Seaside city in East Sussex, famed for Regency-era Royal Pavilion and modern culture.
Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28 million for mishandling millions of calls aimed at cancelling or switching contracts between 2022 and 2024. The regulator found delays, hang-ups and misdirected calls driven by a commission scheme. Virgin Media has since overhauled its customer services and will compensate affected customers; the fine will be paid to the Treasury.
Penelope Keith has died after a battle with cancer at her Surrey home. The beloved British actor rose to fame in The Good Life and To the Manor Born, winning BAFTAs and later returning to theatre. Tributes celebrate her comic genius and long stage career.
James Holder, 54, of Cheltenham, has been convicted by Gloucester Crown Court of raping a woman after a night out in May 2022. He has been jailed for eight years. The trial heard he entered the victim’s home uninvited, sleepily returned to a bedroom and raped her after she asked him to stop. Holder co-founded Superdry and previously led the Bench brand.
The conflict in Iran has pushed up energy prices and fuel costs, with gas and oil contributing to higher household bills. The price cap review set for 1 July to 30 September 2026 is expected to show a rise, while a think tank identifies towns most vulnerable to energy-spending shocks.
Reform UK has announced plans to detain migrants in centres not within areas that elect Reform MPs or councils, prioritising Green-led constituencies. Critics call the proposal a punitive, politically charged move amid local elections, with Labour and Greens opposing the policy.
Sussex Police have identified three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton. Next of kin have been informed and formal identification is underway as investigators examine multiple hypotheses about how the women came to be in the water. The beach has reopened and authorities are urging calm while inquiries continue.
Sussex Police have identified three sisters from London whose bodies were recovered from the sea near Madeira Drive, Brighton, on May 13. Their father has paid tribute, and investigations continue to determine how the women ended up in the water. The sisters previously lived in the Uxbridge area and their mother died in 2010 after drowning in a Birmingham lake.
Milner has announced his retirement after a record-breaking 658 Premier League appearances, marking the end of a 24-season career with clubs including Leeds, Liverpool, City, Villa, Newcastle and Brighton. He has thanked teammates, fans and the game for an unforgettable journey.
A sweeping heatwave has driven temperatures above historical highs across France and neighboring countries. Officials have issued red and orange alerts, with tens of millions affected as authorities warn of health risks, power disruptions, and travel delays. Several cities have seen record temperatures, while hospitals and schools adjust operating hours to cope with the extreme heat.
A set of recent reports cover long Covid rehabilitation, a Parkinson’s diagnosis for Bruce Foxton of The Jam, and Lyme disease campaigning by a Scottish MSP. Also covered are ulcerative colitis coupled with PSC in a Birmingham mother and ongoing chronic illness advocacy in media.
A bipartisan House hearing examines private equity's role in the growing U.S. youth-sports market, warning that consolidation could raise costs for families. Lawmakers urge transparency and antitrust enforcement, while some witnesses argue capital can expand access when aligned with the mission of youth sports.