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Gloria Hunniford Delighted To Receive Freedom Of The City Of London
Broadcaster Gloria Hunniford has said she is “delighted and humbled” to receive the Freedom of the City of London.
Southampton Spygate Hearing Delay Casts Doubt Over Play Off Final Scheduling
Spying charges against Southampton may not be heard until Tuesday, placing a question mark over the scheduling of next week’s Championship play-off final..
Police Believe They Have Identified Three Women Recovered Off Brighton Beach
Police believe they have identified three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach..
King Visits Golders Green And Meets Jewish Stabbing Victims
The King has visited Golders Green and met the Jewish victims of the stabbings in the neighbourhood last month in a show of support for the community..
Starmer On Brink As Streeting Quits Criticising Drift At Top Of Government
Wes Streeting has quit as Health Secretary, calling for a leadership contest and plunging Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership into crisis..
Rayner Cleared By HMRC Over Tax Affairs Amid Uncertainty Over Starmers Future
Angela Rayner has said she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in an investigation over her tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership bid amid uncertainty over Sir Keir Starmer’s future..
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..
Local News
'Four people in difficulty’ near pier sparks emergency search
Lifeboat crews were called out after reports of four people in difficulty.
Multi-million pound project to transform city centre continues
A multi-million pound project to revamp a town centre is progressing.
Angela Rayner says photos of her vaping in the sea are 'quite funny'
Angela Rayner has spoken out about the viral memes that have surfaced of her online
Hundreds of bikers take part in ride fundraising for men's health
Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts took part in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride across West Sussex.
Man named and charged with murder after woman found dead
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Durrington
Sussex woman expected to deny wrongdoing after alleged drone factory break-in
A woman from Sussex is among those expected to deny wrongdoing after allegedly breaking into a drone factory.
In pictures - Man arrested at retail park after reports of 'bladed weapon'
Photographs capture the scene after a man was arrested at a retail park.
The Sussex places named among best UK seaside towns to visit
Hastings and St Leonards, just an hour and a half from London by train, have been named among the best UK seaside towns to visit – and here is why.
Sussex town with cobbled streets named among UK’s best staycations
The Sussex town of Rye - just 90 minutes from London by train - has been named among the UK’s best staycations by Condé Nast Traveller.
'Peaceful' and pretty riverside village in Sussex that was once home to famous author
Bury is a village found in the Chichester District of West Sussex, around 5 miles south-west of Pulborough. Have you visited?
Teen faces open-heart surgery after diagnosis of rare genetic condition
A woman is supporting her teenage niece as she faces open-heart surgery following a diagnosis of the same rare condition her mother suffers from
Seafront hotel opens creating jobs and boosting tourism hopes
A new seafront hotel is officially open for business in Bognor Regis.
Man goes on rampage on board flight after drinking litre of duty-free rum
Three police officers who restrained a “severely intoxicated” passenger on board a Gatwick-bound flight have been nominated for police bravery awards
New plans for David Lloyd leisure club to open in Sussex town
David Lloyd Leisure is behind proposals for a state-of-the-art facility on land north-east of the A264 Rusper Road roundabout in North Horsham
'Unimaginative' and 'oppressive' house plans in beauty spot spark objections
A proposal to replace a nursery and village shop with new homes has sparked objections
Department store unveils new café in Sussex location
Platter John Lewis has opened on the first floor at of the department store's Chichester venue, replacing The Place to Eat
Historic 29‑metre tall ship to visit Sussex port offering free onboard tours
The Morgenster, which is almost 30 metres high, will visit Shoreham Port from May 22 to 25 as part of a programme of free onboard visits
Naturist beach gets sponsored for the summer - here's why
Brighton’s naturist beach has partnered with digital healthcare provider Voy for a campaign running from May 12 until July 14 to promote body confidence and reduce body shame
Former cement works earmarked for hundreds of homes in new local plan
The Shoreham Cement Works site has potential for a development of 400 homes in the latest proposed edition of the South Downs National Park local plan
Three doctors suspended after whistle-blower 'frightened for patients' lives'
Three doctors from the Hailsham Medical Group have been suspended from the medical register after a whistle-blower said they were "frightened for patients' lives"











































