Wednesday was the UK’s hottest June day on record, with a provisional temperature of 35.7C breaking the previous record from the summer of 1976..

Hundreds of mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to “longstanding and deeply embedded systemic failures” at a hospital trust.

Senior minister Darren Jones has urged Andy Burnham to set out more of his economic policies after ruling himself out of the race for the Labour leadership..

The Government has been accused of failing to provide clarity on its national security strategy and defence spending amid concern the UK is “falling behind” its allies at a crucial time..

The largest maternity review in the history of the NHS is due to be published, detailing how widespread failings led to the deaths of babies and caused avoidable harm..

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris raced into Madame Tussauds London to see his waxwork ahead of the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone..

Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L.

Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L.

Extreme weather has started to cause major disruption to the travel network as scores of schools have announced they will close for the next few days with temperatures expected to hit record highs..

Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP who embezzled more than £400,000 from the party, has been jailed for more than five years..

Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri scored in the 2-1 win for Algeria.

Drivers are being urged not to use smartwatches behind the wheel, with legislation covering the gadgets described as “unclear”..

Rising costs have been blamed after a survey suggested more than a quarter (27%) of UK families do not have a summer holiday booked..

Britain has more than enough electricity supply to meet demand through the winter months, despite households facing higher bills following the Iran war, according to the energy system operator..

Billy Gilmour admits the support of his Scotland team-mates and fans has been the ideal consolation to missing out on the World Cup..

Bukayo Saka and the rest of England’s World Cup squad all trained on Monday ahead of the match against Ghana..

Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the Labour MP for Makerfield following last week’s by-election..

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power..

Landlords in England who fail to fix dangerous problems such as damp and mould now face fines of up to £7,000..

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..

London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally co-organiser Bill Murray tells us why we should celebrate a stunning weekend on the seafront.

Pioneering DJ Carl Cox has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list

A best-selling crime author said he was moved to tears when he found out he was included in the King’s Birthday Honours.

The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson said being made a dame was a “very happy surprise”, as she issued a plea to the government.

Sussex residents are among those recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list

A 5,000 capacity pop-up venue is preparing to open on Brighton seafront

Hobgoblin Music in Brighton has announced it will close for planned protests on Saturday.

A woman has been charged with drink driving after a car crashed into a house in Newhaven.

A woman has been charged with drink driving after a car crashed into a house in Newhaven.

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A man has been sentenced after making hundreds of hoax 999 calls

A victim reported seeing a motorcycle rider performing dangerous manoeuvres and using a mobile phone on the A27 in Chichester from around 11.05am on May 15

An award-winning restaurant in Brighton has spoken out amid fears for its future

Two men have been fined for putting up scaffolding without permission

A painting by one of Britain’s most celebrated artists is expected to fetch up to £35 million at auction later this month

The train line between Eastbourne and Hastings is blocked after a train hit a tree.

Alex Stevens, who grew up in Worthing, is drinking a beer from each of the 48 nations taking part in the 2026 men’s World Cup

A man was reportedly struck by an e-bike in an "unprovoked assault" in Littlehampton.

Worthing Musical Comedy Society has won the Arts and Culture Award at the Worthing Community Awards and the NODA South East Award for Best Musical

Daniel Bowler, 38, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on June 9 after robbing a Tesco Express on Jubilee Street.