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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..
Driver Killed In Train Crash Near Bedford Named As Family Pay Tribute
The driver killed in the train crash near Bedford has been named as Shaun Burton..
UK Set To Swelter In Up To 38C As Extreme Heat Warning Expanded
An extreme heat warning has been expanded as the UK braces swelters in a heatwave that could see highs of a record-breaking 38C..
David Hockneys Funeral Takes Place Privately With Just Two In Attendance
The funeral of David Hockney has taken place in private with just his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard in attendance, his publicist has confirmed..
Thousands Gather For Summer Solstice As UK Braces For Sweltering Heatwave
Thousands have gathered to celebrate the summer solstice as the UK braces to bake in a heatwave that could see record-breaking temperatures..
Gorillaz Bring Multi Cultural Multi Generational Music To London
Gorillaz brought their “multi-cultural, multi-generational music” to north London as the capital baked in a heatwave..
Steve Clarkes Key Decisions As Scotland Prepare For World Cup Clash With Brazil
Scotland face Brazil in their final World Cup Group C game in Miami on Wednesday night with qualification for the group stages for the first time still in their hands..
Pay Packets Of Gen Z Outstrip Their Millennial Predecessors Report
The early careers of people born from late 1990 onwards have got off to a better start than their millennial predecessors, new research has suggested..
Children Urged To Write Letters Of Support To England And Scotland Players
Royal Mail is encouraging children to send letters of support to the England and Scotland men’s World Cup football teams as part of a new writing campaign..
JD Vance Arrives In Switzerland For Iran Negotiations On Deal To End War
US vice president JD Vance landed in Switzerland on Sunday to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme and building the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran..
King To Make History And Publish His Personal Tax Bill
The King is to become the first head of state to reveal their personal tax bill to help enhance transparency around royal finances..
Jeremy Clarkson Reveals He Has Met Up With David Cameron To Discuss Cancer
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has met up with former prime minister Lord David Cameron to discuss their prostate cancer diagnoses with other famous faces..
Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Closed Again After Israeli Attacks In Lebanon
Iran’s joint military command said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and US “bad faith” and “its clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war..
King Greatly Saddened After Train Driver Killed And Dozens Injured After Crash
The King is “greatly saddened” by a rail crash in which a train driver was killed and dozens of others seriously injured, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said..
28 In Hospital Nine In A Critical Condition After Train Collision
Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said..
Man Found Guilty Of Sharing And Possessing Islamist Terrorist Material
A man has been found guilty of sharing terrorist videos and having information about plastic explosives..
Starmer Under Pressure To Quit After Burnhams By Election Win
Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure to set out plans to quit Downing Street over the weekend after Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the Makerfield by-election..
Two Trains Have Collided In Bedford Area Police Say
Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said..
Local News
Popular countryside café expands with second Mid Sussex location
A countryside café blending modern style with rural charm has opened new location.
The Makerfield by-election may not change Labour’s fortunes
Tomorrow is the Makerfield by-election, writes Andy Winter.
Farmers and police unite to tackle growing countryside crime
Farmers , representatives from Sussex Police’s Rural Crime Team and rural membership organisations met to tackle countryside crime in Mid Sussex.
Shakespeare classic set for magical open-air castle performance
An open-air Shakespeare performance is to delight audiences under the stars this summer.
Passengers invited to nominate coach staff who go the extra mile
National Express is celebrating the unsung heroes who keep journeys moving.
Charity warns loneliness is rising with serious health impacts
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove (WSBH) is warning that loneliness across Sussex is increasing.
MP secures priority access to Bayeux Tapestry for schoolchildren
Schools in Hastings and nearby 1066 Country are receiving priority booking for free tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry.
Sussex vineyards celebrate English Wine Week
With English Wine Week starting on Friday, 19 June, Nick Mosley talks to Sussex vineyards about what is in store for wine lovers.
Cyclists set off on 600-mile challenge to fund cancer research
A 600-mile Berlin-to-London charity cycle ride is being led in memory of loved one.
Families invited to enjoy dragon-themed Father’s Day experience
Families are invited to enjoy a fiery Father’s Day offer at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion.
Wildlife charity launches urgent appeal for lifesaving X-ray machine
East Sussex WRAS has launched an urgent fundraising appeal.
Business owner backs programme to inspire young readers
A Worthing business owner is helping to open a world of imagination for children and families.
Lighthouse challenge raises thousands for hospice and charities
More than 1,700 walkers took part in the Beachy Head Lighthouse Challenge.
Police warn speeding drivers in seaside town they 'will be hearing from us'
Police said a number of vehicles were recorded exceeding the speed limit during the checks, and that those drivers "will be hearing from us."
An oil spillage has left an A road partially blocked both ways
An oil spill in Eastbourne has left the A2290 partly blocked on Lottbridge Drove.
Recap: Oil spillage has left an A road partially blocked both ways
An oil spill in Eastbourne has left the A2290 partly blocked on Lottbridge Drove.
Sussex MPs mark county day with celebration in Westminster
Sussex Liberal Democrat MPs came together to celebrate their county’s rich heritage and traditions.
New flag poles unveiled in city as county celebrates Sussex Day
New flag poles have been unveiled in Brighton as county celebrates Sussex Day.
Two teenagers arrested after shop window smashed and reports of shoplifting
Two teenagers were arrested on June 15 after police received reports of shoplifting and damage to a shop window on Chapel Road in Worthing.
Black Veil Brides bring arena-sized spectacle to intimate Brighton stage
There is an air of anticipation, and every bar of the dramatic introduction crescendos with a cheer from the crowd as one by one members of the Black Veil Brides appear on the stage.










































