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Government To Introduce Amendment To Schools Bill To Make Phone Bans Statutory
The Government will seek to make phone bans in schools statutory by introducing an amendment in the House of Lords to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill..
Rapist Admits Religiously Aggravated Attack On Stranger He Targeted On A Bus
A sex attacker who subjected a stranger to racist and anti-Muslim abuse as he raped her at her home has changed his pleas to guilty after being verbally abused in the dock..
Inquiry Under Way Into Lord Mandelson Vetting Leak Says No 10
An inquiry into the leak of information relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s security vetting is under way, the Government has said..
High Court Challenge Over Met Polices Use Of Live Facial Recognition Thrown Out
Two people have lost a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its use of live facial recognition technology in London..
Tube Strike Set To Hit Pubs And Restaurants
Pubs and restaurants in London fear that this week’s strikes by London Underground drivers will have a big impact on their business..
Robbins Defends Actions In Mandelson Case After Being Fired By Starmer
Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins said there was a “dismissive approach” to Peter Mandelson’s security vetting from No 10 with an “atmosphere of pressure” to get the appointment through..
Charles Pays Tribute To Darling Mama In Heartfelt Video Message
The King has recorded a heartfelt tribute to his “darling Mama” to mark the centenary of her birth but said much of life today would likely have “troubled her deeply”..
Marco Rose Appointed Bournemouth Head Coach On Three Year Deal From Summer
Bournemouth have announced Marco Rose will succeed Andoni Iraola as the club’s head coach in the summer..
Desmond Morris Remembered For Lifetime Of Curiosity And Creativity
Zoologist and TV presenter Desmond Morris has been remembered for his “lifetime of exploration, curiosity and creativity” after his death at 98..
Former Parliamentary Employee Arrested Under Hacking Laws
A former employee in the Houses of Parliament was arrested last week under anti-hacking laws, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has announced..
Starmer Deliberately And Repeatedly Kept In The Dark Over Mandelson Vetting
Sir Keir Starmer has blamed former top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins for deliberately keeping him in the dark over Lord Peter Mandelson’s failure to pass security vetting checks before taking the role of ambassador to the US..
Teenagers Arrested In Connection With Arson Attack At Kenton Synagogue
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an arson attack at a synagogue in Harrow, the Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service has said..
Exercise To Test Response To Offshore Energy Threat Involving Vessels And Drones
The offshore energy industry will hold an exercise to test its response to simulated threats involving suspicious vessels, drones and cyber attacks..
US Seizes Iranian Flagged Ship Near Strait Of Hormuz And Tehran Vows To Respond
The United States said it attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first interception since its blockade of Iranian ports began last week..
Average Price Tag On A Home Jumps By Nearly 3000 In April Rightmove
The average price tag on a home increased by nearly £3,000 month-on-month in April, according to a property website..
Erling Haaland Shoots Down Arsenal As Manchester City Slash Lead To Three Points
Erling Haaland struck a vital winner as Manchester City slashed Arsenal’s Premier League lead to three points with a 2-1 victory over the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium..
Counter Terror Police Probe Possible Iranian Proxy Involvement In London Arsons
Counter-terror police are looking into whether the series of arson attacks against Jewish sites in north London have been carried out by Iranian proxies..
Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals He Is Recovering Alcoholic
West End composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed he is a “recovering alcoholic”..
Another Attempted Arson Attack Reported At North West London Synagogue
Another attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue in a spate of similar incidents..
Mikel Arteta Insists Arsenal Must Go For It In Crunch Man City Clash
Mikel Arteta has told his players to “go for it” and embrace the Etihad Stadium pressure cooker ahead of Arsenal’s virtual Premier League title decider against Manchester City..
Local News
AI technology could transform road safety enforcement
Mention AI to any author, including this one, and you will likely bring them out in hives, writes Graham Bartlett.
Live updates as rail line blocked after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train between Three Bridges and Horsham, meaning the line is blocked between those stations, Southern Rail has confirmed.
Budget airline axes all Gatwick flights to popular holiday spot - are you affected?
Norse Atlantic offers several flight routes from the Gatwick to locations such as New York, Orlando, Bangkok and Cape Town, but one route is being axed.
Fire services attend after blaze erupts at residential property
A fire broke out this morning at a residential property. The fire took hold at a house at Warrenside, South Harting in West Sussex, on April 19.
Live updates as emergency services close road in both directions after incident
The A285 north of Chichester in West Sussex is closed in both directions after a traffic incident, according to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
Family's desperate search as 'dream pet' Lola goes missing after just three weeks
A Brighton family who spent years saving up for their dream pet are desperately searching for their African grey parrot in Hangleton and Hove.
Live updates as emergency services close road in both directions after incident
The A285 north of Chichester in West Sussex is closed in both directions after a traffic incident, according to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
Fire services attend after blaze erupts at residential property
A fire broke out this morning at a residential property. The fire took hold at a house at Warrenside, South Harting in West Sussex, on April 19.
Residents debate removal of Covid-19 signs
Brighton is scrapping old Covid-19 street signs as residents argue over their historic value and the council's priorities.
A Battle to behold: The re-enactment of The Battle of Hastings
In the year that the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the 1066 Battle of Hastings is back in Britain, Sussex Life goes behind the scenes of a re-enactment of England’s most famous clash at Battle to delve into a day of living history
Plans for food kiosk at £3m town centre development site
Worthing Borough Council has applied to install the single-storey timber cabin in Montague Gardens.
'Criminals will have a field day': marshals pulled from 3 Sussex towns
Night-time safety marshals have been pulled from three Sussex towns after funding cuts
This is how many parking bays there are in Brighton and Hove
Drivers are being warned that parking on pavements could be causing costly damage to their cars
Why this popular Thai restaurant proves it still has the magic
I can’t believe that it’s been nearly a year since I last visited Sabai Thai Elephant as it’s been one of my favourite Brighton restaurants for close to 20 years
School's 'incredible pride' after results put it among the best in East Sussex
An East Sussex primary school has been ranked among the top schools in the county.
When flytippers struck Sussex
Flytipping and rubbish are issues that regularly plague the streets of Sussex.
Images show castle carpeted in flowers as annual tulip festival returns
More than 250 planted pots are currently on display across the grounds and gardens of Arundel Castle as part of the venue's annual tulip festival
Decision made on plans to remove indoor pool from flat owned by famous actress
The application is for the Pool Flat on Marine Parade, Brighton, which used to be a part of the Clarges Hotel, owned by the actress Dora Bryan
The top ten schools in Sussex revealed
Data website The School's Guide, which uses official government performance data, has ranked the best schools in Sussex.
Probe launched into 'uncontrolled' alcohol sales at M&S petrol station
There are fears alcohol sales at an M&S and BP petrol station in Hove are fuelling antisocial behaviour









































