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UK Economy Records Strongest Quarterly Growth In A Year
The UK economy has recorded the strongest quarterly growth in a year over the first three months of 2026 with a surprise spurt in activity after the Iran war began, figures show..
Worlds First Laughing Gas Breathalyser Being Trialled By Two UK Police Forces
The world’s first roadside laughing gas breathalyser is being trialled by two police forces in the south of England..
Tree Deserts Exposing Millions To Heat Pollution And Ill Health Charity
Millions of people in UK towns and cities are living in “tree deserts”, with not enough trees to protect them from air pollution, heat, stress and ill health, campaigners warn..
Regional Divide As House Prices Came Under Increased Pressure In April Report
House prices came under increased pressure in April, with signs of a widening regional divide, according to surveyors..
Pink Floyd Rainbow Prism Effect Coins Launched By The Royal Mint
Commemorative coins celebrating Pink Floyd are being launched by The Royal Mint, celebrating the band’s enduring legacy..
Levy Not In A Million Years Did I Think Spurs Would Be In Relegation Scrap
Daniel Levy has said “not in a million years” did he see signs during his time as Tottenham Hotspur chairman that the club might end up in a relegation battle..
Bodies Of Three Young Women Recovered From Sea Off Brighton
The bodies of three young women have been recovered from the sea off Brighton..
Starmer Has Full Confidence In Streeting Despite Leadership Challenge Talk
Sir Keir Starmer retains “full confidence” in Wes Streeting as Health Secretary, even as he looks set to resign in a bid to launch a leadership challenge..
Streeting Leaves No 10 After Brief Talks With Starmer As PM Fights On
Wes Streeting has been to Downing Street for crunch talks that lasted less than 20 minutes this morning as the Prime Minister continues to fend off calls to resign..
Sellers Warned Dont Ask Too Much As Almost Half Of Properties Fail To Sell
Nearly half (44%) of UK homes listed on the property market in the past three years have failed to sell, research from a property website indicates..
Some Of UKs Most Popular Sandwiches Contain Alarmingly High Levels Of Salt
Some of the UK’s most popular shop-bought sandwiches contain “alarmingly high” levels of salt, with one containing more than almost five McDonald’s cheeseburgers, according to a study..
122m UK Adults At Risk Of Pension Poverty In Later Life Report Estimates
Around 12.2 million adults across the UK are at risk of being unable to cover their basic financial needs in retirement, a report estimates..
Cabinet Ministers Back Keir Starmer After He Vows To Fight On
Cabinet ministers came out of their meeting backing Sir Keir Starmer, after the Prime Minister vowed to fight on despite mounting calls for him to quit..
Starmer Leadership In Peril As Cabinet Ministers Tell Him To Consider Position
Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest leadership crisis of his premiership as Cabinet ministers including the Home Secretary reportedly urged him to consider his position and Government aides quit their posts..
Greggs To Open International Shop At Tenerife South Airport
Holidaymakers will be able to buy a Greggs sausage roll at Tenerife South airport from later this month when the baker opens its only international outlet..
Morrisons Puts NHS Advice On Signs Of Cancer On Bath And Shower Gels
The NHS and Morrisons have joined forces to put advice on own-brand bath and shower gels urging people to look out for possible signs of cancer..
New Driving Test Booking Rules Come Into Force
A ban on driving instructors booking tests has come into force as figures show average waiting times have increased to more than 22 weeks..
Households To Slam Brakes On Spending As Iran War Sends Cost Surging Warns EY
Consumer spending is set to pull back sharply as an inflation spike caused by the Iran war takes its toll on household finances and the wider economy, according to a report..
Sales Of Electric Used Cars Up 32 To Hit Record Level
Sales of used pure electric cars reached a new high in the first three months of the year, figures show..
Graham Norton Says UKs Eurovision Entry Is Really Great Choice
Graham Norton has said the UK’s Eurovision song is “different to anything else we’ve ever entered”, as he hailed Look Mum No Computer as a “really great choice”..
Local News
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.
Adorable fox cubs photographed at local farm in warm spring light
These intimate wildlife photographs capture a lively group of fox cubs exploring their surroundings at a local farm near Horsham.
Support group helps parents of neurodivergent children feel less alone
Brighton mum’s neurodivergent parenting community goes from strength to strength.
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











































