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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
Decision made on plans to convert Old Town pub into vet surgery
Plans have been approved to convert the Prince Albert pub on Eastbourne High Street in East Sussex into a veterinary surgery.
Ping pong fury about seafront changes made in the 'dead of night'
Regular table tennis players have shared their anger after seafront tables were moved.
Don't approach badgers found in unusual locations, rescue charity warns
WRAS has been responding to an increase in reports of badgers sleeping in exposed or unexpected locations across the county over recent weeks.
Students compete in exhibition matches against Bexhill Chess Club
Bexhill Academy welcomed ten experienced players from Bexhill Chess Club for a special afternoon of competitive chess matches.
'Not finishing a book shows skill and sophistication.'
I, of all people, should know the blood, sweat and tears that go into writing a book, writes Graham Bartlett.
Village bread run brings neighbours together in old Sussex tradition
In Kingston, a project led by young people is reviving a long tradition of bread delivery, reconnecting residents with a centuries-old practice.
Cleaning business celebrates nine years of supporting women
Bright & Beautiful Worthing is proudly celebrating its 9th birthday this week, marking nearly a decade of delivering hotel-standard housekeeping.
Police commissioner proposes legal action over panel's no confidence vote
The police and crime commissioner has taken steps towards legal action against a panel who passed a vote of no confidence.
Six places of religious worship have had registrations cancelled
Six churches have had their registrations cancelled.
Upcoming road closures and traffic restrictions
East Sussex Council has announced several forthcoming traffic restrictions.
The 14 locations in Sussex where M&S is looking to build new stores - full list
M&S currently has more than 220 full-line and 310 Food stores across the UK, with more already scheduled to open before the end of the financial year.
I tried the Sussex farm restaurant that's been awarded a Michelin Green Star
The Knepp Wilding Kitchen has just picked up an impressive accolade from the Michelin Guide - so I thought I'd pay the restaurant a visit and see what the hype was
'Terrific' Sussex hotel latest to appear on upcoming episode of popular TV show
The Castle Inn Hotel in Bramber, near Steyning, will feature on Channel 5 show The Hotel Inspector on March 26, according to its owners.
Indian restaurant seeks licence to serve alcohol
MDU Foods Ltd are applying to the council to serve alcohol from their restaurant at 194 Church Road, Hove.
Marina's fresh bid for dredging licence after legal battle
Brighton Marina has applied for an interim dredging licence after its previous one was quashed after legal action from Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Council making preparations as bill which could lower voting age discussed
The council is preparing provisions for a new bill which could see the voting age lowered.
Edwardian home with a pool near Pulborough on the market at £3.25m
This Edwardian home comes with an indoor swimming pool, games room, orangery and stables set in just under six acres
Southern Water assures residents as 'brown murky water' seen pumped near stream
Southern Water has assured residents after reports of “brown, murky water” being pumped into stream.
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.











































