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Meagre Economic Growth At End Of 2025 Confirmed Amid Fears Over Iran War Hit
Britain’s economy eked out muted growth at the end of last year, official figures have confirmed, but fears are growing over the impact of the Iran war and soaring inflation as oil prices race higher..
Grocery Price Inflation Holds Steady At 43 Per Cent
That's according to Worldpanel by Numerator.
Keir Starmer Gives 48 Hour Deadline To Resident Doctors To Call Off Strikes
Sir Keir Starmer has issued an ultimatum to resident doctors to call off their strikes or lose the deal on the table..
Simplified Recycling Rules For Households Come Into Force Across England
Households will now separate their waste into a maximum of four different bins for waste collectors to pick up.
Craig Bellamy Says Wales Job Is Best Role In The World As He Changes Focus
Craig Bellamy insisted the Wales job was the “best role in the world” and he would refocus after suffering World Cup heartbreak..
Declan Rice And Bukayo Saka Were Desperate To Play For England Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England but felt the risk of the Arsenal duo aggravating injuries was “way too big” at this stage of the season..
Starmer Calls For Joint Effort With Business On Iran War Economic Impact
Business chiefs have been urged to help address the economic impact of the Iran war as Sir Keir Starmer admitted the Government could not shoulder all the burden..
Diesel Price Hits Highest Level Since December 2022
Diesel prices have reached their most expensive level since December 2022, new figures show, as the Iran oil crisis escalates..
Ulster Hes Back Schwarzenegger Recalls Breakthrough On Return To Belfast
Actor and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke of the “breakthrough” he experienced in Belfast as he was presented with an honorary degree..
Two Discharged From Hospital After Car Ploughed Into Pedestrians In Derby
Two people have been discharged from hospital after a vehicle “ploughed” into pedestrians outside a Derby pub, leading to an investigation assisted by counter-terrorism officers..
Russell Brands Rape Trial Delayed Until October
Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October..
Short Bursts Of Daily Exercise Could Slash Risk Of Major Diseases
Short bursts of exercise that last a few minutes a day – such as running for the bus – could slash the risk of conditions like arthritis, heart disease and dementia, a study suggests..
Motorists Rushed To Buy Fuel In Iran War Aftermath Data Reveals
Britons rushed to buy fuel at the pumps in the immediate aftermath of the Iran war, while spending on holidays also tumbled due to the uncertainty caused by the conflict, new data has revealed..
Starmer To Meet Business Leaders Amid Hormuz Blockade
Sir Keir Starmer will gather business leaders in Downing Street on Monday to address the impact of the Iran war..
Cadbury World Unveils Worlds Largest Mini Egg
Cadbury World has unveiled the “world’s largest” mini egg, dubbed the Mega Mini Egg, which will be on show for chocolate fans to view from Monday..
Councils Told To Use One Stop Shop App To End Faff Of Paying For Parking
Councils will be pushed to sign up to a “one-stop-shop” parking app designed to stop the “faff” of paying to park, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has said..
Counter Terrorism Officers Assisting Investigation After Pedestrians Hit By Car
Counter terrorism officers are assisting with the investigation in Derby city centre after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians, but police are keeping an open mind about potential motives..
Igor Tudor Leaves Role As Tottenham Head Coach After Seven Games
Igor Tudor has left his role as Tottenham head coach after seven matches in charge..
More Than 200 New Best Start Family Hubs To Open
More than 200 family hubs will open this week as the Government seeks to provide more support for parents..
Seven People Seriously Injured And Man Arrested As Pedestrians Hit By Car
A man in his 30s has been arrested after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians in Derby..
Local News
Council to raise rent for social housing tenants
Rent for those living in social and affordable homes owned by Crawley Borough Council is to increase by 4.8 per cent.
Noise from events leaves man with 'anxiety' and causes sleepless nights
Noise travelling up the hillside from St Peter’s Square, Brighton, has left a resident with anxiety.
McDonald's announces opening date of restaurant following refurbishment
McDonald's has announced when its Littlehampton site will reopen following a refurbishment.
Man dies after crash
A pedestrian has died after a crash in Hastings.
Man jailed for raping woman while she slept
An East Sussex man who raped a woman while she slept has been jailed.
Guardian Angel Carers Worthing shortlisted in Home Care Awards 2026
Guardian Angel Carers Worthing shortlisted in Home Care Awards 2026.
Meyer Clinic exposes misleading commercial menopause products
Meyer Clinic exposes misleading commercial menopause products.
Experience real-time flood risk monitoring using Yasam Ayavefe’s drones
Floods are happening more frequently, bringing serious problems to people, businesses and nature. Floods and flash floods are not exceptional events anymore and can be utterly destructive.
Zoo welcomes arrival of rare binturong twins
A zoo in East Sussex is celebrating the birth of rare binturong twins.
Supermarket café in Sussex town to close its doors
The M&S café, located in-store within the Crawley Acorn Park M&S Foodhall, will close.
Council homes could be built on old pub site
Ten new “affordable” homes could be built on the site of an old pub after a planning application was submitted by Brighton and Hove City Council.
In pictures - Celebrities help raise £148,000 at glittering charity evening
Anita Dobson, Denise van Outen and Blue singer Duncan James were among the guests at the Focus Foundation Winter Ball in Brighton.
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Review: Award-winning musical Blood Brothers is emotional and breathtaking
Having never seen the musical classic Blood Brothers before, but having heard of its acclaim, I went to the opening night at Brighton’s Theatre Royal full of anticipation and excitement - and I was not disappointed.
Traders group tells people to stop being so negative about town on social media
A traders group in Lewes, East Sussex, has called on people to stop being so negative about its local area on social media
The Sussex village where scores of residents are 'frightened' to park
Residents and visitors to Billingshurst are speaking out about "frightening" ANPR cameras and "confusing" car park in Billingshurst
'Exceptional' care home receives shock one star hygiene rating
Offington Park Care Home in Worthing, was inspected on 22 December 2025 and was told that major improvement was necessary
Council takes action at pond where fish keep dying
The council wants to help wildlife “thrive” at a pond plagued by drought
Residents' anger after campervans pitch up near school
People living in vans in Carden Hill in Brighton has sparked anger.
Couple's warning after 'large' bull charges towards them in field
A couple who had a scary encounter with a charging bullock on a public footpath in Winchelsea urged walkers to keep dogs on leads and not bring small children to the area











































