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Liam Rosenior Sacked As Chelsea Head Coach
Liam Rosenior has been sacked by Chelsea following a run of five consecutive Premier League defeats in which the team failed to score..
Netflix Announces Intimate Upcoming Documentary About Kylie Minogue
It is directed by Michael Harte and produced by John Battsek’s Ventureland.
James Tavernier To Leave Rangers At End Of Season
He has scored 144 goals in 562 appearances for the Gers.
Ons Jabeur Has Announced She Has Given Birth To A Baby Boy
He was born on the 20th of April.
Starmer To Face PMQs Amid Pressure Over Mandelson Vetting Scandal
Sir Keir Starmer will face questions in the Commons for a second time this week amid the ongoing fallout over the vetting of Lord Peter Mandelson..
UK Inflation Accelerates After Iran War Drives Sharp Rise In Fuel Prices
UK inflation lifted to its highest since December after a sharp jump in diesel and petrol prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East, according to official figures..
CPI Inflation In March Rose To 33 Per Cent
That's according to the Office for National Statistics.
Donald Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire With Tehran Regime Seriously Fractured
Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran saying the Tehran regime was “seriously fractured”..
Regulator To Get Power To Ban Energy Bosses Bonuses Under Reforms
That's according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
McDonalds UK Boss Says Hard To Do Business But Will Keep Investing In Workers
The company says it will offer five-day placements to 16 to 25-year-olds nationwide.
More Than 100 Child Deaths In Six Years With Links To Temporary Accommodation
Data has been published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Liam Rosenior Seethes At Indefensible Chelsea Display
Brighton won at home 3-nil to go sixth in the Premier League table.
Government To Introduce Amendment To Schools Bill To Make Phone Bans Statutory
The Government will seek to make phone bans in schools statutory by introducing an amendment in the House of Lords to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill..
Rapist Admits Religiously Aggravated Attack On Stranger He Targeted On A Bus
A sex attacker who subjected a stranger to racist and anti-Muslim abuse as he raped her at her home has changed his pleas to guilty after being verbally abused in the dock..
Inquiry Under Way Into Lord Mandelson Vetting Leak Says No 10
An inquiry into the leak of information relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s security vetting is under way, the Government has said..
High Court Challenge Over Met Polices Use Of Live Facial Recognition Thrown Out
Two people have lost a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its use of live facial recognition technology in London..
Tube Strike Set To Hit Pubs And Restaurants
Pubs and restaurants in London fear that this week’s strikes by London Underground drivers will have a big impact on their business..
Robbins Defends Actions In Mandelson Case After Being Fired By Starmer
Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins said there was a “dismissive approach” to Peter Mandelson’s security vetting from No 10 with an “atmosphere of pressure” to get the appointment through..
Charles Pays Tribute To Darling Mama In Heartfelt Video Message
The King has recorded a heartfelt tribute to his “darling Mama” to mark the centenary of her birth but said much of life today would likely have “troubled her deeply”..
Marco Rose Appointed Bournemouth Head Coach On Three Year Deal From Summer
Bournemouth have announced Marco Rose will succeed Andoni Iraola as the club’s head coach in the summer..
Local News
Updates as trains delayed due to trespassers on railway
Trains between Brighton and Hove are currently delayed due to trespassers.
Watch police bust thieves in town described as 'UK's shoplifting capital'
Police are targeting the most prolific thieves in a town previously described as “the shoplifting capital of the UK”.
'Abusive' man who phoned 999 more than 200 times called call handlers 'pigs'
A man who called 999 more than 200 times "harassed and berated police call handlers".
Dad-of-two gets Brighton and Hove sign tattooed on his back in Turkey
The self-proclaimed “Godfather of Brighton” got a tribute to his hometown tattooed on his back in the form of a welcome sign
Arrest as political activist stages 'abortion debate' near university
A political activist held an abortion debate on a university campus, leading to an arrest, Sussex Police has confirmed
Warning against barbecues and campfires amid risk of severe fires
The fire service has issued a warning against barbecues and campfires due to the current risk of severe fires.
'Obstruction' and roadworks on A27 cause severe delays
An "obstruction" on the A27 near Falmer is partially blocking the road eastbound.
Dangerous window 'hanging on by a thread' in city centre triggers emergency response
Emergency services were called to a "dangerous structure" in the city centre.
Motorcyclist in 'life-threatening' condition after crash which shut main road
A man is in a "life-threatening" condition after a crash which shut an A-road for hours.
Council reclaims 15 properties in £1.5 million housing fraud crackdown
Arun District Council has said efforts from its enforcement team have prevented an estimated £1.5 million in fraud this year alone
Woman forced to throw ice cream away after finding 'disgusting' dead body on beach
A woman was forced to throw her ice cream in the bin after finding a "disgusting" dead seal on the beach in Hove, East Sussex, this weekend.
Starmer’s fine mess: freebies, U-turns and the Mandelson miscalculation
“Well, here's another fine mess you've gotten me into,” as Oliver Hardy used to say to Stan Laurel in the famous film comedy series ‘Laurel and Hardy’.
Police ramp up search for man after series of bike thefts
British Transport Police have issued a fresh plea to the public in the search for a man after a series of bike thefts at three West Sussex railway stations.
Plans for 'pocket parks' to replace street corners with communal bins
A community is calling for support for its plans for a “pocket park” on two street corners that currently house communal bins
Listed building in The Lanes could go up for sale as ex-tenant racks up £73k debt
The council could be about to put a grade II listed building up for sale after the previous tenant left owing more than £73,000 in rent
Report on 'lessons learnt' about i360 not listed for debate as promised
A “lessons learnt” report about Brighton and Hove City Council’s decision to broker a loan for millions of pounds to the i360 was not listed for debate this week, as previously promised
Seafront casino completes £2.7m revamp ahead of anniversary
Grosvenor Casino has completed a £2.7 million transformation to mark its upcoming 96-year anniversary in 2026.
Council workers on 'rich list' who earned more than £100,000 last year revealed
More than 110 Sussex council workers were paid more than £100,000 last year
Proposed sign outside shopping centre branded an 'obstruction' and 'trip hazard'
There are plans for a new sign outside Swan Walk Shopping Centre entrance on West Street, in Horsham.
Update given on major city centre work to turn roundabout into junction
Work is underway to transform Brighton's aquarium roundabout into a junction.











































