Rachel Reeves says she is “backing” Andy Burnham to be the UK’s next prime minister amid speculation she could be replaced as Chancellor if he takes office..

Video games like The Sims, Minecraft and Assassin’s Creed should be used in schools to teach children about the built environment, peers have said..

The number of cases of breast cancer in women under 50 has risen by 5% in one year, according to new analysis..

Rare treasures found with a young Iron Age man buried around 2,000 years ago are to go on show for the first time in a new exhibition..

A unique oak church spire is to be restored after securing £1.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its rare oak spire..

Almost 1.6 million children, including more than 70,000 babies, are living in overheated homes in England, according to campaigners, who have called for “urgent action” to ensure housing can be kept at safe temperatures..

Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread.

Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread.

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.

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..

A Sussex-based insurance platform is turning home cover into a force for environmental good.

Universities must serve as civic anchors in their regions says Professor Symeon Dagkas.

The world's fastest-growing sport, padel, now has a new home on the south coast.

Patients in Sussex are the first in the UK to benefit from a new heart valve implant.

A new health and wellbeing centre has officially opened at the University of Sussex.

Flude Property Consultants are delighted to announce the sale of 126 Gloucester Road, Brighton acting on behalf of private individuals.

The wind and rain didn’t dampen the spirits of St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne) supporters who took part in Rainbow Run on Saturday June 6.

A five-week work placement helped a former university lecturer from Afghanistan secure a job in the UK.

A charity event has raised more than £65,000 for Guild Care.

West Sussex Labour Group Leader Martin McCabe and Deputy Leader Henna Chowdhury welcomed new measures designed to bring long-term vacant shops back into use.

My late sister used to despair of me. She loved reading, as do I, so books were often exchanged as presents, writes Dr James Williams.

A community transport charity, CTLA, has been celebrating 30 years of working in community.

A creative retreat is offering writers a peaceful place to work surrounded by nature.

Butlin’s has introduced a brand-new Lunch Add-On, further enhancing its popular All Inclusive offerings.

The South of England Show returned to the South of England Showground near Ardingly from June 5 to 7.

A 77-year-old has walked 16 miles around the perimeter of Gatwick Airport to raise funds for a legal campaign.

A West Sussex musician has released a new album inspired by Britain's folklore.

With the government’s consultation on boundary changes now in its final days, residents across Lewes district are urged to make sure their voices are heard.

Windermere House is inviting schools and community groups to help transform its outdoor space.

The opportunity to walk out to a famous lighthouse returns this weekend for adventurous visitors.