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Expert Teams To Be Sent To Worst Corridor Care Offenders In Bid To End Practice
Teams of experts will be deployed to NHS trusts with the highest rates of corridor care in a bid to end the “unacceptable, undignified” practice, the Government has announced..
Golden Eagles Could Be Reintroduced To England With New Funding Ministers Say
Bird lovers could see golden eagles return to England, the Government has said, as it announced new funding to explore their reintroduction..
We Will Not Tolerate This Any Longer Irish Police To Step Up Enforcement
The head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure..
I Am Maximus Storms To Famous Second Win In The Grand National
I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the Aintree spectacular..
Eamonn Holmes Recovering In Hospital After Stroke
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, the broadcaster has said..
Woman Who Drank Two Litres Of Gin A Day Set To Run Half Marathon For Charity
A 28-year-old woman who was told she had six months left to live after consuming two litres of gin a day, is running a half marathon to raise money for an alcohol harm charity..
US Iran Talks With Vance And Iranian Officials In Pakistan As Ceasefire Strains
A US delegation led by US vice president JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian representatives for the first such meeting since the war began more than a month ago, which will test whether they can shore up a fragile ceasefire and pave the way for peace..
First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years Splashes Down After Epic Voyage
Nasa astronauts have landed safely back on Earth following their record-breaking lunar flyby which marks a stepping stone towards a future Moon landing and eventual Mars mission..
Public Reminded To Access Care As Normal In Final Days Of Doctors Strike
Members of the public have been urged to seek care as normal over the weekend as resident doctors in England continue their six-day strike..
One Dead 27 Injured As Bus Carrying British Tourists Crashes In Canary Islands
A man has died and four people have been seriously injured after a bus carrying 27 British tourists crashed in the Canary Islands, according to the local government..
Harry Facing Defamation Claim From Sentebale Charity Court Records Show
The Duke of Sussex is being sued for defamation by the Sentebale charity he co-founded, according to High Court records..
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..
Local News
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.
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.
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.
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











































