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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
Nine winners recognised in nature photography competition
The winners for the Wealden District Council Nature Photo Competition have been announced earlier this month.
Care home celebrates Valentine's Day with music and canapés
Hurstwood View care home, in Five Ash Down, Uckfield was filled with flowers, balloons, fizz & canapés in celebration of St Valentine’s Day.
Hospice group proposes changes amid financial strain
A hospice group running several sites across Sussex is proposing changes due to financial issues.
Paedophile gang ringleader leaves judge deeply shocked by crimes involving babies
The ringleader of a dark web child abuse group from Eastbourne who shared sex abuse videos involving babies and toddlers has been jailed for 11 years
Teen attacked and chased men who 'raped him in street' after night out
A teenage boy has accused two men of raping him in the street
Band with one of UK's biggest number one singles announces special acoustic live show
Wet Wet Wet are bringing their UK acoustic tour to the Pavilion Theatre in Worthing this May
Man arrested following serious crash which killed a man
A man has been arrested following a crash which killed a man
Man named and charged after person 'stabbed' at pub
A man has been charged after a person reported being stabbed in Bognor
Time has run out to drill for oil in village as the bitter saga continues
Planning permission at the scene of bitter anti-fracking protests in Balcombe, West Sussex has run out
Community centre closed since 2020 will become a four-screen cinema
The Digital Picture House Limited has been selected by Mid Sussex District Council to run the new Clair Hall development in Haywards Heath
Man 'did not know what he was growing' after being found in cannabis-filled home
A man who was found hiding in the loft of a property full of cannabis plants has been jailed
More rain on the way with weather warning issued
Heavy rain could cause flooding and disruption in Sussex the Met Office has warned as it issued a yellow weather warning for rain.
Popular fashion favourite Topshop to return to Sussex town
Clothing brand Topshop is returning to Horsham on Tuesday February 17 as part of a revival by John Lewis
'High levels of interest anticipated' as 2 rare Banksy artworks to appear at auction
Two "rare" early Banksy spray painted artworks are going up for auction with Eastbourne Auctions later this month, Wrong War and Bomb Hugger
Pro Palestine group criticised for knocking on doors of residents
A pro-Palestine group has been criticised for knocking on people’s doors and encouraging them to boycott Israeli goods.
Bar to be transformed by team behind one of town's most popular pubs
The team behind Worthing's New Amsterdam has taken over MacMillans bar
'Absolutely awful' plans for 65 homes on greenfield site spark hundreds of objections
"Absolutely awful" plans to build 65 homes on Sandrock Bends, a greenfield site in Hastings, East Sussex, have sparked almost 900 objections
Customers 'gutted' as beloved Indian restaurant to close after decades in business
Seaford’s Moon of India, on Sutton Park Road, will serve its last meals later this month. Manager Yasin confirmed the closure, ending the local favourite’s long run
Is this beachside house the most expensive rental property in Sussex?
The Gables at Seaside Place sits directly on Shoreham Beach and costs £12,250 a week for a short-term stay, the equivalent of £53,083 per month.
Scout leader with 'thing for young girls' caught in police sting
A scout leader has been jailed for a string of child sex offences after being caught in a police sting











































