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We Will Not Tolerate This Any Longer Irish Police To Step Up Enforcement
The head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure..
I Am Maximus Storms To Famous Second Win In The Grand National
I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the Aintree spectacular..
Eamonn Holmes Recovering In Hospital After Stroke
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, the broadcaster has said..
Woman Who Drank Two Litres Of Gin A Day Set To Run Half Marathon For Charity
A 28-year-old woman who was told she had six months left to live after consuming two litres of gin a day, is running a half marathon to raise money for an alcohol harm charity..
US Iran Talks With Vance And Iranian Officials In Pakistan As Ceasefire Strains
A US delegation led by US vice president JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian representatives for the first such meeting since the war began more than a month ago, which will test whether they can shore up a fragile ceasefire and pave the way for peace..
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..
Local News
Paris Hilton to perform at Brighton and Hove Pride
Paris Hilton is set to perform at Brighton and Hove Pride in the icon slot
Recap: crash on A27 causes one mile queue
A crash has partially blocked the A27 at Hove.
Sussex woman jailed in Iran has ‘made peace’ with chance of dying amid bombing
An East Sussex woman jailed alongside her husband for ten years in Iran for spying says she has come to accept she may die behind bars as bombs hit the country.
City council praised for leadership in circular economy approach
Brighton and Hove City Council has been praised for its leadership in promoting a circular economy.
New research suggests life on Earth may have had multiple origins
The question of how life began has traditionally been left to myth, philosophy, or religious faith, writes Dr James Williams.
New campaign aims to shine light on hidden reality of homelessness
Turning Tides has launched its Elephant in the Room appeal to challenge public indifference to homelessness and spark vital conversations.
'Breathtaking' Sussex town with 'charm and heritage' named one of the best in England
The World Atlas website has pulled together a list of the 8 most "breathtaking" towns in England.
£1.4m project begins in Sussex village plagued by burst sewage pipes
A £1.4 million scheme to replace water mains has started in a Sussex village to reduce water supply interruptions and burst pipes
Seaside town's former fruit and veg store could become chicken takeaway
A Hastings fruit and veg store could be transformed into a hot food takeaway if plans are approved
Here's what people think of the designs for King Alfred redevelopment
More than 220 people have shared their opinions on the proposed redevelopment of the King Alfred Leisure Centre since the plans went public.
Residents up in arms over 'cluttered' and 'ugly' allotment shipping containers
Roots Allotments, at Patching Meadows, in Worthing, had applied retrospectively for the grey, green, and blue containers
Community centre set for £1.2 million revamp transformation
Eastbrook Manor Community Centre in Fishersgate will be transformed to improve youth services and expand community facilities
Garden centre plans to open car wash amid several upgrades
Highdown Garden Centre, in Angmering, has submitted a planning application for the facility, which would be built in the south-west corner of its car park
Crash involving young children sparks 'major concerns' over new homes plan
Hailsham Town Council has expressed 'major concerns' warning the access road is unsafe after an accident involving two young children
Landmark city properties to be re-painted after new paint colour created
Historic properties in an area of the city are set to be re-painted after a new paint colour has been made to match
Immediate action needed at care home without manager for years over 'serious' risks
Serious fire safety risks were identified at a care home left without a fully-registered manager since 2023
School 'deeply saddened' by teacher struck off for serious misconduct with pupil
A school has said it is “deeply saddened” by the conduct of a teacher who has been struck off after repeatedly declaring his love to a pupil
Action plan launched to protect rare and threatened Sussex habitat
The Friends of Adur SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) is working to improve the Adur Estuary, a habitat that supports threatened coastal saltmarshes
Top school makes decision on merger
An alumni group is celebrating after a top school announced it will not merge with a charitable group of independent schools
'Thugs' trash troubled seafront cafe as owner thinks her business is being targeted
A cafe owner believes her business is being targeted after a window was smashed by "thugs"











































