An electricity supply failure at a communications centre is causing major disruption to trains in the Midlands and north-west England, National Rail has said..

Disgraced former reality TV star Stephen Bear has been jailed for sixteen months at Chelmsford Crown Court for breaching a restraining order.

A former butcher who dismembered his victim then hid the body in a concrete-filled barrel has been jailed for at least 35 years..

Two men have been arrested after police officers were taken to hospital during a second night of disorder in a market town which has seen anti-immigration protests..

Just 14% of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are in good ecological health, a new assessment reveals..

Gianni Infantino has the “full support” of FIFA’s management board despite being forced to abandon his plan to sell stakes in a company to run the World Cup to private investors..

Heavy rain which could cause flooding in parts of Scotland is unlikely to provide the relief that is needed after exceptionally dry weather, experts have warned..

Mohamed Salah has arrived in Istanbul wearing a Trabzonspor shirt to finalise a move to the Turkish Super Lig side..

TV presenter and dog trainer Graeme Hall is the latest contestant to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing, and said: “I can’t wait to get started.”.

Ryanair’s monthly passenger numbers reached an all-time high of more than 22 million in July..

The police marksman who shot Chris Kaba will not face disciplinary proceedings, a watchdog has confirmed..

A woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, police said..

A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old child in Arbroath..

A body has been recovered in the search for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty in the sea off the East Yorkshire coast, police have said..

Thundery showers are set to batter parts of the country and a handful of flood alerts are in place in Scotland – while central and southern England are likely to miss out on most of the much-needed rain..

Paris Hilton has admitted her experience finding fame at an early age was “traumatising sometimes”..

Guidance on use of toilets and changing rooms as single-sex spaces comes into force on Wednesday, almost a year-and-a-half after the landmark Supreme Court ruling on biological sex..

A Police Federation chief has threatened to take the Government to court to stop Pc Andrew Harper’s killers being released from prison early..

Andy Burnham is not actively considering a public inquiry into the UK actions of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein despite claims the Government was “looking into” holding one, it is understood..

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is “looking into” a possible public inquiry into the UK actions of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, the victims minister has said..

A uni graduate developed a low-cost prosthetic foot for children that could reduce time they wait for correctly sized prosthesis from six weeks to seven days

At last week’s Full Council meeting, Green Councillor Ollie Sykes made a bold manifesto promise on the hoof, but one we think is needed.

Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, is backing the government’s push to end rough sleeping.

A new later living community has officially opened its show suite in Eastbourne.

Lemur babies, spider monkeys and prairie dog pups are among the latest arrivals in a season of new life at Drusillas zoo.

A new car rental branch has opened in the heart of Brighton

Horsham District Council has approved more than £7.2 million of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding for projects across the Horsham District.

Residents in the village of Cocking are set to benefit from a major programme of water mains replacements from Southern Water.

Tim Peake's UK tour, Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space, will come to the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-On-Sea on October 14.

A restaurant has teamed up with a local brewery to launch two new beers.

Chess champions, rising stars and fans gathered for University of Sussex’s largest-ever tournament.

An immersive Italian food adventure is coming to Sussex countryside.

A celebrated LEGO fan event is set to return to Crawley.

A garden centre in Copthorne has been crowned the best in the South East.

An artist’s “antidote to gloom” is being celebrated in an exhibition.

Proposed changes to Mid Sussex District Plan are now under public consultation.

A newly upgraded play area is now open and ready for families to enjoy.

A Hove nursery has been rated ‘Strong’ in all areas under Ofsted’s new system.

People with learning disabilities are proving that sport is about more than competition.

Children and families in Haywards Heath are invited to bring their teddy bears for an afternoon of fun.