National News
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Average Price Tag On A Home Jumps By Nearly 3000 In April Rightmove
The average price tag on a home increased by nearly £3,000 month-on-month in April, according to a property website..
US Seizes Iranian Flagged Ship Near Strait Of Hormuz And Tehran Vows To Respond
The United States said it attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first interception since its blockade of Iranian ports began last week..
Exercise To Test Response To Offshore Energy Threat Involving Vessels And Drones
The offshore energy industry will hold an exercise to test its response to simulated threats involving suspicious vessels, drones and cyber attacks..
Erling Haaland Shoots Down Arsenal As Manchester City Slash Lead To Three Points
Erling Haaland struck a vital winner as Manchester City slashed Arsenal’s Premier League lead to three points with a 2-1 victory over the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium..
Counter Terror Police Probe Possible Iranian Proxy Involvement In London Arsons
Counter-terror police are looking into whether the series of arson attacks against Jewish sites in north London have been carried out by Iranian proxies..
Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals He Is Recovering Alcoholic
West End composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed he is a “recovering alcoholic”..
Another Attempted Arson Attack Reported At North West London Synagogue
Another attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue in a spate of similar incidents..
Mikel Arteta Insists Arsenal Must Go For It In Crunch Man City Clash
Mikel Arteta has told his players to “go for it” and embrace the Etihad Stadium pressure cooker ahead of Arsenal’s virtual Premier League title decider against Manchester City..
Latest North West London Arson Attack Probed As Antisemitic Hate Crime
Police are treating the latest arson attack in north-west London as an antisemitic hate crime..
Good Work Life Balance Tops Wish List When Looking For New Job
Having a good work-life balance is more crucial to workers than getting a higher salary when looking for a new role, a survey indicates..
Wrongly Jailed Andrew Malkinson Demands Fearless Investigation Into Police
An innocent man wrongly jailed for 17 years has demanded a “fearless investigation” into police after the real culprit of a brutal rape was finally found guilty..
Queen Elizabeth IIs Official Biographer Named
Historian Anna Keay, whose most celebrated book is about Britain’s republican period, has been confirmed as Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer..
Sir Keir Starmer To Update House Of Commons On Latest Mandelson Revelations
A crunch week for Sir Keir Starmer is set to continue on Monday as he updates the House of Commons on the latest revelations about Lord Mandelson’s appointment..
Gunman Who Killed Six People And Took Hostages Is Shot Dead
A gunman who killed at least six people in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, before taking hostages and barricading himself inside a supermarket on Saturday has been shot and killed by police, Ukrainian officials said..
Big Four Mobile Firms Outperformed By Smaller Rivals In Annual Survey
The UK’s biggest mobile providers have been outperformed by smaller rivals in an annual customer service survey by watchdog Which?.
Mother In Stem Cell Donor Plea To Give Young Sons A Chance At A Normal Life
A mother has launched an urgent appeal to find stem cell donors for her two young sons in a bid to “give them a chance at a normal life”..
Drivers Are Walking And Cycling More During Fuel Price Spike Survey
Nearly three in 10 drivers (28%) are walking and cycling more because of the spike in fuel prices, a new survey suggests..
London Underground Drivers To Go Ahead With 24 Hour Strike
Strikes by London Underground drivers will go ahead next week, threatening travel chaos for commuters and visitors to the capital..
Big Four Mobile Firms Outperformed By Smaller Rivals In Annual Survey
The UK’s biggest mobile providers have been outperformed by smaller rivals in an annual customer service survey by watchdog Which?.
Meningitis B Jabs And Antibiotics Offered As Three Cases Found In Weymouth
Three cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in young people in Weymouth, Dorset, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said, adding that those affected are recovering well..
Local News
Residents invited to vote on community improvement projects
Residents across the city are being invited to choose from a range of exciting ideas and projects to improve life in their ward.
Men’s mental health group marks first year of support
A men’s mental health group in Hove is approaching its one-year anniversary with a message about the power of conversation.
Green energy fund opens to support community projects
Rampion Wind Farm’s Community Benefit Fund 2026 is now open until May 19.
Surgeon sets off on 1,000-mile fundraising ride in Italy
A West Sussex-based consultant urological surgeon is to cycle 1,000 miles across Italy to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
Children’s charity secures funding for physiotherapist role
Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity has been awarded funding to hire a senior paediatric physiotherapist.
New cricket kit boosts confidence of girls’ school team
Cottesmore girls received new girl-specific, Cottesmore branded cricket kits from Maiden.
Hip-hop theatre festival returns with international acts
Breakin’ Convention, the groundbreaking festival of hip hop dance theatre, returns to Brighton Dome on Wednesday, May 27.
90s pop star Curtis Stigers joins festival line-up
Curtis Stigers will be performing at the Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival.
Gallery marks first anniversary with new exhibition
A Brighton gallery is celebrating its first anniversary at a new location with an exhibition.
Play inspired by Pompeii explores past and present lives
A new play delves into ancient tragedy and the power of forgotten voices.
Blind runner makes history using AI glasses in marathon
A blind artist achieved a world first by running a marathon guided by artificial intelligence glasses, assisted by remote volunteers.
Much-loved park transformed with new planting scheme
The famous flowerbeds at Palmeira Square (North) have been given a stunning new look.
MP welcomes £8m boost for SEND support in schools
A funding boost has been announced to support children with special educational needs.
Daytime rave returns to city for special event
The Sharp Boys who are playing at Wild Fruit on Sunday May 3 at Horizons Nightclub.
School earns national award for outdoor learning programme
Bede's Prep School in Eastbourne has been awarded the Gold LOtC Mark.
'Fairytale' Sussex spot named one of the UK's 7 best places to see tulips this spring
Country Living has shared its picks of the 7 best locations to visit this spring across the country to enjoy tulips.
Changes to parking rules as new zone comes into force
Residents in the areas covered by Controlled Parking Zone 14 will now be required to purchase permits to park on the street.
Parking price increases confirmed across multiple parks
Brighton and Hove City Council has announced changes to parking tariffs in East Brighton Park, Preston Park, Stanmer Park and Vale Park.
Traffic restrictions confirmed ahead of annual children’s parade
Temporary road closures have been announced for Brighton's Children's Parade on May 2.
Road closures announced as maintenance works get under way
Brighton and Hove City Council has announced road closures for planned maintenance.










































