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Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Shot Dead By Police
A man suspected of carrying out the Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured has been shot dead by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city..
Anthony Joshua Musters Comeback Win Over Kristian Prenga
AJ gets up off the canvas twice on his return to the ring; planned "Battle of Britain" with Tyson Fury now a step closer .
One Dead 16 Injured In Attack On Berlin Pride
Police appeal for help in tracking down suspect after car drives into crowds at LGBT+ event .
Fifteen Arrested After Violence Breaks Out At Anti Migrant Protest In Glasgow
More than a dozen people have been arrested after violence erupted in Glasgow between anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters..
Lewis Hamilton And Title Leader Kimi Antonelli Hit By Grid Penalties After Norris Takes Pole In Hungary
Lewis Hamilton was dealt a blow in his bid for a record eighth world championship after he was demoted to fifth on the grid for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix..
Evacuations Continue After Major Incident Declared For Cairngorms Wildfire
Evacuations and smoke advisories have continued after Police Scotland declared a major incident as emergency services battle a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Shop Numbers Return To Growth After Years Of Decline Say Experts
UK high streets and shopping destinations are showing signs of recovery as more than 13 retail stores opened each week over the past year, according to new figures..
Wildfire Forces Evacuations Of Suburbs In French City Of Bordeaux
Authorities in France have evacuated some suburbs of Bordeaux as a massive wildfire shifted toward the city..
English Gymnast Gabriel Langton Suffers Horrific Fall At Commonwealth Games
A horror injury to England’s Gabriel Langton overshadowed his team’s silver medal in the men’s team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow..
Scottish Government Holds Response Meeting After Cairngorms Wildfire Evacuation
First Minister John Swinney has chaired a meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) after homes were evacuated amid a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park..
Firefighters To Continue Tackling Industrial Units Blaze Into Weekend
Firefighters will continue tackling a large industrial unit blaze in Essex into the weekend after a major incident was declared and residents were evacuated..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Police Vessel Carrying Armed Officers Crashes On Thames
Five police officers have been injured after a number had to be recovered from the River Thames when their boat hit Westminster Bridge, the Metropolitan Police said..
Millions Of Motorists Set For Long Journeys As Summer Getaways Continue
Millions of motorists are set for long journeys over the next week as summer getaways continue..
Andy Burnham To Host First Meeting At No 10 North In Manchester
Whitehall resistance to devolution is “over for good”, the Prime Minister has said ahead of his first meeting at the new No 10 North..
Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Transferred To Psychiatric Hospital
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed..
Consumer Confidence Sees Six Point Burnham Bounce
Consumer confidence has seen a significant six-point “Burnham bounce” – the largest increase since November 2023..
Local News
Man pronounced dead after getting into trouble in the sea
A man has been pronounced dead after getting into trouble at West Wittering beach today (July 26), Sussex Police confirmed.
Live updates as man dies after getting into trouble in the sea
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.
Live updates as water outage causes 'absolute pandemonium' at airport
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 says Berlin attack shows importance of Pride events
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 says Berlin attack shows importance of Pride events
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 investigating after man found dead in car park late at night
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 investigating after man found dead in car park late at night
Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a car park on Haywards Heath Road, between North Chailey and Scaynes Hill, Sussex.
Water outage at Gatwick Airport leaves passengers unable to flush toilets
A London airport has been left without any running water - sparking outrage from passengers unable to flush toilets or wash their hands
Water outage at Gatwick Airport leaves passengers unable to flush toilets
A London airport has been left without any running water - sparking outrage from passengers unable to flush toilets or wash their hands
Live updates as car rolls over on residential street and blocks road
A car has rolled onto its side on Broadmark Lane, a residential street in Rustington, near Littlehampton in West Sussex.
Seafront festival replete with gorgeous classic cars draws large crowds
Worthing's seafront came alive for the Worthing Lions Summer Festival 2026, drawing crowds to the promenade and Steyne Gardens.
Herd of ponies welcomed to popular nature reserve as part of conservation project
A herd of Exmoor ponies has taken up residence at Mill Hill nature reserve near Shoreham, brought in by Adur and Worthing Councils.
Herd of ponies welcomed to popular nature reserve as part of conservation project
A herd of Exmoor ponies has taken up residence at Mill Hill nature reserve near Shoreham, brought in by Adur and Worthing Councils.
The town that is famous for a battle which didn’t take place here
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
Full cost of removing flags in East Sussex revealed
East Sussex County Council spent £17,360.94 on removing flags between January 21, 2025 and January 20, 2026.
Rebuild of home metres from West Wittering beach blocked for being 'bulky'
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.
Controversial housing scheme faces approval despite more than 500 objections
The 68-home scheme has been proposed for land north of Little Slaughterford on Chapel Road in Barns Green
Rebuild of one of Sussex's largest schools moves a step closer as decision looms
The proposals, for the part demolition of existing facilities and construction of new buildings at Steyning Grammar School, have been recommended for approval.
New seafront lift branded as 'very dull' by group - sparking debate on design
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"
Blind man scared to go out after incident with council van parked on pavement
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





































