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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..
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..
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..
Woman diagnosed with rare cancer seeks stem cell donor
A woman who was diagnosed with rare blood cancer while pregnant with twins has launched an appeal to find a stem cell donor..
Patients able to track prescription status with new Amazon style service
Millions of people in England will now be able to get Amazon-style tracking updates on their prescriptions using the NHS app, officials have said..
Leeds Trinity University fined 115000 over inadequate oversight of franchised courses
Leeds Trinity University has been fined more than £100,000 by Englands higher education regulator for failing to effectively address risks associated with its franchised courses..
Chemical castration of sex offenders to be piloted in 20 prisons says Mahmood
A total of 20 prisons are to pilot the chemical castration of sex offenders, the Justice Secretary has said..
Net migration halves as fewer people come to UK for work and study
The difference between the number of people moving to the UK and leaving the country is estimated to have halved, in the biggest fall in net migration since the pandemic..
Judge clears way for Government to sign Chagos Islands deal
A judge has cleared the way for the Government to sign its deal over the Chagos Islands after discharging a High Court injunction which blocked the end of negotiations..
MS website back up for browsing
Marks and Spencer has reopened its website for customers to browse online after taking the site down overnight as part of efforts to recover following a major cyber attack..
Diversity should be embedded in curriculum in new era of racial inclusion
Diversity must be formally embedded into the national curriculum as part of a new era of racial inclusion, a report has suggested..
Report Rising production costs threatening viability of UK theatre
Rising production costs are threatening the viability of UK theatre, a report has said..
Child sexual abuse support services face closure or cuts in funding shortfall
Many support services for survivors of child sexual abuse are on the verge of breaking point, according to experts working in the sector..
Trump uses White House meeting to confront South African president over farmers
President Donald Trump used a White House meeting to confront South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing his country of failing to address the killing of white farmers..
Kneecap star Liam OHanna charged with terrorism offence
A member of rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence, the Metropolitan Police said..
Excitement building in Bilbao ahead of Europa League final
Anticipation is building around Bilbao ahead of Wednesdays all-or-nothing Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United..
Inflation soars to highest for more than a year on awful April bill increases
UK inflation surged to its highest level for more than a year last month after households were hit by a raft of awful April bill increases, official figures have revealed..
Knife amnesty van to tour parts of country ahead of ninja sword ban
A knife crime activist is set to drive across the country in an amnesty van to encourage young people to hand over illegal weapons ahead of a fresh ban on ninja swords..
Local News
'Missing' Coronation Street character returns next week after fans left concerned
Find out which 'missing' Coronation Street character will be returning to the ITV soap next week after not appearing in Weatherfield 'for months'.
Drivers warned they face fines of up £2,500 for wearing sunglasses
UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer
City bus shelters transformed into 'first of its kind' art exhibition
Two British photographers have launched an outdoor exhibition that can only be viewed from the top deck of a double-decker bus
Angellica Bell breaks silence on Martin Lewis axe in emotional confession
Angellica Bell has opened up about her axe from The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV's Celebrity Big Brother.
£5000 warning issued to Nationwide, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander customers
A warning has been issued to households who have less than £5,000 in savings accounts.
Warning to M&S customers over delays to orders amid cyber attack on retail chain
The retailer has apologised after its stores were impacted by a “cyber incident” in recent days.
RAC reveals 'pothole plague' worse than ever as breakdowns increase by 20%
The RAC has revealed that vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes increased by nearly a fifth in 12 months.
Ofcom cracks down on loophole scammers can use to intercept your text messages
Ofcom said the risk posed by the leasing of Global Titles has been recognised by organisations including the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
Recap: trains held due to 'suicidal passenger'
Trains are being held at West Worthing.
Severe delays on the A27
There are severe delays on the A27 this morning of 14 minutes.
Chailey Heritage pupils complete triathlon to give back to their school
Children with complex disabilities at Chailey Heritage Foundation raised money for their school by completing a triathlon as part of ‘Hanbury Gives Back.’
'Luxurious' new hotel with 'sweeping sea-views' crowned one of the UK's best
The Guardian has 20 of the UK’s best hotels, campsites and cottages that are "right on the beach", with one from Brighton being highlighted.
Community rides and celebrations for cycling club's milestone
Horsham Cycling Club is celebrating its 20th anniversary on April 17 with a series of group rides, a coffee stop, and evening celebrations in central Horsham
Food and craft market is 'a smashing hit' as it opens in Eastbourne
The grand debut of the Crumbles Food and Craft Market was a smashing hit
First ever young speakers challenge launched in Brighton and Hove
The Brighton and Hove Young Speakers Challenge celebrated student voices, with finalists delivering powerful performances on the theme "In My World."
Railway improvements made across south London, Kent and Sussex
Network Rail has finished a significant programme of railway engineering work across south London, Kent, and Sussex.
Memories of local politics and an upcoming by-election
Forty years ago last Friday, a naive 25-year-old found himself winning a by-election to the old Brighton Borough Council. He knew little about local government, and it was questioned whether someone with such limited life experience could effectively represent 7,000 people on the Council. Nevertheless, the good people of Regency Ward thought differently and put their trust in me.
Changes introduced to how council homes are allocated in Brighton and Hove
Changes have been introduced to how council homes are allocated in Brighton and Hove.
Bakery opening delayed due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
A bakery's opening has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Play about long-term impact of bullying to be performed in Brighton
A play about the long-term impact of bullying is set to be performed in Brighton.