National News
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Doctor Strikes Deliberately Timed To Cause Havoc Says NHS Chief
Resident doctor strikes have been “deliberately timed to cause havoc”, the head of the NHS has said..
Trump Agrees To Halt Bombing Of Iran For Two Weeks Subject To Strait Reopening
Donald Trump has agreed to a provisional two-week ceasefire in the Iran war after pulling back at the last-minute from his apocalyptic warning that “a whole civilisation will die” unless Tehran met his demands..
April 7 UKs Warmest On Record And Hottest Day Of The Year So Far
The UK has seen its warmest April 7 on record, the Met Office said as the country also enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far..
Electric Car Sales Hit Record High In March While Fuel Prices Surge Again
March was the best month ever for electric car registrations, with demand surging while fuel prices have continued to rise, new data shows..
Online Marketplace Warning As E Bike And E Scooter Fires Reach New High
E-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, an investigation has found, leading to riders being warned about online marketplaces..
Resident Doctor Strike Cost Tops 3bn As New Action Begins
The Government could have built a “few” hospitals or slashed NHS waiting lists faster with the estimated £3 billion it has cost to cover the long-running dispute with resident doctors, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said..
Celine Dion Announces Six Extra Dates For Paris Comeback Concerts
Celine Dion has added six more dates to her concerts in Paris later this year, which mark her first full-length gigs in almost six years..
Harry Maguire Signs One Year Contract Extension At Man Utd
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year contract to remain at Old Trafford beyond this summer..
Aaron Ramsey Calls Time On His Football Career
Former Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35..
Price Of First Class Stamp Increases To 180
The price of stamps has risen again, with the cost of a first class stamp jumping by 10p to £1.80..
Wireless Festival Cancelled After Kanye West Blocked From Entering UK
Wireless Festival has been cancelled after US rapper Kanye West was blocked from entering the UK..
Interest Rates On Plan 2 And 3 Student Loans To Be Capped At 6
Interest rates on plan 2 and 3 student loans will be capped at 6% from September following mounting criticism over the cost of repayments..
Resident Doctors In England To Strike For Six Days
Resident doctors in England are to begin a six-day walkout as the row with the Government over jobs and pay intensifies..
Pepsi Withdraws As Main Sponsor Of Wireless Festival Amid Kanye West Backlash
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival in London after Kanye West was announced as the headline act..
Travel Disruption Continues As Warnings Lifted Early After Storm Dave
Travel disruption is continuing in the wake of Storm Dave after yellow weather warnings were lifted early as it pulled away..
Trump Says Missing US Service Member Has Been Rescued In Iran
A US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, Donald Trump said..
April State Pension Changes Why It Is Crucial For Workers To Plan Ahead
Some key changes to state pensions are happening from April, affecting the amounts of income that pensioners have as well as the age at which some people may retire..
Derek Chisora Pondering Future After Split Decision Loss To Deontay Wilder
Derek Chisora was left with mixed emotions after he suffered defeat in his final bout, but only after an exhilarating fight of the year contender with Deontay Wilder at a raucous O2 Arena..
Rail Delays And Yellow Wind Warnings As Storm Dave Due To Ease On Easter Sunday
Storm Dave caused road closures and train disruptions early on Easter Sunday morning, with the forecast expected to clear throughout the day..
University Panel To Recommend Removal Of Scott Mills Honorary Doctorate
Former Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills could lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University after he was sacked by the BBC..
Local News
Manhunt launched after suspected acid attack at railway station
A manhunt has been launched after a suspected acid attack at Crawley Station.
Man to appear in court accused of encouraging terrorism
An Eastbourne man is set to appear in court charged with encouraging terrorism.
The Sussex town with a 'world-first' vintage railway on its doorstep
If you’re looking for some new villages to add to your visit list this spring, Uckfield offers quintessential charm with a vintage railway.
More than 400 cakes decorated in Bake Off-inspired event
Pupils at King Offa Primary Academy showcased their creativity during an incredible whole-school Bake Off inspired by the school’s core value of opportunity.
Politician warns biodiversity changes could harm countryside
Liberal Democrat MP John Milne warns government changes to England’s biodiversity net gain policy risk undermining nature recovery.
Decision due on controversial plans for new homes in village
Plans for a housing development in Wivelsfield Green are set to go in front of Lewes councillors.
New housing development launched in Sussex village
Housebuilder Croudace Homes is bringing 62 new homes, of which 22 will be affordable, to Storrington, West Sussex.
Meet the artist who's gone from decorating children’s bedrooms to art galleries
Street-style artist Emily Bowyer has seen her paintings go from her children’s bedrooms to the walls of The Brighton Box gallery
Brand new whisky festival to take place in Sussex this summer
A huge new whisky festival is set to transform Brighton into a "whisky wonderland" for three days next summer, in June 2026.
Why this new Sussex hotel is the coolest addition to the scene for years
Crafted at Powdermills is the smartest, coolest addition to the Sussex hotel scene since Eastbourne's Grand Hotel
Sale agreed for music star's Sussex mansion after price slashed by £250k
Storries, the grand estate owned by Depeche Mode's Alan Wilder for the past 35 years, was put on the market last year.
Beautiful Sussex town home to stunning park and one of Britain's prettiest streets
Petworth, in West Sussex, is a charming town with a 'truly historic feel' and one of Britain's prettiest streets.
'Attractive' countryside pub in 'affluent and popular village' goes on sale
The Fountain Inn pub in Plumpton Green, a village in the Lewes district of East Sussex, has gone on sale with estate agents Fleurets.
Project to save one of city's 'most loved' outdoor spaces is now underway
To mark the next phase of the project to restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens, a display on New Road was unveiled explaining its history and more about the restoration
Decision made on plans to convert family home into 'disgusting' HMO
Plans to convert a family home into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Eastbourne, East Sussex, have been rejected.
'A pleasant spot to get gently sozzled': Sussex pub praised by national publication
The Rye Waterworks Micropub, an award winning pub in Rye, East Sussex has been featured the New Statesman's weekly pub review column.
'Outrageous' housing plans that could 'destroy' village could be approved
Horsham District Council planning officers have recommended councillors approve plans for 74 homes on land east of Mousdell Close on Rectory Lane, Ashington
Man fined for parking on double yellows says council will have to take his telly
A gardener has said the council will have to seize his television before he pays a fine for parking on a double yellow line
Man named and charged after seafront stabbing
A man has been charged after another man was stabbed in Worthing.
Boy knocked off his bike and injured in hit and run
A teenager was injured in Worthing when he was knocked off his bike by a car.










































