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James Tavernier To Leave Rangers At End Of Season
He has scored 144 goals in 562 appearances for the Gers.
Ons Jabeur Has Announced She Has Given Birth To A Baby Boy
He was born on the 20th of April.
Starmer To Face PMQs Amid Pressure Over Mandelson Vetting Scandal
Sir Keir Starmer will face questions in the Commons for a second time this week amid the ongoing fallout over the vetting of Lord Peter Mandelson..
UK Inflation Accelerates After Iran War Drives Sharp Rise In Fuel Prices
UK inflation lifted to its highest since December after a sharp jump in diesel and petrol prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East, according to official figures..
CPI Inflation In March Rose To 33 Per Cent
That's according to the Office for National Statistics.
Donald Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire With Tehran Regime Seriously Fractured
Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran saying the Tehran regime was “seriously fractured”..
Regulator To Get Power To Ban Energy Bosses Bonuses Under Reforms
That's according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
McDonalds UK Boss Says Hard To Do Business But Will Keep Investing In Workers
The company says it will offer five-day placements to 16 to 25-year-olds nationwide.
More Than 100 Child Deaths In Six Years With Links To Temporary Accommodation
Data has been published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Liam Rosenior Seethes At Indefensible Chelsea Display
Brighton won at home 3-nil to go sixth in the Premier League table.
Government To Introduce Amendment To Schools Bill To Make Phone Bans Statutory
The Government will seek to make phone bans in schools statutory by introducing an amendment in the House of Lords to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill..
Rapist Admits Religiously Aggravated Attack On Stranger He Targeted On A Bus
A sex attacker who subjected a stranger to racist and anti-Muslim abuse as he raped her at her home has changed his pleas to guilty after being verbally abused in the dock..
Inquiry Under Way Into Lord Mandelson Vetting Leak Says No 10
An inquiry into the leak of information relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s security vetting is under way, the Government has said..
High Court Challenge Over Met Polices Use Of Live Facial Recognition Thrown Out
Two people have lost a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its use of live facial recognition technology in London..
Tube Strike Set To Hit Pubs And Restaurants
Pubs and restaurants in London fear that this week’s strikes by London Underground drivers will have a big impact on their business..
Robbins Defends Actions In Mandelson Case After Being Fired By Starmer
Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins said there was a “dismissive approach” to Peter Mandelson’s security vetting from No 10 with an “atmosphere of pressure” to get the appointment through..
Charles Pays Tribute To Darling Mama In Heartfelt Video Message
The King has recorded a heartfelt tribute to his “darling Mama” to mark the centenary of her birth but said much of life today would likely have “troubled her deeply”..
Marco Rose Appointed Bournemouth Head Coach On Three Year Deal From Summer
Bournemouth have announced Marco Rose will succeed Andoni Iraola as the club’s head coach in the summer..
Desmond Morris Remembered For Lifetime Of Curiosity And Creativity
Zoologist and TV presenter Desmond Morris has been remembered for his “lifetime of exploration, curiosity and creativity” after his death at 98..
Former Parliamentary Employee Arrested Under Hacking Laws
A former employee in the Houses of Parliament was arrested last week under anti-hacking laws, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has announced..
Local News
New substation powers 480,000 homes after two-year build
National Grid’s new Little Horsted substation is now energised and operational, adding around 0.5GW of capacity to the transmission network.
Green councillors call emergency meeting over strike dispute
Green Councillors are requesting an extraordinary meeting of the Council on the subject of the Royal Museums and Pavilion Trust (RPMT).
Tougher renters’ rights are a step forward for tenants
A landmark new approach to renters’ rights was approved at Cabinet on Thursday, writes Gill Williams.
When a train ride turns frightening on the route out of Ukraine
Seat 38. Why do I remember it? Because you’d remember the seat you were in if you’d just heard a big bang and your train carriage.
From constituency to Commons, how real stories shape policy
On a visit to a local school last week, a student (who I approvingly noted was wearing an Albion shirt) asked me what a normal day was like as an MP, writes Chris Ward.
Finding inspiration in spring gardens and creative planting
You can see I’ve added a real splash of colour at the top of the garden, writes Geoff Stonebanks.
Join the debate: What does Sussex think of new smoking ban?
A major change in public health law will impact who can legally buy tobacco products.
Land with wildflower glade on sale for £2m
A plot of land near Rye with planning permission for 'a truly bespoke and idyllic home' has gone up for sale.
Dog poo crackdown could continue for another three years
A crackdown on dog fouling in Wealden could continue for another three years.
Developers urged to reduce scale of major housing development plans
Lewes councillors have called on developers to reduce the scale of major housing development proposals.
Man banned from using Snapchat and seeing images of girls among those at court
In the dock: Ethan Edwards, Krzysytof Piwowarczyk, Gjobi Dorand, Antal Janos Abraham, Joanna Dearden, Arthur Huntley, Amy Elizabeth Mary Smith, Andrew Guile, Joanne Hall, Dylan Harwood, Andrew Stephenson, Declan Bonner, Joshua Geere and Robert Dillingham
New method underway to clear thousands of biobeads polluting nature reserve
Efforts are underway to tackle a plastic pollution incident at a protected coastal site.
Sussex village has some of the UK's most expensive beach huts
It is one of the most expensive places to rent a beach hut in Britain
Company fined thousands for fire safety breach in flats following 'urgent inspection'
13 Bedford Square Limited, the company having control of the premises at 13 Bedford Square, Brighton, was fined £4,000 at Brighton Magistrates' Court on April 9, 2026, for failing to comply with an enforcement notice served by East Sussex Fire Authority.
A to Z bucket list of things to do and places to see for a true Sussex experience
We have created an A to Z bucket list, full of things you can enjoy to get a true Sussex experience.
Seafront property previously home to bar linked to celebrity up for rent
The venue in Worthing, located at 42 Marine Parade, was previously home to Roots Bar, owned by Lady Colin Campbell, known as Lady C
Closures on busy motorway slip road to begin as part of junction upgrade
The northbound slip road at Junction 10 of the M23 in Crawley will be shut overnight on April 26, as part of ongoing works to increase junction capacity.
Beach car park temporarily free to use while new owner takes over
Southwick Beach car park, which is in the process of being sold by Adur District Council to the Shoreham Port Authority, is currently without parking charges
Plans for hundreds of new homes on 'prime agricultural land' withdrawn after backlash
Developer Barratt David Wilson Homes had proposed to build 268 homes, a sheltered living scheme and public open space at Stubcroft Farm in East Wittering.
Neighbourhood 'swamped' with cars is 'hell on earth' as parking scheme begins
Part of Brighton has become a “dumping ground” for people looking for free parking after a permit scheme was introduced nearby, residents say











































