Britain and France have signed a raft of agreements to work more closely on protecting critical infrastructure and on AI, dubbed the “Entente Technologique”..

MPs have warned of a “long road ahead” to improve the children’s social care sector amid rising need and a “severe” shortage of appropriate placements for young people..

Sir Jake Berry, a former leading Conservative, has announced that he has defected to Reform UK – in the latest move by a senior Tory to Nigel Farage’s party..

Lauren James’ double helped England secure a resounding 4-0 victory over the Netherlands in Zurich to keep their European Championship title defence alive..

The mother of a girl who escaped the Southport knife attack but was dragged back into the building has told a public inquiry “our girls deserve an apology”..

Emmanuel Macron said France’s relationship with the UK was a “game changer” as he met Sir Keir Starmer for talks on issues including the migrant crisis..

The compensation scheme for the infected blood scandal has “perpetuated” the harm of victims with key decisions about the scheme made “behind closed doors”, according to a report..

Resident doctors will go on strike for five continuous days later this month in their dispute with the Government over pay, the British Medical Association has said..

Horner’s dismissal comes 17 months after he was accused by a female colleague of “inappropriate behaviour”..

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will hold talks at No 10 as the UK pushes for France to do more to stop migrant crossings..

Thousands of people are expected to descend on Westminster today to lobby their MPs to take action on climate change and restoring nature..

The first neighbourhood health services will be rolled out in England’s most deprived areas from September, the Government has said..

A watchdog has cracked down on a host of weight-loss jab providers for advertising the prescription-only medications to the public..

Delays to compensation for victims of the infected blood scandal have had “devastating” impacts, a leading charity has said as the probe into the disaster prepares to publish a special report on the impact..

Joao Pedro scored twice on his full Chelsea debut as the Premier League side secured a place in the Club World Cup final – and a lucrative payday – with a 2-0 win over Fluminense..

Ministers must ensure all LGBT veterans who suffered historical mistreatment in the armed forces get compensation swiftly, MPs are to warn in a parliamentary debate..

Gregg Wallace has been sacked as MasterChef presenter following an inquiry into his alleged misconduct by production company Banijay, BBC News has reported..

British singles hopes at Wimbledon ended for another year with a straight-sets loss for Cameron Norrie against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals..

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the southern half of England over the next week, with temperatures once again set to soar..

The UK’s state finances are on an “unsustainable” path due to a raft of public spending promises the Government “cannot afford” in the longer term, the boss of UK’s official forecaster has warned..

The exhibition was open to the public on Thursday, June 26, and Friday, June 27.

Are you beach body ready? No one saw that question coming from Kemi on Love Island last week. She’s really getting the hang of things. Keir didn’t know where to look. Rachel cried. I didn’t know where to look.

Lewes MP James MacCleary has criticised Royal Mail for failing to meet first-class delivery targets in the BN area and called for Ofcom to take action.

Many people love the South Downs National Park, but one person, who appears to be a resident, does not feel the same way.

Art For Your Oceans opens at Hastings Contemporary, featuring seaweed ink works by Gormley, Hatoum, and Talbot.

A field fire in Burwash, East Sussex, has renewed warnings about wildfire risks. WRAS urges the public to act responsibly in the countryside to protect wildlife and habitats from preventable fires.

The leader of Chichester District Council has hit out at the government’s proposed planning reforms, calling them "a retrograde step".

A round-up of recent cases heard at Brighton Magistrates’ Court

Rachel Blackman will debut her one-woman show You Aren’t Doing it Wrong… at Brighton Dome on July 16, following a year-long delay due to injury. Expect laughs, honesty, and touching storytelling

Five fish have died in a pond which is fast drying out during the warm weather

Plans to build 50 homes in Kirdford have been approved by Chichester District Council.

Brighton Palace Pier has been recognised as the one of the best selfie locations in the country by Fujifilm as they launch a new competition

A large pub with bed and breakfast accommodation near Hailsham has gone on sale for £900,000.

Council officials are being asked to look at bringing back a dog-free area to a popular park in Brighton.

Plans have been submitted to transform the Broomgrove Power Station site in the Ore Valley, Hastings.

Results of an annual patient survey have revealed the best and worst-rated GP practices in Brighton and Hove

Brighton and Hove City Council accused of leaving most vulnerable homeless people to ‘sink or swim’ in Eastbourne

A business has been forced to move out of the city after the building it was situated in was deemed a significant fire risk.

Ikea will open its new shop in Brighton in August

You can see me pictured with an interesting fuchsia growing in the garden, arborescens, originating from Central America, it is an erect, evergreen shrub or small tree with shiny dark green leaves and panicles of small purple/pink flowers, rather like lilac flowers, followed by purple spherical fruits. It is easy to train into a small, single-stemmed tree and is lovely as a conservatory specimen where it will bloom throughout the year. Mine are kept fleeced in a covered alley at the side of the house in the winter. They are best grown in moist but well-drained compost in part shade. Although Fuchsia berries are edible, most are not particularly tasty and are sparsely produced on plants. Fuchsia plants are generally grown as an ornamental and not for fruit crops within the UK.