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Family Of Police Officer Who Died After Crash In Kent Say They Are Broken
The family of a police officer who died after a car crash in Kent while responding to an “immediate call” say they are “broken and will probably never recover”..
Adolescence Leads Bafta TV Nominations With 11 Nods
Hit Netflix drama Adolescence leads the way at this year’s Bafta TV awards with 11 nominations, with further accolades for Stephen Graham as Disney+ series A Thousand Blows has seven nominations..
World Championship To Stay At Crucible Until 2045 After 45m Revamp Deal Struck
Snooker’s World Championship will stay at the Crucible after a landmark deal was struck between World Snooker Tour and Sheffield City Council..
Posties Told To Leave Hospital Letters In Racks To Prioritise Parcels Union
The postal service has become “chaotic” with Royal Mail workers being told to leave doctors’ and hospital letters on racks to prioritise parcels, trade union bosses have warned..
Girlguiding Tells Trans Girls They Must Leave By Early September
Transgender girls must leave Girlguiding by early September, the organisation has told its members..
Married At First Sight Coach Mel Schilling Dies Aged 54 Surrounded By Love
Married At First Sight relationship coach Mel Schilling has died aged 54, weeks after announcing that doctors could no longer treat her cancer..
Rachel Reeves Warns Of Significant Economic Challenges From Iran War
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the economic challenges from the Iran war may be “significant” and contingency planning is under way for energy bill support “for those who need it most”..
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..
Local News
Man raped woman at knifepoint in city centre
A man raped a woman at knifepoint in Brighton city centre while he was on bail for sexual assault.
Legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers at military camp dismissed
Crowborough Shield has lost a bid to bring a High Court challenge against the Home Office after it announced proposals to use a military training camp as accommodation for asylum seekers.
Concerns raised as three-bedroom house set to be built in home's garden
An application to build a three-bedroom house in the garden of an existing home is recommended for approval next week
Town-wide march to stand against racism this weekend
A march and rally to stand against racism and promote unity will take place this weekend.
£1 billion budget is approved with council tax rise
Brighton and Hove City Council’s £1 billion budget has been voted through for the next financial year.
Woman gets stuck in rocks on beach after late night fall
Rescue services were called after a person got trapped in sea defence rocks on William Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the coast.
'We should be protecting the city's child pedestrian safety scheme not cutting it'
On Wednesday, March 18, the road safety organisation Brake will hold their "Beep! Beep! Day,"
Postal deliveries 'deteriorating' as Sussex towns face delays
Royal Mail confirmed a "short period of higher sickness absence" at the Shoreham delivery office
Fears for Brighton primary school's future as deadline on academy plans looms
Consultations close this week on Coombe Road Primary School joining The Pioneer Academy
Care home seeks approval for development previously deemed an 'abuse of land'
The owner of Chase Rest Care Home in Eastbourne has submitted a retrospective planning application for two single-storey rear extensions following previous rejections
I tried the fondue at Hove's wine and cheese bar with a 'secret' speakeasy
Cases in Hove offers a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for dates or a catch-up with friends over good food and wine - or a tipple in the 'secret' downstairs bar
Comedian and TV star buys 17-bed castle after quitting Sussex
Alan Carr has bought the historic Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders, moving out of the Horsham home he once shared with his ex-husband.
Repairs to 'dilapidated' homes may reveal a piece of 'significant' medieval history
A historic building in Rye is the subject of a planning application proposing significant repairs, including the removal of "dilapidated" parts
Pub that has been on sale for months has asking price slashed again
The Fountain, a pub in Hastings, East Sussex, which closed in 2025 has had its price reduced for a second time by estate agents Savills.
Concertgoer collapses outside venue ahead of seeing 80s pop pioneer
Barry Wrench, 70, was on his way to a Gary Numan concert at the Brighton Centre on November when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest
Row between councils over plans for homes on gateway to national park
Lewes District Council proposes up to 30 homes on Seaford’s Chyngton field, sparking opposition over impact on South Downs National Park, wildlife and local heritage
Sat Nav providers contacted as road sees 'sudden rise' in cars turning into traffic
John Milne, MP for Horsham, said multiple people had contacted him to raise concerns about the A24 Bar Lane crossover junction near Southwater
Resident finds out she is being evicted after seeing it on social media
A housing society has apologised after residents were not contacted about their building's sale
'Hilarious' plaque put on 'ridiculous' Asda barrier that's annoyed drivers for years
The plaque, which has been attached to a barrier in the Asda carpark, in Selsey, pokes fun at the plastic barricade by describing it as an "ancient monument"
Teacher banned from profession for kissing pupil
A teacher has been banned from the profession for kissing a pupil at Lewes Old Grammar School.











































