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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
Major 200-home development prepares to open show home
A major new housing development in Battle is set to launch its show home later this month.
New high street store to bring jobs and fresh shopping options
The Works has announced it will open a store in Burgess Hill, creating seven new jobs.
MP urges better end-of-life care and round-the-clock advice
John Milne MP has welcomed a commitment from the NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Boards to expand 24/7 palliative care support to residents across Sussex,
Seafront beer and cider festival returns promising biggest line-up yet
Tribute acts, party bands and 90’s rave will headline this year’s Beer and Cider by the Sea festival, which returns to the seafront Western Lawns this May.
Free sports and wellbeing sessions planned for festival weekend
More than 20 businesses sign up to offer free activities for Eastbourne & Lewes residents as part of Fit for All Festival next month.
Winnie the Pooh creator’s personal letters fetch £2,900 at auction
A collection of letters from A.A Milne, the author best known for Winnie the Pooh, have sold for a total of £2900, more than double their original estimate.
Standing up to potholes means demanding prevention not patching
Every year, UK councils predict, prepare and budget for ice and snow based upon the likelihood and severity of these extreme conditions, writes Graham Bartlett.
Independent high-street stores offered free support to boost business
High-street businesses across East Sussex are being encouraged to attend free county council-backed business support workshops.
University champions women in science on global awareness day
The University of Chichester is marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by celebrating the contribution women make to scientific discovery.
Councils move waste trucks to renewable fuel to slash emissions
Adur and Worthing Councils have significantly reduced the carbon emissions of their waste and recycling fleet by making the switch to a renewable, cleaner fuel.
Former war reporter to host evening of aviation history talks
Aviation enthusiasts can hear from a former television war reporter on Monday, February 23.
More than 1,000 people back 'crucial' medical centre being open 24 hours a day
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust announced earlier this month that reduced opening hours at Crawley Urgent Treatment Centre would be made permanent.
Council refuse 'inappropriate' advertisement sign on listed building
Little Monkeys Day Nursery, located in Horsham, had applied for retrospective permission for the sign on the front of its Grade II listed building.
Brighton man's stunning snap of Milky Way over South Downs wins photography contest
The photo, Ancient Light, captures the glowing band of the Milky Way stretching above an abandoned barn in East Sussex’s Balsdean Valley.
People are being tricked into believing they are in relationships with celebrities
Police have issued a warning after reports see an increase in romance fraud across the county.
Several dogs become 'severely unwell' after walks at park
Several dogs have become “severely unwell” after walks around a park, a vet said.
Primary school teacher charged with the sexual assault of two children
A primary school teacher has been charged with the sexual assault of two children.
Mum fears 'disaster waiting to happen' at busy road which schoolchildren cross
A mum-of-two is calling for urgent safety measures on a road as she fears a “disaster is waiting to happen”.
Row erupts over 'unacceptable' children's zip wire put in back garden
Retrospective permission is being sought for the equipment, along with other children’s play equipment, at a private address in Two Mile Ash, Horsham
Elderly couple say parking system at Sainsbury's is 'grossly unfair' after fine
An elderly couple was left upset after receiving a parking fine from a supermarket car park











































