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Robbins Defends Actions In Mandelson Case After Being Fired By Starmer
Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins said there was a “dismissive approach” to Peter Mandelson’s security vetting from No 10 with an “atmosphere of pressure” to get the appointment through..
Tube Strike Set To Hit Pubs And Restaurants
Pubs and restaurants in London fear that this week’s strikes by London Underground drivers will have a big impact on their business..
High Court Challenge Over Met Polices Use Of Live Facial Recognition Thrown Out
Two people have lost a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its use of live facial recognition technology in London..
Charles Pays Tribute To Darling Mama In Heartfelt Video Message
The King has recorded a heartfelt tribute to his “darling Mama” to mark the centenary of her birth but said much of life today would likely have “troubled her deeply”..
Marco Rose Appointed Bournemouth Head Coach On Three Year Deal From Summer
Bournemouth have announced Marco Rose will succeed Andoni Iraola as the club’s head coach in the summer..
Desmond Morris Remembered For Lifetime Of Curiosity And Creativity
Zoologist and TV presenter Desmond Morris has been remembered for his “lifetime of exploration, curiosity and creativity” after his death at 98..
Former Parliamentary Employee Arrested Under Hacking Laws
A former employee in the Houses of Parliament was arrested last week under anti-hacking laws, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has announced..
Starmer Deliberately And Repeatedly Kept In The Dark Over Mandelson Vetting
Sir Keir Starmer has blamed former top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins for deliberately keeping him in the dark over Lord Peter Mandelson’s failure to pass security vetting checks before taking the role of ambassador to the US..
Teenagers Arrested In Connection With Arson Attack At Kenton Synagogue
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an arson attack at a synagogue in Harrow, the Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service has said..
Exercise To Test Response To Offshore Energy Threat Involving Vessels And Drones
The offshore energy industry will hold an exercise to test its response to simulated threats involving suspicious vessels, drones and cyber attacks..
US Seizes Iranian Flagged Ship Near Strait Of Hormuz And Tehran Vows To Respond
The United States said it attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first interception since its blockade of Iranian ports began last week..
Average Price Tag On A Home Jumps By Nearly 3000 In April Rightmove
The average price tag on a home increased by nearly £3,000 month-on-month in April, according to a property website..
Erling Haaland Shoots Down Arsenal As Manchester City Slash Lead To Three Points
Erling Haaland struck a vital winner as Manchester City slashed Arsenal’s Premier League lead to three points with a 2-1 victory over the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium..
Counter Terror Police Probe Possible Iranian Proxy Involvement In London Arsons
Counter-terror police are looking into whether the series of arson attacks against Jewish sites in north London have been carried out by Iranian proxies..
Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals He Is Recovering Alcoholic
West End composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed he is a “recovering alcoholic”..
Another Attempted Arson Attack Reported At North West London Synagogue
Another attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue in a spate of similar incidents..
Mikel Arteta Insists Arsenal Must Go For It In Crunch Man City Clash
Mikel Arteta has told his players to “go for it” and embrace the Etihad Stadium pressure cooker ahead of Arsenal’s virtual Premier League title decider against Manchester City..
Latest North West London Arson Attack Probed As Antisemitic Hate Crime
Police are treating the latest arson attack in north-west London as an antisemitic hate crime..
Good Work Life Balance Tops Wish List When Looking For New Job
Having a good work-life balance is more crucial to workers than getting a higher salary when looking for a new role, a survey indicates..
Wrongly Jailed Andrew Malkinson Demands Fearless Investigation Into Police
An innocent man wrongly jailed for 17 years has demanded a “fearless investigation” into police after the real culprit of a brutal rape was finally found guilty..
Local News
Brazilian dance festival to bring rhythm and colour to seafront
A Brazilian dance festival is set to bring music and movement to the seafront in 2026.
Independent school cuts fees following major purchase
Our Lady of Sion School has announced a substantial reduction in its school fees.
Brighton Festival unveils wide-ranging classical programme
Brighton Festival unveiled a vast classical music programme for its 60th edition.
Vet practice opens specialist hibernation hotel for tortoises
An independent veterinary practice has unveiled a unique hibernation hotel for tortoises at its pioneering new £3.5m Crawley practice in West Sussex.
Son Little brings mix of soul and hip hop to live show
Son Little will headline Dust in Brighton on April 19th.
Sculpture exhibition to open in spring at Standen gardens
This spring, visitors to Standen near East Grinstead can see an outdoor exhibition by acclaimed metal sculptor Alison Catchlove.
Young volunteers gain hands-on hospice care experience
Aspiring young healthcare professionals have celebrated completing six months of volunteering at St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne.
Firefighter to run London Marathon in memory of his mum
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Station Manager Matt Smith is preparing to take on the iconic London Marathon in memory if his mum.
Aerial views capture Sussex countryside in spring light
Sweeping views across rolling hills, patchwork fields and quiet country lanes stretching through Firle, Glynde, Plumpton and Hassocks in todays Camera Club.
Adventure park raises £9,560 for children’s hospice
Knockhatch Adventure Park gathered in the brand-new Blackbeard’s Adventure play area to present a cheque for £9,560 to Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice.
Celebrity reverend and 'national trinket' reveals experiences with weight-loss jabs
Reverend Richard Coles, who recenty appeared on I'm a Celebrity, has revealed he has lost 15 to 20 per cent of his body weight using weight-loss injections.
Southern Water CEO grilled by residents at packed public meeting
The chief executive of Southern Water was grilled by residents demanding answers on water quality at a packed public meeting.
Residents have their say as more than £1 million to go to town's play areas
More than £1 million will be invested in Hastings playgrounds.
'Special' Sussex home of 2 of world's most famous actors is re-listed with new price
The Malthouse in Steyning was once the home of Dame Joan Plowright and her husband Lord Laurence Olivier.
Sussex hospital doubles MRI capacity with arrival of four tonne scanner
The machine has been installed at Southlands Hospital, in Shoreham, at the site's Community Diagnostic Centre and will be ready for patients in early May.
Why eating and drinking at this carnivore's paradise will make you happier
I may well be projecting a little here, but there are times when you don't want a small plate...
'Incredible' microbrewery which boosts UK biodiversity may face closure
A non-profit microbrewery faces closure unless supporters dig deep
Farage pledges to 'encourage as many flags as possible' if Reform win
Nigel Farage said Reform will “encourage as many flags as possible” if they win the election.
Former student digs will become temporary housing despite 200 objections
Plans to use former student digs as temporary housing have been approved by Chichester District Council, despite almost 200 people objecting
Small boat migrant kept videos of beach rape as 'trophies', jury told
A small boat migrant saved videos of him taking part in a gang rape onto his phone as “trophies’, a court heard.











































