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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
Customers 'gutted' as much-loved chocolate shop set to close after 23 years
Sweet Moments, a much loved chocolate and confectionary shop in Seaford in East Sussex has announced its closure after 23 years.
Pop-up initiative gives rape survivors access to DNA self-test kits
Pop-up in Brighton staffed by victims of rape gives out self-test DNA kits to empower victims.
Brighton punk duo stage fierce Brits Week show in aid of War Child
Punk duo Lambrini Girls have continued Brits Week with a fierce show in support of War Child.
Putting forensics under the microscope
When I joined the police in the 80s, most criminal investigations were solved by witness testimony or catching the offender in the act, writes Graham Bartlett.
'It is time to rip the plaster off and free ourselves from tech giants'
Ending our reliance on US tech giants could be a huge opportunity for Brighton’s booming technology sector.
Public consultation launched on using council homes for homeless
Brighton and Hove City Council is seeking residents’ views on the short-term scheme using empty council homes to improve support for homeless households.
Day nursery praised for strong inclusion and 'varied' curriculum
Ofsted inspectors found that staff build secure relationships with the children, who frequently check in with their key person.
Radio presenter launches candid podcast about grief and loss
TV and radio presenter Jonny Meah’s new grief podcast has received overwhelmingly positive reviews online after its first episode – based in a pub.
Care home residents enjoy special day out at football stadium
Ernie, David and Barry from Hurstwood View care home in Uckfield visited Brighton and Hove Albion’s Amex Stadium as guests of the club’s Albion Memories group.
Party leader vows to turn Sussex 'bright Lib Dem orange' in next election
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has today vowed to turn Sussex “Lib Dem orange” and stop Reform in their tracks.
Networking day highlights strength of community collaboration
Horsham District Council hosted a Community Support Networking Day at Ashington Community Centre.
Cycle and bus lanes suspended for week of electricity works
Cycle and bus lanes in Lewes Road will be temporarily suspended due to electricity works.
Road closure announced for cable and fuse upgrade works
Part of a street will be closed to allow for installation of a new electricity cable and a fuse upgrade.
Vacant office building to be transformed
Crawley Borough Council has given permission for Minhaj-ul-Quran UK to transform the International Business Centre into a multi-purpose community facility.
Pilot author visits school for flying-themed reading event
Children at St Augustine's Church of England primary school took part in a morning exploring the world of aviation through interactive storytelling.
Councillors turn down chicken sheds conversion
Wealden councillors have refused plans to convert a pair of agricultural buildings near Chiddingly into housing.
Bravery of young boy who was diagnosed with rare and aggressive cancer celebrated
A young boy from Bexhill who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer has been celebrated for his bravery.
Plans for a glamping site refused
Plans to use land in Bosham as a glamping site have been refused by Chichester District Council.
Plans for 170 homes in village rejected over flooding fears
Arun District Council has rejected the scheme, which had been proposed by developers Barratt Redrow on fields off Bilsham Road, Yapton.
Parking concerns resurface as 'flagship hospital' set to be built
A former councillor has resurfaced concerns for parking at a "flagship new hospital".










































