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Two Men Who Died After A Stabbing At A Business Premises In Central London Have Been Named By Police
Two men who died after a stabbing at a business premises in central London have been named as a father and son..
UK Will Recognise Palestine In September Unless Israel Takes Steps Over Gaza
The UK will recognise the state of Palestine “in September” unless Israel takes “substantive steps” to end the “appalling situation in Gaza”, Sir Keir Starmer has told the Cabinet..
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Stabbing At London Business
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were fatally stabbed at a business premises in central London, police have said..
Lionesses Lift Euros Trophy In Front Of Thousands At Buckingham Palace
The England Women’s football team have lifted their European Championships trophy outside Buckingham Palace as thousands joined in the celebrations of their dramatic victory..
Anglian Water To Pay Out 628m After Wastewater Failures
The water regulator has told Anglian Water to pay out a £62.8 million enforcement package due to failures managing its wastewater treatment works and network..
Country Stands With Families Of Southport Victims Prime Minister Says
The country will come together to show “sorrow and solidarity” a year after the Southport attack, the Prime Minister has said..
Mobile Phone Users Warned To Stop Before You Tap Amid Malicious Apps Threat
Mobile users are being urged to “stop before you tap” in a warning about malicious apps that trick people into downloading malware onto their phone.
Call For Amazon Tax To Rebuild Local Communities Year On From Southport Riots
Communities which have lost pubs, piers and parks could be regenerated through a tax on wealthy firms such as Amazon in an effort to sow cohesion.
Singer Mariah Carey Says Ageing Just Doesnt Happen To Her
Singer Mariah Carey has said ageing “just doesn’t happen” to her as she refuses to acknowledge the passing of time..
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..
Local News
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.
Not all hay fever sufferers are created equal
As summer arrives, it’s great to get out in the garden or outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. As well as being good for topping up a tan it’s also good for boosting vitamin D levels. It’s one of the few nutrients your body can produce entirely on its own, but only with a little help from the sun.
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.
Free event honours post-war Caribbean pioneers in heart of Brighton this weekend
Brighton will host a free Windrush celebration on June 22 with music, food, arts, and dance performances at Royal Pavilion Garden.
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
Grade II* listed estate's rose garden in bloom weeks early due to weather
An estate’s rose garden has burst into bloom two weeks early.
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.
Primary school defends sex education curriculum amid parent's concern
A primary school has defended the content of its relationships and sex education curriculum after a parent raised concerns.