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DUP minister vows commitment to all sports as he attends first senior GAA game
Stormont minister Gordon Lyons has portrayed his attendance at his first senior GAA game as evidence of his commitment to promoting all sports in Northern Ireland..
Pep Guardiola wants Manchester City to be better after disappointing season
Pep Guardiola is determined to bounce back from Manchester Citys unusually disappointing season..
Farage backs scrapping child benefit cap and restoring winter fuel payments
Nigel Farage will commit to restoring the winter fuel payment to all pensioners and to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, reports have suggested..
Minister heralds new dawn on railways as renationalisation programme begins
Decades of waste and bureaucracy are being ended on Britains railways, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander declared, as a renationalisation programme begins..
Stunning Sunderland
Promoted to Premier League after beating Sheffield United .
Sheffield United v Sunderland
Championship play-off final at Wembley.
Arrest made after three boys and a woman die in house fire
Man arrested on suspicion of murder.
Hull Trains drivers strike for second day over sacked colleague
Train drivers at a rail operator are on strike again on Saturday in a long-running dispute over the sacking of a colleague,.
Record 123bn paid out in pet insurance claims in 2024 says ABI
A record £1.23 billion was paid out in pet insurance claims in 2024, helping households cover the cost of veterinary treatment for unwell and injured animals, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said..
NHS to open more mental health AEs to relieve pressure on hospitals
The NHS will open more mental health crisis centres across England in a bid to keep those patients out of crowded AandEs, the head of NHS England has said..
Zoo animals to get more space in long overdue welfare reforms
Zoos will be required to give animals more enclosure space as long overdue welfare reforms come into place..
Deaf TikTok star died after failure by mental health services inquest finds
A coroner noted failure by mental health services to manage the risk to a deaf TikTok star, who died after ingesting a poisonous substance she ordered online..
Badenoch urges Prime Minister to visit fishermen affected by EU trade deal
Sir Keir Starmer must visit fishermen who fear the UKs trade deal with the EU will kill their businesses, Kemi Badenoch has said..
Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Sir Keir Starmer of emboldening Hamas
Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Sir Keir Starmer of emboldening Hamas, after the British Prime Minister joined the leaders of France and Canada in calling for a halt to Israels military offensive and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid..
Woman jailed for life for murdering husband
A woman who fatally stabbed her husband in the neck has been jailed for life for murder..
Ruthless England thrash West Indies by nine wickets to clinch T20 series win
Em Arlott and Nat Sciver-Brunt starred as England claimed another dominant win to complete a series victory over the West Indies..
Olly Murs cancels two UK tour dates after contracting respiratory infection
Pop singer Olly Murs has cancelled two of his UK tour dates after contracting a respiratory infection..
Youths admit machete murder of 14 year old boy on bus
Two youths have admitted murdering a 14-year-old schoolboy in a machete attack on a London bus..
Ivan Toney and Trevoh Chalobah land England calls
Ivan Toney has earned a recall to the England squad for forthcoming games against Andorra and Senegal, with Trevoh Chalobah handed a maiden call-up..
Household energy bills to fall by 7 from July Ofgem says
Household energy bills will fall by 7% from July, Ofgem has confirmed..
Local News
Boy assaulted by four youngsters on bicycles
A boy was assaulted by four boys on bikes.
The four seaside pubs in Sussex named among the best in the country
The Daily Mail has compiled a list of the best seaside pint spots across the country's that you must visit.
'World first' virtual reality cocktail experience coming to Brighton
Existent x Mahiki Rum are bringing a world-first immersive drink experience to Shelter Hall
5 pets from RSPCA Brighton who are on the lookout for their forever homes
There are a few pets from the Sussex North & Brighton RSPCA branch who are looking for new homes
Children left in tears after large number of fish die in pond
Water has been pumped into a pond following concerns for the welfare of fish living there
Call to save superstore as 'serious doubt' emerges over project's future
A Brighton MP hopes to keep a supermarket dream alive amid “serious doubt” for the project’s future
Inside £4m mansion with 'stunning' views in 'prestigious area of Brighton'
The six-bedroom 'mega mansion' spans an impressive four floors, and features a pool, cinema, bar, library room, and more.
New initiative launched to stop people from pouring fat down the drain
As part of the campaign, yellow fish stencils have been painted next to drains that carry surface water into the sea.
Is M&S's new Dubai-style chocolate worth £8.50? I did a taste test to find out
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has released The Big Daddy Pistachio - a version of the viral Dubai-style chocolate. I did a taste test to see if it's worth £8.50.
Airport is a step closer to opening another runway after latest announcement
London Gatwick responded positively to the Secretary of State for Transport’s letter stating she is “minded to grant consent” for the northern runway
MP calls for toxic weedkiller to be banned across the UK
A Brighton MP has said banning toxic weedkillers could support swifts, starlings, and toads in towns and cities
M&S 'truly sorry' as it pauses online and app orders following cyber attack
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has warned customers they have paused all online and app orders following a cyber attack.
Historic bingo hall to reopen and is hiring staff
Deluxe Bingo Hastings reopens in June 2025 after refurbishment. New roles now available, including bingo host, assistant manager and catering supervisor.
Popular beer festival to return with live music and food
Southwick Beer Festival returns May 23–24 with local ales, cider, food and live music at Southwick Community Centre.
Hove event offers tour and tea with a Regency gentleman
A unique experience is set to take place in Hove, inviting history enthusiasts and tea lovers alike to step back in time.
Free tea for Brighton customers as shop gives away drinks
Bird & Blend Tea Co. is giving away free cups of its new Earl Grey range in Brighton and Worthing from April 25–27.
Man seeks ‘never before seen’ angle of aristocrat who was born into slavery
Etienne Daly, who lives in Brighton, has been researching Dido Elizabeth Belle for 12 years and wants to see what she would look form a face-on angle.
The Sussex pubs vying to be crowned best in the county
Six Sussex pubs are vying to be crowned the best in the county.
Thousands expected for Brighton Festival’s 45 free events in May
Brighton Festival 2025 will host 45 free events this May, including art, theatre, and music performances for thousands of visitors across the city.
City's customer service centres to be moved to libraries
Brighton and Hove Council help desks will relocate to Jubilee and Hove Libraries from May 6, making face-to-face support easier for residents.