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Cheaper Food And Free Bus Rides For Children In Reeves Cost Of Living Plan
Shoppers could save on the cost of biscuits and chocolate as part of a package of measures being set out by Rachel Reeves to ease the impact of the Iran war..
First Train With Great British Railway Branding Unveiled
The first train displaying Great British Railways (GBR) branding has been unveiled..
MPs Call For Statutory Social Media Ban For Children Under 16
MPs have urged the Government to enforce a statutory ban on the use of social media for children under 16, as they said tech companies cannot be relied upon to self-regulate..
Drivers Warned Over Bank Holiday Jams As Many Appear Undeterred By Fuel Prices
Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on major routes this weekend as millions of people embark on bank holiday getaway trips despite the surge in fuel prices..
Southampton Expelled From Play Offs After Admitting Trio Of Spying Offences
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents on three occasions this season, including play-off opponents Middlesbrough earlier this month..
Bukayo Saka Says Arsenal Critics Not Laughing Anymore As Club Celebrate Title
A jubilant Bukayo Saka hit back at Arsenal’s critics by saying “they’re not laughing at us anymore” as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years..
UK Relaxes Russian Oil Restrictions On Diesel And Jet Fuel Imports
The Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs..
Inflation Drops Back By More Than Forecast As Energy Offsets Iran War Fuel Hit
Inflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in energy prices offset soaring fuel costs, but fears are mounting over a looming cost-of-living squeeze caused by the Iran war..
Young Drivers Urged To Steer Clear Of Ghost Broking Insurance Scams
Motorists aged 17 to 25 are being warned about “ghost broking” scams, as a survey indicates around half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps..
Make Tech Platforms Offer Safe Services Before Children Can Use Them PM Told
Campaigners have told Sir Keir Starmer that tech platforms should not have an automatic right to offer their services to children and must instead earn it..
Arsenal Champions As Man Citys Pursuit Of Another Premier League Title Ends In Draw At Bournemouth
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after second-placed Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by a Bournemouth side bound for Europe..
Strictly Come Dancing Emma Willis Josh Widdicombe And Johannes Radebe To Host
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been announced by the BBC as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing..
I Hope Its Not True Patrick Vieira Says Pep Guardiola Would Be Massive Loss
Former Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira is hoping reports that Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the coming days are “not true” as he said the Catalan will go down as one of the Premier League’s greatest..
Jobless Rate Rises And Vacancies Slump To Lowest Level In Five Years ONS
Britain’s rate of unemployment has unexpectedly risen as vacancies slumped to their lowest level for five years amid a sharp pull back in hiring across under-pressure retail and hospitality sectors, according to official figures..
15 Million Across UK Under Saving For Retirement Warns Pensions Commission
About 15 million people are thought to be under-saving for their retirement, according to the Pensions Commission, which said a fresh “national settlement” for pensions was needed..
Drug Drive Repeat Offending Nearly Five Times More Common Than Drink Driving
Repeat offending of drug-driving is almost five times more common than for being drunk behind the wheel, an investigation has found..
Fan Spending On Harry Styles Wembley Gigs Set To Top 1bn
Fan spending for Harry Styles’s 12-night run at Wembley Stadium is set to reach £1.1 billion despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures, figures suggest..
Grandfather Receives Pioneering UK First Operation To Treat Brain Issue
A man has been spared from undergoing a craniotomy after surgeons performed a UK-first operation displacing his eye to treat a brain problem..
King Hosts Irish President At Buckingham Palace
The King has held an audience with the President of Ireland at Buckingham Palace..
Stars Show Off Their Gnomes As Chelsea Flower Show Gets Under Way
Stars have been showing off the gnomes they have decorated for charity as celebrities and royals get a sneak preview of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show..
Local News
MP hears growing concerns facing farmers during farm visit
An MP's visit to a farm has put the spotlight on the growing challenges facing agriculture.
MP meets businesswomen and water bosses during packed day
Mims Davies MP hosts Women's Business Breakfast at Weirwood Reservoir Café followed by Southern Water and Environment Agency meeting.
Dedicated landlord recognised for two decades running pub
A Chichester pub landlord has been recognised for two decades of dedicated service.
Charity donation app launched to simplify giving and impact
A new Hove-based non-profit app is hoping to change the way people support good causes.
Stunning rainbow photographs capture countryside after showers
These striking photographs from Dial Post near Horsham capture the Sussex countryside illuminated by dramatic spring light and vivid rainbows.
Green light given for new housing development with play area
Approval has been granted for the construction of 73 new homes in Southwater.
WemsFest announces acclaimed folk duo for village performance
WemsFest has announced more top artists to perform at the Old Malthouse.
University geologist honoured with prestigious science medal
University of Brighton’s Professor Rory Mortimore, who pioneered research into understanding of chalk and its use in engineering, received a top science prize.
Wildlife project helps pupils connect with the natural world
The new outdoor learning syllabus at a Newhaven school was boosted with a donation from a nearby family-owned business.
Council steps up action against illegal Blue Badge use
More than 30 Blue Badges were retained or confiscated due to illegal use since the start of the year.
Soul and blues classics set for big-band theatre spectacular
A double bill of soul and blues set to light up the stage in classic big-band style.
Immersive installation opens beneath the city for Brighton Festival
A new space for reflection and storytelling has opened beneath Brighton.
We may need to rethink what intelligence really means in animals
I was intrigued by the video shown recently on local news that captured a fox opening one of the new food bins, writes Dr James Williams.
Service charge disputes: What landlords and managing agents need to know
Service charges are becoming a more prominent and scrutinised aspect of residential leasehold management.
Botanic garden to host major outdoor sculpture exhibition
Kew Wakehurst is set to become an open-air art gallery.
New book uncovers humour and heartbreak of cleaning jobs
A new book is shining a light on the hidden world of domestic cleaning.
Concern for welfare sparks emergency response
Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service were called to reports of concern for a person's welfare at St Lawrence's Surgery in Worthing on May 19.
'Unbearable grief' - father's tribute to three daughters who died in the sea
The bodies of the women were recovered from the sea near Brighton Marina at around 6am on May 13. Sussex Police have now formally identified the women as Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31.
Three women who died in the sea off Brighton named
Three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach have now been formally identified by Sussex Police.
Shocking images show aftermath of car crashing into tree following race
Two men have been disqualified from driving after one of them struck a tree in a “car race” in East Sussex.











































