The forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers in the decades after the Second World War has been branded a “stain on our history” by Sir Keir Starmer as he made a long-awaited state apology for the historical practice..

Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to boost defence spending by £15 billion is facing fresh scrutiny, after Downing Street was unable to say where exactly the cuts required to pay for it will come from..

Survivors of historical forced adoption are to get the state apology they have spent decades campaigning for when Sir Keir Starmer says sorry in Parliament..

Youri Tielemans saved Belgium’s World Cup hopes by converting a contentious penalty in added time at the end of extra time to win 3-2 having scored an 89th-minute equaliser to keep the tie alive against Senegal.

The United States will be without prolific goalscorer Falorin Balogun for their last-16 clash with Belgium after he received a red card in the host nation’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina..

The Criminal Cases Review Commission has been told to significantly and urgently improve its investigations to avoid a repeat of failings like those seen in the Andrew Malkinson scandal..

A national park which has some of the darkest skies in Europe has introduced the common glow-worm to a new site in the hope that the males will be able see the “spectacular” night-time mating display of the females..

Captain Harry Kane accepted he was England’s “hero” after his brace sealed a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo to rescue the team from the brink of a humiliating round-of-32 World Cup exit..

Captain Harry Kane accepted he was England’s “hero” after his brace sealed a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo to rescue the team from the brink of a humiliating round-of-32 World Cup exit..

Two police officers called to the scene of Henry Nowak’s murder are under investigation for potential gross misconduct after they failed to give him immediate first aid and instead handcuffed him as he lay dying..

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over a £4.7 billion black hole in the plan to raise defence spending and whether Andy Burnham was blindsided by the need to plug that gap in his first budget..

The V&A’s David Bowie archive is to go on a tour of the UK featuring 100 items related to the star..

Grassroots football clubs are warning that climate change is increasing both the risk of injuries and costs as extreme weather hardens pitches or leaves them waterlogged..

Major British retailers have been selling e-scooters for “commuting” despite warnings from police and coroners that it is illegal and puts riders at risk of serious injury or death..

It's over allegations that consumers had to pay higher prices for new-build properties.

Germany crashed out of the World Cup after they were beaten on penalties by Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in Boston in the round of 32..

That's according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ.

Murderers who kill their partner or ex-partner at home could face an extra 10 years in prison as the Government moves to close a sentencing gap..

The Prince of Wales is expected to declare that if “systemic failure” causes homelessness then “systems can help prevent it” when he marks the third anniversary of his project to eradicate the issue..

The Government has said it will appoint a national maternity commissioner to drive change after a report concluded families have suffered from repeated failures in NHS care..

A new 'league table' has outlined the UK's best secondary schools after analysing data from almost 3,500 state-sector secondary schools.

Over the past week or so, Westminster's been at its worst, writes Chris Ward MP.

I mentioned last week our break in Norfolk. We certainly saw some magnificent gardens while we were away, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

What’s your favourite fairytale? Is it Little Red Riding Hood – not in education, employment, or training – who runs away through the woods with her granny’s post office savings book?

Overnight closures and diversions have been announced on the A27 as works begin to increase the headroom beneath the Falmer Hill footbridge.

An electric power supply fault means that no trains are running between Brighton and Hove stations.

Interview with singer Maisie Peters about her Sussex and Brighton origins, being friends with Ed Sheeran, and opening for Taylor Swift, as her new album Florescence launches.

Officers were called regarding items being taken from a garage in Laxton Meadow, Funtington, near Chichester, in the early hours of May 17.

Connor Farrell, 23, a learner Detective Constable based on West Sussex division, was arrested at around 2am on May 19 after failing a breathalyser test.

A former assistant headteacher from Worthing has admitted trying to engage in sexual communications with a child.

A Brighton vape shop owner came under fire for having “drug paraphernalia” on display when he applied for a drinks licence.

Residents are invited to help decide how a major investment will transform Whitehawk in Brighton.

A new rooftop helipad at the NHS Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton has been formally opened - by the first patient to be flown directly onto it.

The leaders of the Liberal Democrats, Green Party, Labour Group and Cllr Donna Johnson of the Local Alliance, Selsey, have agreed to work together.

The foundation stone for a new state-of-the-art cancer centre at the NHS Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton was laid on Friday, May 22.

A West Sussex man has admitted to paying for children to be sexually abused.

An amber alert has been issued for the South East as temperatures soar across the East of England, London, and East and West Midlands.

Man arrested after alleged indecent act on bus.

Brighton Festival's landmark 60th edition ends this weekend.

Train lines between Brighton and Lewes are blocked due to a points failure.