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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
Half a million meals delivered through vital community support service
In January, Health & Independent Living Support (HILS) celebrated delivering its 500,000th hot meal.
Sustainable fashion brand highlights sustainability and growth during MP visit
British lifestyle brand WoolOvers, showcased their range of sustainability focused knitwear to Alison Bennett MP when she visited their main headquarters.
Fine dining restaurant celebrates fourth year retaining Michelin star
West-Sussex fine-dining restaurant The Pass at South Lodge, is delighted to announce the retention of its Michelin Star in the latest Michelin Guide.
Career switch helps worker find new direction through apprenticeship
A Sussex man who swapped fast food for bus driving is quickly building a successful career in the industry.
Seven-year Michelin streak continues for immersive fine dining restaurant
Restaurant Interlude is proud to announce that it has once again retained its Michelin star in The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026.
Man fined for breaching football banning order at Albion vs Palace game
A man from Crawley has been charged and fined for breaching a football banning order at Brighton and Hove Albion versus Crystal Palace.
Flooded road where council worker was hit by car will remain closed
The incident, which took place on February 9, occurred on the A29 Shripney Road at the Saltbox Roundabout in West Sussex.
Restaurant becomes only the second in Sussex to earn coveted Michelin Green Star
Seven more Green Stars have been given out as part of the Michelin Guide's annual ceremony.
Girls 'kept in vehicle against their will' as man named and charged
A man has been charged with rape and sexual offences involving three girls
Man sexually abused young girl for years
A landscape gardener from Horsham sexually abused a girl over several years.
Store near Sussex border among closures as UK fashion retailer enters administration
LK Bennett, a long-time favourite of the Princess of Wales, will shut down all nine standalone stores and 13 department store concessions across the UK.
Dramatic pictures show caravan park underwater as county hit with weeks of heavy rain
Riverside Caravan Park, on Shirpney Road, in Bognor, is currently underwater following weeks of rain across the county
Man detained after car crashes into house
A man was detained after a car crashed into a house in Steyning.
Lake in Sussex town turns a fluorescent green colour - here's why
Photos taken on February 9 at Ayshe Court Lakes, also known as Harwood Ponds, in Horsham, show the water a fluorescent green colour
Council worker hit by Land Rover driving through flooded road
The worker was struck by a white Land Rover which forced its way through a road closure on February 9
Latest pop star revealed to perform at Pride celebrations
A multi-platinum pop artist is the latest performer to be announced for Brighton and Hove Pride
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Serial train masturbator jailed for 'sickening behaviour'
A repeat sexual offender from London has been jailed again for repeating his “sickening behaviour” of masturbating in front of women on trains, police said.
Car crashes into house
A car crashed into a house in Steyning.
All the Michelin star restaurants in Sussex following 2026 awards
The Michelin Star Awards 2026 for the UK and Ireland were held on Monday, 9 February, in Dublin, with Sussex restaurants gaining a clutch of coveted stars.











































