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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..
Desmond Morris Remembered For Lifetime Of Curiosity And Creativity
Zoologist and TV presenter Desmond Morris has been remembered for his “lifetime of exploration, curiosity and creativity” after his death at 98..
Former Parliamentary Employee Arrested Under Hacking Laws
A former employee in the Houses of Parliament was arrested last week under anti-hacking laws, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has announced..
Starmer Deliberately And Repeatedly Kept In The Dark Over Mandelson Vetting
Sir Keir Starmer has blamed former top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins for deliberately keeping him in the dark over Lord Peter Mandelson’s failure to pass security vetting checks before taking the role of ambassador to the US..
Teenagers Arrested In Connection With Arson Attack At Kenton Synagogue
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an arson attack at a synagogue in Harrow, the Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service has said..
Exercise To Test Response To Offshore Energy Threat Involving Vessels And Drones
The offshore energy industry will hold an exercise to test its response to simulated threats involving suspicious vessels, drones and cyber attacks..
US Seizes Iranian Flagged Ship Near Strait Of Hormuz And Tehran Vows To Respond
The United States said it attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first interception since its blockade of Iranian ports began last week..
Average Price Tag On A Home Jumps By Nearly 3000 In April Rightmove
The average price tag on a home increased by nearly £3,000 month-on-month in April, according to a property website..
Erling Haaland Shoots Down Arsenal As Manchester City Slash Lead To Three Points
Erling Haaland struck a vital winner as Manchester City slashed Arsenal’s Premier League lead to three points with a 2-1 victory over the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium..
Counter Terror Police Probe Possible Iranian Proxy Involvement In London Arsons
Counter-terror police are looking into whether the series of arson attacks against Jewish sites in north London have been carried out by Iranian proxies..
Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals He Is Recovering Alcoholic
West End composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed he is a “recovering alcoholic”..
Another Attempted Arson Attack Reported At North West London Synagogue
Another attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue in a spate of similar incidents..
Mikel Arteta Insists Arsenal Must Go For It In Crunch Man City Clash
Mikel Arteta has told his players to “go for it” and embrace the Etihad Stadium pressure cooker ahead of Arsenal’s virtual Premier League title decider against Manchester City..
Latest North West London Arson Attack Probed As Antisemitic Hate Crime
Police are treating the latest arson attack in north-west London as an antisemitic hate crime..
Good Work Life Balance Tops Wish List When Looking For New Job
Having a good work-life balance is more crucial to workers than getting a higher salary when looking for a new role, a survey indicates..
Wrongly Jailed Andrew Malkinson Demands Fearless Investigation Into Police
An innocent man wrongly jailed for 17 years has demanded a “fearless investigation” into police after the real culprit of a brutal rape was finally found guilty..
Local News
'We all know the power of a Green voice in parliament'
I read the Argus article "Greens could win all Brighton and Hove seats in next election" with a sense of glee but also of genuine achievement.
New headteacher appointed to lead school from September
Our Lady of Sion School is proud to announce the appointment of Mrs Emily Hill as its new Headteacher from September 2026.
Brighton student wins Graduate of the Year at regional business awards
A quantity surveying apprentice has won Graduate of the Year in a regional business award scheme.
Côte Brasserie offering French classics for just £10
A taste of classic French dining is now on offer for just £10 a plate.
Brighton tech startup visited by Business Secretary
Business Secretary Peter Kyle has visited the headquarters of a promising tech startup.
New crackdown targets knife crime with centre and funding
Precise mapping data, backed by £26 million funding, will be used to crack down on knife crime hot spots.
Plumber wins South East title at national industry awards
A Hove plumber has been named the South East winner of a new national industry award.
Superdrug plan to open new branch in high street shopping centre in Sussex
Superdrug will open a new County Mall Crawley store in May 2026, expanding its UK presence with modern beauty, healthcare, and in-store services.
Travellers still at seafront beauty spot almost a week on despite legal action
Travellers are still at Goring Gap despite threats of legal action.
Multiple closures cause severe delays on A27 and A24
There are severe delays of up to 18 minutes due to a broken down vehicle on the A27 and a crash on the A24.
Three day party planned as taproom unveils expansion
The UnBarred Taproom Weekender runs Friday 17 April to Sunday 19.
University staff win extra annual leave after union deal
Support staff at the University of Brighton have won seven extra days of paid holiday.
Fire ravaged hotel transformation plans are finally revealed
Plans have been submitted as part of the major transformation of the fire damaged Royal Albion Hotel in Brighton.
Hospice nurse banned family from seeing loved one because they were Gypsies
A hospice nurse “bet a patient would die on Christmas Day” and overdosed another patient, leaving them “close to death”
Full police statement after three men arrested in incident at Co-op
Police have issued a statement after three men were arrested during an incident at a Co-op.
2 Sussex beaches branded 'no-go' for swimming this spring due to ‘poor’ water quality
Two beaches in Sussex are ranked 'poor' for water quality by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Man who used taxi to supply cocaine hid drugs in his underwear and cigarette packets
A man who used a private hire taxi to supply cocaine has been jailed.
Bereaved families welcome appointment of chairwoman for hospital trust probe
A group of bereaved families have welcomed the appointment of a chairwoman for the independent review of maternity services at a hospital trust as they stressed that the investigation must include all harmed families.
Ban for dog owner caught kicking and shouting at pet
A dog owner from Hastings was filmed striking and kicking his dog.
Emergency incident unfolds at Co-op
Emergency services attended an incident at Co-op in Manor Parade, Worthing











































