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Melania Trump Denies False Jeffrey Epstein Smears In Public Statement
US first lady Melania Trump has denied ties to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and called for survivors to be able to give evidence to Congress..
Lebanon Must Be Included In Iran Ceasefire Agreement Yvette Cooper To Say
Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City leaders on Thursday evening..
Katie Price Banned From Driving Again Over 80mph Speeding Ticket
Katie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket..
UK Hits Highest Early April Temperature In 80 Years
Wednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946.
Man 21 Killed In Primrose Hill Stabbing Named By Police
A 21-year-old man killed in one of two double stabbings on Tuesday has been named by police..
Diesel Tops 190p A Litre But US Iran Ceasefire Raises Hopes Of Price Stability
The UK’s average price of diesel has surpassed 190p a litre, having surged by more than a third since the start of the Iran war, new figures show..
Doctor Strikes Deliberately Timed To Cause Havoc Says NHS Chief
Resident doctor strikes have been “deliberately timed to cause havoc”, the head of the NHS has said..
Trump Agrees To Halt Bombing Of Iran For Two Weeks Subject To Strait Reopening
Donald Trump has agreed to a provisional two-week ceasefire in the Iran war after pulling back at the last-minute from his apocalyptic warning that “a whole civilisation will die” unless Tehran met his demands..
April 7 UKs Warmest On Record And Hottest Day Of The Year So Far
The UK has seen its warmest April 7 on record, the Met Office said as the country also enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far..
Electric Car Sales Hit Record High In March While Fuel Prices Surge Again
March was the best month ever for electric car registrations, with demand surging while fuel prices have continued to rise, new data shows..
Online Marketplace Warning As E Bike And E Scooter Fires Reach New High
E-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, an investigation has found, leading to riders being warned about online marketplaces..
Resident Doctor Strike Cost Tops 3bn As New Action Begins
The Government could have built a “few” hospitals or slashed NHS waiting lists faster with the estimated £3 billion it has cost to cover the long-running dispute with resident doctors, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said..
Celine Dion Announces Six Extra Dates For Paris Comeback Concerts
Celine Dion has added six more dates to her concerts in Paris later this year, which mark her first full-length gigs in almost six years..
Harry Maguire Signs One Year Contract Extension At Man Utd
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year contract to remain at Old Trafford beyond this summer..
Aaron Ramsey Calls Time On His Football Career
Former Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35..
Price Of First Class Stamp Increases To 180
The price of stamps has risen again, with the cost of a first class stamp jumping by 10p to £1.80..
Wireless Festival Cancelled After Kanye West Blocked From Entering UK
Wireless Festival has been cancelled after US rapper Kanye West was blocked from entering the UK..
Interest Rates On Plan 2 And 3 Student Loans To Be Capped At 6
Interest rates on plan 2 and 3 student loans will be capped at 6% from September following mounting criticism over the cost of repayments..
Resident Doctors In England To Strike For Six Days
Resident doctors in England are to begin a six-day walkout as the row with the Government over jobs and pay intensifies..
Pepsi Withdraws As Main Sponsor Of Wireless Festival Amid Kanye West Backlash
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival in London after Kanye West was announced as the headline act..
Local News
10-year-old launches project to help schools celebrate neurodiversity
A pupil at Sompting Village Primary School has launched a child-led initiative aimed at helping schools celebrate neurodiversity in a positive and proactive way.
Small businesses invited to apply for £5,000 green grants
Horsham District Council has announced a new round of Green LEAP small business grant funding to support local businesses.
School lifeboat station visit delivers vital water safety lessons
Children from All Saints Junior Academy in Hastings have visited Hastings RNLI lifeboat station.
Two-stage review confirmed for district local plan examination
Horsham District Council’s 2023–2040 Local Plan will be reviewed in a two-stage process by government-appointed planning inspector Jonathan Bore.
Eastbourne council tax bills to increase by 2.99 per cent
The rise, which applies only to the borough council's portion of the bill, is part of a balanced budget for the 2026/27 financial year.
New planning bid offers chance to design and build your own home
A planning application submitted to Mid Sussex District Council could provide local residents with opportunity to design and build their own homes in Bolney.
Council seeks major investment to drive net zero energy plans
This week, Brighton and Hove City Council has begun engaging with potential investors and delivery partners to shape the future of energy in the city.
MP calls for bus improvements after packed public meeting
Hundreds of residents from across Hastings, Rye and the villages came along to local MP Helena Dollimore’s meeting on bus services.
Olympian's visit inspires pupils to 'work hard' and be like her
Pupils at West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School in Brighton were recently visited by Olympic badminton star, Heather Olver.
Fairer system for allocating council housing is introduced
Cabinet councillors approved a new system for allocating council homes to residents on the housing register.
Community grant scheme delivers nearly £900,000 in funding
Mid Sussex District Council is marking a decade of community grant funding for important local projects.
Youth club opens offering games, support and safe space
The Dock Youth Club opened its doors for the very first time last month at the Church of the Good Shepherd Hall on Shoreham Beach.
Students praised after finishing firefighter-led IGNITE course
Twelve young people are celebrating after completing a course designed to build confidence and life skills.
Pastel skies and oyster catchers mark serene sunset scene
Images capture a peaceful sunset at West Beach in Littlehampton, where soft pastel skies and rolling waves create a gentle end-of-day atmosphere.
University academic named president of national science body
Dr Sarah Pitt has been formally inaugurated as President of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
New business group launched to give employers a voice in Parliament
The club is designed as a practical forum for businesses to share challenges and provide real-world insight to their MP.
Council launches new review to fight inequality
The review, agreed by the council in October 2025, will examine why residents continue to face unfair barriers despite the city's overall progress.
New 11,000 sq ft charity superstore to open at garden centre
The 11,000 square foot superstore will be located at the Camelia Botnar Garden Centre, near Cowfold, and will open on February 21
Green light given for long-awaited community pump track
Plans for a new pump track in Petworth have moved another step forward after planning permission was granted last month.
'World's biggest classical artist' to visit Brighton on UK tour
Jenkins holds the title of the world’s most successful classical singer, with a record 14 number-one classical albums










































