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Government Pledges To Transform Care For People With ME
The Government has pledged to give hundreds of thousands of people living with chronic fatigue syndrome “improved care closer to home".
Bush Driven By Crusade Against Evil UK Warned Ahead Of Iraq War
Newly released files reveal Britain’s ambassador saw US invasion of Iraq as part of President Bush’s personal mission, as Blair urged more time for diplomacy..
Benefits Law Change For Miscarriage Of Justice Victims Comes Into Force
Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer have their compensation counted when claiming benefits under a law change coming into force on Tuesday..
Sanctions To Be Introduced To Target People Smuggling Gangs
Gang leaders, corrupt police officers and companies selling small boat equipment for Channel crossings could face having their assets frozen and being banned from travel to the UK in efforts to curb the people-smuggling trade..
Long Term Triple Lock Commitment Out Of Scope Of Pensions Commission
A long-term commitment to the triple lock on pensions is not in the scope of the resurrected Pensions Commission, Liz Kendall has said..
Lammy And Counterparts Accuse Israel Of Depriving Gazans Of Human Dignity
David Lammy has joined other foreign ministers in condemning the Israeli government for depriving Gazans “of human dignity” as they called on the war to “end now”..
10 Year Old Boy Who Died In Bus Crash Named By Police
A 10-year-old boy who died in a bus crash while returning from a school trip to a zoo has been named by police..
Starmer Says Boosting Living Standards Is Central Focus Of His Government
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted people to feel better-off and more secure by the time of the next election as he set out his priorities in government..
Talisman Sabre 2025 How The RAF Is Supporting 19 Nations
The Royal Air Force is participating in one of the largest multinational military exercises across thousands of miles in Australia. .
Ofwat Scrapped To End Water Regulation That Failed Customers And Environment
Ofwat will be abolished as part of an overhaul of a “broken” water regulation system that failed customers and the environment, the Government has confirmed..
Worst Places In The UK To Have A Heart Stoppage Identified
A charity has identified some of the UK’s “defibrillator deserts”, highlighting which places in the UK people could be least likely to get urgent help if their heart suddenly stops..
GPs To Make Football Available On Prescription For Depression Sufferers
Live football will be made available on prescription to help alleviate symptoms of depression under a scheme being piloted by a Labour MP and Ecotricity-owner Dale Vince..
New Girlguiding Badges Encourage Girls To Laugh Share And Discover
Girl guides will be rewarded for everything from sleeping and laughing to grooving and sharing their “guiding sparkle” thanks to a range of new badges adding to and replacing traditional ones..
New AI Tool Could Speed Up Skin Cancer Diagnoses In Remote Parts Of World
A researcher at a Scottish university has developed AI tools that could give people in remote areas of the world access to fast and potentially life-saving skin cancer diagnoses..
Overhaul Water Regulators Into One Single Body Landmark Review Recommends
The system for regulating water companies should be overhauled and replaced with one body for England and one body for Wales, a landmark review of the sector has advised..
Englands Jess Carter Targeted By Racist Abuse During Euro 2025
England defender Jess Carter has revealed she has been the target of “a lot of racial abuse” during Euro 2025..
Water Bills To See Small Steady Rise Despite Reform Plans Says Reed
Households will continue to face rising water bills despite an overhaul of how the sector is regulated, the Environment Secretary has said, but increases will be “small” and “steady”..
Oleksandr Usyk Proves Too Strong Again For Daniel Dubois At Wembley
Daniel Dubois’ undisputed world heavyweight dreams went up in smoke under the Wembley arch after he tasted defeat to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time..
9m Highland Estate Likely To Appeal To Buyers From Across Globe
A Highland estate in the Great Glen has been put up for sale for £9 million, with a property agency saying it is likely to appeal to buyers “from across the globe”..
Starmer Urged To Engage With Scotland Over Gaza Evacuations
The Prime Minister has been urged to engage with Scotland on evacuating injured children from Gaza who would otherwise be “left to die”..
Local News
Fashion retailer opens its first store in Sussex
Nobody's Child has opened its store in Brighton.
Officer who used spray on amputee did not see he was disabled, court told
Donald Burgess who threatened to stab care home staff had “ample opportunity” to drop his knife before officers sprayed and tasered him, a court has heard.
Millions of drivers set to be impacted by new parking payment app in England
The government is rolling out a new parking payment app, impacting millions of drivers.
New and advanced ‘ultra’ speed camera that can see inside cars rolled out in UK
Safety cameras incorporating the latest digital technology are being rolled out across the UK.
Martin Lewis 'very pleased' at Winter Fuel Payments changes for pensioners
Martin Lewis supports extending Winter Fuel Payments to more pensioners
New Coca-Cola flavour spotted in UK stores as fans cry 'need to find this'
New Coca‑Cola Orange Cream has been spotted in the UK for the first time after launching in the US back in February.
Brits urged to retune TV as channel changes made in latest Freeview update
People are being urged to retune their TVs to access channel changes made on May 21 as part of a new Freeview update.
M&S website reopens after being taken down overnight in fallout from cyber attack
The Marks & Spencer (M&S) website is back up and running after being taken down overnight following the recent cyber attack.
Martin Lewis praises Good Morning Britain and This Morning staff ahead of ITV cuts
Martin Lewis has praised the 'hardworking, dedicated' staff at ITV's flagship daytime shows ahead of cuts
'Ticking time bomb' could see horsemeat enter UK food chain again, experts warn
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) argued lessons have not been learnt from the Horsegate scandal of 2013.
Jewish memorial attacked again
The Jewish memorial in Palmeira Square in Hove has been attacked again.
Man charged with shoplifting from Marks and Spencer
A man has been charged with shoplifting from M&S in East Grinstead.
Work begins on children's sandpit - even though planning permission rejected
Work has started on a children's sandpit and recreation area in a field, despite planning permission being rejected
Plans to transform part of city centre park are unveiled
Brighton and Hove City Council is consulting the public on a new design for The Level play area, aiming to improve accessibility, safety, and sustainability
Diamond necklaces among prizes worth £15k for Sussex Life’s 60th anniversary
Sussex Life turns 60 with a bumper Diamond Anniversary issue featuring £15,000 in prizes, including two diamond necklaces, luxury getaways, spa days, and more
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Crackdown on Airbnbs in Brighton could be on the cards
A crackdown on holiday lets such as Airbnbs could be on the cards if Brighton and Hove City Council’s cabinet backs tougher measures
Man jailed for raping, abusing and controlling woman for months
Brighton man Zaine Reid, 20, of no fixed address, would control when she could see her friends and family, monitor her on cameras when he wasn’t at home.
Popular seafront cafe to be transformed as it is taken over by new management
Saltdean’s seafront café reopens as Kitti’s on June 6, led by The Duck Inn team
Football fan calls for stadium to provide sun cream
A football fan is calling for a stadium to provide sun cream