Sir Keir Starmer has met Xi Jinping in Beijing, telling the president he wants a “more sophisticated” relationship with China..

Bundee Aki looks set to miss Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations opener against France after being withdrawn from Andy Farrell’s squad for disciplinary reasons..

Test captain Ben Stokes will join the England Lions coaching team in the United Arab Emirates next month..

Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in China on the first visit by a British Prime Minister in eight years..

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury has vowed to speak out on misogyny, as she was confirmed in her new role as the Church of England’s top bishop..

The number of 18-year-olds from the poorest areas applying for university has increased in every part of the UK, the latest figures from Ucas show..

An estimated 16 million people – or 29% of UK adults – experienced post delays with Royal Mail over Christmas, Citizens Advice has said..

The decline in the mental health of children and young people is “one of the biggest challenges of our time”, leading charities have warned..

EasyJet’s claim that the cost of adding large cabin bags to flight bookings was “from £5.99” was “misleading”, a regulator has found..

The Princess of Wales praised a “gold dust” rugby league club for the support given to its community of fans when she braved Storm Chandra at a stadium in West Yorkshire..

Newcastle striker Anthony Gordon admits he is a victim of his own success as he attempts to replicate the blistering form which won him England recognition..

Former Labour MP Conor McGinn has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in 2022..

Pubs and music venues will get 15% off their business rates bills from April as part of a major support package, the Treasury has announced..

The King and Queen met Holocaust survivors and lit candles of remembrance to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945..

Irish actress Jessie Buckley has continued her awards season streak with a Bafta nomination for her role in Hamnet..

Heavy rain and strong winds are hitting the UK as Storm Chandra brought weather warnings, flooding, travel disruption and school closures..

Four temporary courts set up during the Covid-19 pandemic will be made permanent in an effort to cut court backlogs..

Ground rents will be capped at £250-a-year in England and Wales as part of sweeping changes to the leasehold system announced by the Government..

Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett is one of a host of acclaimed actresses who will be performing at the National Theatre this year..

Former Love Island stars Dani Dyer-Bowen and Gabby Allen and retired Olympic swimmer Emily Seebohm have passed the course in the latest series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins..

In the dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at West Sussex Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Worthing Magistrates’ Court, and at Crawley.

Market Square in Petworth is blocked due to a building fire.

Long-awaited plans to refurbish and modernise the building which housed Crawley’s first department store have been approved by the borough council.

The body of a man has been found on the beach at St Leonards.

Armed police swooped on a residential street in Crawley.

A teenage drink-driver from Bognor Regis who walked away from the wreckage of his crashed car on the A27 had a “very lucky” escape.

Plans for a £1 million artificial all-weather sports pitch at a Brighton secondary school are due to be decided by councillors next week.

Approval has been given for the merger of two schools, each with its own six-figure financial deficit and the prospect of pupil numbers falling further.

Peter Murphy was parked outside Co-op on Dyke Road on November 1, 2024, when he received a parking fine from Brighton and Hove City Council.

An ex-BBC antiques dealer has appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court accused of harassing his former neighbours.

From chic coastal retreats to historic houses in the countryside, here’s our pick of the most relaxing and stylish spas in the county

A newly introduced university society has received backlash among students.

As part of a multi-agency operation to combat waste crime, Sussex Police carried out stops on vehicles near Withy Patch Caravan Park, in Lancing, on January 29.

A new guidebook written by Dr Maddie Blackburn OBE and her husband, Dr Paul Dennison, is set to combine scenic walks with award-winning wines.

Chris Ward MP welcomes major new support package for pubs and high streets.

Officers from Horsham District Council have undertaken visits across the district to remove affected Jolly Rancher sweet products from sale.

New parents Kira and Dan, from Horsham, have been reunited with the SECAmb clinicians who helped deliver their first baby during an emergency home birth

Crossbar Brighton, the UK’s first ever dedicated women’s sports bar, will officially open its doors to the public on February 6.

Permission is being sought by Merkur Slots for a change of use of the ground and basement floors at 3-4 Connaught Buildings on Chapel Road, in Worthing.

A fish and chip shop in Billingshurst is going above and beyond to help its customers with parking to save the shopping parade.