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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
Affectionate cat seeks forever home after remarkable recovery
A Worthing-based cat charity is urgently seeking a loving home for little Lola, who's endured a turbulent time.
Reality TV favourite announced as guest at community festival
Reality TV favourite Amanda Collier from BBC’s The Traitors will be a star guest at this year’s Rotary Family Festival & Big Help Out,
New cinema weekends combine film with live performance
An immersive cinema project will bring films to life with live performance and sensory storytelling.
New scheme brings ADHD assessments closer to people's homes
Adults with suspected ADHD in parts of Sussex are now able to access assessment and support through a new primary care-led service
New 3G football pitch approved after successful planning appeal
A 3G football pitch has been given the green light after a successful planning appeal.
Charity event combines live entertainment with vital fundraising
Crowns Brighton hosted a special fundraising happy hour event in support of YMCA Brighton.
Charity ride highlights importance of early heart valve treatment
A cycling challenge is helping raise awareness of a treatable but overlooked heart condition.
Why all eyes are on the upcoming Goldsmid by-election in Hove
On June 25, there is a very important by-election in Goldsmid ward in Hove for a seat on Brighton and Hove City Council, writes Andy Winter.
Charity launches children's swimming fundraiser on seafront
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity is launching a brand-new children’s swimming event this July.
Nurse turns beach litter into art to highlight plastic pollution
Beach litter is being turned into art to raise awareness of plastic pollution on the coast.
Teen given second chance at life thanks to stem cell donor
A teenager has been given a second chance at life thanks to stem cell transplant from a stranger.
Running club completes 40-hour treadmill challenge for charity
Members of Lancing running club have completed a 40-hour non-stop treadmill challenge for charity.
Fox cub rescued after becoming trapped in basement overnight
A fox cub was rescued from basement after falling in during the night.
Charities invited to fundraise at UK's largest free airshow
Local charities are called to join fundraising efforts at the UK's largest free airshow for a share of donations.
Residents invited to have their say on proposed dog control rules
Dog control rules are under review in Chichester and residents are being encouraged to share their views.
Historic photographer's work rediscovered nearly two centuries later
University of Brighton research is shedding light on William Constable’s remarkable seafront studio as city prepares to unveil a blue plaque in his honour.
Teenager's play selected for performance at National Theatre
A play written by 17-year-old Emilia Foster from Roedean School in Brighton has been selected by the National Theatre to be read at its 2026 New Views Festival.
Sea shanty group to feature on major festival programme cover
A group of sea shanty singers is to appear on the cover of a major festival's official programme and CD in 2026.
Councillors back mayor for a second consecutive year in office
Eastbourne Borough Council confirmed the re-election of Councillor Margaret Bannister at its Full Council meeting on Wednesday, May 20.
MP backs campaign to tackle light pollution and protect night skies
Nusrat Ghani MP has voiced support for a project aimed at protecting the night sky from light pollution.











































