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First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years Splashes Down After Epic Voyage
Nasa astronauts have landed safely back on Earth following their record-breaking lunar flyby which marks a stepping stone towards a future Moon landing and eventual Mars mission..
Public Reminded To Access Care As Normal In Final Days Of Doctors Strike
Members of the public have been urged to seek care as normal over the weekend as resident doctors in England continue their six-day strike..
One Dead 27 Injured As Bus Carrying British Tourists Crashes In Canary Islands
A man has died and four people have been seriously injured after a bus carrying 27 British tourists crashed in the Canary Islands, according to the local government..
Harry Facing Defamation Claim From Sentebale Charity Court Records Show
The Duke of Sussex is being sued for defamation by the Sentebale charity he co-founded, according to High Court records..
Melania Trump Denies False Jeffrey Epstein Smears In Public Statement
US first lady Melania Trump has denied ties to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and called for survivors to be able to give evidence to Congress..
Lebanon Must Be Included In Iran Ceasefire Agreement Yvette Cooper To Say
Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City leaders on Thursday evening..
Katie Price Banned From Driving Again Over 80mph Speeding Ticket
Katie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket..
UK Hits Highest Early April Temperature In 80 Years
Wednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946.
Man 21 Killed In Primrose Hill Stabbing Named By Police
A 21-year-old man killed in one of two double stabbings on Tuesday has been named by police..
Diesel Tops 190p A Litre But US Iran Ceasefire Raises Hopes Of Price Stability
The UK’s average price of diesel has surpassed 190p a litre, having surged by more than a third since the start of the Iran war, new figures show..
Doctor Strikes Deliberately Timed To Cause Havoc Says NHS Chief
Resident doctor strikes have been “deliberately timed to cause havoc”, the head of the NHS has said..
Trump Agrees To Halt Bombing Of Iran For Two Weeks Subject To Strait Reopening
Donald Trump has agreed to a provisional two-week ceasefire in the Iran war after pulling back at the last-minute from his apocalyptic warning that “a whole civilisation will die” unless Tehran met his demands..
April 7 UKs Warmest On Record And Hottest Day Of The Year So Far
The UK has seen its warmest April 7 on record, the Met Office said as the country also enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far..
Electric Car Sales Hit Record High In March While Fuel Prices Surge Again
March was the best month ever for electric car registrations, with demand surging while fuel prices have continued to rise, new data shows..
Online Marketplace Warning As E Bike And E Scooter Fires Reach New High
E-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, an investigation has found, leading to riders being warned about online marketplaces..
Resident Doctor Strike Cost Tops 3bn As New Action Begins
The Government could have built a “few” hospitals or slashed NHS waiting lists faster with the estimated £3 billion it has cost to cover the long-running dispute with resident doctors, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said..
Celine Dion Announces Six Extra Dates For Paris Comeback Concerts
Celine Dion has added six more dates to her concerts in Paris later this year, which mark her first full-length gigs in almost six years..
Harry Maguire Signs One Year Contract Extension At Man Utd
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year contract to remain at Old Trafford beyond this summer..
Aaron Ramsey Calls Time On His Football Career
Former Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35..
Price Of First Class Stamp Increases To 180
The price of stamps has risen again, with the cost of a first class stamp jumping by 10p to £1.80..
Local News
Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct
MP calls for urgent action to address rural road safety issues
Liberal Democrat MP John Milne has urged for government action on rural road safety in West Sussex
Fire door manufacturer expands team with two senior appointments
Forza Doors, a leading timber fire door manufacturer in West Sussex, appoints new senior staff to drive expansion
Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of kidnap after reports of a 'threat to kill'
Four men, including two teenagers, arrested on suspicion of kidnap. Police were called to an address in Hailsham, East Sussex on Saturday, March 28.
How long do veneers and crowns last after dental treatment in Turkey?
For many people considering cosmetic dentistry abroad, one of the most common questions is how long the results will last
Man accused of rape said he filmed the act as 'evidence' for police
An asylum seeker accused of taking part in a gang rape on Brighton beach in East Sussex claimed he filmed the assault to gather evidence for police.
New restaurant led by rising young chef to open at the end of historic pier
Ebb will open in the Grade II-listed Southern Pavilion on Worthing Pier, with sweeping views of the Sussex coast.
Man jailed after racially aggravated assault on police officers at custody centre
A man from Brighton who assaulted multiple police officers and subjected two of them to racial abuse inside a custody suite has been jailed.
Fitness tests for police officers need to change
If you call the police because somebody is breaking into your house or attacking you, it’s reasonable to expect the attending officers to be fit enough to give chase so they can quickly and safely catch the perpetrator. Sending overweight or sluggish officers incapable of performing this very basic policing function would not only be failing the public but failing those officers too.
School to be sold by council
West Sussex County Council is to sell a former Chichester infant school.
Plans to change family home into eight-bed shared house upsets the neighbours
Plans to change a semi-detached house in Bognor Regis into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been submitted to Arun District Council.
Decision made on plans for 100 new homes near ancient woodland
Plans for a major housing development near Uckfield have been approved.
City coffee shop closes two stores ahead of 'larger joint venture'
A city coffee shop has closed two of its stores.
'Iconic' former library with clock spire visited by Virginia Woolf on sale for £1M
A former public library reportedly frequented by Virginia Woolf remains on the market for offers over £1,000,000 after several months
Sussex train stations named 'accident hotspots' as new celebrity safety film released
Train stations in Sussex have been described as "accident hotspots" by Govia Thameslink Railway, who release a safety video staring Diane Morgan.
Concerns for hockey club's future amid plans to replace pitch with 3G
A hockey club's future is at risk amid plans to develop a school which could see its AstroTurf pitch replaced with 3G.
Traveller pitches blocked after string of concerns raised
Chichester District Council rejected the proposal for a field in West Ashling, citing issues including poor living conditions for future residents.
Improved walking and cycling routes planned for three schools
Safer crossings, widened footpaths, and new bollards have been proposed for Blackbridge Lane in Horsham and Church Lane in South Bersted, near Bognor Regis.
One of the UK's biggest free car shows to take place on May Bank Holiday weekend
One of the UK's biggest free car shows will be taking place in May in Eastbourne over the May Bank Holiday 2026.
Furious man says he was asked to leave Wetherspoon pub by staff
A man has described being told to leave a Wetherspoon pub in Brighton.











































