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Two Men Dead After Four Stabbed In Central London
Two men have died and a third man is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after four people were stabbed in central London..
Trump Hosts Starmer And Swinney For Dinner At Aberdeenshire Golf Course
Donald Trump is hosting Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney for dinner at his Aberdeenshire golf course during his four-day trip to Scotland..
Woman Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter Of Her Two Year Old Daughter
A 42-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who died after being found in a pond..
Trump To Cut 50 Day Ukraine Ceasefire Deadline As Russian Strikes Continue
Donald Trump has suggested he will bring forward a deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine as he met Sir Keir Starmer in Scotland..
Nurses Expected To Vote To Reject Proposed Pay Deal Reports Suggest
Nurses in England are expected to “overwhelmingly” reject a proposed 3.6% pay rise, it has been reported..
Rare And Exciting 4000 Year Old Handprint Found On Egyptian Clay Model
A handprint left 4,000 years ago on a clay model crafted to go inside an Egyptian tomb has been discovered during preparation for an exhibition at a museum..
Driving Test Backlog Cannot Get Much Worse
Learner drivers are being forced to wait more than five months to book a slot at four out of five test centres, new figures show..
Lionesses Set For Bus Parade Celebration After Dramatic Euros Win
The Lionesses are set for an open-top bus parade in central London as part of the celebrations following their historic Euros win, but there are no plans for a bank holiday..
Rail Station Lift Entrapments Lasting More Than 75 Minutes Nearly Double
Incidents of people being trapped in railway station lifts for more than 75 minutes have nearly doubled in two years, new figures show..
Prime Minister To Meet Donald Trump To Discuss Ceasefire In Gaza
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine..
Penalty Shootout Joy For England Fans As Lionesses Retain Euros Title
Ecstatic England fans celebrated across the country as the Lionesses retained their Euros title in a penalty shootout win over Spain..
Protesters Stage Demo Outside Hotel Used To House Migrants
Hundreds of anti-illegal migration protesters and pro-immigration counter-protesters have demonstrated outside a hotel being used to house migrants..
Trump Gets Down To Business At Trade Talks With European Commission President
Donald Trump will meet the president of the European Commission as work gets under way on a five-day visit to Scotland..
Royals Lead Nation In Wishing Englands Lionesses Good Luck Ahead Of Euros Final
The royal family have led the nation in wishing England’s Lionesses good luck ahead of their Euros final clash with Spain..
Two Incredible New Professional Dancers Join Strictly Come Dancing Cast
Two “incredible” new professional dancers will join the Strictly Come Dancing cast, the BBC has announced..
Gaza Ceasefire Must Be Secured PM To Tell Trump Amid Stalled Negotiations
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to press Donald Trump on the revival of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas as the UK joins efforts to airdrop aid into Gaza..
Leah Williamson Says Fear Factor Must Not Take Englands Energy On Their Big Day
England captain Leah Williamson refuses to let fear dictate the defending champions’ approach to their Euro 2025 final showdown with Spain in Switzerland..
Israel To Pause Fighting In Three Gaza Areas As Concerns Over Hunger Surge
The Israeli military said it would pause fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day and open secure routes for aid delivery to desperate Palestinians..
Ministers Want To Overhaul Rules To Make It Easier To Open Pubs And Music Venues
Ministers have pledged to make it easier to open new bars, music venues and cafes as part of plans to rejuvenate the high street..
Police Impose Restrictions Ahead Of Fresh Protests Outside Migrant Hotel
Police have imposed restrictions to curb any violence or disorder ahead of fresh protests outside a hotel being used to house migrants..
Local News
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.
Electronic music pioneer Gary Numan to perform at Brighton Centre
Gary Numan’s 45th anniversary ‘Telekon’ tour arrives in Brighton on Nov 22. Tickets go on sale June 20 at 9am.
In pictures: High Weald Steam Working Weekend is a great day out
An Argus Camera Club member captured an array of machines and vehicles at a steam working weekend.
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.
Popular wellness centre announces move to a new location
Zen Zone Brighton opens a larger wellness centre at 230 Eastern Road on June 23, expanding holistic therapies and treatments.
Independent artisan distillery launches new community space
Slake Spirits, an independent artisan distillery based in Worthing, will be revealing ‘Upper Central’ – a vibrant new community space – at a launch event featuring live street art, Sussex food and family activities on Saturday 28 June, writes Nick Mosley.
Family raise thousands for brain tumour research in honour of 'truly best dad'
Paul Balch’s family has raised over £38,000 to sponsor 14 days of brain tumour research in his memory.
Family of baby which fought for survival celebrates charity which supported them
The family of a boy who defied doctors chances of survival is to hold a fundraising event to celebrate the charity which supported them.
Sea swimming event to return for 89th year after tickets sell out in five minutes
“Swimming is for absolutely everyone”, says the organiser of Pier to Pier, as the famous sea race returns for its 89th year
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
Over 200 new electric vehicle charging points are set to be installed in Brighton
Brighton and Hove will get 208 new rapid and ultra-rapid EV charging bays, installed and operated by Believ from late 2025
Angler fears plans for 1,700 new homes could choke river with pollution
A lifelong angler has voiced concerns about the proposed Owlsbury housing development in Uckfield.