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Manchester City Confirm Bernardo Silva Will Leave At The End Of The Season
He joined the club in 2017.
EasyJet Takes 25m Hit On Surging Fuel Costs Amid Middle East War
Oil prices soared in response to Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
UK Economic Growth In February Better Than Forecast Before Iran War
The UK economy grew at its fastest pace for more than two years in February in a better-than-expected start to 2026, official figures have shown..
PM Summons TikTok Meta X Bosses To No 10 To Push For Childrens Online Safety
Sir Keir Starmer will summon senior figures from TikTok, X, Meta and other social media giants to Downing Street to push them to go further on protecting children as the Government weighs new restrictions..
PM Summons TikTok Meta X Bosses To No 10 To Push For Childrens Online Safety
Sir Keir Starmer will summon senior figures from TikTok, X, Meta and other social media giants to Downing Street to push them to go further on protecting children as the Government weighs new restrictions..
UK Economic Growth In February Better Than Forecast Before Iran War
The UK economy grew at its fastest pace for more than two years in February in a better-than-expected start to 2026, official figures have shown..
Spice Girls Outfits On Display At Cool Britannia Exhibition Celebrating 1996
They feature in the free exhibition at the Barbican Music Library in central London.
Virgil Van Dijk Says Liverpool Got What They Deserved Against PSG
The French side progressed 4-nil on aggregate.
Learner Drivers To Get Booking Fees Refunded Over Crackdown On Drip Pricing
Two AA-owned driving schools have been ordered by the UK competition watchdog to refund more than 80,000 customers and have been fined £4.2 million over drip-pricing..
Chancellor To Hold Talks With US Counterpart After Strong Criticism Of Iran War
Rachel Reeves is set to meet her US counterpart after he said “a small bit of economic pain” caused by the Iran war was worth it to prevent Tehran getting a nuclear weapon..
King And Queen Will Not Meet Epstein Survivors During Historic US State Visit
The King and Queen will not meet survivors of convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein during their US state visit, a source has reiterated, after claims that a private gathering was being discussed..
Kanye West Postpones French Show Weeks After UK Visa Cancellation
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France amid mounting political opposition..
Met Officers Probed Over Alleged Racism In Handling Of Wimbledon School Crash
Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated for alleged racism over their handling of a road crash that killed two schoolgirls..
Southport Families Urge Reform As Inquiry Finds Attack Could Have Been Prevented
The report into the Southport killings shows “devastating” failures and the need for urgent reforms, lawyers for the three murdered girls have said..
Terminally Ill Patients Share Pearls Of Wisdom In Marie Curie Campaign
To live in the moment and let go of grudges is some of the life advice shared by terminally ill patients for a new Marie Curie campaign..
Some Older People Having To Unretire Due To Financial Pressures
A significant proportion of older people are deciding to “unretire” as the financial reality of retirement falls short of expectations, according to research..
West Brom Insist They Have Not Breached EFLs Financial Rules
West Brom insist they have “fully complied” with the EFL’s financial rules amid fears of a points deduction for the relegation-threatened Championship side..
Paddington The Musical Sweeps Oliviers As Evita And Into The Woods Also Triumph
Paddington The Musical was the big winner at the 2026 Olivier Awards, where the West End revivals of Evita and Into The Woods also won plaudits..
Duke And Duchess Of Sussex To Begin Australia Visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to begin a visit to Australia which includes both charitable and commercial engagements across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney..
Southport Attack Could And Should Have Been Prevented Inquiry Finds
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana had “clearly revealed” he was an extreme danger and his attack on a children’s dance class “could and should have been prevented”, a public inquiry has found..
Local News
Katie Price banned from driving for seventh time after failing to respond to police
Katie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket.
Police on railway station platform dealing with incident
Police are at East Worthing railway station dealing with an incident there
Les Dennis opens up on role in Waitress ahead of Brighton run
Les Dennis is heading to the Theatre Royal Brighton stage this month.
Schools triathlon series boosts confidence and teamwork
Neilson Beach Clubs will once again bring its signature Good Energy to the Schools Triathlon Series in 2026.
Ceremony marks start of year for newly appointed High Sheriffs
Two High Sheriffs for West and East Sussex have begun their year in office.
Council wins award for creative rail tourism project
Horsham District Council is celebrating national recognition after winning bronze in the Tourism and Leisure Award at the 21st Community Rail Awards.
Care provider issues stark warning about state of adult social care in Sussex
An East Sussex care provider has warned of the "precarious" position of adult social care in the county.
Call for action as people 'are being cut off from vital railway station'
Before Easter in Parliament, I invited one of the Government’s Transport Ministers to visit Preston Park train station.
Hundreds of ex-caged hens at risk of slaughter need new homes
A total of 200 ex-caged hens at risk of slaughter in West Sussex are seeking new homes.
Primary school unveils new 4G pitch for year-round sport and play
A primary school has unveiled its new 4G sports pitch, designed for year-round activity and play.
Man jailed after stealing Champagne from Waitrose among those at court
Jonathan Kennedy, Nicola White, Leigh Gary Edwards, Abel Bekele, Jeremy Keith Ellis, Kyle Porter, Thomas Alexander Whitney, Ori Zion, Dean Ettienne and Dillan Howard were among those at Crawley Magistrates' Court
Sussex plot with planning permission for Georgian-style mansion on sale
A £3.5 million plot of land with planning permission for a luxury mansion is now up for sale in Sussex.
Town centre restaurant building put on the market
A building in Crowborough town centre has been put on the market.
Parking permit charges to rise across Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove parking permits are to increase in various controlled zones.
Dog control order could be extended to more areas under new proposals
Chichester District Council is seeking permission from landowners to add fenced-off play areas on housing estates to its official dog exclusion zones.
Funding for two Sussex towns will bring back 'glory days' of coast says minister
Fresh funding and new initiatives are rejuvenating Bexhill and Eastbourne.
Hotel chain wants to demolish restaurant at Sussex site
Whitbread, the owners of Premier Inn, have submitted an application to overhaul the Roundstone Lane site in Littlehampton.
Fears over plan that identifies where 8,000 homes could be built
Rother District Council's Local Plan has sparked fresh concerns over potential damage to the countryside and wildlife.
Former golf course could be turned into a major holiday resort
Plans to build a major holiday resort with more than a hundred lodges and a 50-bedroom spa hotel on a former golf course in West Sussex have been recommended for approval.
Taxis targeted in large police operation outside city landmark
Sussex Police targeted taxis in an operation to crackdown on incorrect licensing in Brighton.









































