The number of households unable to afford basic essentials such as food and heating is at a record high, according to new research which suggests the rise has been driven mainly by those traditionally less likely to be struggling..

Andy Burnham’s premiership begins at a time when four-fifths of Britons feel the country is going in the wrong direction, only half are satisfied with their living standards and confidence in the quality of the NHS has plummeted, according to polling..

Young obese women are driving a rise in early-onset type 2 diabetes across England, research suggests..

The father of a 16-year-old who was murdered on a North Ayrshire beach has said losing him has “devastated our family forever”..

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe by hitting her 21 times on her head with a hammer..

Andy Burnham told ministers he will lead a “cost-of-living Government” after announcing an £850 million tax cut on electricity bills..

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe..

UK Government borrowing fell by a third last month, a bigger decline than forecasters were expecting and delivering some early relief to John Healey on his first day as Chancellor, official figures show..

Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for just over 10 million customers as the exceptionally dry, hot weather drives a surge in demand..

David Dimbleby has said he is “appalled” by cuts at the BBC which will result in up to 2,000 people losing their jobs..

The M27 in Hampshire has been ranked England’s worst motorway, amid concerns over roadworks and delays..

Andy Burnham is selecting his Cabinet after replacing Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister..

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe..

John Healey has been named Chancellor in Andy Burnham’s first Government appointment, as he purged the Cabinet of loyalists of his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer..

David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Steve Reed are among the first high-profile Cabinet ministers to be shown the door by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham..

Keegan, a star of Liverpool’s 1970s side who went on to become adored on Tyneside as player and manager of Newcastle, had been undergoing treatment for stage four cancer..

Former Newcastle and England manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his family have announced in a statement..

Andy Burnham has become the UK’s new Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation..

Sir Keir Starmer has said “my work is done” and “I go with a smile” in his final speech as Prime Minister..

More than two million people will be subject to a hosepipe ban amid hot weather..

A momentous week for Brighton and for national politics, writes Cllr Bella Sankey.

A warning has been issued to people to put away football nets in order to protect wildlife.

A heritage project is calling members of the public to help preserve the story of a social movement.

James MacCleary MP is demanding action on the violence against women and girls crisis in Sussex.

A countryside charity has launched a campaign against government planning document.

An application to designate New England House an “asset of community value” (ACV) is under consideration, a former tenant has been told

Ronnie, a 1.5-year-old British Shorthair from Middleton-on-Sea, near Bognor Regis, disappeared on June 28

Plans to create a “modern” waste depot are due to be decided following a delay

Chichester councillors have congratulated one of their own after she was appointed an MBE in the King's birthday honours.

A housing strategy is making progress on affordable homes in Brighton and Hove

A distraught pet owner has begged for help from the public after beloved tortoise was "viciously mauled" by a rat in his garden home.

A major junction upgrade in Horsham is planned to improve safety and sustainability in a growing town.

Queues are predicted at several major airports this summer due to ongoing issues with the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES).

Three Acre Brewery Ltd has submitted proposals to transform 48 High Street in Heathfield into a licenced micro-pub and taproom

Pietro Addis, then 17, stabbed businesswoman Sue Addis, 69, 17 times at her house in Cedars Gardens, Brighton, in January 2021

This week we look back at the dare Devil stunts of The Great Omani from Brighton who was believed to be one of the world’s oldest stuntmen

Located in Staplefield, north-west of Haywards Heath, Old House was once the retreat of Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon.

Located on Brighton Road, Hassocks, the picturesque plot is being marketed as a rare opportunity to own a large piece of the English countryside

The essential work, which will affect the A295 South Road area of Hailsham, is part of SGN's Health and Safety Executive-driven mains replacement programme

A family from Wivelsfield in East Sussex has spoken out after a "devastating" fire destroyed their home