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PM Tells Forced Adoption Survivors Shame Is Ours As He Makes Formal Apology
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..
Defence Funding Plan Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Where Cuts Will Be Made
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..
Mothers And Children To Finally Hear Government Say Sorry For Forced Adoptions
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..
Late Youri Tielemans Penalty Completes Remarkable Belgium Win Against Senegal
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.
Falorin Balogun Sent Off In United States Win Over Bosnia And Herzegovina
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..
Watchdog Tells CCRC To Significantly And Urgently Improve Casework
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..
Glow Worms Introduced To New South Downs Site To Benefit From Dark Skies
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..
I Had My Hero Moment Today Harry Kane Happy To Rescue England With Late Brace
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..
I Had My Hero Moment Today Harry Kane Happy To Rescue England With Late Brace
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..
Police Officers Called To Henry Nowak Murder Face Gross Misconduct Investigation
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 Faces Questions On 47bn Funding Gap Left To Andy Burnham
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..
VAs David Bowie Archive To Go On Tour Of UK
The V&A’s David Bowie archive is to go on a tour of the UK featuring 100 items related to the star..
Extreme Weather Increasing Injury Risks And Costs Local Football Clubs Say
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..
Retailers Caught Selling E Scooters For Commuting Despite Road Ban
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..
Housebuilders Face Potential Multi Billion Pound Class Action Legal Case
It's over allegations that consumers had to pay higher prices for new-build properties.
Germany Crash Out On Penalties As Paraguay Edge Dramatic Shootout
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..
Shop Price Inflation Remains Unchanged In June
That's according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ.
Murderers Who Kill Their Partner At Home Could Face Extra 10 Years In Prison
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..
William Calls For Better Systems And New Approaches To Tackle Homelessness
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..
Maternity Review New National Commissioner Will Tackle NHS Failures
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..
Local News
Man who fell from clifftop in van identified by police
The incident, which occurred at the Peacehaven cliffs yesterday afternoon at around 4.30pm, led to part of the clifftop being cordoned off.
Dentist denies trying to defraud the NHS with hundreds of fake claims
A dentist is accused of making hundreds of fake claims in a scheme to defraud the NHS
Tributes paid to 'committed and diligent councillor' and 'lovely man'
A former councillor who dedicated more than 30 years of his life to representing Crawley has died, aged 57.
Unauthorised traveller encampment on recreation ground more than doubles in size
Worthing Borough Council had issued a notice to vacate the site as of June 29, at which point the encampment numbered nine caravans and one motorhome.
'Lucky' family headed for Disneyland and shopping for new home after EuroMillions win
Matt Cole, 41, from Horsham in West Sussex, and his fiancée Courtney Cockerton, 27, won £1 million on the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw.
Full police statement after man dies following crash between lorry and motorcycle
A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a lorry.
Minister defends government after criticism over bakery closure
Coughlans Bakery, which is co-owned by Romesh Ranganathan, announced it had shut on Tuesday, blaming the Government’s decision to hike business rates.
'Disaster waiting to happen' - operator to review route after bus crashes into shop
Brighton and Hove Buses will be "reviewing" a route after one of its buses crashed into a shop on Trafalgar Street for a second time on July 1, 2026.
Female staff member assaulted as pub fight breaks out before World Cup match
Police said the employee had tried to intervene in the fight, which took place on the night of the England v Panama match at the Tavern on the Green
New graffiti in Hove sparks speculation over whether it is a Banksy
A new graffiti which appeared in Hove has sparked mystery over whether it is a genuine Banksy
Live updates after man dies in lorry crash
A man has died after a serious crash between a lorry and a motorbike, leading to the A267 being closed both ways
Court cases and inquests: Why we report on them and what we can publish
The Argus reports on court cases and breaking incidents that are in the public interest but there are laws and regulations that we must follow.
Live updates: Road closure caused by suspected burst water main
Priory Road in Chichester is closed due to flooding following a suspected burst water main.
Lake closed 'until further notice' as climate change blamed for outbreak
The lake in Southwater Country Park in Horsham is to stay closed “until further notice” after reports of swimmers becoming ill
Home retailer to close 'underperforming' store in city amid restructuring
Magnet’s Brighton branch will shut its doors as part of a restructuring process aimed at improving the business’ financial stability
'It was horrible, it was ecstasy' - Fans react to nervy England World Cup victory
Photos from the Central Park fan zone on Brighton beach, where thousands of fans gathered to watch England play DR Congo in the World Cup 2026.
French-owned 'forbidden' beach's CCTV shot with rifle amidst community discontent
A man has been arrested after a CCTV camera was reportedly shot with an air rifle.
Appeal to identify four women after a £1600 theft from high street store
Police are trying to identify four women after a high-value theft at a Bexhill store.
Recap: Heavy traffic and delays on A27 due to accident
There is heavy traffic between Beddingham and Polegate.
Sale of land could trigger project to build 700 homes
Lewes District Council is preparing to take a major step forward on the regeneration project, which plans to build nearly 700 homes on a brownfield site.










































