The Sun

The Sun: British tabloid news across print and digital

The Sun is a UK news brand published at thesun.co.uk, presenting itself as "The Best for News, Sport, Showbiz, Celebrities". Its site organises coverage into news, sport, TV and showbiz, money, travel, politics, health, motors, tech and royals, alongside lifestyle and advice strands such as Fabulous, Dear Deidre and Sun Club.

News and current affairs

The newsroom output spans UK news, world news and breaking stories, with dedicated sections for politics and royals. The homepage captured during scanning carried reports on a police shooting in a UK city centre, flooding in a British holiday destination, a fatal incident at a Canadian military base and a car crashing through an airport fence, among other international items.

Sport and football coverage

Football is a prominent vertical, covering the Premier League and the EFL with match reporting, injury updates, transfer and manager stories, plus betting-related sponsored content. Other sports and a dedicated boxing strand also feature, including coverage of high-profile fights.

Showbiz, television and celebrity

A large share of the site is devoted to celebrity news, television and soaps, with reporting on reality shows, cast developments and red-carpet events. Film and drama stories appear within the same entertainment block.

Opinion, columns and reader advice

The title publishes named opinion columnists and leader-style comment, including political commentary. Dear Deidre provides an advice column, and the site notes a WhatsApp service for readers to send in their problems. Horoscopes by Mystic Meg also appear.

Money, deals and lifestyle

Consumer-facing sections cover money news, deals and sales, shopping, travel and health, alongside fashion and beauty reviews. Sun Club, Sun Bingo, Sun Jobs, Sun Savers and a digital newspaper edition are promoted as part of the brand's reader offerings.

Editions and licensing

The site offers a UK edition and a US edition, with separate Scottish Sun and Irish Sun titles referenced in the navigation. Contact channels listed include a general help address, an editorial complaints address, an exclusives address, a letters address and a news licensing enquiry address.