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June Temperature Record Broken As UK Swelters In Exceptional Heat
Wednesday was the UK’s hottest June day on record, with a provisional temperature of 35.7C breaking the previous record from the summer of 1976..
Notts Maternity Mothers And Babies Died Or Suffered Avoidable Harm
Hundreds of mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to “longstanding and deeply embedded systemic failures” at a hospital trust.
Darren Jones Urges Andy Burnham To Set Out Plans As He Rules Out Leadership Bid
Senior minister Darren Jones has urged Andy Burnham to set out more of his economic policies after ruling himself out of the race for the Labour leadership..
Committee Calls On Lacklustre Government To Clarify National Security Plans
The Government has been accused of failing to provide clarity on its national security strategy and defence spending amid concern the UK is “falling behind” its allies at a crucial time..
Baby Deaths Largest Maternity Review In History Of NHS To Be Published
The largest maternity review in the history of the NHS is due to be published, detailing how widespread failings led to the deaths of babies and caused avoidable harm..
Its So Lifelike Says Lando Norris As F1 Driver Views Madame Tussauds Figure
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris raced into Madame Tussauds London to see his waxwork ahead of the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone..
England Held To Goalless Draw By Ghana
Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L.
England Held To Goal Less Draw By Ghana
Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L.
Extreme Weather Causes Major Travel Disruption As Temperature Could Near 40C
Extreme weather has started to cause major disruption to the travel network as scores of schools have announced they will close for the next few days with temperatures expected to hit record highs..
Former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell Jailed For More Than Five Years
Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP who embezzled more than £400,000 from the party, has been jailed for more than five years..
Algeria Come From Behind To Beat Jordan
Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri scored in the 2-1 win for Algeria.
Drivers Told Not To Use A Smartwatch Behind The Wheel
Drivers are being urged not to use smartwatches behind the wheel, with legislation covering the gadgets described as “unclear”..
Quarter Of Families Have No Summer Holiday Planned Survey
Rising costs have been blamed after a survey suggested more than a quarter (27%) of UK families do not have a summer holiday booked..
Britain To Have Surplus Of Energy For Winter Despite Iran War Forecasts Show
Britain has more than enough electricity supply to meet demand through the winter months, despite households facing higher bills following the Iran war, according to the energy system operator..
Billy Gilmour Grateful For Support Of Scotland Players And Fans After Injury
Billy Gilmour admits the support of his Scotland team-mates and fans has been the ideal consolation to missing out on the World Cup..
Bukayo Saka Involved As Full England Squad Trains Ahead Of Ghana Game
Bukayo Saka and the rest of England’s World Cup squad all trained on Monday ahead of the match against Ghana..
Burnham Could Be PM Within Weeks As Starmer Quits After Losing Support Of MPs
Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the Labour MP for Makerfield following last week’s by-election..
Sir Keir Starmer Resigns As Prime Minister With Andy Burnham Poised To Take Over
Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power..
Landlords Who Refuse To Fix Dangerous Problems Face Fines Of Up To 7000
Landlords in England who fail to fix dangerous problems such as damp and mould now face fines of up to £7,000..
Tui Among Worst Airlines For UK Flight Delays
Tui Airways has been ranked among the worst airlines for UK flight punctuality, with one route having an average delay of more than three quarters of an hour..
Local News
Survivors’ stories shape discussions at domestic abuse conference
Stories of survival took centre stage at this year’s Sussex Domestic Abuse Conference.
Rail gala returns with steam, diesel and electric trains
Amberley Museum has announced the return of its Rail Gala this July.
Building healthier communities starts with inclusive support
Kirsten Chick MSc is a Brighton-based nutritionist and author of Nutrition Brought to Life.
Estate planning for LGBTQ+ families: Finding clarity for the future
Conversations around estate planning are changing, particularly for LGBTQ+ families
Community groups invited to apply for new grants scheme
Community groups are being invited to apply for funding through an intergenerational grants programme.
Three-day festival promises immersive journey through history
A festival of living history is set to bring the past to life this August.
Care home celebrates dedication of long-serving staff members
Westergate House care home is celebrating the dedication of its long-standing staff.
New photography exhibition explores our connection with nature
A new photography exhibition is inviting the public to rethink how we see the natural world.
Contemporary artist's work to go on display in new exhibition
De La Warr Pavilion is pleased to present a mid-career survey of work by British artist Prem Sahib.
Camera Club photographer captures the landscapes that define Sussex
These photographs celebrate Sussex Day through a collection of scenes that capture the county’s rich character.
Last tickets available for acclaimed saxophonist's concert
A handful of tickets remain for a world class music event this Friday with saxophonist Jess Gillam.
Stunning beer garden at 144-year-old pub named among the UK's best for summer
With a fresh heatwave here, many will be heading to the beer gardens to enjoy some drinks. And this spot in Brighton is among the country's best.
Plans unveiled for UK's first phone-free music festival launching in Sussex
The UK’s first phone-free music festival is launching this July near Brighton
Why residents and tourists are being warned to leave seals alone during heatwave
Beachgoers are being urged to give seals plenty of space along the coast as the heatwave continues
Sussex town with 'meandering lanes' named one of Britain's best for antique shopping
The Telegraph has picked out Britain’s loveliest towns for buying antiques following the news that beloved detective drama Lovejoy is set for a reboot.
American coffeehouse that's taken social media by storm announces opening date
Blank Street has announced the opening date of its first store on the south coast in Brighton
'Tiny foal' named for comedian who donated £100,000 to Sussex charity is thriving
Haywards Heath-based charity Safe Haven for Donkeys said that little Gervais has become "a much-loved little character at the sanctuary"
How the city centre has been transformed as major project nears completion
Among improvements being carried out as part of the Valley Gardens project are new green spaces, wider pavements, additional cycle lanes, improved lighting and new public spaces
Developer fined for destroying habitat of endangered species
A West Sussex developer has been slapped with a fine for felling trees and destroying the habitat of an endangered species
Plan to build houses on 'one of last green spaces' sparks hundreds of responses
The public consultation on Crest Nicholson Operations's plan to build 49 houses on a greenfield site known as Wickham Fields has now closed










































