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Winston Churchill Statue Daubed With Graffiti Calling Him Zionist War Criminal
The statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster has been defaced with graffiti branding the former prime minister a “Zionist war criminal”..
Severe Weather Swings Leave Families Battling Floods And Farmers Facing Bad Year
Extreme weather swings from drought to persistent rain have left families battling flooding and farmers facing another bad year in the fields..
Collagen Boosts Skin Elasticity But Is Not An Anti Wrinkle Quick Fix Researchers Say
Taking collagen supplements over a long period has been linked to better skin elasticity and increased hydration, although experts suggest it should not be seen as an “anti-wrinkle quick fix”..
Greens Win Gorton And Denton By Election In Blow To Starmer
The Green Party has won its first ever parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, dealing a bitter blow to Sir Keir Starmer..
NHS Maternity Services Are Failing Women And Babies National Investigation
NHS maternity services are failing women and babies through a reluctance to admit mistakes, “a lack of kindness and compassion” and pervasive discrimination, according to a Government-ordered investigation..
Call For More Police Help From Manchester Mosque After Concerning Axe Incident
The chairman of a Manchester mosque has asked for increased police presence after what the Prime Minister called a “concerning” incident when an armed man arrived during Ramadan prayers..
Speaker Says He Gave Information To Police About Lord Mandelson Ahead Of Arrest
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he passed information “in good faith” to the Metropolitan Police following reports someone had informed the force that Lord Peter Mandelson could be a flight risk..
NHS Failing On Key Cancer Target With Some Patients Waiting Over 104 Days
Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target, with some of the worst performers seeing only around half of patients on time, data shows..
Nearly Half The Public Delayed Or Avoided Seeking GP Help Last Year
Nearly half (48%) of all UK adults avoided or delayed contacting their GP about a health concern last year, a new poll suggests, as the Government announced new plans for family doctors to guarantee same-day appointments for patients with urgent health needs..
Harry And Meghan Begin Two Day Jordan Visit To Highlight Humanitarian Efforts
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will begin a two-day visit to Jordan to highlight efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement..
Snoop Dogg Welcomed By Excited Football Fans On First Swansea Visit
Swansea City football club co-owner Snoop Dogg was greeted with twirling towels and a guard of honour on his first visit to the Welsh club..
Water Firm Fined For Polluting Stream With Sewage Three Times In A Year
A water company has been fined more than £700,000 for polluting a country park stream with sewage three times in a year, the Environment Agency has said..
UK Data Watchdog Fines Reddit 14m For Failing To Protect Child Users
Online discussion platform Reddit has been fined more than £14 million after the UK data watchdog said it had failed to protect children’s personal information..
Kemi Badenoch Calls For Digital Counter Revolution To Protect Children
Kemi Badenoch has called for a digital “counter-revolution” as she said she found it “tough” to stop using social media..
PM Reiterates Ukraine Support On Fourth Anniversary Of Russian Invasion
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to stand by the people of Ukraine for “as long as it takes” as he hit out at Vladimir Putin for blocking the path to peace..
Lord Mandelson Is Reportedly Released On Bail Pending Further Investigation
Lord Peter Mandelson has reportedly been released on bail after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty To Two Further Sex Offences Including Rape
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape..
Police Launch Hate Crime Investigation After Bacon Left At Mosque
A police investigation has been launched after bacon was left at a mosque..
Gianluca Prestianni Provisionally Banned By UEFA After Vinicius Junior Incident
Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for Wednesday’s Champions League return leg against Real Madrid by UEFA following the Vinicius Junior racism incident last week..
Zoe Atkin Takes Bronze To Match Britains Best Winter Olympics Medal Haul
Zoe Atkin won women’s ski halfpipe bronze in Livigno on Sunday to claim Great Britain’s fifth medal of their record-breaking Winter Olympics..
Local News
Steak steals and set menus in this week’s dining deals round-up
A Sussex coaching inn, vineyard restaurant, neighbourhood bistro, midweek steak deal and a family dining deal at an Italian chain all make dining deals round-up this week.
Exclusive new partnership for award-winning Sussex wine
Roebuck Estates, one of England’s leading producers of vintage sparkling wine, has announced a new partnership with Brighton & Hove Museums.
Touring show tackles media storm around Janet Jackson
Nine Sixteenths will be staged in Brighton at The Old Market in Hove at 8pm on March 17.
'We should be protecting the city's child pedestrian safety scheme not cutting it'
On Wednesday, March 18, the road safety organisation Brake will hold their "Beep! Beep! Day,"
Postal deliveries 'deteriorating' as Sussex towns face delays
Royal Mail confirmed a "short period of higher sickness absence" at the Shoreham delivery office
Fears for Brighton primary school's future as deadline on academy plans looms
Consultations close this week on Coombe Road Primary School joining The Pioneer Academy
Care home seeks approval for development previously deemed an 'abuse of land'
The owner of Chase Rest Care Home in Eastbourne has submitted a retrospective planning application for two single-storey rear extensions following previous rejections
I tried the fondue at Hove's wine and cheese bar with a 'secret' speakeasy
Cases in Hove offers a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for dates or a catch-up with friends over good food and wine - or a tipple in the 'secret' downstairs bar
Comedian and TV star buys 17-bed castle after quitting Sussex
Alan Carr has bought the historic Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders, moving out of the Horsham home he once shared with his ex-husband.
Repairs to 'dilapidated' homes may reveal a piece of 'significant' medieval history
A historic building in Rye is the subject of a planning application proposing significant repairs, including the removal of "dilapidated" parts
Pub that has been on sale for months has asking price slashed again
The Fountain, a pub in Hastings, East Sussex, which closed in 2025 has had its price reduced for a second time by estate agents Savills.
Concertgoer collapses outside venue ahead of seeing 80s pop pioneer
Barry Wrench, 70, was on his way to a Gary Numan concert at the Brighton Centre on November when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest
Row between councils over plans for homes on gateway to national park
Lewes District Council proposes up to 30 homes on Seaford’s Chyngton field, sparking opposition over impact on South Downs National Park, wildlife and local heritage
Use of industrial unit confirmed lawful for planning purposes after application
The use of an industrial unit by a car mechanic has been confirmed to be lawful for planning purposes after Wealden District Council granted an application by the landlords.
Improvements found in hospital's maternity services but some safety concerns remain
Worthing Hospital's maternity services have been upgraded by the Care Quality Commission but some safety concerns remain.
Recap: Main road blocked after crash
The A259 at Newhaven is blocked following a crash.
Sussex lido among buildings listed for prestigious architecture award
The Saltdean Lido Main Building and Mayfield School Health & Wellbeing Centre are two of 14 buildings shortlisted for the RIBA south east awards.
Friend pays tribute to 'kind and caring' man who was killed by his son
A friend of a man who was killed by his son in Brighton is running 57 miles in his memory.
Ex-police officer speaks out after being sacked for running a coffee business
PC Stanley Kennett applied for a business interest called The Coffee Cycle while suspended from duty on 23rd April 2024, but this was declined.
King has a go with defence missile launcher during Sussex visit
The King had a go at handling an air defence missile launcher and met military families on a visit to a barracks in West Sussex.











































