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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
Romantic winter scenes captured on Valentine’s Day seafront
Images capture Valentine’s Day on Brighton seafront, where calm seas and soft evening light set the scene for a romantic winter’s day by the coast.
Charity unveils inclusive garden for prestigious Chelsea Flower Show
An immersive, multi-sensory, garden championing inclusion and accessibility, will debut at this year’s renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.
Council tax reduction changes set to support armed forces veterans
Arun District Council changes to a tax reduction scheme are set to benefit armed forces veterans.
Antiques and fine art fair to return for three-day spring showcase
The greatly anticipated annual Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair returns from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, 10 2026,
Art and poetry exhibition highlights resilience in Gaza
A new art exhibition at Gallery North in Hailsham is bringing the voices of university students in Gaza to the heart of East Sussex.
Mischa Barton to star in stage thriller Double Indemnity
One of the greatest crime novels of the 20th Century comes to life on stage starring Hollywood icon Mischa Barton (The O.C).
Sussex devolution moves closer with major new powers confirmed
The government has laid a Statutory Instrument in Parliament to formally establish the Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority.
Orchestra's spring season continues with Mozart and modern classics
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Brighton Dome for an afternoon of Mozart drama, spirited Bartók folk dances and Pēteris Vasks.
University awarded honorary doctorates at winter graduations
The University of Brighton welcomed more than 1,700 graduates and their families to the Brighton Centre on February 12 and 13 2026.
Competition launched to celebrate new city Monopoly edition
Monopoly fans are being invited to share why they love Chichester for a chance to take part in a launch event.
Man dies in serious crash
A man has died in a serious collision.
Police officer accused of using force equipment to stalk woman
A Sussex police officer will face trial accused of using police equipment to stalk a woman.
Man charged after woman receives threats that her home will be burned down
A Brighton man has been charged with stalking and weapons offences.
Council reveals latest update on plans for seafront leisure centre
The council has shared the latest update in plans to demolish and rebuild a seafront leisure centre.
Man attacked in park by group of young men
A man was attacked in Victoria Park in Worthing by a group of young men, police said.
Police search for man after bag stolen at pub
Police are searching for a man after a bag was stolen.
'Beautiful building' used as hardware store for decades now a thriving art gallery
Sixty artists have taken over a historic Brighton landmark for a new showcase of Sussex talent at the Kellie Miller Arts gallery, formerly Dockerills.
Police searching for man they want to speak to after burglary
Sussex Police are searching for a man they wish to speak to after a house was burgled in Brighton.
Lifeboat crews respond to person in distress near pier
RNLI’s lifeboat crew has responded to a busy series of shouts, supporting HM Coastguard and emergency services during multiple incidents along the coastline
Elections in Sussex to go ahead as government abandons cancellation plans
Council elections for East and West Sussex had been among those delayed until 2027 to help facilitate a major reorganisation of local authorities.











































