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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
Kitchen brand donation supports children’s food education initiative
A Lewes-based not-for-profit has received a contribution from Italian brand Bertazzoni.
Partnership praised as police step up action on business crime
Sussex Police is marking Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) Awareness Week with a series of dedicated operations across the county.
Top foods and lifestyle tips for bone strength
Kirsten Chick MSc is a Brighton-based nutritionist and author of Nutrition Brought to Life.
Sussex costume designer creates glittering tribute to Butlin’s legacy
The sparkling Butlin’s Redcoat, adorned with over 32,000 rhinestones has been designed by The Masked Singer costume designer Tim Simpson, based in Portslade.
MPs pledge support for charity helping people with ME and CFS
Two more MPs have pledged their backing to a charity supporting people with a chronic illness.
Sussex expert appears in film examining consciousness and memory
A Sussex neuroscientist features in a documentary exploring dementia and the nature of consciousness.
'I'll learn from that' - Farage talks about being burnt as an effigy at Lewes Bonfire
Nigel Farage has spoken about being burned in effigy at Lewes Bonfire Night. The politician was targeted during the 2024 celebrations in Lewes, often dubbed the bonfire capital of the world.
Live coverage as Nigel Farage speaks at Reform rally in West Sussex
Live coverage as Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage MP visits the South of England Showground in Sussex today, where a political rally will be held.
Calls for ban of plastic beads used in wastewater treatment after catastrophic spill
Calls have been made to end the use of plastic beads in wastewater treatment after a catastrophic spill into the sea.
Man jailed for raping woman in her own home
A man from Rye has been jailed for raping a woman in her own home.
Man charged with sexually abusing a child over several years
A man has been charged with child sexual offences alleged to have occurred over several years.
'Tacky' and 'mismatched' hotel to be transformed on popular primetime TV show
The Castle Inn Hotel in Bramber, near Steyning, will appear on the Channel 5 show The Hotel Inspector on March 26 at 9pm
Reform UK leader 'not welcome' and will be greeted by protest during Sussex visit
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is appearing at the South of England Showground near Ardingly on Wednesday March 25 as part of a campaign.
Car park giant NCP to close 22 sites on Friday - including one in Sussex
Car park giant NCP will close 22 sites on Friday, including one in Sussex. It has gone into administration, and will close Eastbourne Trinity Place NCP.
Peregrine falcon lays first egg of season at cathedral
A peregrine falcon has laid its first egg of the season at a cathedral where the birds of prey have been nesting since February.
Steam gala saw locomotives from across the UK gather in 'lovely Sussex countryside'
The 2026 Bluebell Railway Spring Steam Gala saw live steam trains, guest locomotives, photo opportunities and heritage rail from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead
10 of the Best Hair Transplant Centres in Turkey 2026: Expert doctors
The surgeon leading your procedure is the single most important factor in achieving a natural, lasting result. The best hair transplant clinics in Turkey are built around experienced, internationally trained doctors who bring years of specialised practice to every case.
Drink-driver caused head on crash that left young man seriously injured
A drink-driver from Chichester caused a head-on crash that left a young man seriously injured.
More arrests over mosque attack as major police presence seen near lido
Three more people have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on Peacehaven mosque.
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