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Irish Government Announces 505m Euro In Fuel Cost Measures After Protests
Further reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase have been announced by Irish premier Micheal Martin after an emergency cabinet meeting agreed on a response to the fuel crisis following major protests..
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..
Local News
The 'vibrant' Sussex garden that experts say you have to visit at least once
Clare Foster from House and Garden has shared her picks for "the most beautiful gardens in the UK every garden lover should see at least once".
Brighton council’s Gaza stance shows words are cheap
Hypocrisy has many faces and it takes many forms, writes Cllr Steve Davis.
Two websites you need to know for dining deals in Brighton and Hove
Let’s face it, we’re all after a dining bargain if we can get one, writes Nick Mosley.
Giant ‘Wes the Wasteater’ sweeper turns heads on the roads
Meet Wes the Wasteater – an eye-catching new sweeper with a monster-sized appetite to help tackle mucky streets across Arun district.
Topless sea swim to raise money for charity
A topless sea swim is being organised to raise funds for CoppaFeel.
World's oldest operating electric railway set to reopen for the year
Brighton and Hove’s historic and award-winning Volk’s Electric Railway will reopen on Saturday, March 28 in time for the Easter holiday
Independent bookshop 'fighting for survival' amid soaring bills
The owners of Chapter 34, in Shoreham, say the shop is for survival after an £800-a-year business rates hike.
Millions of pounds to be pumped into Sussex bus services in huge investment
West Sussex County Council has received £32.7 million from the Department for Transport to improve travel over the next four years.
Conversion of hardware store into four-bedroom home is approved
The conversion of a former hardware shop in Eastbourne into a four-bedroom home has been approved.
Signs Sussex seabed is recovering five years after bottom trawling ban
Five years after bottom trawling was banned along the Sussex coast, underwater habitats finally have the breathing space they need to recover.
New parking charges to be trialled in Sussex town
Seaford Town Council will introduce a one-year trial of a paid parking system at the South Hill Barn car park,
Brighton employer ranked as one of the best in the UK
A digital marketing agency with a growing team in Brighton and Hove has been named one of the best places to work in the UK
Hundreds of houses could be approved as part of 3,500-home plan
Mid Sussex District Council officers have recommended the council approve the scheme, which forms part of the wider Brookleigh development in Burgess Hill.
Major transformation of Sussex football ground to begin this summer
Old Barn Way, the former home of Southwick FC, is set for a multimillion-pound revamp.
Person flown to major trauma centre following incident near school
A person was flown to a major trauma centre following an incident.
Police officer was "abusive and appalling" during alleged hotel sex assault
A police officer's behaviour was "abusive, appalling and oppressive" during an alleged sexual assault, a misconduct panel heard
Plans to refurbish and extend McDonald's drive-through
Plans to refurbish and extend a McDonald's drive-through at Gatwick submitted.
Plans for new restaurant to replace comic shop
A new restaurant is planning to make Crawley High Street its home.
Plans for summer camping at site
An application for a 60-day camping licence for Loxwood Meadow this summer has been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Beach lined with sunbathers as UK experiences warmest temperatures so far this year
The seafront saw large crowds today as warm, sunny weather drew people outdoors











































