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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
Martin Lewis backs new rules that will make cancelling subscriptions easier
Cancelling broadband and subscriptions could soon be simpler under new rules supported by Martin Lewis.
Police inspector named and charged with child sex offences
A police inspector has been charged with sex offences against two children
Council hopes some of 38,000 overdue books will be returned in book amnesty
East Sussex libraries has announced a book amnesty from February 16 to March 31, waiving fines on overdue books
New airline joins growing roster at Gatwick Airport as new weekly flights launched
Romanian carrier AnimaWings has begun operating weekly flights to Bucharest from the Sussex airport.
Environmental wins as Fishersgate business named Company of the Year
Fishersgate-based label manufacturer A4 Labels is celebrating national recognition after being named Environmental Company of the Year.
From memories to modernity: King Alfred’s next chapter in Brighton and Hove
The King Alfred has a special place in my heart, writes Bella Sankey.
Plans to expand HMO in conservation area to 'improve living standards'
A planning application proposes to expand a HMO in Eastbourne
Tributes to two-time cancer survivor who went on to become champion bodybuilder
A woman who battled cancer three times and became a champion body builder after learning to walk again has died at the age of 61
Hotel tennis court to be replaced by hundreds of solar panels
Arun District Council has approved plans for ground-mounted solar panels on the grounds of the Avisford Park Hotel in Yapton Lane, Walberton
Holiday retreat to become children's home despite objections from locals
The Pest House on Bedlam Street, Hurstpierpoint, will be converted from a dwelling and holiday let into a residential care home for up to seven children
Sussex school that taught Oscar-winning director named among the top 100 in the world
The Spear’s Schools Index 2026 is described as “the definitive guide to the 100 leading private schools in the world”.
New images show work continuing to improve flood defences along seafront
Newly-released images show contractors installing new pile extensions and repairing and strengthening the groynes along Worthing seafront
Plans for campsite revealed despite 'high' flood risks
A campsite is awaiting approval to operate for 60 days in the summer, despite flood risks
Football club seeks permission for new pitch
Hassocks Football Club has submitted a planning application to create a natural turf pitch on its South Field site, south of its current ground
The 10 famous faces you might not know call East Sussex home
Big names in comedy, art, and music are calling East Sussex home in 2026
Residents report people stealing off garden waste bins to save £70
Garden waste bin stickers are being stolen from Rother District Council brown bins - leading to residents issuing a warning
'The Lanes is full of overseas rubbish these days' says disgruntled visitor
A visitor to Brighton from Wales says that jewellery shops in The Lanes are now mostly full of 'overseas rubbish', not proper antique jewellery
Railway footbridge set to be removed for two years for refurbishment
The railway footbridge, connecting East Park and Station Way in Crawley, is set to be dismantled, repaired, and realigned
Plan to ban people from feeding birds sets 'dangerous precedent'
A wildlife rescuer has spoken out against plans to ban people from feeding birds in a town centre
'Increased' vandalism and break-ins at beach huts spark calls for action
A beach hut owner wants the council to take action amid an increase in vandalism and break-ins.











































