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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..
Deep Fried Food To Be Banned On School Menus And Sugary Treats Cut Down
Deep-fried food will be banned from school menus and sugary treats limited as part of a sweeping standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay..
Estimated 25000 Unpaid Carers To Have Debts Cut Or Cancelled
Tens of thousands of unpaid carers are to have their debts cut or cancelled in a sweeping Government review of historic overpayments..
Starmer Refuses To Join Trumps Hormuz Blockade As Oil Prices Expected To Rise
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to join Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which could compound economic pain for Britons with higher petrol costs..
More Violence In Jails Warning After Fall In Prison Officer Experience Levels
British jails face a “vicious circle of violence” as experience among prison officers falls to its lowest level in 15 years, ministers have been warned..
Irish Government Announces 505m Euro In Fuel Cost Measures After Protests
Further reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase have been announced by Irish premier Micheal Martin after an emergency cabinet meeting agreed on a response to the fuel crisis following major protests..
Rorys Lead Evaporates At The Masters
The Northern Irishman remains the joint clubhouse leader, level with the USA's Cam Young.
Local News
MP welcomes investment in electric buses and greener travel
Chris Ward MP has welcomed new government investment in greener public transport.
Hundreds gather for Good Friday Walk of Witness return
More than 200 attendees gathered in Brighton and Hove today for a powerful and moving Good Friday 'Walk of Witness'.
MP calls for full U-turn on ‘Family Farm Tax’ changes
James MacCleary MP has called for a full U-turn on planned changes to agricultural tax relief set to take effect on April 6.
Schoolchildren to explore film and creativity at festival event
Hundreds of schoolchildren will experience a day of cinema and creativity thanks to council-backed film festival.
Enforcement cameras to be installed near schools in bid to make area safer
New enforcement cameras will be installed in roads near several schools in a bid to make the area safer.
Brothers' vodka soda brand to be stocked at supermarket
Two brothers who started a vodka soda business in a shed in their parents’ garden are celebrating their product being stocked in a supermarket.
Asylum seeker told court he had never been to a nightclub before coming to city
A failed asylum seeker accused of raping a drunk woman after a night out in Brighton said he had never been in a nightclub or drank alcohol before coming to the UK
Asylum seeker shared 'trophy' video of alleged beach rape, court hears
A failed asylum seeker shared "trophy" videos of his friends raping a woman on a beach before leaving her alone in the dark, a court heard
Asylum seeker who filmed alleged rape accused of telling a ‘pack of lies’
An asylum seeker who said he filmed an alleged rape by two others on Brighton beach because he was “trying to stop it” has been accused of telling a “pack of lies”.
Search for missing child prompts major search on seafront
The search for a missing child triggered a large police response.
Recap: Large police presence on seafront
There is a large emergency services presence on Brighton seafront.
Residents' fears over 'deeply concerning' plans for new homeless facility
Planning officers have backed proposals to convert Chichester's Pinewood House, a former student housing block, into a new homeless facility.
Hundreds flock to the coast on warmest day of the year so far
Hundreds of people flocked to the beach to enjoy the warm weather.
Man injured by 'dangerously out of control' dog
A man and his dog were injured by an off-lead dangerous dog.
Popular music festival will not return after decade-long run
A well-loved music festival has announced it will not return.
Much loved Sussex brewery picks up international award
A brewery’s branding has been recognised on the international stage.
Red Arrows will return to Sussex for major airshow
The Red Arrows will return to Eastbourne’s International Airshow for 2026.
Walker pushed into canal by dangerous dog
A dog walker fell into a canal after being knocked over by a dangerous dog.
Labour is razor-focused on investing in public services
I hope that you all had a good bank holiday weekend and that for those celebrating religious festivals from Passover to Easter, you found time for reflection and joy
Councillor agrees to write-off debts
A senior East Sussex county councillor has agreed to write-off debts worth more than £300,000.










































