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New Technical Education Pathways For 14 Year Olds In Andy Burnham Reforms
New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment..
Burnham Calls For Cross Party Talks On Social Care Reform
Andy Burnham will seek cross-party talks on social care reform as he faces calls to legislate for a national care service before the next election..
Heat Health Alerts Raised As Fourth Heatwave Of The Summer Looms
Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber in some areas of England as the fourth heatwave of the year looms and parts of the country struggle with persistent dry weather..
Wildlife Presenter And Goodies Star Bill Oddie Dies Aged 85
Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said..
Luke Littler Warns He Can Still Get Better After Retaining World Matchplay Title
Luke Littler warned he can still get better after crushing Gerwyn Price 18-9 to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool..
Burnham To Host Zelensky With Pledge Of Unwavering Support For Ukraine
Andy Burnham said UK support for Ukraine “remains unwavering” ahead of welcoming Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday as his first international visitor since becoming Prime Minister..
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..
Local News
Police officer who stalked ex-partner by putting a tracker in her car is sentenced
A Surrey Police firearms officer who put a tracker in his ex-partner’s car has been given a restraining order following sentencing at Brighton Magistrates' Court.
Meet the acrobats who want to transform a disused church into a space for circus arts
A group of friends are hoping to transform St Patrick's church in Hove into a community activity space.
Festival families left furious at 'toilets overflowing' and 90 minute queues in sun
Families have shared their anger after they were left queuing for hours in the sun with no facilities to enter Fam Fest Live at Fontwell Park Racecourse in Arundel.
Police reassure public ahead of Brighton Pride following Berlin attack
Sussex Police have issued a statement ahead of Brighton and Hove Pride following an attack at Berlin's event.
Live updates as main road blocked both ways by crash
The A269 Bexhill Road is blocked in both directions due to a crash.
Heat health alert raised for Sussex amid latest soaring temperatures
The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has raised its warning from yellow to amber for south east England, encompassing Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
Closure date confirmed for 2 more Sussex restaurants amid company restructuring
A total of 106 Beefeater and 89 Brewers Fayre restaurants across the UK will be shutting for good in September, with the final dates now confirmed.
Work to extend Hove beach to begin as part of major scheme
Thousands of tonnes of shingle are set to be pumped to fill a new groyne field, extending the area of beach between the King Alfred Leisure Centre and Second Avenue in Hove by around 25 metres out to sea.
Moby concludes On the Beach 2026 with energetic set that brings the house down
Moby brought down the curtain on eight sun-baked evenings of On The Beach with an electric set on Brighton beach on July 26.
Shopping centre remains closed for third week after glass panel fell from roof
Swan Walk shopping centre in Horsham remains closed for a third week after a glass panel fell from its roof.
Moby concludes On the Beach 2026 with energetic set that brings the house down
Moby brought down the curtain on eight sun-baked evenings of On The Beach with an electric set on Brighton beach on July 26.
Shopping centre remains closed for third week after glass panel fell from roof
Swan Walk shopping centre in Horsham remains closed for a third week after a glass panel fell from its roof.
The Maccabees were simply gorgeous at On The Beach
My musical tastes haven’t really changed that much from when I was in my early and mid teens, for better or for worse.
Moby concludes On the Beach 2026 with energetic set that brings the house down
Moby brought down the curtain on eight sun-baked evenings of On The Beach with an electric set on Brighton beach on July 26.
Shopping centre remains closed for third week after glass panel fell from roof
Swan Walk shopping centre in Horsham remains closed for a third week after a glass panel fell from its roof.
Madness bring the perfect summer party to Brighton's On the Beach festival
Madness returned to Brighton's On the Beach festival for a second sold-out show.
Firearm officers called in after armed man barricades himself in property
Dramatic scenes played out after an armed man barricaded himself inside a property in Newhaven, East Sussex, in response to a police visit.
Live updates - main line reopens after faulty train moved but delays continue
A fault on a train at Haywards Heath is blocking the busy rail line between London and Brighton, Southern Rail have said.
Angry restaurant owners seek group after 'dine and dash incident'
A table of diners who allegedly dashed without paying their bill of more than £150 have been warned “enough is enough”
Woman battles EE after her credit score is ruined by phone contract
A woman fears she may never be able to buy a home due to a long-running saga involving an unpaid mobile phone contract






































