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Children With Cancer To Have Travel Costs Paid Under New Government Scheme
Families with children who have cancer will have travel costs covered under a new £10 million Government scheme..
Time Has Come For Mandelson To Face Criminal Prosecutions Say Labour MPs
Senior Labour MPs have called for Lord Mandelson to face criminal prosecution after he was alleged to have leaked sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein..
Too Many Red Flags Parents Of Murdered Boy Say School Could Have Saved Him
The parents of a schoolboy who was stabbed to death by a fellow pupil during his lunch break said they believe the school could have saved his life by acting on “too many red flags” shown by his killer..
The Traitors Stephen Libby Hopes He Has Painted Good Picture Of Hebrides
The Traitors star Stephen has said that he hopes he has been a “positive representation” of the Hebrides and that his time on the show has helped “paint a good picture” of the Western Isles..
Police Receive Misconduct In Public Office Reports After Mandelson Allegations
Police are investigating a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public office after Lord Mandelson was accused of leaking sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
US Crayon Maker Crayola Pledges Multimillion Pound Investment In UK And Ireland
US crayon maker Crayola has pledged to invest millions of pounds in the UK and Ireland as part of plans to double its business in the region, as its boss aims to reignite creativity among children and families in the digital age..
Crackdown On Social Media Migrant Adverts To Begin Home Office Says
Social media users who tout illegal routes into the UK face up to five years in prison, starting on Monday..
Scottish Young People Save Hundreds On Bus Travel Compared With Rest Of UK
Young Scots are saving hundreds of pounds a year on bus travel compared with those in England, the SNP have said..
Foreign Secretary Visits Ethiopia In Bid To Halt Illegal Migration
Britain will help Ethiopia to create more homegrown jobs in an effort to stop its people from making small boat crossings to the UK, Yvette Cooper has said..
Olivia Dean Calls For Immigrants To Be Celebrated In Grammys Best New Artist Win
British pop singer Olivia Dean has called for immigrants to be celebrated after she won the best new artist gong at the 2026 Grammy Awards..
Ministers Do Not Know How Many NHS Staff Affected By Immigration Changes
The Government does not know how many NHS staff will be affected by its changes to immigration rules, a health minister has admitted, amid a consultation on reforms..
Tom Banton Stakes World Cup Claim As England Seal Series Win
Tom Banton underlined his World Cup credentials by firing England to a series-clinching six-wicket DLS victory in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in Kandy..
Lord Mandelson I Have No Recollection Of Payments From Jeffrey Epstein
Lord Peter Mandelson has said he does not remember receiving payments from paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein which totalled 75,000 US dollars and were made when he was a Labour MP..
Peace Talks On Ending War To Continue Next Week Says Zelensky
The next round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, Volodymyr Zelensky has announced..
Government Urges Andrew To Reveal All He Knows About Epstein For Sake Of Victims
The Government is heaping pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to reveal all he knows about Jeffrey Epstein so the disgraced paedophile financier’s victims are given all they “deserve and need”..
Andrew Should Be Prepared For Congress Probe PM Says After Epstein Files Dump
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor “should be prepared” to testify before the US Congress about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, after he featured in the latest disclosure of files related to the disgraced paedophile financier, Sir Keir Starmer has suggested..
British Troops On Moorland Exercise Ahead Of Nato Special Operations Forces Role
The British military has completed a demanding training exercise involving the three armed services ahead of taking responsibility for Nato’s special operations forces..
Elena Rybakina Outguns Aryna Sabalenka To Land Australian Open Title
Elena Rybakina won her power battle with Aryna Sabalenka to claim a first Australian Open title..
King Surprises Joggers At Sandringham Parkrun For Second Year In A Row
The King has paid a surprise visit to joggers at a local Sandringham parkrun organised in partnership with the Move Against Cancer charity..
Britains Neal Skupski Wins Mens Doubles With Christian Harrison In Melbourne
Neal Skupski continued Britain’s impressive recent record in men’s doubles by winning the Australian Open title alongside American Christian Harrison..
Local News
Music venue flogs 'one-of-a-kind' urinal 'used by celebrities'
A music venue is flogging its urinal which, it claims, has been used by celebrities.
New wine bar 'with a difference' set to open after closure of another venue
A new wine bar is set to open following the closure of another venue.
Full list of Sussex flood alerts as county plagued by rain
Around 27 flood alerts are in force as the South East experiences above average rainfall.
Woman, 80, taken to hospital after car crashes into nursery
A car crashed into the wall of a nursery.
Tributes paid to 'loving, caring' man who died in crash
Tributes have been paid to a man who died in a crash.
Cancer diagnosed earlier for more patients thanks to NHS screening
Patients are receiving faster cancer diagnosis in Sussex, ensuring they can access life-saving treatment and quicker treatment.
Supporting Brighton’s NHS, Saltdean United and the Sussex Beacon
I was delighted to join local NHS staff and management at the Royal Sussex Hospital for a big announcement on the future of cancer care in our region.
Take a first look at Brighton’s newest gastropub
With much-anticipated opening of the Crazy Goose gastropub on Boyce’s Street in Brighton’s Lanes this week, Nick Mosley takes a gander.
Decision due on plans to lower speed limit in town
Plans to lower the speed limit in part of Newhaven are due to go in front of county councillors next week.
Construction of major town centre housing scheme set to begin
Roffey Homes will begin preparation works for the Union Gardens development this month, following the purchase of the site from Worthing Borough Council
Vineyard unveils plans for camping pitches this summer
Kinsbrook Vineyard, in Thakeham, has notified Horsham District Council of its plans to host the campsite for two days each week from April to September 2026
Owner's heartfelt message to customers as shop closes after more than 40 years
Clarkes of Sussex, in Burgess Hill, which has operated in the area for more than four decades, will close in April
Stunning Sussex gardens where you can see 'spectacular' blanket of snowdrops
Typically running from January to March and peaking in February, snowdrops signal the first sign of spring.
What visitors want to see happen to the pier as buyer deadline looms
Knight Frank have been appointed to seek buyer for Brighton’s 126-year-old Grade II* listed pier
'Rusty and neglected' landmark building could be back on the market soon
The Azur Marina Pavilion, a hospitality venue on the St Leonards seafront in East Sussex, has been closed since January 2024
Fears that 'isolated' village 'cannot cope' with proposed 101-home development
The plans, which would see the homes built on land west of Bines Road, in Partridge Green, have been recommended for approval
Concerns raised about 'mountain of waste' as Environment Agency gets involved
The waste, which had accumulated at the former Longbrook Pavilion site off Hook Lane in Bognor Regis, had sparked concerns from nearby residents
Countryside village pub in Sussex with 'delightful food' named one of the UK's best
The Good Food Guide has picked out cosy pubs across the country with great-value menus.
World's fastest animal makes its home at city centre landmark for 25th year
Peregrine falcons have once again returned to nest on the spire of Chichester Cathedral, marking 25 years since the birds were first spotted
Coffee van trader says 'intimidation' has 'ruined' his life in the UK
A coffee van owner says he has been targeted by "intimidating" behaviour that is affecting his livelihood - and has ruined his life in this country











































