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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
Coastal community celebrates Great Big Green Week
Littlehampton is taking part in the Great Big Green Week from June 6 to 14, the UK’s biggest celebration of community-led action for climate and nature.
'Are written examinations really the best and only way to assess people?'
The news that some international A-level exam papers were leaked online is a blow to the many students who have had their exam papers voided.
BAFTA-winning comedian Tom Davis set for theatre appearance
A BAFTA award-winning comedian is coming to Eastbourne .
Step back in time with summer of history and theatre events
Hands-on history, open-air theatre and immersive storytelling are all on offer at the Weald & Downland Living Museum.
Labour leader welcomes public ownership of Southern rail services
Southern rail services have been brought into public ownership, marking a major shift in how the UK rail network are managed.
Comedy club announces star-studded line-up for theatre show
Stitches Comedy Club set to return to Eastbourne this month.
More than 1,600 people attend inaugural seaside sauna festival
More than 1,600 people soaked up the heat at first-ever Brighton Sauna Festival.
Thousands of drivers caught committing offences by police AI cameras
A total of 2,294 offences were recorded during a trial of AI road safety cameras on the A283 in West Sussex, between Steyning and Shoreham.
Unusual steam-powered vehicle seen holding up traffic on busy A-road
Drivers on the A272 near Haywards Heath got an unexpected blast from the past at around 4pm on Wednesday when a vintage steam traction engine rumbled along the road.
Plans for extra homes next to major housing development refused
A bid to build extra homes next to a major housing development in Hastings has been turned down by council planners.
Live updates as A-road closed while 'dangerous' tree removed
The A29 Bognor Road in Broadbridge Heath, near to Horsham in West Sussex, is closed while a 'dangerous tree' is removed, according to West Sussex Highways.
Man charged over incident involving suspected imitation firearm
A man has been charged after an incident involving a suspected imitation firearm.
Pub landlady says crowds that closed street during Pride not linked to venue
Swelling crowds which led to a road closing during last year's Brighton Pride were not linked with a St James's Street pub, its landlady says.
Garages could be demolished to make way for flats
Plans to demolish a row of garages in Haywards Heath and replace them with eight flats have been submitted to Mid Sussex District Council.
Inspector turns down Heathfield housing plans
Plans for a housing development on the edge of Heathfield have been turned down at appeal.
Decision due on council HMO plans
Council plans to expand a shared housing unit in St Leonards are set to go back in front of councillors.
Controversial housing plans to return to committee
Controversial plans for a development near Ringmer are set to go back in front of councillors, following calls to reduce the scale of the proposals.
Woman dies after falling from cliffs
A woman was pronounced dead near the seafront after falling from cliffs
Updates as body of man recovered from sea
A body has been pulled from the sea close to where the bodies of three sisters were recovered.
Chart-topping American rock group to play sold-out gig
A popular American rock band Black Veil Brides is set to perform a sell-out show in Brighton next week.











































