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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
More flooding expected as UK endures weeks of near-constant rain
The UK has seen an “exceptionally wet” start to the year with no sign of a prolonged dry spell for at least a week, forecasters have said.
Residents say festival revellers 'urinated' and 'defecated' in their gardens
People living near an entertainment site just north St Peter’s Church in Brighton say revellers urinated in their gardens and they were sleep-deprived during weeks of Brighton Fringe events.
Quiet beauty of winter walk captured in peaceful garden photos
These pictures capture a lovely winter walk around Wakehurst, as the gardens settle into a quieter seasonal rhythm.
Groups can apply for up to £2.5k to boost safety in their communities
A new grant scheme is offering support for community-led safety projects.
International compliance firm acquires VAT specialist SimplyVAT
Headquartered in Hove in Sussex, SimplyVAT has been acquired by AVASK Global.
£19m temporary housing contract for homeless people is criticised
Campaigners have criticised the way that the council awarded a £19 million contract to provide temporary housing for homeless people in Brighton and Hove
'We must see the benefit of public money spent on the pier' says MP
Helena Dollimore, Labour MP for Hastings, Rye, and the villages, said Hastings Pier must once again sit "at the heart of our seaside town" as she called for greater transparency over its condition and future
Eighties one-hit wonders to play 'rare and intimate' live show in East Sussex
Legendary 80's chart-toppers are set to play a rare intimate show in Sussex this year
Splash pad to reopen after funding deal secured
Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde has secured a commitment from Southern Water to provide the remaining funding required to re-open the Prince’s Park Splash Pad
'It’s been a joy': Garden centre marks 25 years since opening
Haskins Garden Centre Roundstone is commemorating its 25th anniversary since acquiring the site in Angmering.
Retired racing dog that 'finds world overwhelming' looks for a second chance at life
Dogs Trust Shoreham is looking for a loving home for an ex-racing Greyhound with no experience of home life is searching for a second chance
Campaign bus travels through city promoting mental health resources
To mark nationally recognised campaign, Time to Talk Day, a Brighton and Hove bus travelled across the city on Thursday, promoting the importance of discussing mental health
Fears new Aldi could put town centre businesses at risk
Aldi's plans to open a new store in Rye are set to go in front of Rother councillors
Meet the Brighton schoolgirl who is a published author at the age of 9
A schoolgirl has written her own book inspired by her best friends struggles at school
Restaurant admits error after claiming imposter 'unlawfully seized property'
A restaurant has admitted it was wrong when claiming that an "unlawful incident" of trespassing had occurred after a landlord took possession of the premises
Major health and beauty retailer to open new store in Sussex town
The store in Crawley is part of the retailer's wider plans, which involve opening 30 new shops this year, creating around 600 jobs nationwide
Decision made on plans to remove combustible cladding from residential tower block
Plans to remove combustible cladding from a residential tower block on the St Leonards seafront in East Sussex have been approved
The Sussex towns preparing bid to be named UK's first town of culture
Several Sussex towns are preparing to enter a competition where they can win millions to invest in culture
Mental health nurse began a relationship with her patient a week after discharge
A mental health nurse started a romantic relationship with a patient just over a week after he was discharged
Free advice offered at new health and wellbeing event
Residents in Midhurst are invited to find out more about the different ways they can make healthy changes to their lives at the Live Well Midhurst health fair.











































