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Rorys Lead Evaporates At The Masters
The Northern Irishman remains the joint clubhouse leader, level with the USA's Cam Young.
No Deal In US Iran Peace Talks
Lack of agreement after 21-hour Islamabad negotiations leaves fragile ceasefire in doubt.
Expert Teams To Be Sent To Worst Corridor Care Offenders In Bid To End Practice
Teams of experts will be deployed to NHS trusts with the highest rates of corridor care in a bid to end the “unacceptable, undignified” practice, the Government has announced..
Golden Eagles Could Be Reintroduced To England With New Funding Ministers Say
Bird lovers could see golden eagles return to England, the Government has said, as it announced new funding to explore their reintroduction..
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..
Local News
County council staff encourage people to become councillors
People in East Sussex are being asked to consider representing their community and putting themselves forward to become a councillor.
Council housing programme has now purchased more than 150 homes
Hastings Borough Council’s top priority is tackling Hastings’ housing crisis and working to ensure all our residents have a safe and secure home.
Pink sunrise washes over lagoon in stunning morning scenes
These images capture a vivid sunrise at Hove Lagoon, where the day begins in a wash of glowing colour across the sky and water.
Photo of RNLI training in Newhaven wins national award
London Camera Exchange has announced the winners of its LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 (LCE POTY) competition.
'If a test kit arrives through the door, don't leave it in the box; use it'
National awareness days and months play an important role in highlighting the quieter risk signs we may forget to watch out for, writes Mitchie Alexander
Comedy ukulele band to perform alongside touring exhibition
A comedy ukulele band, The Everly Pregnant Brothers, is set to perform in Brighton.
From sea kale to succulents - signs of spring fill the garden
Can you believe it? We’re just a week away from the clocks going forward, thus creating more time for us to be in the garden later in the day, writes
I went on the i360 for the first time and yes, I was in a holiday mood
How can you tell if I'm in a holiday mood? You probably give off the same signals, writes Alistair McNair.
Ten young people graduate from GRIT course at fire station
Ten young people have successfully completed the latest GRIT course run by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
Celebrating tourism, community pride and seaside attractions
English Tourism Week is a celebration of everything that makes our communities special.
Inspector to consider plans for houses at racecourse
Proposals for a housing development at Plumpton Racecourse are due to go in front of a planning inspector.
World's longest coastal path fully opens to the public and it goes through Sussex
The King Charles III England Coast Path will provide a right of access around the entire coastline for the first time.
Young singer from Sussex to appear on Britain's Got Talent
A 12-year-old singer from Rye will appear on Britain's Got Talent.
The West Sussex town where the founder of Scientology once lived
This West Sussex town suffered the purges of Queen Mary, was bombed by the Luftwaffe and became a beacon of hope for servicemen
One of English history's most famous tales about the Battle of Hastings 'is a myth'
New research has debunked of the most famous tales in English history, involving the Battle of Hastings
Greens call for councils to take highways back into public control
Green councillors say bringing highways services back in-house could improve road maintenance, increase accountability and reinvest over £1 million annually.
Two jailed following violent robbery during which they broke man’s nose with pliers
Two men have been sentenced following a violent robbery during which they broke a man’s nose with pliers.
Man found guilty of the manslaughter of murdered lifeguard after retrial
A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a lifeguard from Crawley, following a retrial
Cause of fire at leisure centre revealed by emergency services
A leisure centre set to be demolished was evacuated and closed following a fire.
Distillery that offers tours faces objections to later opening hours
A distillery that offers tours faces objections from neighbours to its application for a later licence so that visits can take place in the evening.











































