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Trainspotting The Musical To Make West End Debut This Summer
Trainspotting: The Musical, adapted from the best-selling novel by Irvine Welsh, will make its West End debut this summer, it has been announced..
Vets To Be Legally Required To Publish Price Lists And Cap Prescription Fees
Vets will be legally bound to prescription fee caps and publishing price lists among new measures which will start coming into force later this year, the competition watchdog has announced..
UK Urgently Needs More Domestic Oil And Gas From North Sea Trade Body Says
The UK “urgently” needs to produce more domestic oil and gas from the North Sea, an industry body has claimed..
Dying Patients Face Postcode Lottery As Care Undervalued
People who are dying face a “postcode lottery” of care in their most vulnerable moments, MPs have said..
Trump Raises Hopes For War To Wind Down But No Sign Of Reduced Fighting
Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as US President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks..
Government Must Plan For Iran War To Continue For Some Time Starmer Says
Britain must be prepared for the Iran war to continue “for some time”, the Prime Minister has said..
Aspiring First Time Buyers With Student Debt Face 2000 Annual Savings Gap
People who are saving up for a house deposit are putting aside around £2,000 per year less typically if they are still paying off a student loan, compared with those without education debts, according to research for a bank..
Report Highlights Economic Value Of Railway Stations
Railway stations could help to unlock one million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, new research suggests..
Keir Starmer To Chair Cobra Meeting After Donald Trump Call On Iran Crisis
Sir Keir Starmer is set to convene an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday after a call with Donald Trump to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz..
Police Investigate Antisemitic Hate Crime After Ambulances Set Alight In London
Police are investigating an antisemitic hate crime after an apparent arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service in London, the Metropolitan Police said..
One In Four Donors Have Blood That Helps Critically Ill Newborn Babies
Around one in four donors in England have the blood needed to help critically-ill newborn babies, health officials have revealed..
Children On Social Media For Three Hours A Day More Likely To Develop Anxiety
Children who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression and anxiety as teenagers, according to research..
Newcastle Vow Action After Alleged Racist Abuse Halts Tyne Wear Derby
Newcastle have vowed to track down those responsible for discriminatory abuse aimed at Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida during Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby..
Cases Of Meningitis Linked To An Outbreak In Kent Have Dropped
The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has decreased after some “confirmed” cases were downgraded following further tests, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said..
Over 8000 Meningitis Vaccines Handed Out In Kent As Queues Improve Over Weekend
More than 8,000 meningitis B vaccines have been handed out since the outbreak in Kent while the number of cases is up to 34 from 29..
First Minecraft Theme Park Land To Open In London Next Year
The world’s first Minecraft theme park land is set to open in the UK in 2027 and plans to bring the bestselling video game of all time to life..
Nicola Coughlan Graham Norton And Michael Cera Appear In Saturday Night Live UK
Saturday Night Live UK has kicked off its first show with guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton and Canadian actor Michael Cera..
Trump Warns Iran To Reopen Hormuz Or Face Strikes On Power Plants
President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours..
2000 To Gather For Historic Service For First Female Archbishop Of Canterbury
The Church of England’s first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the “immense privilege” she feels ahead of her official enthronement..
Iranian Man And Romanian Woman Charged After Submarine Base Incident
An Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after two people tried to enter the naval base which is the home of the UK’s nuclear deterrent..
Local News
The fastest 100 runners at the Brighton Half Marathon, listed
Here are the 100 fastest runners of the Brighton Half Marathon 2026
The steps you need to follow to clean an electric blanket (and what to avoid)
Electric blankets are a device used by plenty of households during the winter period, but how do you clean them safely?
Live updates as thousands take part in Brighton Half Marathon
Brighton Half Marathon 2026 is taking place today.
Full list of traffic restrictions for Brighton Half Marathon
Dozens of streets will be closed to traffic as the Brighton Half Marathon takes place
Beautiful countryside retreat up for sale for just under £4m
New to the market with leisure property specialists Fleurets, Fair Oak Farm in Mayfield is a multi-award-winning retreat venue set within a 12-acre estate.
Tiny Sussex village said to be like the Cotswolds home to one of world's best hotels
Fittleworth can be found in the Chichester District in West Sussex and is well worth visiting.
Dozens of children rehomed in town where 1 in 60 people are homeless
More than 60 children have been moved out of temporary accommodation in a council housing scheme
Residents express anger over bin services that are 'an absolute joke'
A council's switch to fortnightly bin collections has divided opinion in the community
Decision made on plans to turn South Downs farm building into padel facility
Plans have been approved to convert an agricultural barn into a padel facility at Housedean Farm, between Falmer and Lewes in East Sussex
Mayor slams racist comment shouted out at council meeting
The Mayor of Crawley has described a racist comment heard during a borough council meeting as wholly inappropriate.
Care home celebrates top food hygiene score after change of management
The Whitehouse, a care home in Saltdean near Brighton, celebrated receiving the highest possible food hygiene score following an inspection
Decision on controversial plans for sports courts that could create 'gunshot noise'
Mid Sussex District Council has refused the bid to transform derelict tennis courts at St Francis Sports and Social Club in Haywards Heath.
'Legendary' rock festival that hosted Pink Floyd and The Who coming back this summer
Plumpton Revival Festival is taking place at Plumpton Racecourse this summer, 2026. The original 1960s festival became Reading Festival.
Nine of the 'best' pubs and hotels with rooms in Sussex
With roaring log fires, seasonal menus, curated wine lists and rooms including ones with secret passages there are plenty of fantastic pubs to visit in Sussex. Here's our pick of the best
Report of 'dangerously out of control' dog
Sussex Police said it had investigated an incident, following reports of a brown chow chow being dangerously out of control in Horsham, in January.
Bagel shop owners celebrate first anniversary after 'wild' 12 months in business
Bāyit Bagels, a Brighton bagel shop that saw queues stretching out of the door on its very first day has celebrated a whirlwind first year in business
Community centre put on in the market in shocking move is set to be saved
Plans to save a Hastings community centre have been announced.
Care home in 'state of disrepair' could be demolished and rebuilt
A care home in Hove which is in “a state of disrepair” could be knocked down and rebuilt.
Inside the Brighton business bringing 'magic' to the city centre
Tucked in the Lanes, a Brighton business looks to bring "magic" to the city's hospitality scene.
Man can't get a refund after theatre show cancelled due to emergency
A theatre-goer was left frustrated after he was told he could not receive a refund for a cancelled show until a new date was confirmed










































