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New express train service to cut Hastings to London journey times

A new express train service will cut Hastings to London journey times, says South Eastern Railway.

Hundreds apply as first round of Hastings Pride in Place funding closes

More than 270 applications have been submitted to the first round of Pride in Place funding, with residents, community groups and organisations across Hastings putting forward over £11 million of ideas to improve neighb…

Batman’s Wayne Manor hits back at council over bat survey row

The famous stately home has featured in several high-profile films including the 2005 superhero movie

Big names in town as Hastings Book Festival returns

Hastings Book Festival returns with top writers, including poet Roger McGough and author Kate Mosse.

NFL 2026 season predictions: which teams can bring down the Rams juggernaut?

The new season kicks off on Wednesday night. Our writers have their say on the MVP, rookies to watch and the disasters waiting to happen Quarterbacks living under center. The NFL has developed into a shotgun league, whe…

Grief, fury, conspiracy: inside Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s killing

A year since his assassination, the movement Kirk started is reckoning with the void he left behind - and a revolution that eats its own As Charlie Kirk’s family, friends and colleagues barreled through the sky to Utah,…

Applications open for 2027 secondary school places in West Sussex

Applications for secondary school places in West Sussex for September 2027 are now open.

Family of British man found dead in Grenada ask local police to work with UK investigators

Andrew Frederick’s body was found in property he was staying at in Grenada in January The family of a British father who was found dead in the Caribbean in January is urging authorities in Grenada to work with UK police…

'Forgotten' Agatha Christie adaptation fans hail a 'masterpiece' on BBC now

The BBC adaptation been praised by fans and critics alike and is streaming on BBC iPlayer

Batman mansion in bat survey row hits back at council saying team ‘on the case’

Mentmore Towers, which featured as Wayne Manor in the 2005 film, is listed by Historic England as in ‘very bad’ condition.

Birmingham Airport flight delayed by nine hours in air traffic control chaos

The delay was linked to the system glitch at NATS, which provides air traffic control at UK airports

Farmers in call to make UK more self-sufficient in everyday foods

The UK’s self-sufficiency in key foods such as wheat, meat and and fresh vegetables has fallen in the last 30 years, farming leaders warn, as they call for action to reverse the trend.

Bomb threats made to East Kilbride school as cops use sniffer dogs to search grounds

"Bomb threats" have been made against Calderglen High School in East Kilbride.

DWP told to change Local Housing Allowance rates for 1 million benefits claimants

LHA affects roughly one million low-income private renters across the country

Celebrity dog whisperer awarded £5m payout after HS2 shuts down kennels

Matthew Wiggins successfully argued that the government’s actions had severely impacted his business

Dealership car driving warning over new 76 plate insurance mistake - £300 fine and six points

Don't assume you're fully insured before taking a test drive or taking your new vehicle home, advises an insurance professional

Liverpool faces wet and windy Thursday as rain drenches 100 areas across UK - full list

Up to half an inch of rain is expected to fall throughout the day

Cyber attack 'ruled out' as airports recover from disruption

Flights are recovering in Liverpool and Manchester after nationwide disruption to as many as 1,300 flights to and from the UK on Tuesday

Man charged with domestic abuse after death of woman in Newtownabbey

Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence ended by Ben Shelton in latest US Open finish

The match finished at 3.33am local time.

Airport flights cancelled and delays LIVE as more disruption expected after technical issue caused chaos

Up to 1,300 flights had been cancelled to and from UK airports on Tuesday

St Leonards Road closed following collapse

Dane Road, between Brittany Road and Cumberland Road is temporarily closed to traffic following a small collapse in the middle of the road.

A quarter of young adults would trust a tradesperson based on their appearance

Younger adults are more likely to trust a tradesperson based on how they look rather than asking for their qualifications.

Man charged with driving and drug offences after two cyclists killed in crash

A man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s were killed on Sunday in Gravesend, Kent.