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Stars Show Off Their Gnomes As Chelsea Flower Show Gets Under Way
Stars have been showing off the gnomes they have decorated for charity as celebrities and royals get a sneak preview of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show..
Starmer Will Not Set Timetable To Leave No 10 If Burnham Wins By Election
Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would not set out a timetable to leave No 10 as Andy Burnham vowed to “change Labour” if he is successful in his effort to return to Parliament..
Burnham On Mission To Change Labour After Starmers Party Lost Voters Trust
Andy Burnham said he was seeking a return to Westminster to “change Labour” as pressure continued to mount on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer..
Starmer To Fight On With No Timetable For Departure Lammy Says
Sir Keir Starmer will fight on without setting a timetable for his departure, one of his most loyal Cabinet allies insisted as he urged Labour to “stop the own goals” after a week of infighting..
TUC Calls For Reform Of Personal Independent Payment Scheme
Unions are calling for reform of the personal independence payment scheme (Pip) amid new research showing the high unemployment level of disabled people..
Nearly Two Thirds Of NHS Organisations Expect To Cut Services This Year Poll
Almost two thirds of NHS organisations have told a survey they expect to cut or reduce services this year while more than half said they expect to slash jobs..
UK Holidaymakers Preparing For European Border Delays Because Of EES Poll
Nearly three out of five (59%) UK holidaymakers travelling to Europe this year expect delays linked to the EU’s entry-exit system (EES), a new survey suggests..
England Secure Fifth Consecutive Grand Slam With Victory Over France In Bordeaux
England clinched a fifth successive Grand Slam as Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach ran in two tries each in a 43-28 triumph over France in Bordeaux..
Scotland Rugby Great Scott Hastings Dies Aged 61
The British and Irish Lions centre won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the most recent Scotland team to win the Grand Slam in 1990..
Officers At Windsor Castle Investigated Over Allegations Of Sleeping On Duty
Police officers protecting the royal family at Windsor Castle are under investigation over allegations they slept while on duty..
Labour Woman Leader Long Overdue Lisa Nandy Says But Rules Out Running
A woman leader of the Labour Party is “long overdue”, Lisa Nandy said, expressing frustration that those jostling to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are all men..
Xabi Alonso Appointed Chelsea Manager On Four Year Deal
Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Chelsea manager has been confirmed on a four-year deal..
Labour Leadership Rivals Caught Up In Debate Over EU Ties
Two of the men hoping to oust Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister have been caught up in a debate over whether Labour should seek to take Britain back into the European Union..
Police Officers Injured During Serious Disorder After Celtics Title Win
Officers were injured during “serious disorder” as police dispersed crowds in the Trongate area of Glasgow where Celtic fans gathered following their Scottish Premiership title win..
UKs Look Mum No Computer Last In Eurovision Final As Bulgaria Wins First Trophy
The UK’s Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer has finished last in the song contest’s 2026 grand final with just one point, as Bulgaria celebrated the country’s first ever win..
Alex Cole Hamilton To Run For First Minister When MSPs Vote On Top Job
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has confirmed he will be running for first minister when MSPs vote on who should have the top job next week..
Look Mum No Computer To Perform In Eurovision Final Amid Boycott Over Israel
The UK’s Eurovision entrant Look Mum No Computer is to perform in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, alongside Israel’s Noam Bettan, after the country’s inclusion in the competition prompted a boycott by five nations..
Pep Guardiola Keeps People Guessing Over His Future At Man City
The Manchester City manager was in a playful mood when asked if Saturday’s FA Cup final could be his last trip to Wembley with the club..
Hearts And Celtic Fans Get Ready For Pivotal League Title Clash
Hearts and Celtic fans are eagerly awaiting the league title clash.
Unprecedented Police Operation In Capital As Tens Of Thousands To Protest
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on the capital on Saturday for two major demonstrations amid a huge £4.5 million police operation..
Local News
MP submits petition to House of Commons following 'horror' of coastal pollution
An MP has presented a petition to Downing Street calling for a ban on plastic bio-beads in wastewater treatment.
Malawian doctor thanks Sussex charity for hospital support
A Malawian doctor visited a Sussex charity to personally thank them for their support for his hospital.
Family-run haulage firm joins expanding logistics business
A multi-million pound business acquisition set to create new jobs and drive growth on the south coast.
Sussex hair salon reaches finals of national industry awards
A Shoreham hair salon has reached the finals of a national awards show.
Charity appeals for urgent help to care for rescued reptile
A charity is calling for urgent help to continue caring for dozens of rescued reptiles.
Last chance to visit long-running African art open house
A long-running celebration of art and creativity is coming to a close soon.
New riverside art installation celebrates maritime heritage
Ship silhouettes now line Shoreham riverbank as part of a new public art installation.
Blue plaque to honour woman who transformed historic theatre
A blue plaque will honour the legacy of an influential woman who transformed a historic theatre.
Casting agency seeking extras for upcoming 1920s film shoot in Sussex
Precious Agency has put out a call for supporting artists in Haywards Heath to take part in a feature film shoot. The unnamed project is set in the 1920s.
Smoke control areas to be extended in Brighton and Hove
A single smoke control area will restrict what can be burnt – and how – across most of Brighton and Hove after senior councillor agreed to extend existing restrictions.
Protesters call for closure of greyhound racing track
Protesters are calling for the closure of a Hove greyhound racing stadium.
Headteachers warn schools are at 'financial breaking point' due to underfunding
The West Sussex Secondary Headteachers' Association has written to Sussex MPs to express "profound and growing concern" over "chronic underfunding".
Seaside landmark keeping time once again after restoration
The historic clock at Yellowave Beach Sports Venue in Hove has been restored.
Thousands of oysters placed into harbour as part of major reef restoration
The 20,000 oysters have been laid upon a new native reef in Chichester Harbour, forming part of the Solent Seascape Project.
Pavilion to be demolished for £1 million redevelopment
A Chichester pavilion "from the dark ages when only men played cricket" is to be demolished and replaced.
Land near school in national park earmarked for major development
Land south of Herbert Shiner School in Petworth has been earmarked for up to 175 new homes as part of the National Park's proposed new local plan.
£2 million refurbishment of leisure centre begins
A £2 million refurbishment of Worthing Leisure Centre is underway.
Residents fear 'dangerous' uncut verges could cause a crash
The Houndean Residents Association is urging East Sussex Highways to cut overgrown verges where Southdown Avenue and Houndean Rise meet Brighton Road.
'Sad and unnecessary' plans to fence off playing fields at school divide opinion
Plans submitted by Varndean School in Brighton, proposing the installation of 500 metres of 3-metre-high fencing around its grass playing fields.
Calls for play area that has been shut for five years to be reopened
Councillors are urging a housing association to repair and reopen a play area which has been closed for several years.











































