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Eamonn Holmes Recovering In Hospital After Stroke
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, the broadcaster has said..
Woman Who Drank Two Litres Of Gin A Day Set To Run Half Marathon For Charity
A 28-year-old woman who was told she had six months left to live after consuming two litres of gin a day, is running a half marathon to raise money for an alcohol harm charity..
US Iran Talks With Vance And Iranian Officials In Pakistan As Ceasefire Strains
A US delegation led by US vice president JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian representatives for the first such meeting since the war began more than a month ago, which will test whether they can shore up a fragile ceasefire and pave the way for peace..
First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years Splashes Down After Epic Voyage
Nasa astronauts have landed safely back on Earth following their record-breaking lunar flyby which marks a stepping stone towards a future Moon landing and eventual Mars mission..
Public Reminded To Access Care As Normal In Final Days Of Doctors Strike
Members of the public have been urged to seek care as normal over the weekend as resident doctors in England continue their six-day strike..
One Dead 27 Injured As Bus Carrying British Tourists Crashes In Canary Islands
A man has died and four people have been seriously injured after a bus carrying 27 British tourists crashed in the Canary Islands, according to the local government..
Harry Facing Defamation Claim From Sentebale Charity Court Records Show
The Duke of Sussex is being sued for defamation by the Sentebale charity he co-founded, according to High Court records..
Melania Trump Denies False Jeffrey Epstein Smears In Public Statement
US first lady Melania Trump has denied ties to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and called for survivors to be able to give evidence to Congress..
Lebanon Must Be Included In Iran Ceasefire Agreement Yvette Cooper To Say
Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City leaders on Thursday evening..
Katie Price Banned From Driving Again Over 80mph Speeding Ticket
Katie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket..
UK Hits Highest Early April Temperature In 80 Years
Wednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946.
Man 21 Killed In Primrose Hill Stabbing Named By Police
A 21-year-old man killed in one of two double stabbings on Tuesday has been named by police..
Diesel Tops 190p A Litre But US Iran Ceasefire Raises Hopes Of Price Stability
The UK’s average price of diesel has surpassed 190p a litre, having surged by more than a third since the start of the Iran war, new figures show..
Doctor Strikes Deliberately Timed To Cause Havoc Says NHS Chief
Resident doctor strikes have been “deliberately timed to cause havoc”, the head of the NHS has said..
Trump Agrees To Halt Bombing Of Iran For Two Weeks Subject To Strait Reopening
Donald Trump has agreed to a provisional two-week ceasefire in the Iran war after pulling back at the last-minute from his apocalyptic warning that “a whole civilisation will die” unless Tehran met his demands..
April 7 UKs Warmest On Record And Hottest Day Of The Year So Far
The UK has seen its warmest April 7 on record, the Met Office said as the country also enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far..
Electric Car Sales Hit Record High In March While Fuel Prices Surge Again
March was the best month ever for electric car registrations, with demand surging while fuel prices have continued to rise, new data shows..
Online Marketplace Warning As E Bike And E Scooter Fires Reach New High
E-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, an investigation has found, leading to riders being warned about online marketplaces..
Resident Doctor Strike Cost Tops 3bn As New Action Begins
The Government could have built a “few” hospitals or slashed NHS waiting lists faster with the estimated £3 billion it has cost to cover the long-running dispute with resident doctors, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said..
Celine Dion Announces Six Extra Dates For Paris Comeback Concerts
Celine Dion has added six more dates to her concerts in Paris later this year, which mark her first full-length gigs in almost six years..
Local News
City MP backs national HIV campaign and urges public testing
Chris Ward MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven is supporting National HIV Testing Week.
Spring comes to one of Bognor's most picturesque parks
These images capture the first signs of the season at Hotham Park in Bognor Regis, as early blooms begin to brighten the landscape.
Wedding venue named finalist in national service awards
Alfriston Gardens has been named a Finalist in the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards 2026,
Education drive helps slash sewer pipe blockages by 62 per cent
Blockages across Chichester have plummeted following the launch of a pilot to keep ‘unflushables’ out of pipes.
Creative hub launches packed programme of half-term activities
Families and creatives of all ages are invited to enjoy a week of artistic fun and inspiration at The Art House in Eastbourne this February half term.
Novel-writing competition opens up to all aspiring authors
The annual Rooker Prize is now open – and for the first time, everyone can enter.
Sussex microbakery with 'best cinnamon buns in the world' named among Britain's best
The Sunday Times has revealed its choices for some of the best microbakeries around Britain, picking out 16 worth trying.
University backs sustainability champions at major food awards
The University of Brighton is sponsoring the Sustainability Champions category in the BRAVO Awards.
High street shops host artists in new creative scheme
Businesses and artists are teaming up to encourage more shoppers to visit Worthing town centre this spring.
MP calls for legal guarantee on 62-day cancer treatment target
Jess Brown-Fuller MP has marked World Cancer Day, highlighting the urgent need to tackle delays in cancer care .
Lloyds Banking Group confirms 4 more banks in Sussex will close - see when and where
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed another 95 of its bank branches across the UK will be closing between May 2026 and March 2027.
Lung cancer screening programme boosted by new mobile unit
A mobile lung cancer screening unit will be making its way across Sussex, and is arriving in Littlehampton this week
Garden to reopen with late winter blooms and woodland walks
Bates Green Garden, located adjacent to the renowned Arlington Bluebell Walk on Tye Hill Lane in Arlington, reopens its gates to visitors later this month.
Upgraded play area opens with features chosen by residents
Work at Homefield Park in Worthing is now complete and the new-look playground is ready to use.
'A wealth tax could have been transformative for this country'
Last week came the news that Whitehawk food bank is on the brink of closure, unless it can raise £40k., writes Cllr Steve Davis.
School choir takes to O2 stage in world’s largest children’s concert
North Mundham School choir recently attended London’s O2 Arena as part of the Young Voices annual event.
Highways worker is attacked while stopping non-residents from entering flooded area
A council worker has been "attacked" by a member of the public. It happened on February 11 at the A29 Shripney Road closure near Bognor Regis.
Chance to win trip to Vietnam when you eat out at Pho restaurants
Pho is offering diners a chance to win a trip to Vietnam on Vietnamese New Year.
Police give statement on 'devastating attack' after man admits killing his own father
Police have released a statement after Fabio Botros pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his own father in Brighton, at Lewes Crown court today
Four bank branches to shut across Sussex as raft of closures announced
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed that three Halifax branches in West Sussex and a branch of Lloyds in East Sussex will be closing











































