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CPS Loses Appeal Over Kneecap Rapper Terror Case
Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case..
Starmer Warned Of Reputational Risk Over Mandelsons Links To Epstein
Sir Keir Starmer was warned there was a “general reputational risk” over Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein before giving him the role of ambassador to the US..
Some Train Services Resume At Glasgow Central Station After Fire
Some train services at Glasgow Central have resumed after a weekend fire devastated an adjacent building, but the main part of the station will remain shut for the rest of the week..
First Tranche Of Mandelson Papers Set To Be Published
Downing Street could begin releasing documents related to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington today, reports have suggested..
Cooper Speaks To Rubio As US Threatens Most Intense Day Of Iran War
The Foreign Secretary has emphasised “close co-ordination” on Middle Eastern security in a call with her US counterpart as Washington threatened its “most intense day” of strikes on Iran..
Wet Start To Year Causes Surge In Drivers Hitting Potholes Hidden By Puddles
Heavy rain at the start of the year caused a spike in drivers hitting potholes hidden in puddles, new figures suggest..
Older People Concerned About Climate Change With Just 58 Dismissive Study
Just one in 17 older people are dismissive of climate change, with the majority of over-50s viewing it as a serious risk, a study suggests..
Love Island Star Says Cancer Linked Pregnancy Drug Has Impacted His Health
A former Love Island contestant has become the first man to speak out about how a cancer-linked pregnancy drug taken by his grandmother in the 1970s has impacted his own health..
MPs Vote To Reject Social Media Ban For Under 16s
A ban on social media for under-16s has been rejected by MPs..
Glasgow Central Likely To Remain Closed For Second Day After Building Fire
Glasgow Central station is likely to remain closed for at least two days after a devastating fire which tore through a neighbouring building, causing major travel disruption..
Time Running Out To Rescue Forgotten Forests Under Plantations Charity Warns
England is “running out of time” to rescue nature-rich ancient woodlands buried under 20th century tree plantations, conservationists have warned..
Gender Affirming Hormone Treatment For Children Halted By NHS
Gender-affirming hormone treatment for 16 and 17-year-olds has been paused after an NHS review found evidence does not support its continued use..
Travel Disruption To Continue After Huge Fire Near Glasgow Central Station
Travel disruption is expected to last throughout Monday after a fire broke in a building adjacent to Glasgow Central railway station..
Son To Succeed Assassinated Iranian Leader
Mojtaba Khamenei will take over from Ayatolla Ali Khamenei.
Lindsey Vonn Stable After Olympic Dream Ends In Heartbreak
Lindsey Vonn is reported to be in a “stable condition” after her fairytale Olympic comeback ended with her being airlifted to hospital following a crash in the women’s downhill in Cortina..
FA Cup Shock As Port Vale Take Down Sunderland
Bottom of League One Staffordshire side knock-out Premier League side with 1-0 home win .
Relieved Family Reunions At Dublin Airport As Chartered Flight Lands
There were relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport after the Irish Government’s first chartered flight from the Middle East touched down..
George Russell Emerges From Early Chaos To Win Australian Grand Prix
George Russell overcame a chaotic start to Formula One’s new era to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and lay down a significant maker in his world championship bid..
US Bomber Lands In UK As Iran War Enters Eighth Day
Armed Forces chief rejects that military was unprepared for Iran war.
Soham KIller Ian Huntley Has Died
The 52 year old was attacked in the workshop of a maximum security prison..
Local News
Why clean air must become a right, not a privilege, in our city
In Parliament, I have been championing stronger action to tackle air pollution, writes
New airline joins growing roster at Gatwick Airport as new weekly flights launched
Romanian carrier AnimaWings has begun operating weekly flights to Bucharest from the Sussex airport.
Environmental wins as Fishersgate business named Company of the Year
Fishersgate-based label manufacturer A4 Labels is celebrating national recognition after being named Environmental Company of the Year.
From memories to modernity: King Alfred’s next chapter in Brighton and Hove
The King Alfred has a special place in my heart, writes Bella Sankey.
Plans to expand HMO in conservation area to 'improve living standards'
A planning application proposes to expand a HMO in Eastbourne
Tributes to two-time cancer survivor who went on to become champion bodybuilder
A woman who battled cancer three times and became a champion body builder after learning to walk again has died at the age of 61
Hotel tennis court to be replaced by hundreds of solar panels
Arun District Council has approved plans for ground-mounted solar panels on the grounds of the Avisford Park Hotel in Yapton Lane, Walberton
Holiday retreat to become children's home despite objections from locals
The Pest House on Bedlam Street, Hurstpierpoint, will be converted from a dwelling and holiday let into a residential care home for up to seven children
Sussex school that taught Oscar-winning director named among the top 100 in the world
The Spear’s Schools Index 2026 is described as “the definitive guide to the 100 leading private schools in the world”.
New images show work continuing to improve flood defences along seafront
Newly-released images show contractors installing new pile extensions and repairing and strengthening the groynes along Worthing seafront
Plans for campsite revealed despite 'high' flood risks
A campsite is awaiting approval to operate for 60 days in the summer, despite flood risks
Football club seeks permission for new pitch
Hassocks Football Club has submitted a planning application to create a natural turf pitch on its South Field site, south of its current ground
The 10 famous faces you might not know call East Sussex home
Big names in comedy, art, and music are calling East Sussex home in 2026
Residents report people stealing off garden waste bins to save £70
Garden waste bin stickers are being stolen from Rother District Council brown bins - leading to residents issuing a warning
'The Lanes is full of overseas rubbish these days' says disgruntled visitor
A visitor to Brighton from Wales says that jewellery shops in The Lanes are now mostly full of 'overseas rubbish', not proper antique jewellery
Station footbridge could be removed for two years under refurbishment plans
The railway footbridge, connecting East Park and Station Way in Crawley, is set to be dismantled, repaired, and realigned
Plan to ban people from feeding birds sets 'dangerous precedent'
A wildlife rescuer has spoken out against plans to ban people from feeding birds in a town centre
'Increased' vandalism and break-ins at beach huts spark calls for action
A beach hut owner wants the council to take action amid an increase in vandalism and break-ins.
Line-up announced for Brighton band's huge homecoming show on the beach this summer
The Maccabees are heading back to Brighton to headline a homecoming show as the full line-up for On The Beach 2026 is finally revealed.
I tried the Jamaican place that Uber Eats called the best restaurant in the country
Review of Natty's Jerk Kitchen & Rum Stop, their newest branch, which opened recently near Preston Park in Brighton, selling Jamaican food.











































