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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
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
In pictures: King dons sturdy shoes for Sussex visit
The King donned his sturdy shoes as he marked the opening of England’s newest nature reserve at a treasured Sussex landscape and walked part of the King Charles III England Coast Path on its launch.
King Charles visits Sussex to unveil the world's largest coastal path
King Charles has unveiled the world’s longest managed coastal walking route
Drugs, cash and weapons including firearms seized in drug crackdown
Drugs, cash and weapons, including firearms, have been seized amid a week-long drugs crackdown
Plans to turn department store into 87 flats and more shops
Plans to convert Chichester’s former House of Fraser building into 87 flats have been submitted to the district council
Demolition notices to be served on people living in eight tower blocks
Formal “initial demolition notices” are due to be served on people living in eight condemned tower blocks in Brighton.
Seafront team discover aquatic creature on beach in 'unusual' rescue
A seafront team helped to rescue an aquatic creature when it found itself in an "unusual" spot
Residents not receiving food waste bins and being sent wrong ones
People living in flats in Whitehawk, in Brighton, have either not received their food waste caddies or in some cases have received the larger bins meant for houses.
'Evil' rape-accused asylum seekers ‘ruined my life’, complainant tells court
A woman who was allegedly raped on Brighton beach by two asylum seekers while another filmed the attack broke down in tears as she told a court the men are “evil” and ruined her life.
'Adults should accompany new teen drivers' after boy killed in crash
Teenage drivers who have just passed their test should be accompanied by an adult, a coroner has suggested after a 16-year-old died in a crash on the Sussex border
Historic mosaic to be safeguarded during installation of library's accessibility lift
Hastings Central Library to install an accessible platform stair lift, protecting historic mosaic flooring and Grade II listed features. Work set for summer 2026.
Historic property on 'famous' street to reunite after years as separate holiday homes
A 16th Century Grade II listed building in Rye that served as holiday lets is set to return to a single family home
Angry neighbour takes on supermarket over its plans for new store
The national supermarket chain has submitted plans for a new store in a former Range unit have faced objections over noise
Police object to bar seeking 4am opening extension after 60 incidents in a year
Sussex Police have objected to a temporary late-licence extension for Molotov Cocktail and Vodka Bar on Chatsworth Road, in Worthing
Sussex beach to receive £8m windfall to tackle coastal erosion
Elmer Beach will get £7.9 million to tackle coastal erosion as part of a wider £4.2 billion government investment to tackle coastal erosion
Nursery told to improve meets welfare requirements but rated 'needs attention'
Ofsted is now satisfied the nursery has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised, but rated it "needs attention" in an inspection on January 14
'Waste of money' claims as seafront pedestrian crossing is moved 'a few yards' away
The crossing is being moved east of the Montague Place junction as part of the Montague Gardens transformation project
Furious dad says delivery driver ate his Greggs outside his front door
A furious dad said a delivery driver ate his Greggs takeaway order outside his front door
Council leader promises seafront paddling pool will be replaced in revamp
The leader of Brighton and Hove City Council has promised that the King's Road paddling pool will be replaced after there were fears for its future.











































