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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
Breeders’ kindness helps woman find hope after losing beloved pet
A dog owner from Chichester has credited the kind breeders who helped her battle through depression for setting her on the way to taking her four-legged friends to Crufts.
Licence application submitted for major pier repair works
A licence application was submitted for repair works on Brighton Palace Pier.
Council updates parking zone rules in administrative change
Brighton and Hove City Council is updating descriptions for parking and bus restrictions across the city.
Residents warned over road closure and parking changes
Temporary road closures will be affecting residents in the coming months.
UK’s largest indoor cricket academy opens at university campus
The Square One Cricket Academy, has opened at the University of Brighton’s new Brighton Sport and Health Complex in Falmer.
Study finds rising electricity demand undermines renewable energy growth
Research by the University of Sussex shows expansion of renewable energy is being used to meet rising electricity demands rather than displacing fossil fuels.
A cleaner, greener vision for the future of our public spaces
Public realm is the freely accessible space that makes up the character of our neighbourhoods, writes Cllr Jacob Allen.
Dementia-focused care service earns outstanding CQC rating
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has again rated Home Instead – Eastbourne and Hailsham as outstanding following an inspection.
One-way system and closures planned during match days
Road closures and one-way restrictions will be in place for football match days.
Major changes planned for 18 pedestrian crossings
Road crossings across Brighton and Hove could soon be changed to Toucan crossings.
New project captures decades of mental health experiences at Sussex NHS
An oral history project, capturing and sharing the voices of people who have used or worked in NHS mental health services in Sussex has been launched.
Marathon walk raises nearly £2,000 for assistance dog charity
Colleagues at a Brighton veterinary practice have kicked off a year of fundraising for worthy causes by completing a marathon walk.
Flytipping and littering offenders fined in council crackdown
Littering and fly-tipping is illegal and can cost you up to £1,000 if prosecuted for littering and up to £50,000 for fly-tipping.
Speeding Tesla driver and train fare dodger among those at Crawley Magistrates' Court
In the Dock - A round-up of recent cases heard at Crawley Magistrates’ Court in West Sussex, including speeding Tesla and Mercedes drivers
Hospice opens its largest superstore ever in town centre
The launch follows extensive redevelopment of the site and features furniture, fashion, bridalwear, bicycles and a repair shop for upcycling donated items
Beckham's son to perform in Brighton as part of his debut UK tour
Cruz Beckham has said he hopes to put a “smile on people’s faces” with his music, adding: “People need it right now.”
'Vanishingly rare' illustrations from classic children's book are rediscovered
Two original water colour illustrations from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. that were long thought to be lost have been found
How storms have helped protect Sussex town's seafront from eroding
Work is being carried out to protect homes and businesses along Worthing seafront and in the town centre from coastal erosion
Rare creature described as 'Sussex tiger' could go extinct, says wildlife expert
The 'Sussex Tiger' sea trout, a rare giant fish found in Sussex, could be wiped out by housing plans that would hit its breeding streams
Major year-long works at motorway junction to begin this month
Work at the M23 Junction 10 in Crawley will begin on Monday, February 23 and is due to last for 12 months










































