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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..
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..
Local News
Unlocking the secrets of perfect coffee at home
Unlocking the secrets of perfect coffee at home.
How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.
Popular seaside pier to begin charging for admission from this weekend
Brighton Palace Pier in East Sussex will start charging people for admission this weekend, starting on March 7, 2026, with an entry fee of £1.
Cast unveiled for major tour of Prime Minister comedy
Producers have announced the full cast for the major UK tour of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter in the evergreen comedy series.
Head chef at Sussex restaurant through to regional final of prestigious contest
Jordon Powell from Horsham has been chosen by the Roux Family as one of 18 chefs to reach the regional finals of the Roux Scholarship competition 2026.
The day a Victorian storm left streets six feet underwater
Sussex has been inundated with rain and flood warnings in recent weeks, but this winter weather seems tame compared to 1850.
Moody monochrome images capture windswept coastal walk
These black-and-white images capture a blustery Monday walk along Climping Beach in West Sussex, where low cloud and restless seas set a moody coastal scene.
University of Brighton graduates launch burger venture from a room in halls
What began as shared home-style cooking in University halls has grown into a Filipino- and Malaysian-inspired restaurant and takeaway in Brighton’s town centre.
Five-storey supported living block set for approval despite opposition
Planning officers have recommended for approval the scheme for the accommodation in Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill.
Another seaside town joins the race to become UK's first Town of Culture
Newhaven in East Sussex has applied to become the UK's first Town of Culture in 2028, joining Hastings, Bexhill, Lewes and others in Sussex.
Man giving 10 year stalking protection order despite opposing it in court
A man from Crawley has been made subject to a 10-year Stalking Protection Order following a hearing at Brighton Magistrates’ Court
Application is made for new Morrisons store in town
A licensing application has been submitted to Worthing Borough Council seeking permission to sell alcohol at a proposed new Morrisons Daily store.
Masonic Centre to undergo major changes due to 'decline in Freemasonry'
A Masonic Centre on Queens Road in Brighton, East Sussex, could undergo significant changes due to a "decline in Freemasonry", planning application.
Plans submitted to convert classic telephone box on seafront into tiny retail space
Plans have been submitted to convert a red telephone box next to Eastbourne pier in East Sussex into a retail space selling food and drinks
Block of flats will be built on former electricity substation
Plans to build a three-storey block of six flats on a former electricity substation site have been approved on appeal
Rock star having 'property nightmare' as £9m Sussex mansion is still unable to sell
Pink Floyd star Dave Gilmour first listed the seafront mansion in Hove for £15million over three years ago.
'Great if you are a cat' - shock at tiny flat with shower in kitchen up for rent
A studio flat with no bedroom and a shower in the kitchen has caused shock with one person saying it is great 'if you are a literal cat'.
'Reprehensible' plans for new countryside homes that could see 'wildlife suffer'
Mid Sussex District Council planning officers have recommended approving the controversial scheme for a field beside Batchelors Farmhouse, Burgess Hill.
Man 'surprised' to see rare glimpse of historic shipwreck exposed by low tide
A man from Hastings in East Sussex was “surprised” to find The Amsterdam famous shipwreck revealed by a low tide in St Leonards on the beach
New overnight street cleaning service will clean up the city and remove graffiti
A new overnight street cleaning service will be launched this spring to clean up Brighton.











































