National News
All the latest national news, sport and entertainment stories from our newsroom.
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
Residential fire breaks out in middle of the night due to 'faulty electrical supply'
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service rushed to a flat on Little Dippers in Pulborough this morning, after receiving reports of a fire at 2.23am.
Dramatic pictures show fiery blaze at Waitrose supermarket this morning
Ten fire engines from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the Waitrose supermarket on Nevill Road in Hove this morning.
Live updates as fire breaks out at Waitrose supermarket
East Sussex Fire and Rescue are at the Waitrose supermarket in Hove where a fire has broken out this morning (June 16) around 3.30am.
Council is planning to buy homes to resettle Afghan refugees housed in hotels
Arun District Council is planning to buy 18 homes as part of a programme designed to help resettle Afghan refugees and provide temporary accommodation.
Sussex opera house kicks off summer with one of world's 'earliest operas'
Glyndebourne has kicked off its world class summer programme with sumptuous productions of L’Orfeo, Tosca, and Il turco in Italia.
Stunning photographs capture barn owl hunting at dusk
These beautiful photographs capture a barn owl hunting across the fields near Angmering.
Film-themed carnival float wins top prize from the mayor
A carnival float inspired by an iconic film classic stole the show in a seafront parade.
Volunteers honoured for supporting people through challenging times
BHT Sussex volunteers attended a reception at Brighton Town Hall hosted by the Mayor of Brighton, Theresa Fowler.
Free summer gardening workshops aim to inspire young minds
Children can discover the magic of nature through playful learning at Dobbies this summer.
University joins forces with anti-racism group on community work
A university has partnered with an anti-racism organisation to boost equity, culture and community engagement.
Silver award recognises school's commitment to children's rights
Telscombe Cliffs Academy is celebrating progress on its journey to becoming a fully accredited Rights Respecting School.
Vintage steam power showcased in spectacular countryside event
These photographs from the High Weald Steam Working Weekend capture the sights, sounds and atmosphere of a traditional steam gathering.
Community's 'invaluable' cafe, shop and post office for sale
A long-established community hub is on the market.
Farm plans on-site abattoir to keep produce 'healthy, home-grown, and traceable'
The estate's new owners plan to sell fresh, traceable produce directly to customers within a ten-mile radius of their farm, located near Haywards Heath.
The planning developments in ancient Sussex woodland granted development
More than 40 developments in the South Downs National Park were granted planning permission within or next to ancient woodland last year
Bid to remove protected oak tree refused after dad said it posed risk to son's health
The tree, which stands outside 2 Meadowside Walk in Tangmere, near Chichester, is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
Caravan park with acres of land could expand as it goes on the market
A holiday park has gone on the market in East Sussex
Letter: The police should apologise to Brighton counter-protesters
Regarding the protest and counter-protest on Saturday 13th, the Sussex police claim they sought to strike a balance between the right to protest and civil
Mysterious fin spotted on beach sparks debate between residents and experts
A mysterious fin spotted offshore has sparked debate among residents and wildlife experts.
Man who harassed Labour MP calls politicians 'parasites' in court
A man who harassed a Labour MP by sending a barrage of "abusive" emails described politicians as "parasites" in court.











































