes within the county
Two people injured in serious crash on A27
Two people were injured in a serious crash on the A27 at Firle.
Woman died days after conviction of fake Uber driver who attacked her was quashed
A young woman died days after hearing the conviction of a fake Uber driver who tried to rape her in Brighton had been quashed
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Council ends financial year with £1 million underspend
Tight spending controls enabled Brighton and Hove City Council to end the past financial year in the black.
Pictures show significant crack in side of cliff near lighthouse
New pictures show a crack in the side of a cliff at a popular tourist spot
Heat alert upgraded and deaths 'likely' as temperatures continue to soar
An amber heat health alert has been issued across the South East, with temperatures set to soar above 30°C
Man dies after 'car is driven off cliff'
Emergency services were called at 7.38pm on Wednesday (18 June) to a report a car had been seen at the edge off the cliff at Eastbourne
Police searching for men who broke into village shop before fleeing
Two men were seen breaking into a supermarket in a West Sussex village.
UK households could be owed £175 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £174.50
Updates as A27 closed both ways after serious crash
The A27 has been closed in both directions after a multi vehicle crash, traffic reports say.
Woman says overgrowth at cemetery caused by 'broken lawnmower' is 'disgusting'
A woman and her siblings have said it is “utterly disgusting” that the cemetery where the parents are buried has become overgrown in weeks.
50% increase in dangerous dog incidents with 1,063 involving children aged under 10
New data from Sussex Police has shown that incidents related to dangerous and out-of-control dogs are on the rise.
School thanks housebuilder for donation to fund new playground
Bewley Homes has donated £500 to Loxwood Primary School’s playground fund, helping improve outdoor play for pupils.
Essential work to upgrade drainage network in Hassocks to start next month
The work is expected to last nine weeks, finishing at the end of August.
Removing 400m of road for cycle path could bring city 'grinding to a halt'
Plans to remove 400m of road to make way for a cycle lane have met with mixed reviews - with one claiming “the city will be in danger of grinding to a halt”
RNLI issues fresh beach safety warning ahead of hot weekend
The RNLI is urging people to visit lifeguarded beaches and follow its ‘Float to Live’ advice as temperatures soar this weekend
'Beyond acceptable': Decision made on pub's plans for 'eyesore' marquee
A pub in Sussex has had its plans to keep a seasonal marquee erected for an extra 74 days per year rejected
Nest of invasive predator that kills honeybees found in garage
A nest belonging to a yellow legged Asian hornet was found in Shoreham, West Sussex.