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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
'Idyllic' village labelled 'most photogenic in Sussex' named one of UK's prettiest
Bosham is a coastal village found in the Chichester District of West Sussex, and has so much to do, particularly when the weather is kind.
How these 30 Sussex beaches rank for water quality as 2 branded 'no-go' for swimming
There are 30 beaches across East and West Sussex that have been rated for their water quality by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Village shop crowned best independent retailer in South East
The winners of the 2026 Farm Shop and Deli Retailer Awards were revealed on the April 13.
Work to replace steps at popular beauty spot hit by cliff collapse 'progressing well'
The staircase at Birling Gap in the Seven Sisters Country Park in East Sussex has been closed since January following a cliff fall that left it unsafe.
Two people escape from flat above after fire breaks out in doorway below
Two people escaped from a flat after a fire broke out at a barber shop below, on Endwell Road in Bexhill, East Sussex.
Large group of travellers make camp on field in residential area
Approximately 15 caravans have appeared on a patch of green land between Hazel Road and Laburnum Grove in Bognor Regis, West Sussex.
Nightmare neighbour has flat closed by the council after 'years of abuse and threats'
A nightmare neighbour’s Brighton flat has been closed by court order after numerous complaints about anti-social behaviour there.
Live updates as thatched-roof house catches fire
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are currently at the scene after a thatched-roof domestic property in Pett Level caught fire, near Hastings, prompting a large emergency response.
'Driving water quality is my number one priority', says Environment Secretary
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said that driving water quality is her biggest priority during a visit to Shoreham.
Council wants to widen dog control powers to all publicly-accessible areas
Chichester District Council is proposing to expand its powers to enforce regulations against fouling and unruly pets across all publicly-accessible areas.
Small and 'bustling' spot on Sussex coast named one of England's greatest pub towns
Expert Will Hawkes at The Telegraph have rounded up his list of England’s 10 greatest pub towns, with Hastings in Sussex named.
No frills, just flavour at two of Brighton’s least fussy seafront seafood spots
Brighton is full of colourful characters, although on the whole I wouldn’t say that particularly applies to the hospitality industry.
Divisive plans to build more than 100 holidays homes on golf course approved
Divisive plans to build 121 holiday homes on a former golf course in Plaistow have been approved.
New 3,000-home market town with school and high street could be coming to Sussex
Plans have been revealed for a new market town in East Sussex, comprising of up to 3,000 homes, a school and its own high street
Villagers rally round restaurant as Home Office calls for licence to be revoked
Residents of Forrest Row have rallied in support of a restaurant, following Home Office calls to revoke its licence.
Sewage spilling out of manhole affects children crossing the street
Children are being put at risk by a sewage leak as waste spills from a manhole, with youngsters walking through it as they cross the street
Council issues statement after shop was unable to open due to sick in its doorway
Brighton and Hove City Council has issued a statement after a shop was unable to open due to sick in its doorway.
Six pensioners arrested at protest in Sussex town
Six people were arrested at a protest challenging the ban of Palestine Action
Outrage at parking 'surveillance' after people fined for walking out of car park
Alison Griffiths, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, has criticised the arrangement at Wick Parade car park, in Littlehampton as "surveillance"
Railway station café hit with zero-star food hygiene rating
The Station Express Café at Bognor Regis Railway Station has received a 0-star rating after being assessed by food safety officers on March 9.











































