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Melania Trump Denies False Jeffrey Epstein Smears In Public Statement
US first lady Melania Trump has denied ties to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and called for survivors to be able to give evidence to Congress..
Lebanon Must Be Included In Iran Ceasefire Agreement Yvette Cooper To Say
Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City leaders on Thursday evening..
Katie Price Banned From Driving Again Over 80mph Speeding Ticket
Katie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket..
UK Hits Highest Early April Temperature In 80 Years
Wednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946.
Man 21 Killed In Primrose Hill Stabbing Named By Police
A 21-year-old man killed in one of two double stabbings on Tuesday has been named by police..
Diesel Tops 190p A Litre But US Iran Ceasefire Raises Hopes Of Price Stability
The UK’s average price of diesel has surpassed 190p a litre, having surged by more than a third since the start of the Iran war, new figures show..
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..
Local News
Children's Charity to hold circus themed gala night
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity will present the Circus of Dreams at the Corn Exchange in Brighton on Saturday, March 21.
Councillor praises 'fantastic' support of carers charity
East Sussex County Council’s Chairman has praised a charity supporting young carers after attending an activity day.
Tribute show to one of music’s most electrifying performers coming to theatre
What’s Love Got to Do with It? is coming to Eastbourne on April 26 for one-night only.
Award-winning company brings new comedy show to Sussex
Dyad Productions and Company Gavin Robertson are joining forces for a new production.
Family festival to light up town centres with theatre and illuminated shows
Two free events in Hailsham and Uckfield will fill town centres with illuminated street theatre, music, storytelling and creative activities for families.
Labour’s plans to end child poverty still fall short
The government has finally done a good thing and moved to scrap the cruel two-child benefit cap as it promised before it came to power.
People with terminal illness may be eligible for new council tax exemption
Wealden District Council unanimously agreed to introduce additional support to ease the financial burden of Council Tax for residents with a terminal illness.
New NFU chairman in Sussex aims to inspire next generation
The new farming leader for West Sussex has spoken of his passion for inspiring future generations of farmers.
University launches toolkit to protect the UK's trees and forests
A toolkit aimed at winning legal rights for trees, woodlands and forests in the UK, has been launched by experts from the University of Sussex.
MP calls on government to do more on economy in wake of Spring Forecast
John Milne MP has called for stronger economic action after the government’s Spring Forecast.
'Brighton and Hove have a really strong ethos of sisterhood'
Last Sunday was International Women’s Day. An important day each year to celebrate girls and women.
MP takes part in student question and answer session at Coombe Primary
Chris Ward MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven joined Year 6 pupils at Coombe Road Primary School for a lively Q&A session.
Acclaimed play The Boy at the Back of the Class heading to Sussex theatre
The Devonshire Park Theatre proudly hosts The Boy at the Back of the Class from March 24 - 28 2026
Council reminds residents of free bus pass age change ahead of April
Brighton and Hove City Council is reminding residents about national changes that will impact when people can apply for an Older Person’s Bus Pass.
Doctoral student helps shape government education policy
University of Brighton doctoral researcher Nikki Smith supported a government report on how best to support neurodivergent young people in mainstream education.
Orbit Homes celebrates World Book Day with book donation to primary school
Orbit Homes celebrates World Book Day with donation of mental health and wellbeing themed books to St Leonards-on-Sea primary school
'This system is at breaking point' - councillors slam planning overhaul
Green party councillors have spoken of their anger at the government’s proposed changes to the planning system.
Parent confirms social importance of schools to children's growth
Friendship and confidence are amongst the most valuable lessons learnt at school according to parents surveyed in Brighton and Hove.
Brighton dog lover's surprise TV appearance steals the show at Crufts 2026
A former Gladiators wannabe enjoyed a shock meeting with TV star Clare Balding at Crufts 2026.
Family of 'amazing' mother who died of brain tumour thank 'incredible' hospital
The family of an “amazing” mother-of-two who died of an inoperable brain tumour is thanking the hospital which gave her access to “experimental” treatment











































