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We Will Not Tolerate This Any Longer Irish Police To Step Up Enforcement
The head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure..
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..
Local News
Degree apprentices say earning while studying offers best of both worlds
Degree apprentices at the University of Chichester have shared their experiences in the workplace as part of National Apprenticeships Week (9-15 February).
Coastal town prepares ambitious bid to become next UK Town of Culture
Groups across Hastings are starting work on a Town of Culture bid, supported by Hastings Borough Council and Arts Hastings CIC.
Young apprentice helps tackle construction skills gap across industry
This National Apprenticeship Week Barratt Redrow Southern Counties is encouraging new talent into the industry with its longstanding apprenticeship scheme.
Primary school pupils star in film urging care for countryside
Children from St Martin’s Church of England Primary School and farmers on the South Downs made a film showing how to respect, protect and enjoy the countryside.
Council to review £8.8m plan for roads, pavements and safer travel
Improving roads and pavements, accessible travel and future planning all feature in a report being presented to Brighton & Hove City Council Cabinet next week.
Lifeboat crew receive funding boost from concert organisers
Hastings RNLI has welcomed a cheque for £3000 from the organisers of the ‘Nearly On the Beach’ concert.
Tory call for Lib Dem councillor to quit after defecting to Greens
Eastbourne Conservatives call on Councillor Brett Wright to resign his seat and trigger a by-election following his defection from Lib Dems to Green Party.
World-class dance and live music show coming to Theatre Royal
Ballet Nights will be performed at Theatre Royal Brighton on March 18, 2026.
Firm appointed to deliver full management of council assets portfolio
Brighton and Hove City Council has selected SHW to manage more than 650 commercial properties, with an annual rental income of more than £8 million.
Where does Starmer draw the line?
“Dead man walking” is a phrase that has been applied to Keir Starmer since he acknowledged last week in Prime Minister’s Questions that he knew of Peter Mandelson’s ongoing relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Artist-led project asks neighbours to map what they value most
West Green Studios Resident Artist Maija Handover is inviting residents to take part in a community research project.
National HIV Testing Week encourages public to order free home test kits
An HIV charity with services in Brighton has called for more people to get tested as National HIV Testing Week begins.
Olivier-nominated West End show coming to Eastbourne theatre
A beloved West End comedy, Glorious!, is set to delight local theatre-goers this month.
New virtual reality experience reveals untold story of early cinema
Double Act, an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience inviting visitors to step inside the birth of British cinema, will open at Hove Museum of Creativity.
Sussex council ranks highest in UK for determining planning applications
Arun District Council is the highest-performing authority in the country for determining non-major planning applications without using deadline extensions.
Nine-storey office block could be replaced with gym, supermarket and other shops
The Astral Towers site, which currently houses an office block in Crawley, could be demolished and replaced with industrial, leisure, and retail offerings
The history of seafront landmark and popular food hall
With the announcement that Shelter Hall in Brighton has reopened following a major revamp we look at the landmark’s history.
Up to 120 homes could be built in West Sussex town
Up to 120 homes could be built in a West Sussex town as new plans are unveiled
Medieval 14th century high street building on sale for £1.35 million
The building, in East Grinstead, had been home to Broadleys, a men’s clothing shop, since 1896, before the store announced its closure in 2024.
Huge free classic car show looking for vehicle owners to take part
Entries are now open for Eastbourne’s bank holiday weekend "motoring spectacular", known as Magnificent Motors, in East Sussex










































