National News
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Trial to start for two men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree
Two men accused of felling the landmark tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrians Wall are due to go on trial on Monday, charged with criminal damage..
Liverpool secure Premier League title with crushing win against Tottenham
Liverpool secured a record-equalling 20th league title in a party atmosphere with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham as fans at Anfield witnessed a championship triumph for the first time in 35 years..
Thousands cross finish line of London Marathon as temperatures hit 222C
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Tens of thousands have set off on the London Marathon
Runners have set off on the 45th TCS London Marathon, with celebrities, MPs and the fathers of two girls killed in the Southport attack taking part..
Fuel for blast furnaces and iron ore supplies arrive at British Steel
Steelworkers at Scunthorpe have been given a more certain future with the arrival of new raw materials to operate British Steels blast furnaces, ministers have announced..
More than 56000 people including celebrities and MPs to run London Marathon
A record number of people are set to take on the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, including celebrities, MPs and a duo dressed as a slinky dog..
Car kills number of people attending street festival in Vancouver
The driver of a car struck people at a street festival in Canada, killing and injuring an unknown number of people, police said..
Equalities watchdog issues interim guidance on single sex spaces
The equalities watchdog has issued interim guidance in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that the term woman is defined by biological sex..
London preparing bid to host World Athletics Championships in 2029
London is preparing a bid to bring the World Athletics Championships back to the capital in 2029, organisers have announced..
Counter terror police leading probe after two women seriously injured in Leeds
Counter terror police have said a crossbow and a firearm were recovered after an incident that left two women seriously injured in Leeds..
Tech firms and bosses face large fines for failing to remove knife crime content
Tech companies and individual executives face being collectively fined up to £70,000 each time a post relating to knife crime is not removed for their sites..
Shock over record number of attacks on ambulance crew
Paramedics and other ambulance crew members have faced a record number of violent assaults, ambulance chiefs have warned..
Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online
Social media and other internet platforms will be legally required to block childrens access to harmful content from July or face massive fines, Ofcom has said..
Russia Ukraine peace deal very close says Trump as he lashes out at Zelensky
A Russia-Ukraine peace deal is very close, Donald Trump has claimed as he urged Kyiv to accept territorial concessions as part of an end to fighting..
Liverpool title celebrations on ice as Arsenal draw with Crystal Palace
Arsenal prevented Liverpool from being crowned Premier League champions without kicking a ball despite conceding a late goal in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace..
Lib Dems call for music played out loud on public transport to be banned
Playing music out loud on buses and trains should be made illegal, the Liberal Democrats have said, as they called for fines of up to £1,000 for culprits..
Thousands queue to pay tribute to Pope Francis on first day of lying in state
Around 20,000 people have paid tribute to Pope Francis in less than 12 hours since his body went on public view in St Peters Basilica..
Man jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of nine year old girl
A 29-year-old man who researched child murders including the Southport killings has been jailed for 30 years for the attempted murder of a nine-year-old girl who he stabbed three times as she was playing outside his home..
Acas called in for talks on Birmingham bin strike
Talks to resolve the long running Birmingham bin strike are to involve the conciliation service Acas for the first time, it has been announced..
Former police officer jailed over deaths of four paddleboarders
A former police officer who ran a paddleboarding company has been jailed for 10 years and six months after four people drowned during an excursion on a river in south-west Wales..
Local News
'Secluded hidden gem' in Sussex named one of Britain's most beautiful villages
The Daily Mail has unveiled a list of Britain's 24 most beautiful villages with a 'hidden gem' in Sussex being highlighted.
M23, A23 and A27 road closures in Sussex taking place this weekend
Here are the closures Sussex drivers should be aware of this weekend, according to National Highways England.
Foodies Festival returns to Preston Park this bank holiday with Pixie Lott and more
Brighton’s Foodies Festival returns to Preston Park from May 3–5 with celebrity chefs, live music from Pixie Lott and Scouting For Girls, kids’ cookery, tastings, and more.
Supermarket donates £250 to city charity supporting homeless people
The Co-op in St James’s Street, Brighton, has donated £250 to YMCA Brighton to support residents in supported accommodation, with further community initiatives planned.
Fairytale fundraisers support children's charity
The Character Meet and Greet with Princesses and Pirates was organised by Iris Enchanted (Aimee’s email is irisenchantedparties@gmail.com). They have raised £80 on their Just Giving page and around £120 in cash.
Thoughts ahead of the By-Election
Westbourne and Poets Corner may well be viewed by Labour as a safe seat, but we have had a very positive response on the doorstep particularly as residents have been keen to voice their dissatisfaction with such basic services as recycling (down) missed bin collections (up thousands more than the last Green administration,) and potholes (aching chasms).
Packed programme of events to take place in city this month
Brighton will host a packed schedule of arts, culture, and family events this May.
New 'Londonesque' co-working hub coming to Hove
A new co-working hub is set to open in central Hove in just over two months.
Festival to feature more than 190 venues across the city
The Artists Open Houses May Festival returns to Brighton and Hove in 2025, featuring more than 190 venues and a vibrant mix of art, craft, performances, and special events.
Heritage railway installs new safety measures after child ran at moving train
Crawley's Goffs Park Railway has installed new safety measures following an incident involving a young child.
Man braving the chop for charity invites people to choose his new hairstyle
A Brighton man has invited the public to vote for his new hairstyle in aid of Keep Me Breathing.
'Seafront restaurant's new terrace is the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset'
Pearly Cow in Brighton has opened a new terrace.
Photographs show work being carried out on pier
Photos capture ongoing works to maintain the condition of a pier.
School closed after bacteria which causes potentially fatal disease is discovered
A special needs school has been closed after a bacteria which causes a potentially fatal disease was found in the water supply
Family battles to recover childhood home after woman's death in murder case
A family is battling to recover the home of a woman who died
Signs banning motorhomes from popular spot overnight are 'unlawfully' removed
Signage to prevent motorhomes parking in a road overnight has been “unlawfully” removed
Restaurant chain reveals why Brighton branch is closing and when it will shut
Browns Bar and Brasserie in Brighton has confirmed the reason behind their closure.
Tattooists offer free cover ups of Harry Potter inks amid JK Rowling trans row
Tattoo artists in Brighton are offering free cover ups of Harry Potter tattoos as former fans rush to distance themselves from JK Rowling
Police issue update following discovery of 'suspected bomb' on seafront
Police have issued an update after a "suspected bomb" was found on a seafront.
Pictures show emergency response to suspected bomb under tower
Pictures show the emergency response to a suspected bomb on Littlehampton seafront