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Look Mum No Computer To Perform In Eurovision Final Amid Boycott Over Israel
The UK’s Eurovision entrant Look Mum No Computer is to perform in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, alongside Israel’s Noam Bettan, after the country’s inclusion in the competition prompted a boycott by five nations..
Pep Guardiola Keeps People Guessing Over His Future At Man City
The Manchester City manager was in a playful mood when asked if Saturday’s FA Cup final could be his last trip to Wembley with the club..
Hearts And Celtic Fans Get Ready For Pivotal League Title Clash
Hearts and Celtic fans are eagerly awaiting the league title clash.
Unprecedented Police Operation In Capital As Tens Of Thousands To Protest
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on the capital on Saturday for two major demonstrations amid a huge £4.5 million police operation..
Pressure On Starmer Ramps Up As Burnham One Step Closer To Challenge
The prospect of a leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer is looming closer after Andy Burnham was cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election..
Labour To Include Andy Burnham In Candidate Selection For Makerfield By Election
Andy Burnham will be among the potential Labour candidates to stand in the Makerfield by-election, the party’s ruling body has said..
British Gas Agrees 20m Payout And Compensation For Prepayment Meter Failures
British Gas has agreed to a £20 million payout and to compensate customers who had a prepayment meter installed without their permission, regulator Ofgem has said following an investigation..
Bathing Season Kicks Off With 13 New Spots Including First Thames Site In London
The first-ever bathing spot on the River Thames in London is among 13 new sites opening as the season kicks off..
Screening For Prostate Cancer Likely To Reduce Deaths But Risks Remain Review
Screening men for prostate cancer using a blood test is likely to reduce deaths from the disease, a new review has found, although experts stressed there are still risks around overdiagnosis and overtreatment..
Cheapest Supermarket For Branded Items Revealed
Asda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded groceries for the third consecutive month, with its standard prices even beating loyalty card deals at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, Which? has found..
Burnham To Seek Westminster Return After Path Opens To Challenge Starmer
Andy Burnham has said he will ask for permission to stand for Labour in a by-election after an MP quit to make way for the Greater Manchester Mayor to return to Parliament to challenge Sir Keir Starmer..
Gloria Hunniford Delighted To Receive Freedom Of The City Of London
Broadcaster Gloria Hunniford has said she is “delighted and humbled” to receive the Freedom of the City of London.
Southampton Spygate Hearing Delay Casts Doubt Over Play Off Final Scheduling
Spying charges against Southampton may not be heard until Tuesday, placing a question mark over the scheduling of next week’s Championship play-off final..
Police Believe They Have Identified Three Women Recovered Off Brighton Beach
Police believe they have identified three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach..
King Visits Golders Green And Meets Jewish Stabbing Victims
The King has visited Golders Green and met the Jewish victims of the stabbings in the neighbourhood last month in a show of support for the community..
Starmer On Brink As Streeting Quits Criticising Drift At Top Of Government
Wes Streeting has quit as Health Secretary, calling for a leadership contest and plunging Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership into crisis..
Rayner Cleared By HMRC Over Tax Affairs Amid Uncertainty Over Starmers Future
Angela Rayner has said she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in an investigation over her tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership bid amid uncertainty over Sir Keir Starmer’s future..
UK Economy Records Strongest Quarterly Growth In A Year
The UK economy has recorded the strongest quarterly growth in a year over the first three months of 2026 with a surprise spurt in activity after the Iran war began, figures show..
Regional Divide As House Prices Came Under Increased Pressure In April Report
House prices came under increased pressure in April, with signs of a widening regional divide, according to surveyors..
Pink Floyd Rainbow Prism Effect Coins Launched By The Royal Mint
Commemorative coins celebrating Pink Floyd are being launched by The Royal Mint, celebrating the band’s enduring legacy..
Local News
Eclipse at the Minerva is a moving take on how old age affects those left behind
W1A and Twenty Twelve writer John Morton's play on the death of a patriarch takes the mundane and makes it moving
Live updates as man arrested for murder after woman found dead
A man has been arrested for murder after a woman was found dead at a property on Durrington Lane, Durrington, near Worthing in West Sussex.
Plans made for 20 flags across city centre
Plans to display 20 flags throughout Chichester city centre have been submitted to the district council.
White stork chicks spotted in striking spring photographs
These close-up photographs capture an early spring visit to Knepp Estate, offering a glimpse of this year’s white stork chicks.
Trainspotting The Musical brings iconic story to theatre stage
Trainspotting The Musical is coming to Brighton Dome in 2027.
Election results show voters are ready for a different politics
I couldn’t possibly not talk about the local election results across the county and country last week.
How a Sussex town is paving the way for tackling the UK’s reading crisis
A reading programme is helping schools in Hastings turn the page on low literacy levels
4,000 tennis courts worth of land is now a 'road network' for bees in national park
A growing “road network” is helping bring bees back to the South Downs National Park
'I can’t think of a more pleasurable treat day to be had in Sussex'
With this year being the 100th anniversary of the publication of Winnie-the-Pooh, Nick Mosley heads to the Ashdown Park Hotel to enjoy their honey-themed treats.
Father taking Brighton gender clinic to court over 'negligent' care of his child
A father is taking legal action over alleged failures in gender care given to his child by a Sussex-based provider
Producer of horror movie filmed in Sussex reveals paranormal experiences on set
Paranormal activity on a film set in Sussex changed a sceptic’s mind about the supernatural
Double red lines enforceable with CCTV cameras are coming to busy city road
Western Road will be a safer place to shop with the introduction of double red lines this summer
Sussex councils split over fresh local government reorganisation plans
A consultation is underway across both East and West Sussex, seeking views from residents on how council services should be delivered in the future
Concerns that planned HMO could 'open the floodgates' in coastal town
The plans, for a property located at 54 Richmond Avenue, Bognor Regis, have been recommended for approval by Arun District Council planning officers
Restaurant could be part-demolished to make way for hotel extension
The proposals would involve knocking down part of the former Beefeater restaurant on North Street, in Horsham
Woman fears she could be trapped in home due to complex system to install ramp
A woman has shared her frustrations with the process to get a ramp installed at her property
Victim of 'intrusive' burglary thanks police as man recalled to prison
A burglary suspect has been arrested and recalled to prison - and the victim of the burglary has praised Sussex Police for their response
Former church described as "eyesore" could be demolished for housing
Plans have been submitted to demolish the former St Stephen’s Church on Hamsland in Horsted Keynes, near Haywards Heath, and replace it with three new homes
Award-winning brewery applies to open city centre taproom and restaurant
An award-winning microbrewery is hoping to open a new site in the city
Parkour community 'betrayed' after prominent member admits child image offences
Callum Powell, a member of parkour group Storror, pleaded guilty at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on May 7 to making 2,932 indecent images of children











































