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Senior Iranian Officials Back In Public Eye At Funeral Of Former Leader Khamenei
Iran’s top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader emerged into public view to attend funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei..
England Fall Short As Australia Win Womens T20 World Cup For Seventh Time
England were dealt familiar heartache in a World Cup final as Australia claimed a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 crown with a thumping seven-wicket win at Lord’s..
Temperatures Of 30C On Way As Yellow Rain Warning Issued For Parts Of UK
Temperatures of 30C are on the way once again while a yellow rain warning has been issued for parts of the UK..
George Russells Title Hopes Boosted As Charles Leclerc Wins British Grand Prix
George Russell’s bid to win a maiden world championship was dealt a significant boost after Kimi Antonelli failed to score in a dramatic conclusion to Sunday’s British Grand Prix, which was won by Charles Leclerc..
Retired Priest 84 Arrested At Palestine Action Protest
An 84-year-old retired priest was arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action at a protest marking one year since the ban on the group came into force..
The AI Doctor Will See You Now
NHS app will use artificial intelligence to direct patients to services under new rollout.
USA Celebrates 250 Years Of Independence
President Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates 250th anniversary at huge Washington DC event.
Scottish Firefighters Face Intense Conditions In Venezuela Earthquake Response
A trio of Scottish firefighters who are helping rescue efforts following the earthquakes in Venezuela are facing “intense” conditions as they try to locate casualties..
Thousands March In Pride Parade As Activists Warn LGBT Rights Under Threat
Thousands of activists have marched through London in the capital’s LGBT+ Pride parade as campaigners warned rights were “being taken away from trans people”..
Force NHS Bosses To Face MPs Over Maternity Scandal Streeting Urges
NHS bosses who refused to give evidence to the Nottingham maternity scandal review should be summoned before Parliament, former health secretary Wes Streeting has urged..
Misinformation Online Is A Real Threat To Public Health Says Top NHS Doctor
Misinformation online is becoming a “real threat to public health”, the NHS’s top doctor has warned..
Englands World Cup Tie In Mexico Set To Kick Off At Scheduled Time
England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico will kick-off at the planned time, despite storm forecasts prompting discussions over bringing the game forward..
Key Gannet Colonies Hit By Bird Flu Could Take Two Decades To Recover Study
Two of the world’s largest gannet colonies may take nearly two decades to recover from a devastating outbreak of bird flu, a study has warned..
The Death Of Us Author Abigail Dean Wins Top Crime Writer Award
Lawyer-turned-author Abigail Dean has won a top crime writer award for her thriller The Death Of Us..
Teenage Rapists Detained For Four Years After Unduly Lenient Sentence Reviewed By Appeal Court Judges
Two 15-year-old boys who were spared custody for the rape of two girls in Fordingbridge have been sentenced to four years’ detention after the Court of Appeal ruled their sentences were “unduly lenient”..
PM Tells Forced Adoption Survivors Shame Is Ours As He Makes Formal Apology
The forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers in the decades after the Second World War has been branded a “stain on our history” by Sir Keir Starmer as he made a long-awaited state apology for the historical practice..
Defence Funding Plan Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Where Cuts Will Be Made
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to boost defence spending by £15 billion is facing fresh scrutiny, after Downing Street was unable to say where exactly the cuts required to pay for it will come from..
Mothers And Children To Finally Hear Government Say Sorry For Forced Adoptions
Survivors of historical forced adoption are to get the state apology they have spent decades campaigning for when Sir Keir Starmer says sorry in Parliament..
Late Youri Tielemans Penalty Completes Remarkable Belgium Win Against Senegal
Youri Tielemans saved Belgium’s World Cup hopes by converting a contentious penalty in added time at the end of extra time to win 3-2 having scored an 89th-minute equaliser to keep the tie alive against Senegal.
Falorin Balogun Sent Off In United States Win Over Bosnia And Herzegovina
The United States will be without prolific goalscorer Falorin Balogun for their last-16 clash with Belgium after he received a red card in the host nation’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina..
Local News
Mrs Hinch fans reveal clever soap hack solving common household problem
One woman described the switch from liquid handwash to bars of soap and asked how to make use of the tiny Dove pieces
All pensioners over 75 excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC personal allowance help
Pension experts have warned that millions of older people, including everyone aged over 75, will miss out on new HMRC tax relief linked to the state pension.
Wetherspoon fans hail ‘genius’ £4 ‘secret menu’ dessert hack
The video has prompted praise from social media users who called it a smart way to replicate a restaurant dessert on a budget.
Tesco shoppers baffled after being asked for ID to buy mangoes - this is why
Multiple customers reported being stopped at the tills and told they needed staff approval to complete their purchase.
BBC researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit parts these areas of the UK
The UK is home to a member of the tarantula family - the purseweb spider and here's where you'll find it.
Hove gay sauna under new ownership was previously linked to venue closed by court
A new owner has taken over a gay sauna in Hove which was previously linked to a venue in Sheffield which was shut down by police over alleged “drug-type behaviour”.
Care home marks VE Day with music, memories and cream tea
Sycamore Grove in Stone Cross marked the 81st anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style.
Inside the 'secret' hotel in Sussex where Queen Elizabeth visited and smugglers hid
A centuries-old inn steeped in history and intrigue has been recognised as one of the World’s Most Secret Hotels by appearing in the Channel 4 series
'Nothing embarrassing about doing our jobs' say police as they defend bike seizure
A police operation has sparked debate after an off-road bike was seized
Plans to demolish fire-damaged pub and replace with retirement homes
Plans have been submitted to redevelop The Windmill Inn, in Rustington, into 28 retirement apartments and three retirement cottages
Why The Ivy Asia in Brighton is blissful, unapologetic escapism
With its illuminated jade floor and clouds of pink cherry blossom, this pan-Asian eatery is dreamily decadent. Can the menu live up to its aesthetic?
Historic listed building in Sussex town could become a luxury restaurant and bar
A historic building could be given a new lease of life as a restaurant and lounge bar
Gallery speaks out about AI row which 'overshadowed' art exhibition fundraiser
Indelible Fine Art Gallery has spoken out after an art exhibition to raise awareness and funds for the Dementia UK charity was overshadowed by a row over AI use
Sussex market town could be transformed with almost 700 homes and a hotel
Plans outlining the potential for up to 685 new homes in a Sussex market town have been released
West Sussex areas with highest rates of benefit claimants revealed
Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 17,350 people across the county were claiming unemployment or low income benefits as of March 2026
Area in Sussex has one of the UK's oldest populations
An area of Sussex has one of the UK's oldest populations. Rother, located in East Sussex, has the UK's second highest proportion of people aged 65 and over
'Dismay' at return of 'eyesore' tents on naturist beach
"I am dismayed to see that the tents have returned to the naturist beach in Brighton," a letter writer has said
Customers 'gutted' as 13th century pub set to close
Gatwick Manor, located in Lowfield Heath, near Crawley, welcomed its final customers on May 16.
Police address reports that AI cameras are leading to incorrect fines
A mobile camera, which was installed on the A283 last month, takes photos which are then analysed by an AI algorithm to identify potential offences
'Out of hand' flytipping has turned street into a 'dumping ground'
A woman has said flytipping is getting “out of hand” near her property as the area has become a “dumping ground”










































