A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe..

Millions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave..

Twelve people died overnight into Friday in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country..

The UK is set to miss out on around £600 million in tax each year following a deal allowing the US to be exempt from a global tax commitment, according to HMRC figures..

England fans have accused Fifa of applying “one rule for one and one rule for another” after Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico..

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78..

Vapes are to be put in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children..

Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer..

Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died according to a statement on her website..

Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75, according to a statement on her website..

An England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has hinted ahead of a quarter-final clash with Norway..

Arthur Fery received personal congratulations from the Queen after reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals but the breakout star is trying not to get swept up in the noise..

Andy Burnham is on course for a coronation as Labour’s new leader as the only declared candidate ahead of nominations for the contest opening on Thursday..

US forces said they hit about 90 targets across Iran with President Donald Trump warning the conflict could “get much worse”..

Confusing dental services are leaving patients in severe pain, with one woman waiting eight years for treatment, an ombudsman has warned..

Disability benefits are “no longer fit for purpose”, a review has concluded amid promises of “bold” reform of the system..

Dame Sarah Storey has announced her retirement from competitive sport, ending a career which saw her become Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian..

The last woman hanged in the United Kingdom will be granted a conditional pardon but she will not be declared innocent, David Lammy has said..

Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery has undergone a major transformation ready for the summer opening, with the number of masterpieces on display almost doubling to 120..

A by-election triggered by Nigel Farage is a stunt that “shouldn’t be happening” and disrespects the people of Clacton, a senior minister has said, as the prospect of the contest appeared to fall flat..

The Great Escape returns to Brighton this week for its most significant edition yet - a landmark 20th anniversary celebration showcasing more than 450 emerging artists from across the globe.

Chris Ward MP has shown his support for the Prime Minister amid calls for him to resign.

A lucky Sussex couple has won £1 million in the lottery.

James MacCleary, MP for Lewes, says he is "very disappointed" as the construction of a new drive-through Greggs continues to cause A27 traffic.

Councillors have revoked the premises licence of an Eastbourne convenience store, following a prosecution linked to the sale of illegal vapes.

Urgent repairs were carried out on a road in Hangleton after Brighton and Hove Buses announced that it was restricting services due to potholes.

Tom Rutland, who represents East Worthing and Shoreham, resigned as a government aide on Monday and publicly declared that the Prime Minister has "lost authority" and should set out a timetable for his departure.

Traffic is moving slowly on the A259 next to Brighton Palace Pier on the seafront, possibly connected to Pool Valley roadworks.

A young child in difficulty in the water on May 11 at St Leonards, Hastings, prompted a multi-agency emergency response, coastguard said.

UK tourists travelling to a popular holiday hotspot will be fast-tracked as airports face disruption.

An immersive courtroom drama experience is putting theatre audiences in the jury box

Plans for a new glamping site with yurts and wooden cabins in the Sussex countryside have been unveiled

Brighton and Hove City Council is charging ahead with plans to grow its electric vehicle infrastructure.

Hove MP Peter Kyle has said he knows a fellow politician is not plotting to oust the Prime Minister as they went to the cinema together

Following last week’s local elections, both of Sussex’s county councils are left under no overall control - here’s what that means and what will happen next

Overnight works on a city centre junction have been completed, with work coming closer to completion

Police responded to concerns for a man's welfare in a residential street

Early morning beach users have renewed calls to open public toilets earlier amid fears the current opening time is encouraging anti-social behaviour

The Birdcage, at 11-12 Marine Parade in Kemptown, next to the Amsterdam Hotel, has been taken over by South African-born couple Sean and Mathys Pettit-Scheepers

A woman said a direct train route from Newcastle to Brighton would be “life-changing”