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Housebuilding Target At Risk Over Planning Shortages Union Says
The Government’s housebuilding target is at risk because of a shortage of council planners, according to new research..
Rightmove Gives Reasons Why June Saw An Unusual Asking Price Fall
The average price tag on a home fell by 0.6% or £2,113 in June, in the biggest price drop recorded for this month of the year in 14 years, according to a property website..
Starmer Announces Social Media Ban For Under 16s
Children under age 16 will be banned from social media in a “big moment for our country”, Sir Keir Starmer said..
Khan Announces 7m Promotion Campaign To Tackle Online Disinformation
Sir Sadiq Khan has announced a £7 million campaign to showcase London to the world and tackle online “disinformation” that he says is harming the capital’s reputation..
Scientists Make New Discovery About The History Of The Giants Causeway
Scientists have made a new discovery about the history of the Giant’s Causeway rock formation..
Road Designers Urged To Up Their Game To Tackle Spike In Wrong Way Driving
Motorway designers are being urged to “up their game” after an investigation found reported incidents of wrong-way driving on the roads have increased by 30% in four years..
Bank Of England Set To Hold Interest Rates As It Faces Balancing Act
The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold as policymakers face the task of navigating the Middle East energy shock and a slowing economy..
Tommy Fury Dedicates Boxing Victory To Newborn Son Midas
Boxer Tommy Fury has dedicated his boxing victory to his and Molly-Mae Hague’s newborn son, Midas..
Under 16s Social Media Ban Should Be Part Of Basket Of Measures Lisa Nandy
Banning social media for under-16s is on its own not “the silver bullet solution”, but should be part of a “basket of measures” to protect children online, the Culture Secretary has said, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s expected announcement of a ban..
Resident Doctors Call Off Strike Action
The latest Government offer will now go to a vote amongst members of the BMA union.
Scotland Edge Past Haiti In World Cup Opener
John McGinn's first half strike seals a 1-0 win in Boston.
Canadian PM To Be Welcomed Home To Ireland
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday..
500000 Vowed For Grassroots Football To Support Next Generation Of Heroes
Scotland’s First Minister has announced new funding to inspire youngsters to “follow their sporting dreams”, with John Swinney promising the cash ahead of Scotland’s return to the World Cup..
NHS Faces Triple Whammy During Resident Doctor Walkout
The NHS is facing a “triple whammy of pressure” as the latest strike by resident doctors is set to coincide with a heatwave and the World Cup, health officials have said..
June Rain And Coming Sunshine Set To Boost Flowering Garden Plants And Veg RHS
June’s weather is proving a boon for gardeners, with plants set to be taller and more ladened with flowers than in recent years, horticultural experts have said..
A Million Events Was Never In The Plan Says Parkrun Founder As Milestone Nears
The founder of parkrun has said that a million events was “never in the plan” as the charity is set to reach the milestone this weekend..
Police In Kansas City Investigating Theft Of Englands Training Equipment
Police are investigating the theft of team equipment ahead of England’s arrival at their Kansas City base, the Football Association has confirmed..
Kevin Sinfield Helen Mirren And Lionesses Lead Kings Birthday Honours
Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours..
David Hockney Dies Aged 88
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88..
Mexico And South Korea Grab Wins In Their World Cup Openers
Mexico’s misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards..
Local News
Chip shop campaign helps raise awareness of missing pets
A new campaign is making chip shops part of the search for missing pets for one day.
Live updates as major train disruption hits services to Gatwick Airport
Train passengers travelling to Gatwick Airport have been advised to leave two hours more than usual to travel after all lines through East Croydon were blocked.
Full police statement after incident sparks significant emergency response
Multiple emergency vehicles were photographed attending an address in Haig Avenue, Brighton, yesterday evening.
'We're dreamers - England can win it!' Supporters turn out at fan zone on the beach
Reactions from fans at the Central Park on Brighton Beach fan zone, as England beat Croatia in the 2026 World Cup on June 17.
Labour heavyweight backs candidate in Hove by-election
Andy Burnham has given his backing to Labour candidate Philip Berman, who is standing for the party in the upcoming Goldsmid ward by-election in Hove.
Live updates following crash involving van and pedestrian
Carden Avenue in Brighton is partially blocked due to a crash involving a van and a pedestrian.
Recap after stalled vehicle causes significant traffic along seafront
A stalled vehicle has left Marine Parade in Worthing partly blocked and is causing significant queues.
Flat residents fear 'disaster' as huge sums of money stuck in 'frozen' accounts
Residents at Baltimore Court, Copthorne Court, Saxon Court, Blenheim Court, Kinsale Court and Tivoli fear for hundreds of thousands of pounds held in 'frozen' accounts
Primary school to undergo £1.8 million expansion
A Chichester primary school is to receive £1.8m to pay for expansion work.
Why the story of a bereaved wartime mother has left thousands of people emotional
A new viral video by a creator who posts as Adventure Through History links the 1943 bombing of East Grinstead to the story of Eva Dobson and her fallen sons
MP speaks out on fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is set to be reintroduced in Parliament
Major road bridge project hits snag after ancient archaeological discovery
Fragments of ancient pottery have been discovered during preliminary works for a major road improvement project
Former church building could become offices as its put up for sale
Located on Middleton Road in Middleton-on-Sea, the detached property offers 1,311 square feet of internal space and is currently listed for a price of £550,000
Comedian and TV star Alan Carr selling Sussex home to fund Scottish castle move
Alan Carr is selling the four-bed property to finance his move to Ayton Castle, in the Scottish Highlands, according to multiple media outlets
New council structure for Sussex edges closer to approval
Major changes could be on the way for how councils are structured in Sussex.
High-street charity shop to close after three years
Chestnut Tree House Selsey, located at 126 High Street, will cease trading on June 19
Two Sussex stations named top accident hotspots across network
Gatwick Airport and Brighton station have been named first and second respectively on Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) list
Police confirm if officers will be investigated after protesters pepper-sprayed
Disciplinary action will not be taken after a Pava can fell from an officers belt during protests in Brighton, Sussex Police have said.
Waitrose gives update as customers ask when will supermarket reopen after fire
Waitrose has shared an update following a fire at its Hove store
MP speaks out about 'anarchist' who sent him abusive emails while drunk
A Labour MP has welcomed a court’s verdict after a constituent was found guilty of harassing him











































