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Chelsea beat Manchester United in FA Cup final to seal domestic treble
Sandy Baltimores brace inspired Chelsea to a 3-0 FA Cup final triumph over Manchester United and sealed an unbeaten domestic treble for Sonia Bompastors serial winners in front of a sell-out crowd at Wembley..
Israels military announces start of extensive new ground operations in Gaza
Israel launched extensive new ground operations in the Gaza Strip while airstrikes in a new offensive killed at least 103 people, including dozens of children, overnight and into Sunday, hospitals and medics said, and forced northern Gazas main hospital to close..
Pope Leo XIV gives first major address at inauguration attended by thousands
Pope Leo XIV, the first ever US pontiff, has given his first major address during his inauguration ceremony attended by world leaders and thousands of faithful..
Second man charged over bottle attack involving singer Chris Brown
A second man has been charged in relation to a reported assault at a London nightclub involving RandB singer Chris Brown, police have said..
Monty Don prepares to unveil dog friendly garden at Chelsea Flower Show
Monty Don has urged dog owners to be sensible about plants which could harm their pets as he prepares to unveil his dog-friendly garden at the Chelsea Flower Show..
Nicola Sturgeon is back on the campaign trail ahead of by election
Nicola Sturgeon will hit the campaign trail in the Hamilton by-election on Saturday, touting the SNPs record on young people..
Prison governor jailed over relationship with Jesse Pinkman drug boss
A rising star prison governor has been jailed for nine years after having a relationship with a Liverpool drug gang boss, according to the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU)..
UK set to be hotter than Ibiza at weekend amid driest spring in over 100 years
Parts of the UK may be warmer than Ibiza over the weekend amid the driest spring so far in more than a century..
Tributes left at ex RAF base where fire killed firefighters and member of public
Floral tributes have been left at a former RAF base where a huge fire killed two firefighters and a member of the public..
PM speaks to Trump and European allies to closely align response to Russia
The leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Poland have spoken to Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump to begin closely aligning a response to Russias unacceptable position in Ukraine peace talks, Sir Keir Starmer said..
Laurence Fox denies encouraging people to damage Ulez cameras
Laurence Fox has denied encouraging people to damage ultra low emission zone (Ulez) cameras in London..
MPs vote in favour of assisted dying opt out for all healthcare workers
No medics would be obliged to take part in assisted dying, under a change approved by MPs amid further impassioned debate on the controversial topic..
Two firefighters and a member of the public have died after a fire at a former RAF base in Bicester
Oxfordshire County Council said the two firefighters died while tackling the blaze at Bicester Motion on Thursday..
Blunkett outlines once in a lifetime plan to fix railways in Yorkshire
A £14 billion plan to fix Yorkshires broken rail system presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity improve connectivity and unlock economic growth in the region, former home secretary Lord Blunkett has said..
A matter of life and death
MPs are debate the latest stage of a proposed law to allow assisted dying in England and Walws.
MPs say Government is oblivious to the scale of violence against women
The Government appears to be oblivious to the true scale of harm caused by violence against women and girls and is being outpaced in its efforts to tackle it, MPs have warned..
Blue plaque honour for first black footballer called up by England
The remarkable career of the first black footballer to receive an England call-up is to be honoured with a national blue plaque..
Huge fire and multiple explosions heard at former RAF airfield in Oxfordshire
The fire broke out at Bicester Motion on Thursday evening.
Navy landing craft wrapped in Pride colours to recognise role of gay personnel
The vessel which was used in the Falklands War is being wrapped in Pride colours to mark the 25th anniversary of the lifting of the ban on gay people serving in the UK armed forces..
Zelensky arrives for peace talks in Ukraine without Putin
Vladimir Putins refusal to meet Volodymyr Zelensky face-to-face for peace talks is further evidence of the Russian president dragging his feet to delay a ceasefire, Sir Keir Starmer has said..
Local News
Road partially blocked due to railroad crossing 'failure'
AA is reporting that the A2031 South Street is partially blocked both ways at Down View Road with slow traffic due to a railroad crossing failure.
In the Dock: The people who've appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court
In the Dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Crawley Magistrates' Court in West Sussex.
23-bed care home that can be turned into a huge house on sale
A 23-bedroom care home with planning consent to be converted into a huge family house is going up for auction
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton to star in play at Theatre Royal Brighton
Strictly winners Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton will star in 2:22 A Ghost Story at Theatre Royal Brighton from October 6–11, 2025.
New historical one-woman play set to make its debut at the Brighton Fringe
The play, set in the 19th century, delves into the life of the fictional character Henrietta Brown.
Sussex cafe with 'spectacular' views named among UK's best seaside places to eat
The Times has rounded up the 19 best places to eat beside the sea in the country, with a popular spot in Sussex earning praise.
Brighton to host a Soapbox Science event celebrating women scientists
Soapbox Science Brighton 2025 returns to the seafront, aiming to challenge stereotypes in STEMM and inspire the next generation with live talks from women scientists
New mural painted outside Fatboy Slim's cafe
New mural painted outside Fatboy Slim's Big Beach Cafe in Hove.
The Sussex music festival with 'infectious jams' named one of the best in the UK
Time Out has unveiled its list of the best UK music festivals to book for 2025.
Reform gains will come at the expense of Labour in Brighton and Hove
I live in the most right-on area of Brighton and Hove. We have a Green MP, two Green councillors (one of whom is trans), and at least one former Green candidate. You will recognise the street names in our neighbourhood: Pronoun Place and Lanyard Lane which is just around the corner from Uberwoke Avenue. At election time, the green of the trees is outdone only by the ‘Vote Green’ posters.
School awarded funding to help install new play equipment
An East Sussex primary school has received a large donation to help fund new playground equipment.
Vincent Van Gogh depicted as street artist in new mural
A Vincent Van Gogh inspired mural has been painted in Hove.
Plans for temporary food kiosk at castle while new visitor centre is built
Proposals have been lodged with Hastings Borough Council for the installation of the kiosk near the West Hill Cafe, at the base of Hastings Castle on Castle Hill Road.
NHS pays out over £220k in compensation for medical negligence
Data has revealed how much a Sussex NHS Trust has paid out in compensation for clinical negligence claims
Front of former art shop brought to life with colourful mural
Tiffany Lynch and Cassettelord, both artists based in Brighton, have brought to life a mural to brighten up the boarded up Clarkes of Sussex in Bond Street.
Man says assisted dying would have 'given his mother an option'
A man whose mother battled with health issues has called for the assisted dying bill to be passed
Council pays out over £600k for accidents at work with causes revealed
Brighton and Hove City Council has paid out over £600,000 for workplace accidents.
'Pure profit and greed': Furious objections to plans for 1,700 new homes
Plans to build a 'new neighbourhood' containing 1,700 homes on farmland outside Uckfield have prompted furious reactions from residents
Seafront villa on 'Millionaire's Row' hits the market for £3.5 million
A seafront villa on Hove's 'Millionaire's Row' is on sale for £3,500,000. This four-bedroom property on Western Esplanade, is west of Hove Lagoon
Taxi drivers outraged after seafront taxi rank is moved for new bus lane
Brighton and Hove City Council is currently trialling a traffic regulation order, which started on May 1, introducing a new bus lane on Marine Parade, Brighton.