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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..
Travel Disruption Continues As Warnings Lifted Early After Storm Dave
Travel disruption is continuing in the wake of Storm Dave after yellow weather warnings were lifted early as it pulled away..
Trump Says Missing US Service Member Has Been Rescued In Iran
A US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, Donald Trump said..
April State Pension Changes Why It Is Crucial For Workers To Plan Ahead
Some key changes to state pensions are happening from April, affecting the amounts of income that pensioners have as well as the age at which some people may retire..
Derek Chisora Pondering Future After Split Decision Loss To Deontay Wilder
Derek Chisora was left with mixed emotions after he suffered defeat in his final bout, but only after an exhilarating fight of the year contender with Deontay Wilder at a raucous O2 Arena..
Rail Delays And Yellow Wind Warnings As Storm Dave Due To Ease On Easter Sunday
Storm Dave caused road closures and train disruptions early on Easter Sunday morning, with the forecast expected to clear throughout the day..
University Panel To Recommend Removal Of Scott Mills Honorary Doctorate
Former Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills could lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University after he was sacked by the BBC..
Local News
Free cosmic light and sound show to illuminate park nights
Following the success of Elements of Earth in Littlehampton, Arun District Council is excited to bring Elements Awaken to West Park, Bognor Regis.
New support for those who have lived in care announced by council
People who have been in care will receive stronger support, fairer treatment and better opportunities under a new West Sussex County Council strategy.
Swimmers in Sussex encouraged to take part in annual charity challenge
Swimmers in Sussex are being urged to dive into Swimathon 2026, as it celebrates four decades of swimming success.
Mexican restaurant's Margarita Month brings spicy and sweet twists on classic
A Mexican restaurant is shaking up the cocktail scene with two new margarita flavours.
Come along and make some music at free piano celebration
A piano will be brought into the Village Garden in a bid to create a shared space for people to gather, play and listen.
New digital tools give patients clearer updates on hospital waits
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) has introduced the technology to modernise how it manages waiting lists.
Garden to host major Winnie-the-Pooh exhibition and story trail
This spring, Nymans in West Sussex invites families to step into the world of A.A. Milne’s much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh.
Photography festival reveals theme for 2026 return
Photoworks is delighted to share the first news for the 2026 Photoworks Festival, opening days set to take place October in Brighton and Hove.
Plant Fairs Roadshow to open 2026 season at historic castle
The Plant Fairs Roadshow has announced its most ambitious season for 2026, with Sussex chosen to host the backbone of its seasonal tour.
Health on a plate: finding balance through food and routine
We’re through the darkest days of winter, and there are signs of spring all around us.
Home care service praised with ‘good’ rating by inspectors
GoodOaks Homecare, which operates in Horsham and Crawley, received a 'good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
MP warns mobile phone signal failures are putting lives at risk
Mims Davies MP spoke in the House of Commons on the complete lack of phone signal in East Grinstead, Uckfield and the villages.
Man linked to exploitation banned from contacting children
A man linked to exploitation has been given an order which significantly reduces his access to young and vulnerable people.
Fallen trees and crash as heavy rain hits Sussex
A fallen tree and a crash are among the incidents affecting traffic this evening as heavy rain hits Sussex
Katie Price claims she is expecting baby in bombshell post
Katie Price has claimed to be expecting her sixth child with her fourth husband.
Mother and son caught over drug offences after fleeing to South Africa
A drug dealer and his mum who went on the run to South Africa for seven years have been jailed after they were listed on a Valentine’s Day wanted list.
Did you see this camper van before man was killed in crash?
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in St Leonards.
Brighton Festival boss on 'privilege' of leading event into a 'new era'
The new chief executive of Brighton Dome said it has been the “privilege of her life” leading England’s biggest arts festival into a “new era”.
'Secret' trick using item already in your house makes bathroom taps shiny again
Try this simple trick with candle wax to make your bathroom faucets shine like new again and stay clean, as recommended by experts
Firefighters called to Indian restaurant after kitchen catches fire
Firefighters were called to an Indian restaurant after a fire broke out in the Kitchen











































