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UK Flights To And From Middle East Remain Suspended Until Monday Airlines Say
Flights to and from countries in the Middle East are to remain suspended until Monday as the conflict in the region continues, major airlines have said..
Few Will Mourn Ayatollahs Death In US Israeli Strikes Says Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary John Healey said “few people will mourn” the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in joint US-Israeli strikes on Saturday..
Olivia Dean Wins Big At Brits As Palestine And Peter Mandelson Mentions Censored
Olivia Dean won big at the 2026 Brit Awards, scooping four gongs, as a joke about Lord Peter Mandelson and a shout of “free Palestine” were censored by ITV..
Olivia Dean Sweeps The Board At The Brits
The pop star won four awards including album of the year.
Trump Claims US Has Killed Irans Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reported to be dead after a series of US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran.
Foreign Office Warns Over Travel To Middle East As Airlines Cancel Flights
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn against all travel to Israel and Palestine, and has urged British nationals in other Middle Eastern countries to “immediately shelter in place”..
Man Charged With Criminal Damage After Churchill Statue Defaced With Graffiti
A 38-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage after graffiti was sprayed on the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster, branding the former prime minister a “Zionist war criminal”..
US And Israel Launch Attack On Iran As Trump Warns Of Massive Operation
The US and Israel have launched an attack on Iran, with the first apparent strike landing near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei..
National Trust Gardens See Unusually Early Spring Blooms After Mild Weather
Despite a battering from extreme weather this year, many National Trust gardens are reporting surprisingly early spring blooms..
Remarkable Results In Study On New Prostate Cancer Drug
A drug for advanced prostate cancer has shown “remarkable” results in an early-stage trial, experts have said..
Dairy Firm Ramps Up Cottage Cheese Production As TikTok Drives Record Demand
A Scottish dairy company has announced it has ramped up its cottage cheese production, amid a TikTok trend that has led to “all-time record demand” for a foodstuff once associated with the 1970s and 1980s..
Winston Churchill Statue Daubed With Graffiti Calling Him Zionist War Criminal
The statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster has been defaced with graffiti branding the former prime minister a “Zionist war criminal”..
Severe Weather Swings Leave Families Battling Floods And Farmers Facing Bad Year
Extreme weather swings from drought to persistent rain have left families battling flooding and farmers facing another bad year in the fields..
Collagen Boosts Skin Elasticity But Is Not An Anti Wrinkle Quick Fix Researchers Say
Taking collagen supplements over a long period has been linked to better skin elasticity and increased hydration, although experts suggest it should not be seen as an “anti-wrinkle quick fix”..
Greens Win Gorton And Denton By Election In Blow To Starmer
The Green Party has won its first ever parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, dealing a bitter blow to Sir Keir Starmer..
NHS Maternity Services Are Failing Women And Babies National Investigation
NHS maternity services are failing women and babies through a reluctance to admit mistakes, “a lack of kindness and compassion” and pervasive discrimination, according to a Government-ordered investigation..
Call For More Police Help From Manchester Mosque After Concerning Axe Incident
The chairman of a Manchester mosque has asked for increased police presence after what the Prime Minister called a “concerning” incident when an armed man arrived during Ramadan prayers..
Speaker Says He Gave Information To Police About Lord Mandelson Ahead Of Arrest
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he passed information “in good faith” to the Metropolitan Police following reports someone had informed the force that Lord Peter Mandelson could be a flight risk..
NHS Failing On Key Cancer Target With Some Patients Waiting Over 104 Days
Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target, with some of the worst performers seeing only around half of patients on time, data shows..
Nearly Half The Public Delayed Or Avoided Seeking GP Help Last Year
Nearly half (48%) of all UK adults avoided or delayed contacting their GP about a health concern last year, a new poll suggests, as the Government announced new plans for family doctors to guarantee same-day appointments for patients with urgent health needs..
Local News
Police incident involving 'abusive passengers' disrupts train service
A police incident on a train caused delays for passengers this morning
Inquest opens into death of ‘amazing’ girl, 12, found dead at home
An inquest has opened into the death of a “bright, funny” 12-year-old girl from West Sussex who was found dead at her home
Martin Lewis backs new rules that will make cancelling subscriptions easier
Cancelling broadband and subscriptions could soon be simpler under new rules supported by Martin Lewis.
Police inspector named and charged with child sex offences
A police inspector has been charged with sex offences against two children
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.









































