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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.
Keir Starmer Gives 48 Hour Deadline To Resident Doctors To Call Off Strikes
Sir Keir Starmer has issued an ultimatum to resident doctors to call off their strikes or lose the deal on the table..
Simplified Recycling Rules For Households Come Into Force Across England
Households will now separate their waste into a maximum of four different bins for waste collectors to pick up.
Craig Bellamy Says Wales Job Is Best Role In The World As He Changes Focus
Craig Bellamy insisted the Wales job was the “best role in the world” and he would refocus after suffering World Cup heartbreak..
Declan Rice And Bukayo Saka Were Desperate To Play For England Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England but felt the risk of the Arsenal duo aggravating injuries was “way too big” at this stage of the season..
Starmer Calls For Joint Effort With Business On Iran War Economic Impact
Business chiefs have been urged to help address the economic impact of the Iran war as Sir Keir Starmer admitted the Government could not shoulder all the burden..
Diesel Price Hits Highest Level Since December 2022
Diesel prices have reached their most expensive level since December 2022, new figures show, as the Iran oil crisis escalates..
Ulster Hes Back Schwarzenegger Recalls Breakthrough On Return To Belfast
Actor and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke of the “breakthrough” he experienced in Belfast as he was presented with an honorary degree..
Two Discharged From Hospital After Car Ploughed Into Pedestrians In Derby
Two people have been discharged from hospital after a vehicle “ploughed” into pedestrians outside a Derby pub, leading to an investigation assisted by counter-terrorism officers..
Russell Brands Rape Trial Delayed Until October
Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October..
Short Bursts Of Daily Exercise Could Slash Risk Of Major Diseases
Short bursts of exercise that last a few minutes a day – such as running for the bus – could slash the risk of conditions like arthritis, heart disease and dementia, a study suggests..
Motorists Rushed To Buy Fuel In Iran War Aftermath Data Reveals
Britons rushed to buy fuel at the pumps in the immediate aftermath of the Iran war, while spending on holidays also tumbled due to the uncertainty caused by the conflict, new data has revealed..
Starmer To Meet Business Leaders Amid Hormuz Blockade
Sir Keir Starmer will gather business leaders in Downing Street on Monday to address the impact of the Iran war..
Local News
Celebrities help raise more than £148,000 at glittering charity ball
The annual Focus Foundation Winter Ball took place with 430 people joining to celebrate the organisation’s achievements and contribute to future success.
Spring theatre season brings rave, drag and poetry to the Dome stage
This spring, Brighton Dome welcomes four theatre productions to intrigue, entertain and inspire.
Horrible Histories TV cast to perform live in new stage concert
Horrible Histories Live (and Dead)! The Concert, featuring characters from BBC's TV series and theatre originals, is coming to Brighton Dome this April.
Council urges sports clubs to support women and girls in sport
Local sports clubs and activity providers are being asked to help make Brighton & Hove the UK capital of women and girls in sport.
Restaurant wins Brighton and Hove's first Michelin star in 50 years
The Michelin Star Awards 2026 for the UK and Ireland were held on February 9 in Dublin with Sussex restaurants gaining a clutch of coveted stars.
Live updates as train hits object and cannot move, causing 'major' disruption
Live updates as a train hits and object and gets stuck at Portchester, near Portsmouth, blocking the line to Brighton and Bognor Regis.
Missing man found dead following public appeal
A missing man has been found dead.
Man reportedly raped on university campus
A man reported being raped at a university campus.
Hospital issues statement after car crashes into A&E entrance
A car has crashed into the A&E building at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, around 7am this morning.
Large emergency response after incident at railway
A medical incident triggered a large emergency response at Pulborough station
Zoo celebrates milestone in saving one of its rarest species
Drusillas in East Sussex is celebrating a milestone in the conservation of one of its rarest species: the binturong
Flood alerts still in place in Sussex amid yellow weather warning
Several flood alerts and warnings are still in place across Sussex following heavy rain.
Pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farm closes
A pick-your-own farm has closed.
Popular homeware store opening new shop in town centre
A popular Danish homeware store is opening its latest store in a Sussex town.
Updates after car crashes into A&E building
A car has crashed into the A&E building of the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
Sussex town ranked second worst in UK for culture by travel expert
Crawley has been ranked 24th in a ranking of Britain's 25 largest towns, by travel expert and journalist Chris Moss
Nursery speaks out about 'traumatic campaign' against business amid standards breach
A nursery has defended itself after it was issued with a welfare requirements notice for failing to meet legal standards
A new bus service and a major art gallery - what residents want on city seafront
There have been calls for a new bus service, a major Tate style art gallery and for a big clean up along Brighton and Hove seafront
Neighbour fears as Victorian family home to become a 24-person HMO
A family home in Dyke Road, Brighton, is set to be turned into a HMO which can house 24 people
Mother 'completely shocked' after falling tree almost crushes her car
A mother said she was “completely shocked” after a tree fell down and almost crushed her car











































