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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
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.
Public invited to submit postcard-sized art for community exhibition
An innovative art exhibition featuring mini artworks by absolutely anyone who wants to take part takes place in Eastbourne next week.
Bus service marks milestone with free Valentine’s travel offer
Stagecoach South is sharing the love this Valentine’s weekend by offering free travel on its popular Service 500 to thank customers and communities.
Woman reunited with first responders who saved her life after cardiac arrest
Helen Warren has been reunited with the first responders who saved her life.
Living through weeks of rain reveals more than just bad weather
After weeks of what feels like unbroken and relentless rain, Sussex feels sodden underfoot, writes Dr James Williams.
Apprenticeship helps former aircrew build new career in optics
Millie Denyer, 23, transitioned into an apprenticeship at Specsavers after leaving her previous role and is now sharing her experience.
Business leaders unite to boost advanced technology sectors
West Sussex County Council, on behalf of the West Sussex Economic Growth Board, hosted a major innovation and growth event on February 5.
Coach travel surges as more passengers choose city services
National Express has reported strong passenger growth on its Brighton services at the start of 2026.
MP launches survey to gather views after widespread water disruption
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, has launched a survey for local residents to share their views and experiences of South East Water’s recent outages.
Annual bird survey calls on farmers to help monitor farmland wildlife
farmers, land managers and other conservationists are encouraged to get out onto their land to count their birds over the next two weeks.
Count the Valentine's hearts in shop windows to win prizes
Eighteen businesses are taking part in the trail, which is running until February 22.
Red bench unveiled to honour teen whose life was saved by CPR
A British Heart Foundation red bench has been unveiled on Madeira Drive, celebrating the survival of a local teenager whose life was saved by CPR.
MPs commend prison staff and charity tackling reoffending
Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, toured HMP Lewes, a Category B male local prison with Lewes’ local MP James MacLeary.
Historic fort reopens with packed programme of seasonal events
Visitors are welcomed back to Newhaven Fort this February half term, as the historic site reopens its doors for the 2026 season.
Seafront parking prices could increase by more than 250 per cent in some locations
Seafront parking prices in parts of Brighton and Hove may rise by as much as 256 per cent under proposals to be considered by councillors this week.
Seafront bar and restaurant 'super proud' after being shortlisted for award
A Hove seafront bar and restaurant has been shortlisted for an award.
Amazon driver from Sussex 'stunned' to win dream car and £50k in cash
An Amazon driver from Bexhill in East Sussex has won a dream car and cash prize worth more than £100,000 from BOTB.
Council to raise rent for social housing tenants
Rent for those living in social and affordable homes owned by Crawley Borough Council is to increase by 4.8 per cent.
Noise from events leaves man with 'anxiety' and causes sleepless nights
Noise travelling up the hillside from St Peter’s Square, Brighton, has left a resident with anxiety.











































