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..

Devon artist Emily Powell takes to the streets to capture the city’s iconic beach and beloved dogs in real time.

Terrorism, anti-social behaviour and knife crime among the topics up for public scrutiny at an upcoming policing meeting.

Sussex beaches have been recognised among the best in England.

Fire cadets have completed a 16-mile coastal walk raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will tour the UK in a new production arriving at Theatre Royal Brighton from September 29 to October 3.

Funding has been agreed for a key project to improve recycling and reduce waste in public spaces.

A stage classic is set to make a splash at Eastbourne Congress Theatre.

An MP spoke to students during a recent school visit about importance of political engagement.

Two university friends turned national TV contestants set to appear on an episode of BBC’s Bargain Hunt.

A marshalled walk to a lighthouse is set to return this June.

Brighton and Hove’s bikeshare scheme has hit a huge milestone.

Zoo keepers have returned from Kenya after spending two weeks supporting primate conservation.

Aldi has revealed six sites in Sussex that it is eyeing up for potential new stores as it works towards its long-term target of 1,500 locations nationwide.

A Ukrainian writer will visit a university to discuss his new book on war.

A mother found comfort in grief through the graduation of a life-changing assistance dog.

The A2690 Combe Valley Way is partially blocked due to a stalled vehicle leading to very slow traffic.

People will be asked for their views on housing need in Brighton and Hove when a public consultation on the new “City Plan” begins in July.

A vape and mobile phone shop in Brighton has applied for a drinks licence but Sussex Police and council officials have objected.

The RNLI has urged the public not to underestimate the risks of swimming in the sea as warmer weather beckons.

Two men reportedly smashed a glass cabinet and tried to steal mobile phones from a shop.