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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.
Nigel Farage Defends His Response To Henry Nowak Murder Amid Criticism From PM
Nigel Farage has defended his response to the murder of Henry Nowak, after the Prime Minister branded him “unforgiveable” for suggesting the public should feel “pure, cold rage” about the case..
Northern Ireland In Friendly Action Against Guinea
Michael O'Neill side are preparing for the Nations League and Euro 2028.
Edinburgh Fringe Programme Launches Features Increase In Overseas Performers
It runs between August 7th and 31st.
Universal Unveils UK Theme Park Name And Logo
The theme park will be named Universal United Kingdom Resort.
Starmer Says Farages Call For Rage After Henry Nowak Death Is Unforgivable
Sir Keir Starmer said Nigel Farage’s “appeal for rage” in response to the death of Henry Nowak was “unforgivable” as the Prime Minister and Reform UK leader clashed in the Commons..
Royal Navy Helicopter Crashes Into Devon Field
The Prime Minister has said it was a “deeply worrying time” for the families of servicemen after a Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in Devon..
Local News
Shocking footage shows man on floor being kicked in the head days before he died
Shockingly brutal video of a fatal attack on Cameron Devlin at the end of his Christmas night out on North Street in Brighton has been shown to a jury.
Bird of prey that was almost extinct now a 'familiar sight in skies of Sussex'
The red kite—a majestic raptor with a wingspan of nearly six feet—has made a remarkable comeback across the region, according to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, which recently captured a group of five of the birds on camera at the reserve.
Seafront patrol boat to return to city's coastline amid plans for new safety measures
A seafront patrol boat is returning to the city's coastline in a bid to improve safety.
Man, 50, suffers head injuries in assault
A man has been arrested following an assault on a 50-year-old man in Crawley.
Pensioner set to be tried for murder after death of elderly wife
A pensioner is set to be tried for murder after his elderly wife was found dead at their home.
The free holiday must-have that could save Brits thousands on their travels
Travellers without a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) could miss out on state-provided medical treatment in Europe
Neighbours lose bid to shut down bar serving cricket ground
Sussex County Cricket Ground in Hove can keep a new bar and kitchen housed in a shipping container despite objections from the neighbours.
Motorcyclist dies in crash with bus
A motorcyclist has died in a crash with a bus.
Local eye clinic launches campaign offering life-changing prize
Do you know someone who has given a great deal to the community and who deserves the reward of free vision correction treatment?
Recap: Road reopens after fatal crash
The Boulevard in Crawley remains closed hours after a serious crash
Brighton Centre could get a bridge connecting it to seafront
A bridge could be built connecting a shopping centre with the seafront as part of improvements to city venue.
Seafront regeneration plans revealed with a new venue, homes and bridge to the beach
Ambitious plans for the city's seafront have been revealed.
How does Sussex rank for cases of bird flu compared to other counties?
Sussex remains one of the least affected regions for bird flu
1,000 new homes and huge retail space could be built at marina
Plans are afoot to build 1,000 homes at Brighton Marina, along with a 5,000 square-metre retail space and 3,500 square metres for leisure and recreation development
Sussex musician pens World Cup song which could be England's next anthem
A Sussex musician has created a song to show his support for the England football team
How 'tired' area on seafront could become a new public space
A disused part of Brighton and Hove could be transformed into a 'welcoming' public space as part of plans to regenerate the seafront
Council in talks with international art gallery to open major seafront venue
An international modern art gallery could be coming to the seafront, Brighton and Hove City Council has announced
Longstanding hardware store to close after more than 40 years in business
Brydens DIY on Blatchington Road in Hove is set to shut on June 13, with its stock transferring to sister shop Tinkers Hardware in Seven Dials
Grandmother finds out she is a millionaire by accident
The winner, a retiree in her 70s who wishes to remain anonymous, only discovered her win when she rang the National Lottery Line to update her bank card
How these 5 seafront locations could be transformed in council's vision for future
This is how locations across the seafront could be transformed as part of a council's vision for the future











































