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Keir Starmer Not Going To Walk Away Despite Labour Election Woes
Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would not quit despite an electoral mauling in Labour’s heartlands as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made stunning gains..
Eluned Morgan The First Minister Of Wales Loses Seat In Senedd Election
Baroness Eluned Morgan, the First Minister of Wales, has lost her seat in the Senedd and resigned as Welsh Labour leader in a dire set of elections for the party..
Counting Under Way In Holyrood Election As SNP Eyes Fifth Consecutive Win
Counting is under way in the Scottish Parliament election after voters went to the polls on Thursday..
Labour Heading For Crushing Defeat In Wales
Labour is heading for a crushing defeat in Wales after suffering disastrous local election results in England overnight..
Starmer Takes Responsibility For Tough Election Results But Vows To Carry On
Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would carry on as Prime Minister despite Labour suffering disastrous local election losses..
Third British National Diagnosed With Suspected Hantavirus Linked To Cruise Ship
A third British national has been diagnosed with suspected hantavirus linked to a cruise ship outbreak, health officials have said..
Farage Says Reform On Course For General Election Win After Early Local Gains
Nigel Farage suggested Reform UK was on course for a general election victory after taking council seats from Labour in early local election results..
Shopping Visits Fall As Middle East Conflict Takes Toll On Consumer Confidence
Consumers are making fewer visits to the shops as the ongoing Middle East conflict drags down confidence, figures suggest..
Actors Who Will Play Beatles Members In BBC Series Hamburg Days Revealed
The actors who will play the members of The Beatles in a new BBC TV series called Hamburg Days have been revealed..
Keir Starmer Praises Pioneer David Attenborough On 100th Birthday
The Prime Minister has called Sir David Attenborough a “true national treasure” as the naturalist turned 100..
Polls Close In Crucial Elections For Sir Keir Starmers Premiership
Polls have closed in elections across Scotland, Wales and parts of England that could prove a decisive moment in Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership..
Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Andrew Near Home On Sandringham Estate
A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near his new home on the Sandringham Estate, Norfolk Police said..
Shell Under Fire Over Outrageous Profits After Boost From Soaring Oil Prices
Shell has become the latest oil giant to face criticism over mammoth profits after it revealed a bumper earnings haul thanks to rocketing oil prices caused by the Iran war..
Two Passengers Of Ship Linked To Hantavirus Self Isolating In The UK
Two people who were on board the cruise ship linked to the hantavirus outbreak are self-isolating after returning to the UK, health officials have said..
Man Utd Fans Appeal For Rethink On FA Youth Cup Final Venue
The Football Association has been urged to move the FA Youth Cup final to the Etihad Stadium or Old Trafford after Manchester City confirmed they would host Manchester United at their 6,447-capacity Joie Stadium..
British Doctor Evacuated As Ship Linked To Outbreak To Leave Cape Verde
A British doctor with suspected hantavirus has been medically evacuated from the cruise ship linked to the outbreak, which is believed to have originated from a birdwatching expedition in Argentina..
US To Pause Effort To Guide Ships Out Of Strait Of Hormuz To Focus On Iran Deal
President Donald Trump says the United States will pause efforts to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz in order to try and finalise a deal with Iran..
Kate Returns To International Travel Next Week With Solo Trip To Italy
The Princess of Wales is to return to international travel by carrying out her first overseas royal visit since facing cancer..
Strictly Come Dancing Star Tasha Ghouri Backs British Sign Language Campaign
Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri has spoken out as new research shows almost a quarter of people would avoid someone who is deaf if they thought communicating with them would be too difficult..
Two Thirds Of Gen Z Adults Do Not Know VE Day Marks End Of WW2 Poll Finds
Two thirds of Gen Z adults don’t know VE Day marks the end of the Second World War, a poll has found..
Local News
Updates after police cordon off area near harbour
Police cordoned off an area near Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, this afternoon.
Reggae royalty deliver a celebratory success that keeps the legacy alive
Toots and the Maytals, now fronted by Leba Hibbert, daughter of the late reggae great Frederick "Toots" Hibbert, brought their Reggae Got Soul 50th Anniversary Tour to Brighton’s Chalk venue on Friday, May 9.
Man dies after car crashes into vehicle
A man has died after a car crashed into a parked vehicle.
Sussex MPs weigh in on calls for Prime Minister to resign after election losses
Sussex MPs are backing calls for the Prime Minister to resign after huge losses in local elections across the country.
Huge spider thought to be extinct appearing in UK homes, RSPB confirms
The Fen Raft Spider is the UK's largest spider and is reportedly making a huge comeback, the RSPB confirmed.
Great reasons to visit Arundel
With a rich heritage, buzzing cultural and culinary scene and that stunning castle, Arundel quite simply has it all
Medical group banned from practicing due to 'serious concerns and systemic failures'
Hailsham Medical Group in East Sussex has been struck off the register by CQC due to "serious concerns and systemic failures" relating to its practice.
Small but pretty Sussex town home to abandoned beach still empty after 18 years
Newhaven is a port town in Sussex that has an empty beach after it closed more than a decade ago.
Comedian legend to launch theatrical tour celebrating showbiz career
Veteran comedian, Jimmy Tarbuck, is set to take audiences on a journey through his glittering showbiz career.
Families in Sussex turning to home education instead of schools
A major shift in education is taking place across Sussex as increasing numbers of parents look beyond traditional schooling and explore alternative ways to educate their children.
Strictly star to lead feel-good dance comedy on stage
Karen Hauer is taking centre stage again in a sparkling new theatre production.
Council unveils packed summer programme of free events
Live music, children’s entertainment and museum evenings are set to return to Horsham as part of a packed summer events programme.
Holiday park on the market for over £1 million
A holiday park near Hailsham is on the market for £1.5 million.
Hundreds of classic cars to line seafront for motoring event
PistonHeads On the Beach is set to take over Brighton’s Madeira Drive on Sunday, May 24.
Update on traveller encampment that has 'decimated a grazing field forever'
A field was turned into an unauthorised encampment within hours.
'We are shocked': Independent businesses fear impact of new retail pod
A new service pod has sparked fears it could hit nearby independent businesses.
Brighton’s hot pot hot spot
Black Lion Street in Brighton’s Lanes has some long-established hospitality businesses.
Sussex artist uses dancing dolls to measure town's ankle-twisting pothole issue
A Sussex artist’s quirky post has thrown the spotlight on the town’s pothole problem.
Sussex location named as one of the most 'culturally rich' places in the UK
Brighton and Hove has been named as one of the most "culturally rich" places to live in the UK by travel website Big 7 Travel.
'Broken system' - Mum says son 'traumatised' by school will never return
A mother has said her autistic son is “traumatised” by his experience at school and will not return to mainstream education due to the “broken system”.











































