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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..
Queen Elizabeth IIs Official Biographer Named
Historian Anna Keay, whose most celebrated book is about Britain’s republican period, has been confirmed as Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer..
Sir Keir Starmer To Update House Of Commons On Latest Mandelson Revelations
A crunch week for Sir Keir Starmer is set to continue on Monday as he updates the House of Commons on the latest revelations about Lord Mandelson’s appointment..
Gunman Who Killed Six People And Took Hostages Is Shot Dead
A gunman who killed at least six people in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, before taking hostages and barricading himself inside a supermarket on Saturday has been shot and killed by police, Ukrainian officials said..
Local News
Sussex horticultural events set for vibrant 2026 season
From tulip festivals to landmark anniversaries, garden events set to bloom across Sussex in 2026.
Migrant 'posed' for the camera while being filmed 'gang-raping' woman on beach
A small boat migrant posed for the camera as part of a “pack of predators” when he was filmed gang raping a woman on a beach.
'This city is a true hotspot for padel': New covered courts open at sports complex
Racket sport players are spoilt for choice as three new covered padel courts have opened.
Man arrested after fire at hospital
A man has been arrested for endangering life after setting light to bedding at a mental health facility, police said.
Former police officer banned from force after lying about vehicle damage
A former police officer has been banned from the force after lying about damage to a vehicle.
Man physically assaulted near pier
A man was physically assaulted near a pier.
Prolific shoplifter who stole more than £100 worth of chocolate jailed
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed as part of a targeted police crackdown.
Explosion on beach after multiple items found
Six pieces of unexploded ordnance were destroyed after being spotted on Medmerry Beach, between Selsey and East Wittering, on April 12
Rape accused asylum seeker tells court 'police doctored his witness statement'
A small boat migrant accused of raping a woman on Brighton beach has claimed police threatened him with prison and doctored his witness statement.
Man who raped woman in car park was arrested at airport with one-way ticket
A man is facing jail after admitting raping a woman in a car park
Brighton Marathon 2026 hailed as 'biggest and best yet'
The organisers of Brighton Marathon have hailed this year’s weekend of running celebrations as the “biggest and best yet”
Council preparing to take legal action against caravans on seafront green
West Sussex County Council is preparing to take legal action to tackle an unauthorised encampment on Goring Gap in Worthing
Police statement on serious A27 crash as motorists face traffic chaos
Police have issued a statement on a serious crash which has closed the A27 overnight.
Pet dog stolen by thief 'posing as RSPCA worker'
Sussex Police said a dog was stolen by someone reportedly posing as an animal charity employee.
Major Sussex road shuts for 10 days for broadband works
The A280 Long Furlong has closed both ways to allow crews to install full-fibre broadband.
Brighton Philharmonic closes season with Brazil-inspired show
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra is rounding off another successful concert season with a week of live music, culminating in its ambitious season finale,
A27 reopens after being closed for hours due to serious crash
The A27 eastbound is closed between Falmer and Lewes due to a serious crash.
AI cameras to detect if drivers are using phones to be introduced on Sussex roads
New AI technology is set to be introduced on Sussex roads
Greens could win all Brighton and Hove seats in next election, forecaster predicts
The Greens could win every seat at the next General Election, a prominent forecaster has predicted
Woman 'mortified' at having to 'dance around dog poo' when friends visit from London
Maxine Brady, an interior designer from Brighton, was "mortified" at having to "dance around dog poo" when London friends visited.










































