The Government will seek to make phone bans in schools statutory by introducing an amendment in the House of Lords to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill..

A sex attacker who subjected a stranger to racist and anti-Muslim abuse as he raped her at her home has changed his pleas to guilty after being verbally abused in the dock..

An inquiry into the leak of information relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s security vetting is under way, the Government has said..

Two people have lost a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its use of live facial recognition technology in London..

Pubs and restaurants in London fear that this week’s strikes by London Underground drivers will have a big impact on their business..

Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins said there was a “dismissive approach” to Peter Mandelson’s security vetting from No 10 with an “atmosphere of pressure” to get the appointment through..

The King has recorded a heartfelt tribute to his “darling Mama” to mark the centenary of her birth but said much of life today would likely have “troubled her deeply”..

Bournemouth have announced Marco Rose will succeed Andoni Iraola as the club’s head coach in the summer..

Zoologist and TV presenter Desmond Morris has been remembered for his “lifetime of exploration, curiosity and creativity” after his death at 98..

A former employee in the Houses of Parliament was arrested last week under anti-hacking laws, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has announced..

Sir Keir Starmer has blamed former top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins for deliberately keeping him in the dark over Lord Peter Mandelson’s failure to pass security vetting checks before taking the role of ambassador to the US..

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an arson attack at a synagogue in Harrow, the Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service has said..

The offshore energy industry will hold an exercise to test its response to simulated threats involving suspicious vessels, drones and cyber attacks..

The United States said it attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first interception since its blockade of Iranian ports began last week..

The average price tag on a home increased by nearly £3,000 month-on-month in April, according to a property website..

Erling Haaland struck a vital winner as Manchester City slashed Arsenal’s Premier League lead to three points with a 2-1 victory over the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium..

Counter-terror police are looking into whether the series of arson attacks against Jewish sites in north London have been carried out by Iranian proxies..

West End composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed he is a “recovering alcoholic”..

Another attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue in a spate of similar incidents..

Mikel Arteta has told his players to “go for it” and embrace the Etihad Stadium pressure cooker ahead of Arsenal’s virtual Premier League title decider against Manchester City..

A dreamy night-time shot of the expansive Milky Way over the Cuckmere Meanders has won the People’s Choice award.

Three teenagers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a multi-vehicle crash.

Tom Brown has bagged a Michelin star for his self-named restaurant at The Capital Hotel in London - and it lives up to expectation

Around 2,500 properties were impacted by water supply issues due to a suspected burst main.

A serious crash has closed the A23 northbound near Hurstpierpoint from the A273 to the A2300.

Two Brighton people have been named in an esteemed list celebrating inspirational young talent

A classic country house murder mystery is coming to the stage in Brighton.

Purple Panthers Sports Network (PPSN), based at the University of Brighton and operated by sports journalism students

The Prestonville Arms, a backstreet pub, has been shortlisted for East Sussex Pub of the Year at this year’s Pub & Bar Awards.

A new dog-walking field could be built on a rural site in Wivelsfield that is currently the site of a sheep pasture

Holiday firm Saga has reported pre-tax profits of £2.1 million for the year to January 31, amid a relaunch of tours to destinations including Chichester

Metrobus will begin operating Route 500, between Gatwick Airport and Eastbourne, from May 9

The council has shared its latest update on plans to remove a city landmark

A church once facing closure has won a £50,000 grant for vital repairs which could mean visitor numbers triple to an expected 7,600 a year

The organisers of Foodies Festival in Brighton have promised this year will be the event’s “biggest and most exciting yet”

A woman who has devoted her life to caring for animals has been recognised for her work

Outraged residents are set to host another protest against plans for a 24/7 fast food restaurant

A house in Brighton used for hen and stag dos has been told its decorations are a fire hazard

A housing developer has dropped controversial plans to use tankers to remove sewage from a new estate

A man is protesting outside a children’s mental health support centre against “endless waiting times” for assessments