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I Am Maximus Storms To Famous Second Win In The Grand National
I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the Aintree spectacular..
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..
Local News
Woman left living on 50p a day after falling victim to romance fraud
A successful career woman in her 40s was left living on 50p a day and sleeping in her car after falling victim to romance fraud.
Family renew efforts to find missing mum on 10th anniversary of her disappearance
A mother and grandmother from Newhaven, East Sussex, has been missing for 10 years, after disappearing without a trace on February 12, 2016.
College invites community to share memories in centenary year
Plumpton College celebrates its proud history whilst looking towards an exciting future as it announces a varied programme of Centenary Celebrations.
Ex-Trump aide brings behind-the-scenes politics talk to the stage
Anthony Scaramucci, who was briefly Donald Trump’s director of communications in 2017, will appear at Brighton Dome Concert Hall on September 15.
The countryside is not collateral damage, it is our shared future
At CPRE Sussex, we believe the countryside is our greatest asset and achievement. We have always fought to protect and celebrate the beautiful landscapes.
Residents treated to uplifting live music from young musicians
Residents and guests at Lydfords care home in East Hoathly enjoyed an afternoon of grins with a live performance that took place at the home.
Winter photographs highlight calm beauty of ponds and bare trees
These images capture a calm scene at Mewsbrook Park in Littlehampton, where still water and bare trees create a quiet, reflective atmosphere.
Recruitment push sees water firm expand graduate and apprentice roles
Southern Water is looking to take on more than 90 graduates and apprentices before the end of 2026 – three times last year’s total.
New community centre launches to support adults with disabilities
Chailey Heritage Foundation is delighted to announce the official launch of The Activity Place.
Young performers invited to audition for life-changing youth opera roles
Glyndebourne is searching for three talented young performers to take on major roles in Spark, a new youth opera premiering in Glyndebourne's Autumn Season.
Romantic rescue as photo card offer targets late Valentine’s shoppers
A local photo retailer is helping shoppers get ahead of Valentine’s Day by offering a free photo print to those who purchase their cards in advance.
Milestone year for food awards supporting favourite local eateries
The BRAVOs are back, and 2026 marks a momentous milestone: ten years of celebrating the city's vibrant and resilient food and drink scene.
Pioneering rockers announce Brighton show
Fairport Convention, pioneers of British folk-rock, will perform at The Old Market on Friday, April 3, as part of their 2026 Spring Tour.
Urgent call for cat owners to get their pets neutered
A cat charity is urging people in Brighton to get their pets neutered.
Council could need to borrow £70 million to plug funding gap
East Sussex County Council has agreed its budget that relies on borrowing £70 million from the government.
Three Sussex schools named as 'attendance and behaviour' hubs
Worthing High School, Seymour Primary School in Crawley, and Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy in St Leonards-on-Sea have been named as part of 93 hubs.
Man's surprise at 'strange visitor' in his garden
Rob Pearson, from Pulborough, has shared his surprise at seeing a sparrowhawk land in his garden, clutching a smaller bird in its talons.
West Sussex sees 190 per cent more rain than usual
West Sussex has seen an 190 per cent increase in rainfall against average.
Man recounts terrifying moment he became trapped on beach by tide
A man who became trapped on the beach at Beachy Head by a rapidly incoming tide has praised the heroes who rescued him.
Foodbank's future in doubt after it 'runs out of funding options'
A foodbank in Whitehawk is calling for support amid fears for its future.











































