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Teachers to get permanent contract after one year
Teachers will be given permanent contracts after one year, under new measures announced by the education minister..
Not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care on wards survey finds
There are not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care for maternity patients or those recovering from injury or illness, according to a poll..
Pothole breakdowns up by nearly a fifth in 12 months
Vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes increased by nearly a fifth in 12 months, new figures indicate..
Talks to resume over Birmingham bin strike
Talks aimed at ending the long-running Birmingham bin strike will resume on Wednesday..
Starmer backtracks on trans women are women comment following court ruling
Sir Keir Starmer said a woman is an adult female as he appeared to U-turn on his previous stance on trans rights following the Supreme Courts judgment on the issue..
Starmer praises resilience of Ukrainians as he makes training visit
Sir Keir Starmer has said it is incredibly humbling to see the work being done by allied nations to train Ukrainian troops..
Sir Keir Starmer among world leaders to attend Pope Franciss funeral
Sir Keir Starmer will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend..
Badenoch admits local elections will be very difficult for Conservatives
Kemi Badenoch has admitted that Mays local elections are going to be very difficult for the Conservatives..
The UK and New Zealand are to pursue stronger defence ties and boost support for Ukraine
King Charles has met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of visits today..
Catholics mourn merciful Pope after death aged 88 following stroke
Pope Francis has been remembered as someone full of compassion, mercy and irrepressible hope as Catholics came together to mourn the death of a pontiff hailed by the King and other world leaders..
Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis has died, a senior Vatican official has said..
Prison officers call for use of electric stun guns
Prison officers are calling on the Justice Secretary to allow the use of electric stun guns in the UKs most dangerous jails..
Gatwick is worst airport for flight delays for second year in a row
Gatwick has retained its position as the UKs worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption..
US vice president JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday
They met briefly on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administrations migrant deportation plans..
Arsenal crush 10 man Ipswich to delay Liverpools Premier League title party
Arsenal denied Liverpool the opportunity to be crowned Premier League champions on Easter Sunday with a 4-0 victory against 10-man Ipswich at Portman Road..
A dry and pleasant Easter Sunday for much of the UK will be followed by rain
The Met Office says most of the country have seen some warm spells of sunshine on Easter Sunday, although a scattering of showers was likely across southern England and south Wales..
Husband watched in horror as van killed wife on golf course after police chase
Mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry, 62, of Aldridge, Walsall, died in hospital after she was hit at 10.25am on Friday April 11.
The Childrens Commissioner says parents should stop trying to be their childs friend over phone usage
Dame Rachel de Souza said parenting must not be outsourced to professionals, adding if we are serious about protecting our children, we have to look at our own behaviour..
Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday to deliver blessing
Pope Francis made a brief appearance to bless the thousands of people in St Peters Square, drawing cheers and applause from the crowd as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia..
NHS boards pay 227m compensation in five years figures suggest
Scotlands NHS boards have paid almost £227 million in compensation in the past five years, new figures suggest..
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Martin Lewis: Is this the end of the £20,000 ISA? And if so, what do we do?
Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? Martin Lewis says it's being considered 'That's not a rumour. I know it for a fact.'
Public toilets reopen following refurbishment
Another public toilet in Brighton has reopened following refurbishment.
Energy price cap: which areas may have to pay more with regional energy pricing?
What is zonal or regional energy pricing, and who would be its winners and losers?
Prince Harry loses appeal on keeping level of police protection when in the UK
The Court of Appeal has rejected Prince Harry's appeal on the level of police protection he receives in the UK.
Teenager assaulted on green during busy market
A teenager was reported to have been assaulted by two teenage boys.
Therapeutic horse riding charity struggling financially
Mid Sussex Riding for the Disabled is struggling with financial pressures and rising demand for its services.
First look inside huge new city centre venue ahead of grand opening
It may have a new name and location, but organisers say this year’s version of Spiegeltent in Brighton will have the same essence and heart as the usual popular venue.
Constance Marten tells jurors she feared being branded an ‘evil mother’
Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, are charged with the manslaughter of their daughter Victoria, who died after they went off-grid in early 2023.
Fire at laundrette sparks emergency response
Emergency services were called to a fire at a laundrette.
How to choose the best broadband deal - and increase your wifi speed
Experts share how to choose the best broadband deal and increase your WiFi speed in five easy fixes.
'Looking forward to getting to work immediately' - new Hove councillor elected
A new councillor has been elected to a Hove ward
Several caravans park up on cricket pitch
Several caravans have parked on a cricket pitch and sports ground
Liberal Democrats retain Eastbourne council seats
The Liberal Democrats have retained two council seats in Eastbourne, following a pair of by-elections.
Liberal Democrats keep Midhurst
It was a good night for the Liberal Democrats after the party held on to its county and district seats in Midhurst.
Gatwick Airport drop-off charge rises to £7
Gatwick Airport has raised the cost of using its drop-off zones by £1, with the minimum fee now set at £7.
Local Elections 2025 results across Sussex
A number of local election results in Sussex have been counted or are being counted today.
Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from Monday - devices affected
Certain iPhones will be left unable to access WhatsApp from Monday (May 5) - find out why and see the full list of devices affected.
HMRC is urging parents to sign up and save £2,000 a year on childcare
Parents can sign up for the HMRC scheme and get 20 per cent towards nursery, childminders, wraparound and holiday childcare.
Lidl issues warning to customers ahead of May bank holidays
Lidl customers have also been told to expect busier supermarkets on Saturday, as is often the case on Bank Holiday weekends