Two 15-year-old boys who were spared custody for the rape of two girls in Fordingbridge have been sentenced to four years’ detention after the Court of Appeal ruled their sentences were “unduly lenient”..

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.

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..

Young people are to take charge of Brighton Festival events this weekend.

A stage adaptation of Malory Towers is playing at the Theatre Royal this week.

A Sussex property expert took part in a haunting overnight challenge.

A summer fayre is set to bring the community together with a day full of fun in Burgess Hill.

Local mental health network UOK teamed up with Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation to kick off Mental Health Awareness Week with a free football session.

A new planning blueprint could shape the future of the South Downs National Park.

Stylish photographs from The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride capture riders travelling from Shoreham to Chichester city centre in support of men's mental health.

Hassocks mum taking on 1,175km Tour de France Femmes challenge for children’s cancer charity.

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, Stagecoach South swapped their uniforms for golden tickets and giant peaches.

Nusrat Ghani MP has backed efforts to safeguard youth support services amid concerns over a nearby bank closure.

A pair of popular beaches in Arun have been recognised for their high standards and visitor experience.

Ark Alexandra Academy in Hastings welcomed more than 20 employers, colleges, universities and training providers to its first ever careers fair.

The Morgenster, a Dutch tall ship which is 29 metres high, arrived at Shoreham Port this afternoon (May 21).

A café will throw a charity event to support street children in Bangladesh's capital.

Reform UK has secured the leadership of East Sussex County Council.

Paul Mason, 63, from Bodmin in Cornwall, died on the tracks near Balcombe in West Sussex on May 5.

The leader of Brighton and Hove City Council has issued a statement after the formal identification of three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea.

The family of three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach have set up a fundraiser to assist with funeral costs.

A person has died after being hit by a train at Crawley railway station

The A259 Wallsend Road in Pevensey is blocked both ways due to a crash involving a car and a bus.