Territorial police force for East and West Sussex, HQ in Lewes
Ceasefire talks have stalled as fighting intensifies across Gaza. Mediators are pressing for a durable pause, while civilians bear the brunt of renewed bombardment and displacement.
Defence Secretary has condemned a horrific Berlin attack in which one person was killed and at least 29 injured. Police have shot the suspect after a 24-hour manhunt. A week later, Brighton & Hove Pride faces heightened security as authorities deploy uniformed and armed teams to safeguard hundreds of thousands of attendees.
A makeup artist Ava Gillies (26) died after a two-vehicle crash near Wrelton, North Yorkshire, while Amber Street (from West Sussex) died in a three-vehicle crash near Arundel. North Yorkshire and Sussex police are investigating, with witnesses urged to come forward; several others were injured in the incidents.
A Nice criminal court has found two men guilty of violence and incitement to hatred in relation to a livestreamed abuse of Raphael Graven (Jean Pormanove). Sentences are suspended, fines issued, and social-media bans imposed; the case follows scrutiny of Kick over regulation and moderation.
A London family visiting Shoreham Fort in West Sussex has died after entering the sea on Tuesday. A second daughter remains in hospital in critical condition. Sussex Police say the deaths are being treated as a tragic accident with no third‑party involvement; investigations continue.
A major blaze at Caldyne Business Park near Crawley has damaged hundreds of vehicles, cut power to thousands of homes and businesses, and prompted an arson investigation. Authorities say eight fire engines and water carriers tackled the scene; a 67-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of arson and has been bailed.
A fire at a third-party car parking site near Crawley has damaged about 140 vehicles and led to the arrest of a 67-year-old man on suspicion of arson. The incident disrupted operations for passengers using Sapphire Parking and affected power to local businesses.
Arnolda has turned a painful upbringing into a remarkable training career in Newmarket. After sleeping rough as a teen, he has become the first trainer of Black or Asian heritage in Flat racing’s HQ and now has multiple winners, underscoring resilience and opportunity in sport.
The RNLI has faced online abuse and doxxing after rescuing around 120 migrants near the Isle of Wight and Dover incidents. Government and police are urging caution against misinformation as digital harassment rises and security at RNLI sites is boosted.
A wave of illegal e-bikes and dockless bikes is prompting authorities to intensify enforcement and licensing rules across London and other cities. Seizures have risen, and officials say safety and pavement access are at the heart of the crackdown. Meanwhile, operators face tighter regulation and potential penalties.
The RNLI has faced protests, online abuse and a data breach linked to Beacon CRM after rescue operations for asylum seekers in the Channel. Portsmouth station paused operations as security concerns rise; other lifeboat sites are reviewing safety while contingency plans keep search-and-rescue active.
The Green Party has faced international condemnation after a policy motion declaring Zionism as racism was passed at a Brighton conference. Four of five Green MPs opposed the motion, which endorses a single Palestinian state and calls Zionism an ideology of racism. The party’s leadership and membership are under intense scrutiny as by-elections approach, with discussions about governance and inclusivity intensifying.
Three London sisters have died by drowning in Brighton after an overnight trip to Birmingham to visit their late mother’s home, with inquests confirming suicide amid unclear motives. They were last seen alive in the early hours of May 13, having travelled from Greenford to Birmingham and back to Brighton before entering the sea in darkness and adverse weather.