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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.
Craig Bellamy Says Wales Job Is Best Role In The World As He Changes Focus
Craig Bellamy insisted the Wales job was the “best role in the world” and he would refocus after suffering World Cup heartbreak..
Declan Rice And Bukayo Saka Were Desperate To Play For England Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England but felt the risk of the Arsenal duo aggravating injuries was “way too big” at this stage of the season..
Starmer Calls For Joint Effort With Business On Iran War Economic Impact
Business chiefs have been urged to help address the economic impact of the Iran war as Sir Keir Starmer admitted the Government could not shoulder all the burden..
Diesel Price Hits Highest Level Since December 2022
Diesel prices have reached their most expensive level since December 2022, new figures show, as the Iran oil crisis escalates..
Ulster Hes Back Schwarzenegger Recalls Breakthrough On Return To Belfast
Actor and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke of the “breakthrough” he experienced in Belfast as he was presented with an honorary degree..
Two Discharged From Hospital After Car Ploughed Into Pedestrians In Derby
Two people have been discharged from hospital after a vehicle “ploughed” into pedestrians outside a Derby pub, leading to an investigation assisted by counter-terrorism officers..
Russell Brands Rape Trial Delayed Until October
Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October..
Short Bursts Of Daily Exercise Could Slash Risk Of Major Diseases
Short bursts of exercise that last a few minutes a day – such as running for the bus – could slash the risk of conditions like arthritis, heart disease and dementia, a study suggests..
Motorists Rushed To Buy Fuel In Iran War Aftermath Data Reveals
Britons rushed to buy fuel at the pumps in the immediate aftermath of the Iran war, while spending on holidays also tumbled due to the uncertainty caused by the conflict, new data has revealed..
Starmer To Meet Business Leaders Amid Hormuz Blockade
Sir Keir Starmer will gather business leaders in Downing Street on Monday to address the impact of the Iran war..
Local News
Arrest made amid emergency RNLI response in gale force winds
A lifeboat was launched to reports that two people tried to enter the sea from a pier.
Air ambulance attends emergency incident on seafront
An air ambulance responded to an emergency incident on the seafront.
Emergency maintenance closes shopping centre car parks for Easter Sunday
A shopping centre's car parks are closed today due to emergency maintenance.
Funding secured for major transformation of community centre
Adur District Council is to transform Eastbrook Manor Community Centre for the community, after securing funding to improve youth services.
Much-loved festive shop hopes to make a return
A Christmas shop is hoping to return to Lewes this winter and organisers are calling on local property owners, businesses and community venues to get involved.
South Downs vineyard launches new English sparkling wine
South Downs vineyard Everflyht Estate has unveiled Wylde, a Charmat-method English sparkling wine created in collaboration with viticulturalist Luke Spalding.
MP calls for urgent action to tackle 'car-wrecking' potholes
Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller has called for action to fix the state of roads.
Crazy Goose shows Brighton dining can still raise the bar
Following the launch of the Crazy Goose in February, Nick Mosley heads to the Lanes for a gander.
This Sussex town may have a royal title but it has been labelled 'worst in the UK'
Despite its fancy name, Bognor Regis has got a lot of flack. Here is all to know about the town, its history, and its bad reputation.
Renowned Sussex hotelier thinks she may have 'one more hotel in her'
Renowned Sussex hotelier and designer Olga Polizzi, 79, shows no signs of slowing down and thinks she may have ‘one more hotel’ in her
Retail unit that was scene of major fire now available for rent
The unit, located at 41 Broadwater Street West in Worthing, was previously occupied by tanning salon TanTastic.
Man fined and given penalty points for speeding on the seafront at 44mph
A motorcyclist who was caught speeding along Brighton seafront has been fined and given penalty points after appearing at court in Crawley
Inside the 'chic' seaside town named one of the UK's best places to live
East Sussex town St Leonards has been named as one of the Sunday Times's best places to live in its 2026 guide.
Popular city centre bar wants to make some big changes
The Mesmerist in Brighton has requested to extend its hours.
Plans for 10-person HMO in coastal town despite antisocial behaviour warnings
The proposal, to convert a five-bedroom terraced house at 37 Glamis Street, in Bognor Regis, has been given the nod by planning officers despite opposition
Popular seafront venues to open new joint cafe and restaurant
Two popular seafront venues are working together on a new opening
Funding to make seafront look 'spectacular' as residents say it has been left to rot
A new programme of maintenance and improvement work will be carried out along the seafront to keep it looking “spectacular, welcoming and fit for the future”
Pedestrian hit by bus and seriously injured in city centre
A pedestrian was hit by a bus and seriously injured in the city centre.
Man seriously injured in stabbing
A man was seriously injured in a stabbing and taken to hospital.
Man dies in crash involving pedestrian and vehicle on A27
A man has died in a crash on the A27.











































