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Millions Take To Roads Ahead Of Windy Easter Weekend
Millions of travellers are taking to the road ahead of a windy Easter weekend with Storm Dave forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph..
Lamb Costs Soared Over Last Three Years Due To Climate Change Report
Households that eat lamb regularly have seen £168 added to the cost over the last three years due to climate change, according to a report..
Home Emergency Callouts Set To Spike On Easter Monday Analysis Indicates
Emergency callouts for problems around homes – such as blocked drains, toilet faults and leaking pipes – often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider..
Manned Mission To Moon Fires Engines To Leave Earths Orbit
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit..
Marks Spencer Boss Warns Crime Is Getting More Brazen
Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks & Spencer’s retail director has said..
Tiger Woods Turns Down Chance To Captain The United States At 2027 Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced..
Lift Off For First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off..
Shopkeepers Prepare For Further Trouble After High Street Swarmed By Teenagers
Shopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays..
Household Energy Bill Drop Short Lived Respite Amid Fears Of July Hike
Household energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July..
Trump Says Securing Strait Of Hormuz Is Not For Us
President Donald Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is “not for us” and estimated that the US will be done attacking Iran in two to three weeks..
Households Braced For Awful April As Council Tax And Water Bills Soar
Households are facing near across-the-board increases in their bills as yet another “awful April” takes effect..
Tottenham Confirm Appointment Of Roberto De Zerbi As New Boss On Five Year Deal
Roberto De Zerbi has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a five-year deal, but no relegation release clause has been included in his contract..
Jack Whitehall Named As Latest Saturday Night Live UK Host
Jack Whitehall has been named as the latest host for the UK edition of Saturday Night Live (SNL)..
Man Who Owned XL Bully Dog That Fatally Mauled Woman Jailed For 10 Years
An aspiring rapper has been jailed for 10 years and three months after he was found guilty of owning one of two XL bully dogs that mauled a pensioner to death..
Kings State Visit To US To Meet Trump Goes Ahead Despite Tensions Over Iran
The King’s state visit to the US to see Donald Trump is to go ahead next month as planned, with the move sparking criticism as the Government was accused of being “too weak to stand up to bullies”..
Trump Tells UK To Secure Strait Of Hormuz And Go Get Your Own Oil
Donald Trump said the UK and other countries which did not take part in strikes against Iran should secure the Strait of Hormuz themselves..
Meagre Economic Growth At End Of 2025 Confirmed Amid Fears Over Iran War Hit
Britain’s economy eked out muted growth at the end of last year, official figures have confirmed, but fears are growing over the impact of the Iran war and soaring inflation as oil prices race higher..
Grocery Price Inflation Holds Steady At 43 Per Cent
That's according to Worldpanel by Numerator.
Keir Starmer Gives 48 Hour Deadline To Resident Doctors To Call Off Strikes
Sir Keir Starmer has issued an ultimatum to resident doctors to call off their strikes or lose the deal on the table..
Simplified Recycling Rules For Households Come Into Force Across England
Households will now separate their waste into a maximum of four different bins for waste collectors to pick up.
Local News
Chancellor slams billionaire's immigration comments during Sussex visit
Speaking during a visit to Crawley, Rachel Reeves was asked if the government still planned to provide support for Sir Jim’s businesses
Vehicle reverses into Co-op store
An investigation has been launched after a vehicle reversed into Lindfield Co-op.
Award-winning Sussex sparkling wine estate sold
Ridgeview Wine Estate, one of England’s most respected sparkling wine producers based near Ditchling in East Sussex, has been acquired by QBRidge Ltd.
Dog found barking at the sea will be rehomed after owner is not found
A lone dog which was found barking at the sea and sparked a search of the area will be rehomed
Wildlife fears over school's plan for new artificial sports pitch
Friends of Dyke Road Park have raised concerns about the potential effects of an artificial sports pitch at a Brighton school on wildlife in the area.
Churches mark Racial Justice Sunday with prayer and action
Churches across Sussex joined Christians around the UK on Sunday to mark Racial Justice Sunday.
MP calls for stricter social media rules to protect children
Jess Brown-Fuller MP asked the Under Secretary for AI and Online Safety a question this week regarding protections for children on social media.
Updates as police at scene of smashed up shop
Sussex Police are at the scene of an incident at Co-op in Lindfield.
Man charged after Asda van stolen
A man has been charged after an Asda van was stolen in Eastbourne.
One of Britain's most prolific train fare dodgers spared jail
One of Britain’s most prolific train fare dodgers has been spared jail over 112 convictions for not paying for a ticket on journeys to Brighton.
Manhole cover collapses on busy road with delays expected
Temporary two-way traffic lights have been installed on the A272 Cowfold Road to deal with the collapsed double gulley cover
Recap: police at scene of smashed up shop
Sussex Police are at the scene of an incident at Co-op in Lindfield.
Man charged after Asda van stolen
A man has been charged after an Asda van was stolen in Eastbourne.
Woman left living on 50p a day after falling victim to romance fraud
A successful career woman in her 40s was left living on 50p a day and sleeping in her car after falling victim to romance fraud.
Family renew efforts to find missing mum on 10th anniversary of her disappearance
A mother and grandmother from Newhaven, East Sussex, has been missing for 10 years, after disappearing without a trace on February 12, 2016.
Three Sussex schools named as 'attendance and behaviour' hubs
Worthing High School, Seymour Primary School in Crawley, and Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy in St Leonards-on-Sea have been named as part of 93 hubs.
Man's surprise at 'strange visitor' in his garden
Rob Pearson, from Pulborough, has shared his surprise at seeing a sparrowhawk land in his garden, clutching a smaller bird in its talons.
West Sussex sees 190 per cent more rain than usual
West Sussex has seen an 190 per cent increase in rainfall against average.
Man recounts terrifying moment he became trapped on beach by tide
A man who became trapped on the beach at Beachy Head by a rapidly incoming tide has praised the heroes who rescued him.
Foodbank's future in doubt after it 'runs out of funding options'
A foodbank in Whitehawk is calling for support amid fears for its future.









































