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Starmer To Chair Cobra Meeting On Economic Impact Of Iran War
Sir Keir Starmer will chair a meeting of the emergency Cobra committee on Tuesday, as he warned the impact of the Iran war could continue “for some time”..
All Appropriate Security Measures In Place For Kings US Visit Ambassador
The King’s US state visit has “all appropriate security measures” in place, Britain’s ambassador to the US has said following what the White House has called an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump..
Car Bomb Attack On NI Police Station
Hijacked delivery vehicle explodes outside Dunmurry station in west Belfast.
First Ever Sub 2hr Marathon Is Run In London
Sebastian Sawe retains his title in a world record time of 1:59:30.
Chelsea To Face Manchester City In FA Cup Final
Strike from Enzo Fernandez ensures the Blues defeat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley.
Calum McFarlane Sure Potential FA Cup Final Will Motivate Out Of Form Chelsea
Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane is sure the prospect of reaching an FA Cup final will be motivation for his players following their woeful league run that led to Liam Rosenior’s sacking..
Tens Of Thousands Pounding Streets In Record Breaking London Marathon
The 46th TCS London Marathon is in full swing after tens of thousands of runners set off on the 26.2-mile course around the capital..
What Impact Will Soaring Oil Prices Have On BPs Earnings
Rocketing oil prices on the back of the Iran war are set to boost BP’s first quarter figures after the cost of crude has surged past 100 dollars a barrel since the conflict started..
Pretty Evil Ronnie OSullivan Opens Up 6 2 Lead Against Old Foe John Higgins
“Pretty evil” Ronnie O’Sullivan carved out a 6-2 overnight lead against old foe John Higgins in the first session of their second round showdown at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield..
Donald Trump Evacuated From Dinner After Shots Fired In Building
US President Donald Trump and other top officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after shots were fired in the building..
Man City Produce Dramatic Late Fightback To Reach Fourth Successive FA Cup Final
Manchester City produced a dramatic late fightback to reach their fourth successive FA Cup final with a remarkable 2-1 win over Championship Southampton..
Two Young Children Die In House Fire
Two young children have died in a house fire in Wolverhampton..
Number Of Dog Attacks Causing Injury In UK Increases By 83 Since 2020
Dog attacks resulting in injuries across the UK have increased by more than 80% since 2020..
HMS Prince Of Wales Prepares For Arctic Deployment To Protect UK Waters
The aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has left Portsmouth in preparation for a deployment in the Arctic to “protect UK waters”, the Royal Navy said..
Teacher To Run London Marathon After Losing Daughter And Having Heart Surgery
A London teacher who had heart surgery only 10 weeks ago is to run the marathon on Sunday to honour her daughter who died after being diagnosed with a heart syndrome..
Adam Thomas Crowned Winner During Chaotic Live Finale Of Im A Celeb
Adam Thomas has been crowned the winner and “ultimate legend 2026” of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, after the live finale descended into chaos..
Princess Royal Attends Dawn Anzac Day Service At Wellington Arch
The Princess Royal attended a dawn service at Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner to mark Anzac Day..
Argentina Renews Call For Falklands Talks Amid Potential Shift In US Stance
Argentina has called for talks with the UK over the Falkland Islands after reports the US could review its position on the South Atlantic territory in retaliation for Sir Keir Starmer’s lack of support for the war in Iran..
Witkoff And Kushner To Travel To Pakistan For Fresh Iran Talks
US President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran, the White House said..
Popstar Olivia Rodrigo Scores Fourth UK Number One Single
Popstar Olivia Rodrigo has scored her fourth UK number one single, according to the Official Charts Company..
Local News
Man pronounced dead following medical emergency
Emergency services responded to an incident on Hazelwick Avenue in Crawley at about 1.15pm on April 24
Brewery seeks retrospective permission after planning breaches
A Sussex brewery is seeking retrospective permission to ‘regularise breaches of planning control.’
Audit found concerns at Brighton's oldest school before closure plan
The proposed closure of Middle Street Primary School in Brighton has prompted a series of questions from concerned councillors.
Emergency services respond to house fire
A house fire in Worthing triggered a large emergency services response.
Santander, HSBC UK and Barclays cut mortgage rates again - how to get the best deals
Santander, HSBC UK, Barclays, Skipton Building Society and Virgin Money cut mortgage rates again, offering fresh deals
Housing development secures formal permission
A housing development on the edge of Hastings has been given the go ahead.
New food waste collections set to ‘improve’, councillors told
A new food waste collection service in East Sussex is expected to dramatically improve, councillors have heard.
E-scooter trial approved for Brighton and Hove
A two-year trial for e-scooter hire has been approved for Brighton and Hove.
Fringe show to explore truth, media and Old Hollywood
Polis Loizou is returning to Brighton Fringe with 'You Oughta Be in Pictures' – an unsettling one-man show about the seedy side of Old Hollywood.
I went on a 'business trip' in Brighton and ended up sailing a boat
Boutique hotel chain Hotel du Vin is launching a package for business trips - with wine tastings and boat trips among the excursions offered
Spring bluebells carpet forest floor in striking display
Angmering Woods is transformed into a sea of blue as bluebell season reaches its peak.
Centre that charity tried to sell in 'shocking' move is a step closer to reopening
A community centre is a step closer to re-opening, bringing hope of services returning to the area
Woman jailed after shoplifting barrage which included £18 theft from Poundland
A woman has been jailed for six months after shoplifting from stores in Eastbourne, including Fat Face, Next, Poundland, and Co-op
TV stars among those to compete in Goodwood charity horse race
Goodwood Festival has announced the line-up for the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup which will take place on July 30 as part of the Qatar Goodwood Festival
Eton College confirms involvement in new market town plans with 3,000 homes
Fresh concerns are being raised over a major housing scheme in East Sussex
Council says controversial double red lines scheme has been a success
A road safety scheme has led to fewer injuries, less air pollution, and more foot traffic, Brighton and Hove City Council has said
Hungarian lorry driver caught speeding on A23
Antal Janos Abraham, 37, of Szent László utca, Szeged, Hungary, must pay £140 in a fine and a surcharge for speeding on the A23 at Pyecombe
Decision on housing plans with 500 objections dubbed 'money-making exercise'
The plans, for 67 homes south of Ancton Lane in Middleton-on-Sea, near Bognor Regis, were put forward by Kinsted Developments LLP
Historic cottage at centre of infamous libel case that inspired film goes on sale
A cottage at the centre of one of history’s most notorious libel cases which inspired a Netflix film starring Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley is on the market
'Absolutely disgraceful' loophole at Tesco car park sees driver fined
A man from Brighton and Hove has decried the “absolutely disgraceful” situation after he received a fine for parking at a closed Tesco










































