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Potentially Lethal Baby Pillows Sleeping Bags And Feeding Items Sold Online
“Potentially lethal” baby pillows, sleeping bags and self-feeding items are being sold widely on the UK’s online marketplaces, a watchdog has warned..
Hundreds Of Petrol Stations Probed For Not Reporting Live Prices Rachel Reeves
Hundreds of UK petrol stations are being investigated for failing to report live price changes to a Government system aimed at saving drivers money, Rachel Reeves has said..
Nigel Farage Resigns And Vows To Fight By Election After Pressure Over Finances
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced he will quit as an MP and fight a by-election after coming under intense pressure over unregistered donations of cash and support..
Farage Will Make A Statement On Future In Public Life Amid Finances Scrutiny
Nigel Farage has said he will make a statement on his future in public life, as he faces intense scrutiny over financial support given to him by a convicted fraudster, and a £5 million gift from a Reform UK donor..
Mauricio Pochettino Disappointed That Politics Overshadowed USAs World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino admitted his disappointment at the “politics and manipulation” which overshadowed the United States’ World Cup exit following President Donald Trump’s intervention..
Cristiano Ronaldo Wont Rush Call On Portugal Future After His Last World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has played his last World Cup match but said he will take time to consider his future after Portugal’s last-16 defeat to Spain..
Starmer Heads To Nato Summit Amid Questions On Defence Spending
Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Turkey on Tuesday for his final Nato summit amid questions about the UK’s plans to increase defence spending..
Harry Set To Discover Ruling In Daily Mail Case After He Returns To UK
The Duke of Sussex is set to discover the result of his High Court case against the Daily Mail’s publisher as he returns to the UK..
Badenoch To Force Vote On Early Release Of Rapists And Groomers From Prison
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is to force a vote on the exemption of rapists, paedophiles, and grooming gang members from the Government’s early release scheme..
Spice Girls Now Fully Own Rights To Spice World Film Mel C Says
Mel C has said the Spice Girls “now fully own” the rights to the 1997 film Spice World..
Britains Arthur Fery Stuns Grigor Dimitrov To Reach Wimbledon Quarter Finals
Arthur Fery staged a second consecutive remarkable fightback to become surely Britain’s most unlikely Wimbledon quarter-finalist..
Donald Trump Admits Lobbying Gianni Infantino Over Folarin Balogun Red Card
Donald Trump has confirmed he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to “review” United States striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card..
Sky Warns Some Roles Will Be Cut After 16bn Takeover Of ITV Broadcasting Arm
Sky has warned over job cuts and said it will look to save £200 million in costs following its £1.6 billion deal to buy ITV’s media and entertainment arm..
Farage Faces Mounting Pressure To Level With The Public About Allys Support
Nigel Farage needs to “level with the public” about financial support given to him by a convicted criminal, Labour has said..
Harry Will Not Stay At Buckingham Palace After U Turn Acceptance Came Too Late
The Duke of Sussex will not stay at Buckingham Palace during his return to the UK, as the accommodation arrangements for his trip descended into chaos..
Fall In Number Of Dog Attacks On Royal Mail Workers
The number of dog attacks on Royal Mail workers has fallen over the past year, but still remain “unacceptably high”, new figures show..
Best Selling Author Makes Case For Wealth Tax In Special Edition Of Big Issue
A best-selling author handed control of the Big Issue this week is making the case for a wealth tax to tackle inequality..
Pharmacies Braced For Surge In Demand As Wegovy Pill Becomes Available
Pharmacies are “bracing themselves” for a surge in patients starting weight loss drugs as the Wegovy pill becomes available..
England Win Mexico Thriller To Reach World Cup Quarter Finals
England overcame hostility, altitude and Jarell Quansah’s red card as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged a 3-2 blockbuster against World Cup co-hosts Mexico to set-up a quarter-final clash with Norway..
England Win Mexico Thriller To Reach World Cup Quarter Finals
England overcame hostility, altitude and Jarell Quansah’s red card as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged a 3-2 blockbuster against World Cup co-hosts Mexico to set-up a quarter-final clash with Norway..
Local News
Angela Rayner 'cleared of deliberate wrongdoing' over tax on Hove flat
Angela Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC of any deliberate wrongdoing relating to tax on her Hove seafront flat in East Sussex.
'Terrified' family of Sussex couple detained in Iran say they have lost contact
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 53, were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran during an around-the-world trip by motorcycle.
MP issues statement as three women recovered from the sea still not identified
An MP has issued a statement after three young women died in the sea. Peter Kyle, MP for Hove and Portslade, has issued a statement on the tragic incident.
Driver who stopped train to help suicidal teenager tells King about incident
A train driver who helped a teenager was among those honoured at Buckingham Palace this week
Listed landmark building recognised at major architecture awards
A coastal landmark has been recognised in a major architecture award.
Sussex tailor celebrates dressing superstar actor for new Netflix show
Gresham Blake, who has run a Bond Street boutique in Brighton for more than 25 years, dressed Steve Coogan for his role in the recently-released crime drama Legends, which premiered on Netflix on May 7.
Footwear retailer set to open new store at garden centre
A new footwear store is stepping into the retail scene in Hove.
Classic bikes and dapper riders set for charity ride spectacle
Classic motorcycles and sharply dressed riders will take centre stage in a celebration of style and charity on May 17.
Review: One-woman play dives into dark world of fake news
“Pope Backs Trump” read headlines across the world in 2015 in the run-up to the first Trump presidency, writes Ivor Gaber.
Rizzle Kicks set for hometown return at grassroots festival
Leading UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery today announce the first line-up for Everywhere At Once.
Care home keeps ‘good’ rating as residents praise caring staff
Glen Arun Care Home, located on Athelstan Way, received consistently positive feedback from residents and families during a recent assessment
'As far as I’m concerned, there is no global conspiracy surrounding vaccines'
Vaccines are in the news a lot these days due to the hantavirus outbreak, writes Dr James Williams.
Morris dancing father finds out he has achieved a world record
A running Morris dancer has secured a place in the Guinness Book of World Records
Free sister festival to The Great Escape returns to city
A four-day ticket for Brighton's The Great Escape Festival costs £135. Meanwhile, the Alternative Escape is completely free
Where in East Sussex has the highest and lowest rate of people on benefits?
Coastal communities are feeling the impact of unemployment more than inland areas
Why this Sussex village turned into a Medieval battleground
Medieval knights and villagers brought history to life as they took over the streets in a dramatic re-enactment of the Battle of Lewes
Pride street party line-up to feature famous drag stars and DJs
Brighton is preparing to come alive with colour and celebration during this summer's Pride weekend.
Former burger restaurant site to become flats if plans approved
Roblewood Estates plan to redevelop 57 The Broadway into flats and commercial units should their planning application be approved.
Decision made on 400-home development with hundreds of objections
The plans for up to 400 homes in Westergate have been blocked by Arun District Council, despite being earmarked for development in the council’s local plan
Several dogs are put down after 'harrowing' discovery
Chloe Cooper, 23, now living at Sunninghill Close in Hove, was sentenced for causing prolonged neglect and suffering to multiple dogs at her former home











































