Girlfriend murder accused 'controlling'published at 22:10 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
The 52-year-old denies killing two partners within five years of each other, at Lewes Crown Court.
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Girlfriend murder accused 'controlling'published at 22:10 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
The sun sets on another daypublished at 22:01 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Bob Dale
BBC Live reporterThat's it for us for today, thanks for spending time with us.
We hope you enjoy the rest of your evening and don't find it too warm for sleeping overnight.
We'll be greeting the new day from 06:00 BST tomorrow, staying with you all the way through to 22:00.
If there's anything you think we need to know, or if you have any great pictures of how the heatwave's affecting you, you can get in touch on Twitter, external, on Facebook, external or by sending us an email.
Anger at 'use taps' comment from ambulance bossespublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Mark Norman
Health Correspondent, BBC South EastAmbulance staff are angry that they'll no longer receive free bottled water.
They've also accused managers at South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) of being "patronising", for sending an email telling them to use "devices known as taps" instead.
The trust is having to cut costs, and needs to find £15m in savings, and says water dispensers are available at all ambulance stations.
Quote MessageThis is coming from people on big salaries, in big buildings, who have as much water as they can drink all day, and quite simply, we're disgusted.'
Andy Prendergast, GMB Union
#ICYMI: Not bad for a first acting jobpublished at 21:32 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Bob Dale
BBC Live reporterMeet the Dartford actress who's just joined the cast of EastEnders.
Clair Norris bagged the role of stroppy teenager Bernadette Taylor with her first-ever audition.
Sunscreen at the readypublished at 21:15 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Sarah Keith-Lucas
Weather presenterAfter a sunny Tuesday, Wednesday is set to get even hotter.
I'll have a raspberry ripplepublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Bob Dale
BBC Live reporterAs the South East continues to swelter, staff at one of the South East's most popular wildlife parks are helping their animals keep cool.
Baldock signs new Brighton contractpublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Brighton striker Sam Baldock agrees a new three-year contract with the club to run until the summer of 2020.
Read MoreMan arrested after dog left in parked vanpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
A man has been arrested after a dog was left in a parked van for more than four hours.
A passer-by saw a van shaking, and looked inside to see a young Alsatian male crossbreed in a "major state of distress" at The Gatehouse car park in Chichester, West Sussex, police said.
The dog and owner were taken straight to a local vet and it is beleived the dog will recover.
It has been seized from the owner and will be taken into care by the RSPCA.
The owner, a 39-year-old man, from Littlebourne near Canterbury, has been arrested on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
ICYMI: Student says podcast is a 'safe space'published at 18:03 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
University student Gillian Stringer, who produces her own podcasts, says it provides her with a safe space where she can speak freely.
#thisisme
Rocking all over the South Eastpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
The scene of a famous Eurovision victory in Sussex, a shopping centre in Maidstone and Woking town centre - the region's musical legends and iconic venues were honoured on BBC Music Day.
Serious head injury after pub attackpublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Bob Dale
BBC Live reporterA barman at a pub in Crawley was left with a fractured skull, after being punched by a drunk who'd been thrown out.
It happened outside the Grasshoper in Ashdown Drive, around 23:00 on 17 June.
The 28-year-old staff member hit his head as he fell, and was rushed to the East Surrey Hospital, where he was treated for a bleed on the brain and two broken teeth.
Image source, Sussex PoliceThe suspect is described as stocky and in his twenties, stocky and with an Eastern European accent, and was one of two men asked to leave the pub.
Woman drowns off Sussex coastpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporterA woman's been confirmed dead after being pulled from the sea off the West Sussex coast.
It happened on East Wittering beach near Chichester at around 14:30 BST yesterday.
It's not yet clear if she got into difficulties while swimming.
Unlike nearby West Wittering, which gets extremely busy on hot days, there are no lifeguards at East Wittering.
Air disaster police probe '95% complete'published at 14:56 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
A pre-inquest hearing into the Shoreham air crash is told police are passing file to the CPS.
Read MoreAnother hot and sunny afternoonpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Kate Kinsella
BBC WeatherAnd we're heading for another muggy and humid night.
Here's your latest forecast.
#BigBusTour: It's another scorcher in Petworthpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporterDanny Pike's been hearing about the town's new cricket club.
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End of twitter postDelay to Hastings Library reopeningpublished at 12:41 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporterThere's been a delay to the reopening of Hastings Library, which has been shut since February last year for a revamp.
The building, in Claremont, was due to open its doors again this year but the reopening is now scheduled for for spring 2018.
Image source, East Sussex County CouncilImage caption, A new corbel stone will replace the degraded one at the front of the library
East Sussex County Council says the delay is needed to give contractors more time to protect the fabric of the historic building.
The council says the refurbishment has unearthed a number of structural issues which need to be carried out in line with conservation guidelines.
A new roof and lift have already been put in.
Image source, East Sussex County CouncilImage caption, A new ceiling raft will be installed in the entrance lobby
This morning's Sussex newspaper headlinespublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Argus, external: Niagara Falls lights up in Albion’s colours
Eastbourne Herald, external: East Sussex men warned of high skin cancer risk
Chichester Observer, external: Heatwave: How hot does it need to be before you can ask your boss to go home?
Worthing Herald, external: First class fundraising to reopen Findon’s post office
Hastings Observer, external: MBE for ex-Hastings mayor and councillor
Brighton and Hove News, external: Train driver shortlisted for national award after track death
Summer safety warning after fires in the openpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporterThe fire service in East Sussex has issued a warning after a series of fires in the open last night.
They were called to eight fires in sheds, an outdoor toilet block and a bin.
Fire crews say sunlight shining through glass can start large fires so bottles and jars should always be taken home and put in a recycling bin, while barbecues should never be left unattended.
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End of twitter postEvery year in the UK 1,700 farm buildings and 66,000 acres of grassland are destroyed by fire.
You won't need to Squeeze in at this festival...published at 10:49 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Squeeze were one of the biggest British bands of the 70s - featuring the very distinctive vocal of Chris Difford.
These days he lives in Sussex - and is still very much involved in the music scene.
Over the weekend Chris Difford has curated the music for the first ever festival at Groombridge Place, called Joy.
Here are some things you (probably) didn't know about Squeeze.
ICYMI: Rugby player rebuilds himself after car crashpublished at 10:15 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
He suffered horrific injuries after a car crash in New Zealand.
Now, one year later, Joe Sandford works four days a week, and is able to drive again.
He's planning a fundraising event at Heathfield Rugby Club for the head injury charity Headway.