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UKs Look Mum No Computer Last In Eurovision Final As Bulgaria Wins First Trophy
The UK’s Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer has finished last in the song contest’s 2026 grand final with just one point, as Bulgaria celebrated the country’s first ever win..
Look Mum No Computer To Perform In Eurovision Final Amid Boycott Over Israel
The UK’s Eurovision entrant Look Mum No Computer is to perform in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, alongside Israel’s Noam Bettan, after the country’s inclusion in the competition prompted a boycott by five nations..
Pep Guardiola Keeps People Guessing Over His Future At Man City
The Manchester City manager was in a playful mood when asked if Saturday’s FA Cup final could be his last trip to Wembley with the club..
Hearts And Celtic Fans Get Ready For Pivotal League Title Clash
Hearts and Celtic fans are eagerly awaiting the league title clash.
Unprecedented Police Operation In Capital As Tens Of Thousands To Protest
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on the capital on Saturday for two major demonstrations amid a huge £4.5 million police operation..
Pressure On Starmer Ramps Up As Burnham One Step Closer To Challenge
The prospect of a leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer is looming closer after Andy Burnham was cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election..
Labour To Include Andy Burnham In Candidate Selection For Makerfield By Election
Andy Burnham will be among the potential Labour candidates to stand in the Makerfield by-election, the party’s ruling body has said..
British Gas Agrees 20m Payout And Compensation For Prepayment Meter Failures
British Gas has agreed to a £20 million payout and to compensate customers who had a prepayment meter installed without their permission, regulator Ofgem has said following an investigation..
Bathing Season Kicks Off With 13 New Spots Including First Thames Site In London
The first-ever bathing spot on the River Thames in London is among 13 new sites opening as the season kicks off..
Screening For Prostate Cancer Likely To Reduce Deaths But Risks Remain Review
Screening men for prostate cancer using a blood test is likely to reduce deaths from the disease, a new review has found, although experts stressed there are still risks around overdiagnosis and overtreatment..
Cheapest Supermarket For Branded Items Revealed
Asda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded groceries for the third consecutive month, with its standard prices even beating loyalty card deals at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, Which? has found..
Burnham To Seek Westminster Return After Path Opens To Challenge Starmer
Andy Burnham has said he will ask for permission to stand for Labour in a by-election after an MP quit to make way for the Greater Manchester Mayor to return to Parliament to challenge Sir Keir Starmer..
Gloria Hunniford Delighted To Receive Freedom Of The City Of London
Broadcaster Gloria Hunniford has said she is “delighted and humbled” to receive the Freedom of the City of London.
Southampton Spygate Hearing Delay Casts Doubt Over Play Off Final Scheduling
Spying charges against Southampton may not be heard until Tuesday, placing a question mark over the scheduling of next week’s Championship play-off final..
Police Believe They Have Identified Three Women Recovered Off Brighton Beach
Police believe they have identified three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach..
King Visits Golders Green And Meets Jewish Stabbing Victims
The King has visited Golders Green and met the Jewish victims of the stabbings in the neighbourhood last month in a show of support for the community..
Starmer On Brink As Streeting Quits Criticising Drift At Top Of Government
Wes Streeting has quit as Health Secretary, calling for a leadership contest and plunging Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership into crisis..
Rayner Cleared By HMRC Over Tax Affairs Amid Uncertainty Over Starmers Future
Angela Rayner has said she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in an investigation over her tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership bid amid uncertainty over Sir Keir Starmer’s future..
UK Economy Records Strongest Quarterly Growth In A Year
The UK economy has recorded the strongest quarterly growth in a year over the first three months of 2026 with a surprise spurt in activity after the Iran war began, figures show..
Pink Floyd Rainbow Prism Effect Coins Launched By The Royal Mint
Commemorative coins celebrating Pink Floyd are being launched by The Royal Mint, celebrating the band’s enduring legacy..
Local News
Traffic restrictions could be introduced on roads near three schools
Roads near three Brighton and Hove schools could have restricted access in a crackdown on traffic and dangerous parking.
Police officer charged with assaulting colleague during training exercise
A Sussex Police officer has been charged with assaulting a colleague during a training exercise.
Updates as road closed after man seriously injured in crash
Old Shoreham Road in Portslade is closed due to a collision.
Crime agency statement in full as several arrests made at harbour
Officers have arrested five people during a drugs incident at a south coast harbour
25-hectare seaweed farm planned off Sussex coast
Plans to site a seaweed farm in Bracklesham Bay have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Section of harbour cordoned off due to large-scale operation - live updates
Residents have reported 'dozens of police cars' at Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne
Council set to agree new leases for seafront landmark after major refurb works
Rother council leaders are set to agree new leases for Bexhill’s Colonnade, following major refurbishment works.
Plans submitted for boatyard mobile sauna
Plans to set up a mobile sauna in a boatyard have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Man charged after reports of bladed weapon in supermarket
Police were called to Asda in South Street, Lancing at around 9.50am on June 4 following a report of a man entering the shop with a bladed weapon.
Council questioned on why it cannot run supported living service itself
Councillors have questioned why the council is not able to run a supported living service in Hove for people with brain injuries itself rather than contracting it out.
Council approves next stage of long-running development
The next stage of a long-running housing development in Newhaven has been approved.
Fab, fun and friendly bar with taste of the East End
Rumour Has It is the sort of fun, welcoming, one-off independent joint that does Brighton does best.
Fab, fun and friendly bar with taste of the East End
Rumour Has It is the sort of fun, welcoming, one-off independent joint that does Brighton does best.
Revised plans revealed to regenerate shopping area
Adur District Council has been working with West Sussex County Council on plans to regenerate North Road in Lancing.
Man endures 3-month coma after head got trapped under truck while his son watched on
Jez Stevens, from Bexhill in East Sussex, sustained a traumatic brain injury and was in a coma for three months after the accident in September 2018.
Car fire being treated as suspected arson
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a vehicle fire at 11.12pm yesterday evening (June 7) in Winchelsea Road, Eastbourne.
Restoration of seafront landmark receives six-figure funding boost
An additional £240,000 has been awarded by Historic England toward the restoration of Brighton's Madeira Terrace.
Man suffers serious injuries in collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man sustained serious injuries in a collision near Bexhill.
A-lister Jeff Goldblum says he might move to Brighton after record store visit
Hollywood A-lister Jeff Goldblum charmed more than 500 fans when he dropped in at Resident Music in Brighton to launch his new album
Emergency services tackle car fire
The fire took place on Wartling Road, in Eastbourne yesterday evening (May 7).










































