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British nationals evacuated from Israel as Iran conflict continues
The RAF has evacuated 63 British nationals from Israel as Tel Aviv and Tehran continue to exchange fire, the Foreign Secretary has told MPs..
Home Secretary decides to proscribe Palestine Action after disgraceful attack
The Home Secretary has decided to proscribe Palestine Action and will lay an order before Parliament next week to make membership and support for the protest group illegal..
Government launches national investigation into NHS maternity services
A national investigation into NHS maternity services has been launched by the Government..
Lammy says Middle East needs diplomatic solution after US talks
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reiterated the need for regional stability in the Middle East following talks with US officials, as Israel continued to strike Iranian targets on Monday..
Fern Britton remembers working with Phillip Schofield with fondness
Former This Morning presenter Fern Britton has said Phillip Schofields departure from the show sparked a lot of mixed emotions, and described their years working together as mostly great fun..
Starmer and Trump call for Iran to return to negotiating table after US strikes
Sir Keir Starmer has warned there is a risk of the Middle East crisis spiralling beyond the region after Donald Trump ordered an attack on Irans nuclear programme..
Weight loss jabs on the NHS in England
GPs can prescribe them from today, benefitting up to 220,000 people in the highest need.
Starmer warns of risk of escalation
Follows US strikes against Iran.
England reach semis of European Under 21 Championship
3-1 victory over Spain.
Former England bowler David Lawrence dies aged 61 after MND battle
David Syd Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to play for England, has died at the age of 61..
Nations react to US strikes on Iran with calls for diplomacy
The US strike on Iran has fuelled fears that Israels war with Tehran could escalate to a wider regional conflict, and world leaders have reacted with calls for diplomacy and words of caution..
Starmer calls for negotiations after US attacks Irans nuclear sites
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations after Donald Trump launched US air strikes on the regimes nuclear facilities..
Streeting Assisted dying will take time and money that is in short supply
Wes Streeting has warned that legalising assisted dying would take time and money away from other parts of the health service..
US bombs Iran
Theyve attacked three nuclear sites in the country.
British man arrested on spying charges
Hes accused of planning an attack on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
Beth Mead urges England to feed off the pressure of European title defence
Beth Mead has challenged England to use pressure as fuel when they kick off their European title defence against France..
Charles pays tribute to resilience of Antarctic research scientists
The King has recorded a personal message for Antarctic researchers as the southern hemisphere marks the shortest day of the year..
Politicians condemn attack on Belfast Islamic Centre while people prayed
Politicians have condemned an attack on the Islamic Centre in Belfast while people were praying on Friday evening..
Israel Iran war stretches into a second week without diplomatic breakthrough
Hours of talks aimed at de-escalating fighting between Israel and Iran failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough as the war entered its second week with a fresh round of strikes between the two adversaries..
Mike Lynchs superyacht seen on the surface for the first time since it sank
Water is being pumped from Mike Lynchs superyacht as it was seen upright on the surface for the first time since it sank off the coast of Sicily..
Local News
Closed music shop now to let as sign put up
A music store which has been the source of intense speculation for weeks, is displaying a To Let sign.
Thousands more will now have to pay tax on their state pensions
The government is to debate a petition to raise the HMRC income tax personal allowance threshold from £12,570 to £20,000.
The 'attractive' Sussex village with picturesque High Street well worth a visit
Sussex is home to plenty of stunning villages, and here is one you should definitely consider visiting.
Eastbourne to Hastings rail line closed for four days at Easter
Essential engineering work will close the Eastbourne–Hastings rail line April 18–21, with replacement buses running and passengers urged to plan ahead.
Selsey Sea Bathing Society and RNLI team up for Seal Dip
The inaugural Seal Dip charity sea swim takes place May 4 in Selsey, West Sussex. All proceeds go to the RNLI. Book your place now via Eventbrite.
Over 400,000 tests and scans delivered at Sussex Community Diagnostic Centres
Over 400,000 tests and scans were delivered across Sussex’s Community Diagnostic Centres from April 2024 to March 2025, improving access and outcomes.
I sing about God: Meet the worship singer making pop songs
A worship singer whose new album was produced by a songwriter who has worked with Diana Ross and Rag ‘n’ Bone man says: ‘I always come back to writing about God’.
Greg Davies to bring new tour to Brighton after seven year break from stand up
Greg Davies is bringing his new tour to Brighton.
The people who've appeared at Crawley and Worthing Magistrates' Court
In the Dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Crawley and Worthing Magistrates' Court in West Sussex
A weekend away with a friend in a country cottage was a cure for the rat run
Sometimes, what you need is a weekend away with a friend to recharge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life - and this is a great spot to do it
'Ludicrous' council home waiting times ranked across all local authorities in Sussex
The study, carried out by the National Housing Federation and the charities Crisis and Shelter, highlights which local authorities in Sussex have the longest waiting times for family-sized social housing.
Grade-I listed medieval manor frequented by Led Zeppelin on sale for £3.25m
Horselunges Manor in East Sussex has been put up for sale.
5 pets from RSPCA Brighton who are on the lookout for loving new homes
There are a few pets from the Sussex North & Brighton RSPCA branch who are looking for new homes
Plans for extra caravan pitches at traveller site rejected after objections
Plans for caravan pitches in West Sussex have been turned down by Chichester District Council.
Cinema reports 'noise complaints' amid nationwide TikTok trend
Customers have reported experiencing screaming and disruption during film screenings at a cinema
Call for action to stop people being 'trapped' at level crossing for 15 minutes
There are calls for a footbridge to be built over Worthing level crossing because pedestrians are sometimes having to wait more than 15 minutes.
Man's 'heartbreak' as fish keep dying in pond
Residents in West Sussex are calling for council action as fish keep dying in a pond.
Old age should be like the horizon; an ever-moving destination
They say that sixty is the new forty (well, I do) and when I hit that age last summer, I genuinely did not feel any different. Well, maybe a few aches and pains and my marathon running days were behind me (fifteen years, and just the one if I am honest), but all in all I felt as sprightly as I did ten years before.
New film festival celebrating Sussex talent launches this spring
A new film festival dedicated to celebrating local filmmaking in Sussex is set to launch this spring.
Man arrested as woman sexually assaulted in park
A man has been arrested following a third-party report of a sexual assault on a woman in a remote area of Tilgate Park, Crawley.