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Probe Into Andrew And Epsteins Balmoral Visit In Very Early Stages Police
Detectives are investigating the time Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spent at the King’s private estate in Scotland..
Russell Brand Controlled And Gaslit Women He Treated As Disposable
Russell Brand carried out rapes and sexual assaults while treating women as a “disposable commodity” and a “means to an end”, his trial has heard..
Four Nations Must Move At Same Pace Together Burnham Says On Devolution
The four nations must “move at the same pace together”, Andy Burnham has said amid questions about the scope of devolution within his offer to first ministers..
Counterfeit Beauty Products Found To Contain Mercury Lead And Methanol
Counterfeit beauty products have been found to contain mercury, lead and methanol following testing of hauls seized by Trading Standards..
David Attenborough Thanks Public After Moorland Estate Saved For Nature
Sir David Attenborough has thanked the public after conservationists completed the largest land purchase in England for decades and secured a 9,500-acre moorland estate for nature..
Everton Ease Past Newcastle To Set Up Carabao Cup Quarter Final Tie At Fleetwood
Everton set up a Carabao Cup quarter-final against League Two Fleetwood as they eased to a 3-1 win over Newcastle..
Patrick Stewart Before Accepting Star Trek Fame His First Love Was Shakespeare
Sir Patrick Stewart’s first love was the stage and the plays of William Shakespeare but it was to be a science fiction series and a series of superhero films that brought him worldwide fame..
Star Trek Actor Sir Patrick Stewart Dies Aged 86
Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 86 following a “brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia”, it has been announced on his social media..
Met Refers Itself To Police Watchdog Over Action On Letter About Meghans Father
The Metropolitan Police said it has voluntarily referred itself to the police watchdog because it failed to pass on a letter detailing allegations against the Duchess of Sussex’s father to relevant overseas law enforcement agencies..
Enzo Maresca Admits Man City Never Practised Penalties After Shoot Out Win
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca admitted his players had not practised penalties after edging past Brighton in a Carabao Cup shoot-out on Wednesday..
Liverpool Boss Andoni Iraola Did Not Want To Pick Cherries In Quarter Final Draw
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola’s reward for beating Chelsea on penalties was a Carabao Cup quarter-final against the one side he wanted to avoid – former team Bournemouth..
Healey Warns Of More Hard Decisions And Departmental Spending Cuts
Major departmental spending cuts are coming down the line to pay for the Government’s policies at next year’s spending review, John Healey has indicated..
Social Media Age Checks Effective But Not Foolproof Ofcom Warns
Age checks could “significantly” enforce plans to ban under-16s from social media, but some children will find ways around the measures, Ofcom has warned..
John Healey Denies Postponing Difficult Welfare System Decisions
John Healey has denied postponing difficult decisions on the welfare system, insisting the Government is making changes “now”..
Douglas Stuarts John Of John Among Contenders For Waterstones Book Of The Year
Douglas Stuart’s Booker Prize-nominated novel John Of John is among the books shortlisted for Waterstones Book Of The Year 2026..
Report Finds Substantial Variation In Health Board Prescribing Of GLP 1 Drugs
A new report has highlighted “substantial geographical variation” in prescribing of drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro on the NHS in Scotland..
Michael Carrick And Bruno Fernandes Hold Clear The Air Talks Before Chelsea Trip
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes have held clear-the-air talks..
Healey To Set Course For 3 Defence Spend By 2030 At Spending Review
The Government will aim to spend 3% of economic output on defence by 2030, and will plot a course for the target at next year’s spending review, John Healey has said..
Budget At A Glance What Has John Healey Announced
John Healey has set out his first Budget as Chancellor with a bid to provide “breathing space” for the public amid a difficult domestic economic situation made worse by the turmoil of the Iran war..
Tommy Robinson Found Guilty Of Harassing Two Daily Mail Journalists
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been convicted of harassing two journalists and causing them to fear violence..
Local News
Hospital anaesthetics team named among UK's best for medical training
An anaesthetics department has been ranked among the best in UK for medical training.
Rising folk singer-songwriter to perform debut album at intimate venue
A singer-songwriter is set to perform debut album in Brighton.
Plans to bring back popular seafront fountain reach major milestone
A long-awaited Bexhill fountain project is finally moving forward.
Community comes together to reduce waste at first-ever green living event
A two-hour eco event has inspired residents to embrace greener living through small, everyday changes.
Council tenants report rising satisfaction with housing and repairs
Tenant satisfaction with Crawley Homes has risen across key service areas.
Sussex charities urged to prepare as storms threaten disruption and flooding
Charities are urged to prepare for severe weather disruption.
Dozens of business leaders gather to discuss future economic growth
Dozens of district business leaders gathered for day of networking and collaboration.
Olympic gold medallist backs wellness company in multi-million-pound deal
A CBD wellness company has announced a multi-million-pound investment and new partnership.
Two councils join forces with water company to tackle storm overflows
Two councils have entered into new agreement to help reduce storm overflows and improve drainage.
Ambulance service trials new video technology to help save cardiac arrest patients
Video technology is now being used to support patients during cardiac arrests.
Residents invited to free clothes swap and wellness event this weekend
Residents are invited to swap clothes, enjoy cake and learn about bone health at community event this weekend.
Military parade and wreath-laying ceremony to mark Remembrance Sunday
A military parade and two-minute silence will mark Eastbourne’s Remembrance Sunday.
Queen Victoria Hospital backs research into hidden impact of scars
The long-term impact of scarring is far more than skin deep, research finds.
Community groups invited to special networking event celebrating 20 years
Organisations, community groups, and partners are being invited to attend a networking event.
MP holds water company boss to account over years of disruption
A water company boss admitted the firm's performance has fallen short.
Brewery brings 136-year-old beer recipe back to life after historic discovery
A rediscovered Victorian-era brewing journal brought a piece of history back to life.
Peace campaigners to mark Remembrance Day with poetry and wreath-laying
A Remembrance Day event set to take place in Brighton.
MP demands urgent action on anti-social behaviour after theatre cast targeted
Jess Brown-Fuller MP has called for urgent action to strengthen community policing.
Country-pop star to perform live at special screening of Christmas film favourite
A well-known country-pop artist is set to perform live at screening of Love Actually in Brighton.
Sussex showhome wins UK Property Award for interior design
A showhome has won award for its interior design.











































