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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
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
Woman's body found on seafront path
A body was found on a seafront path this morning.
Teenager killed dad with a hammer and stabbed mum after medication reduced
Fabio Botros, who killed his father and attacked his mother with a hammer and knife in Brighton, has been sentenced at Lewes Crown Court
Ramp installed over road flooded for days as residents could not access homes
West Sussex County Council has said that contractors have finished building a ramp on the flooded A29 at Shripney to allow residents to access their homes
American fashion brand set to take over empty unit in The Lanes
Women's fashion retailer Free People could be moving into the former Hobbs unit on East Street in The Lanes in Brighton, East Sussex.
Fears plans for 101 homes will 'overwhelm' village
Plans to build 101 homes in Partridge Green are to be considered by Horsham District Council for the second time.
Dozens of babies who died at Sussex trust ‘may have survived with better care’
At least 55 babies who died at a Sussex NHS trust may have survived with better care, a review has found.
Chancellor slams billionaire's immigration comments during Sussex visit
Speaking during a visit to Crawley, Rachel Reeves was asked if the government still planned to provide support for Sir Jim’s businesses
Vehicle reverses into Co-op store
An investigation has been launched after a vehicle reversed into Lindfield Co-op.
Award-winning Sussex sparkling wine estate sold
Ridgeview Wine Estate, one of England’s most respected sparkling wine producers based near Ditchling in East Sussex, has been acquired by QBRidge Ltd.
Dog found barking at the sea will be rehomed after owner is not found
A lone dog which was found barking at the sea and sparked a search of the area will be rehomed
Wildlife fears over school's plan for new artificial sports pitch
Friends of Dyke Road Park have raised concerns about the potential effects of an artificial sports pitch at a Brighton school on wildlife in the area.
Churches mark Racial Justice Sunday with prayer and action
Churches across Sussex joined Christians around the UK on Sunday to mark Racial Justice Sunday.
MP calls for stricter social media rules to protect children
Jess Brown-Fuller MP asked the Under Secretary for AI and Online Safety a question this week regarding protections for children on social media.
Updates as police at scene of smashed up shop
Sussex Police are at the scene of an incident at Co-op in Lindfield.
Man charged after Asda van stolen
A man has been charged after an Asda van was stolen in Eastbourne.
One of Britain's most prolific train fare dodgers spared jail
One of Britain’s most prolific train fare dodgers has been spared jail over 112 convictions for not paying for a ticket on journeys to Brighton.
Manhole cover collapses on busy road with delays expected
Temporary two-way traffic lights have been installed on the A272 Cowfold Road to deal with the collapsed double gulley cover
Recap: police at scene of smashed up shop
Sussex Police are at the scene of an incident at Co-op in Lindfield.
Man charged after Asda van stolen
A man has been charged after an Asda van was stolen in Eastbourne.









































