Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78..

Vapes are to be put in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children..

Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer..

Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died according to a statement on her website..

Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75, according to a statement on her website..

An England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has hinted ahead of a quarter-final clash with Norway..

Arthur Fery received personal congratulations from the Queen after reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals but the breakout star is trying not to get swept up in the noise..

Andy Burnham is on course for a coronation as Labour’s new leader as the only declared candidate ahead of nominations for the contest opening on Thursday..

US forces said they hit about 90 targets across Iran with President Donald Trump warning the conflict could “get much worse”..

Confusing dental services are leaving patients in severe pain, with one woman waiting eight years for treatment, an ombudsman has warned..

Disability benefits are “no longer fit for purpose”, a review has concluded amid promises of “bold” reform of the system..

Dame Sarah Storey has announced her retirement from competitive sport, ending a career which saw her become Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian..

The last woman hanged in the United Kingdom will be granted a conditional pardon but she will not be declared innocent, David Lammy has said..

Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery has undergone a major transformation ready for the summer opening, with the number of masterpieces on display almost doubling to 120..

A by-election triggered by Nigel Farage is a stunt that “shouldn’t be happening” and disrespects the people of Clacton, a senior minister has said, as the prospect of the contest appeared to fall flat..

A “gracious” mother and her two children have been found dead at a home, as a manhunt was launched for a suspect thought to have fled the UK..

Virgin Media has been fined a record £28 million after regulator Ofcom found the firm stopped or delayed customers from switching to different providers by “widespread” and often deliberate mishandling of calls..

“Potentially lethal” baby pillows, sleeping bags and self-feeding items are being sold widely on the UK’s online marketplaces, a watchdog has warned..

Hundreds of UK petrol stations are being investigated for failing to report live price changes to a Government system aimed at saving drivers money, Rachel Reeves has said..

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced he will quit as an MP and fight a by-election after coming under intense pressure over unregistered donations of cash and support..

A man has been pronounced dead after getting into trouble at West Wittering beach today (July 26), Sussex Police confirmed.

There is a large emergency services presence at a serious incident currently unfolding at West Wittering Beach in West Sussex, where a man has been pronounced dead.

A complete lack of running water is causing 'mayhem' at London Gatwick Airport, with some suggestions that flights may have to be cancelled.

Cabinet minister Wes Streeting has said the "absolutely horrific" van attack on Berlin's Pride festival reinforces the importance of Pride events, one week ahead of Brighton and Hove Pride, the UK's biggest such festival.

Cabinet minister Wes Streeting has said the "absolutely horrific" van attack on Berlin's Pride festival reinforces the importance of Pride events, one week ahead of Brighton and Hove Pride, the UK's biggest such festival.

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a car park on Haywards Heath Road, between North Chailey and Scaynes Hill, Sussex.

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a car park on Haywards Heath Road, between North Chailey and Scaynes Hill, Sussex.

A London airport has been left without any running water - sparking outrage from passengers unable to flush toilets or wash their hands

A London airport has been left without any running water - sparking outrage from passengers unable to flush toilets or wash their hands

A car has rolled onto its side on Broadmark Lane, a residential street in Rustington, near Littlehampton in West Sussex.

Worthing's seafront came alive for the Worthing Lions Summer Festival 2026, drawing crowds to the promenade and Steyne Gardens.

A herd of Exmoor ponies has taken up residence at Mill Hill nature reserve near Shoreham, brought in by Adur and Worthing Councils.

A herd of Exmoor ponies has taken up residence at Mill Hill nature reserve near Shoreham, brought in by Adur and Worthing Councils.

World-famous for a battle which didn’t take place here, a traditional fishing fleet and an ever-growing arts scene, Hastings has a medieval heritage and a charming bohemian spirit

East Sussex County Council spent £17,360.94 on removing flags between January 21, 2025 and January 20, 2026.

A planning inspector has upheld a decision to refuse permission to demolish and replace Berry Barn, a two-storey property on East Strand, West Wittering.

The 68-home scheme has been proposed for land north of Little Slaughterford on Chapel Road in Barns Green

The proposals, for the part demolition of existing facilities and construction of new buildings at Steyning Grammar School, have been recommended for approval.

A newly built lift which is part of a major restoration project on Brighton’s seafront has been dismissed as a “watch tower harking from the Second World War"

A blind man from Portslade said he is "does not feel safe anymore" after he was nearly hit by a car attempting to walk around a Brighton and Hove City Council vehicle parked on the pavement