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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
Celebrities help raise more than £148,000 at glittering charity ball
The annual Focus Foundation Winter Ball took place with 430 people joining to celebrate the organisation’s achievements and contribute to future success.
Spring theatre season brings rave, drag and poetry to the Dome stage
This spring, Brighton Dome welcomes four theatre productions to intrigue, entertain and inspire.
Horrible Histories TV cast to perform live in new stage concert
Horrible Histories Live (and Dead)! The Concert, featuring characters from BBC's TV series and theatre originals, is coming to Brighton Dome this April.
Council urges sports clubs to support women and girls in sport
Local sports clubs and activity providers are being asked to help make Brighton & Hove the UK capital of women and girls in sport.
Meet-up for mums raising neurodivergent children launches in city
A Brighton mum has launched a new monthly community for mums raising neurodivergent children of any age.
Restaurant wins Brighton and Hove's first Michelin star in 50 years
The Michelin Star Awards 2026 for the UK and Ireland were held on February 9 in Dublin with Sussex restaurants gaining a clutch of coveted stars.
Live updates as train hits object and cannot move, causing 'major' disruption
Live updates as a train hits and object and gets stuck at Portchester, near Portsmouth, blocking the line to Brighton and Bognor Regis.
Missing man found dead following public appeal
A missing man has been found dead.
Man reportedly raped on university campus
A man reported being raped at a university campus.
Hospital issues statement after car crashes into A&E entrance
A car has crashed into the A&E building at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, around 7am this morning.
Large emergency response after incident at railway
A medical incident triggered a large emergency response at Pulborough station
Zoo celebrates milestone in saving one of its rarest species
Drusillas in East Sussex is celebrating a milestone in the conservation of one of its rarest species: the binturong
Flood alerts still in place in Sussex amid yellow weather warning
Several flood alerts and warnings are still in place across Sussex following heavy rain.
Pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farm closes
A pick-your-own farm has closed.
Popular homeware store opening new shop in town centre
A popular Danish homeware store is opening its latest store in a Sussex town.
Updates after car crashes into A&E building
A car has crashed into the A&E building of the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
Nursery speaks out about 'traumatic campaign' against business amid standards breach
A nursery has defended itself after it was issued with a welfare requirements notice for failing to meet legal standards
A new bus service and a major art gallery - what residents want on city seafront
There have been calls for a new bus service, a major Tate style art gallery and for a big clean up along Brighton and Hove seafront
Neighbour fears as Victorian family home to become a 24-person HMO
A family home in Dyke Road, Brighton, is set to be turned into a HMO which can house 24 people
Mother 'completely shocked' after falling tree almost crushes her car
A mother said she was “completely shocked” after a tree fell down and almost crushed her car











































