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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..
World first gonorrhoea vaccine programme set to be rolled out
A vaccine for gonorrhoea will be rolled out in England as part of a world-first programme, officials have announced..
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..
Wonder wallets Oasis fans set to spend 1bn on UK reunion tour concerts
Oasis fans are set to collectively spend more than £1 billion attending the bands highly-anticipated reunion concerts in the UK, according to estimates from Barclays..
Local News
Delay to Constance Marten evidence after headache and toothache complaints
There has been a delay to Constance Marten giving evidence in her trial over the death of her baby girl after she complained of suffering from a headache and toothache.
Brighton gallery invited families to unleash creativity at Drawing Room event
A gallery is inviting families to unleash their creativity this Easter break.
Prince William to represent King and attend Pope’s funeral among world leaders
The Prince of Wales will attend Pope Francis's funeral on behalf of the King, Kensington Palace has announced.
Former vicar admits making and distributing indecent images of children
A former vicar from Eastbourne has pleaded guilty to making and distributing indecent images of children.
Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after motorbike collision
Police were called to reports of a serious collision involving the rider of a motorcycle on the A281 in Poynings near Hassocks on Tuesday morning at 10.15am
How to identify if you are a victim of stalking
Sussex Police is encouraging the public to familiarise themselves of the signs of stalking as part of National Stalking Awareness Week.
£11m sea defence scheme that will see beach made bigger to start this year
Plans are underway to begin the next phase of a major multimillion-pound sea defence scheme along the Sussex coast between Hove and Shoreham.
Paddling pool could re-open this summer after all
Brighton and Hove City Council has told The Argus that it is "working on a solution as we speak" to re-open the King’s Road paddling pool in Brighton this summer.
Council agrees to spend another £11 million on A259 bridge plans amid cost fears
County council leaders have agreed to commit additional funding to plans to replace Exceat Bridge
Plans to demolish part of a depot have been approved
Plans to demolish buildings at a former highways depot have been given the go ahead by Rother councillors
Updates as road closed due to 'crash'
A road has been closed due to a 'crash', according to traffic reports
Loose Women's Katie Piper opens up on abuse received during filming of new show
TV presenter Katie Palmer has revealed she was shouted abuse during the filming of her new show, where she willll spend a month in a US prison.
Wall Bros celebrates 80 years of supporting Worthing’s Guild Care
Wall Bros Carpets & Flooring has supported Worthing charity Guild Care since the 1950s, renewing its commitment again as its chosen charity for 2025.
Keir Starmer orders change to pub opening hours ahead of VE Day celebrations
Pubs will be able to stay open until 1am on May 8 to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, as ordered by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Martin Lewis warning for anyone who pays their energy bills by Direct Debit
Martin Lewis has highlighted a key issue for anyone who pays their energy bills by Direct Debit as firms sit on £3bn of customers' cash
What is shingles? Major questions answered from its cause to if it can kill you
A guide to shingles with the NHS website answering questions like what is the cause, is it contagious, and is there a vaccination?
Lyme Disease warning as Brits urged to avoid tick bites and be aware of symptoms
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the charity, Lyme Disease UK, is urging the public to look out for these dangerous arachnids which may carry the disease
Brits issued warning as parking payment machines ‘set up to trap people’
Thousands of Brits have been sent parking tickets as payment machines are ‘set up to trap people’.
Pope Francis's will in full confirming simple burial after death aged 88
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on April 21, and his will decreed that he had a simple underground tomb.
Cause of Pope Francis' death announced by the Vatican
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and the Vatican has announced his cause of death was a cerebral stroke.