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.

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 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 crematorium is inviting the community to open day at its grounds.

NHS Blood and Transplant says there is a growing need for more black community heritage donors with rare blood types to help people with sickle cell disorder.

These vibrant close-up photographs celebrate the colour and detail of flowers blooming across Brighton.

East Sussex County Council, local schools and community organisations will work in close partnership with charity AllChild.

A Dutch DJ and producer is taking on a 100km challenge just years after neurological disease left him partially paralysed.

A virtual ward pilot for older adults with complex mental health needs, including dementia, is showing positive early results in Sussex.

Councillors in Wealden District Council have appointed a new leader.

A range of activities for children have been organised this half-term.

Brighton Fringe performer Holly Hughes was announced as the winner of the Libraro Reader Engagement Prize.

Collaborating with Brighton Sea Lanes, the community group will be de-littering Brighton's beaches on the last Sunday of every month from now until September.

A blue plaque has been unveiled on the former Hove home of a Victorian entrepreneur who gifted his entire fortune to build affordable, high-quality social housing.

Brighton Festival’s landmark 60th edition concludes this weekend with a packed line-up.

Wealden councillors have criticised the Home Office for declining an invitation to appear in front of the authority’s scrutiny committee.

Bus users can now save money with new discounted ticket bundles.

Residents have the chance to share their views on the design of the Carpet Gardens flowerbeds in Eastbourne.

With plans of a ban on feeding birds elsewhere in Sussex, a 22-year-old  Brightonian has praised its mental health benefits.

The Great Escape, a four-day celebration of new and emerging talent held in Brighton, was crowned best value by Betway Casino following its 2026 edition in May.

The Old Railway Station in Petworth, built around an old 1920s train, appeared on the latest episode of Channel 4 show World's Most Secret Hotels on May 16.

Hemiko, which is working to install the Worthing Heat Network, has said that work to reinstate sections of Steyne Gardens has begun as of May 18.

Aldwick beach in Bognor Regis and the Worthing Beach House  section of Worthing beach have retained their "brown flag" in the 2026 Brown Flag Awards.