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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
Why agaves have become my most rewarding garden obsession
I was talking last week about my collection of agave and promised more information this week, writes Geoff Stonebanks.
Real change comes when communities lead the way
Easter always brings a welcome change of pace, writes Chris Ward.
Happy Mondays at the Brighton Dome
It’s tough for any band who enjoyed success in or after the eighties to cash in on it in their dotage.
From faulty toilets to lunar dreams in modern space travel
Now that NASA’s latest rocket, Artemis II, has a toilet, I could see myself going where few people have gone before.
New call to rethink mental health care around neurodivergence
Psychiatrists are urged to put neurodivergence at the centre of mental health care.
MP calls for urgent action on endometriosis diagnosis delays
Jess Brown-Fuller MP has called for urgent action to address the long delays women face in receiving an endometriosis diagnosis.
Sussex households to receive £1 million boost for heating oil support
The money is part of a dedicated top-up to a new £1 billion government welfare grant launched on April 1.
Village field with plans for housing estate on sale for £3 million
Plans for 38 homes in a village field have been put up for grabs with the plot being sold for offers over three million.
Pair of pheasants choose unusual nesting spot on junction
A nesting pair of pheasants have been spotted settling down in an unusual spot to raise their young in Sussex.
Kitchenware store to open in shopping centre
ProCook is opening in Brighton's Churchill Square Shopping Centre.
Tiny Sussex village that 'comes alive in summer' named one of the poshest in Britain
This village can be found on a National Lanscape and has been crowned one of the 49 poshest in Britain - here is why.
Family-friendly Sussex festival named among Britain's best - tickets still available
The Telegraph has revealed its picks of the 12 best family-friendly summer festivals in Britain to visit this year.
Decision due on 140 house plans with nearly 600 objections
Plans for around 140 new homes in a village outside Lewes are set to be discussed by councillors next week
Road closures and travel information ahead of Brighton Marathon
Brighton Marathon will see thousands of runners descend on the city for a weekend of events, leading to road closures and a railway station closure
Work on new crossing to begin as major safety upgrades to road announced
Work will begin on St Paul's Road in Chichester on April 13, as part of a project to make it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle along the road
The road with potholes several metres wide - and why they're not being fixed
Councillor Paul Marshall, leader of West Sussex County Council, has set out the legal complexities surrounding Brown’s Lane in Storrington
Largest world cup fan park in Europe and 5,000 person venue to open on seafront
Central Park On Brighton Beach will bring live music, club nights and a 2026 FIFA World Cup fan park to Brighton seafront from June 11 to July 19
Tribute to 'fabulous and treasured' former headteacher
The daughter of a “fabulous and very treasured” grandmother and former headteacher from Brighton has paid tribute to her mother
Cafe owners' plea to council to bring back buses to seafront amid fears for future
Café owners have urged Brighton and Hove City Council to “bring back the buses” to Pool Valley amid fears their business may not survive
Residents set to form a human chain to save 'gateway to iconic view' from development
Residents are preparing to form a human chain around a field to save it from development











































