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Three Due In Court Over Alleged Arson Attack On Jewish Community Ambulances
Three males are due in court after four Jewish community ambulances were targeted in an alleged arson attack in north-west London..
Nasa Spacecraft Enroute To Moon For Flyby More Than 100000 Miles From Earth
Astronauts heading to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years are currently more than 100,000 miles (160,930 kilometres) from Earth and in “good spirits”, according to Nasa officials..
Millions Take To Roads Ahead Of Windy Easter Weekend
Millions of travellers are taking to the road ahead of a windy Easter weekend with Storm Dave forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph..
Lamb Costs Soared Over Last Three Years Due To Climate Change Report
Households that eat lamb regularly have seen £168 added to the cost over the last three years due to climate change, according to a report..
Home Emergency Callouts Set To Spike On Easter Monday Analysis Indicates
Emergency callouts for problems around homes – such as blocked drains, toilet faults and leaking pipes – often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider..
Manned Mission To Moon Fires Engines To Leave Earths Orbit
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit..
Marks Spencer Boss Warns Crime Is Getting More Brazen
Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks & Spencer’s retail director has said..
Tiger Woods Turns Down Chance To Captain The United States At 2027 Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced..
Lift Off For First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off..
Shopkeepers Prepare For Further Trouble After High Street Swarmed By Teenagers
Shopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays..
Household Energy Bill Drop Short Lived Respite Amid Fears Of July Hike
Household energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July..
Trump Says Securing Strait Of Hormuz Is Not For Us
President Donald Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is “not for us” and estimated that the US will be done attacking Iran in two to three weeks..
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.
Local News
Family-run budget B&B 'failing to compete' issued ultimatum on TV show appearance
The Gatwick Turret, which is just over the Sussex border, has appeared on the Channel 5 series The Hotel Inspector.
When opposition must unite to challenge Labour’s council failings
I had a very strange experience at Full Council last week where—along with all my Green colleagues, writes Steve Davis.
Beloved seafront train returns with new treasure hunt for children
Eastbourne’s beloved Dotto Train is back this spring, and this year, it’s bringing a treasure hunt for children along the seafront.
Sussex artists responsible for 'poo' sculpture launch a new artistic adventure
Environmental artists Mark and Rebecca Ford exchanged the hills of Sussex for the horizons of the Mongolian Steppes in February for a new land art expedition
Dog finds new home after giving birth to surprise litter
Dog Trust Shoreham has found a new home for a surprise mum.
Historic golf club in East Sussex wants to build padel courts
An East Sussex golf resort wants to drop a previously approved football pitch and build padel courts, a driving range and an 'adventure golf area' instead.
Why this eye-catching bar in the heart of The Lanes is style and substance
Brighton Square's most eye grabbing drinking establishment has the flavours and skill to back it up, writes our reviewer
Revised improvements to better connect town centre revealed
The proposals focus on improved pedestrian access and connections in the Bishopric area in Horsham, notably between Waitrose and the central shopping district.
Pavilion bosses 'disappointed' by strike action that could see attraction close
Bosses of a city landmark say they are “disappointed” by strike action that could see the attraction close this weekend.
Public told to stay away from cliffs in bank holiday warning
The public has been warned to “stay clear” of unstable cliffs ahead of the Easter bank holiday.
Men jailed for supplying drugs
Two drug dealers who conspired to supply class A substances in West Sussex have been jailed.
Airline cancels flight route from Gatwick over fuel costs
Skybus, which had operated a daily service between Newquay and Gatwick, has announced that the final flights on the route will take off today (April 2)
Woman hid inside fridge to get away from violent abuser who 'tormented' her
A man who violently assaulted a woman and damaged her flat has been jailed
Woman dies and man seriously injured in crash which shut M23
A woman has died in a serious collision which has closed a motorway.
Stock dumped outside shop which closed suddenly
A shop dumped some of its stock on the street after closing suddenly
City landmark could close this Easter Weekend
The Royal Pavilion in Brighton could close on Saturday due to strike action
I tried the Easter dessert at Prezzo and it took me back to the 1980s
To celebrate the new big-screen adventure The Magic Faraway Tree released last week Prezzo Italian created a desert with one of my old favourite sweets so I went down to give it a try, for nostalgia reasons
New ferry route to one of Sussex's most popular beaches to launch tomorrow
The route will link Hayling Island to West Wittering’s East Head Beach and will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Sparkes Marina.
Trooli announces most affordable full fibre broadband deals ever for Sussex
Trooli is offering its most affordable full fibre broadband deals yet for households fed up with paying over the odds for their bills.
More details of new King Alfred Leisure Centre plan revealed
Brighton and Hove City Council has released more information about the proposed new King Alfred Leisure Centre











































