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..

Here are just 10 of the best places across the city you can enjoy the World Cup in Brighton and Hove.

The relationship between universities and students has been eroded into one of business and customer.

An award-winning dressage rider is set to perform at Balcombe village fete.

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.

Hove has been named one of Britain’s most expensive first-time buyer hotspots, according to new analysis by a property website Rightmove.

A vehicle has reportedly hit a level crossing near Ford causing travel disruption

A road near Uckfield is closed due to an overturned car and fallen power cables

More than 20 tonnes of rubbish was cleared from Brighton seafront over the recent May bank holiday.

The Nao Santa María, a replica of the flagship of Christopher Columbus' first voyage to the Americas in 1492, will dock in Shoreham Port from July 1 to 12

Five men have been charged after an alleged at-sea cocaine smuggling attempt.

A Sussex railway worker was left with fractures to his skull after being attacked at Brighton station.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is urging licenced premises to review their fire safety arrangements.

Police were sent to the scene of a derelict former convent as  young people planned a gathering inside

Texts and calls could soon be possible in the sky as Wizz Air becomes the first  budget airline to launch in-flight internet.

A band that once backed one of Britain's most celebrated artists is heading to the south coast as part of major UK tour.

The 2026 Christmas special of Doctor Who will no longer go ahead despite being announced last year.

Rob Jones, who set up Dark Star Brewery in 1994, has died following an illness

An arts centre is to undergo vital improvements thanks largely to a grant from the Arts Council England

A date has been set for the council’s Planning Committee to decide whether to approve plans for a new King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre