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Trumps Racist Post About Obamas Deleted After Backlash
Donald Trump’s social media post featuring a video about election conspiracy theories and a racist depiction of former president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as primates in a jungle has been deleted..
Julia Donaldson On New Book Gruffalo Granny Im A Big Fan Of Grandmotherhood
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has said it is “quite a relief” sharing the news of the third book with the world, adding the upcoming Gruffalo Granny reflects the fact she is a “big fan of grandmotherhood”..
Beavers To Be Released At Two Sites In South West
Beavers are set to be released at two sites in south-west England as part of efforts to reintroduce the species into the wild..
Serial Killer Steve Wright Jailed For 1999 Teenagers Murder
Suffolk strangler Steve Wright has been told he will die in jail after being brought to justice for the abduction and murder of schoolgirl Victoria Hall more than 25 years ago..
No End In Sight After Parts Of UK See Rain Every Day So Far In 2026
“There’s no end in sight”, forecasters have said after announcing rain has fallen every day of 2026 in south-west England and South Wales..
UKHSA Reports 36 Notifications Of Baby Formula Cereulide Poisoning
There have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls, the UK Health Security Agency has said..
Autism Rates Could Be Comparable Between Men And Women Study Shows
Diagnosis rates of autism are “more or less equal for men and women”, a new study suggests..
Criminals Using AI To Clone Voices And Set Up Direct Debits
Criminals are using AI to clone people’s voices and set up unauthorised direct debits over the phone, National Trading Standards (NTS) has warned..
MPs Back Release Of Files On Mandelson Appointment As US Ambassador
MPs have approved the release of documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to the United States..
Testing Period Blood For Cervical Cancer Could Be New Screening Method
Testing period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be a new, accurate way of screening for the disease, researchers say..
Peter Mandelson Betrayed Our Country Starmer Tells MPs
Peter Mandelson “betrayed our country” by leaking information to Jeffrey Epstein, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said..
Starmer Says He Will Still Be Prime Minister This Time Next Year
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will still be Prime Minister this time next year, insisting frequent leadership changes are not in the “national interest” as he vowed to take the fight to Reform UK..
Very Serious Incident At University Campus Closes Roads In City
A “very serious incident” has occurred at a Leicestershire university campus..
Snooker Great John Virgo Dies Aged 79
Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79..
Kates Needlework Praised In Woollen Mill Visit
The Princess of Wales stitched a label into a pair of jeans gifted to her husband and declared: “He will love those,” as she celebrated Wales’ textiles industry..
Justice Shake Up Proposed By Former Senior Judge To Tackle Courts Crisis
The Prime Minister should take charge of the courts crisis in a radical shake-up of the criminal justice system, a retired senior judge has recommended..
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Moves Out Of Windsor Home
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved from his Windsor mansion amid the release of new files relating to Jeffrey Epstein..
Peter Mandelson To Face Criminal Investigation Amid Jeffrey Epstein Scandal
A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations Lord Peter Mandelson passed market-sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
Lord Dubs Calls For Shamima Begum To Return And Face Justice Amid ECHR Case
Lord Alf Dubs, who fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia on the Kinderstransport scheme, has called for Shamima Begum to be returned to the UK and face trial..
Doctors Vote In Favour Of Continuing Industrial Action
Resident doctors in England have voted to continue industrial action for another six months as part of their row over pay and jobs..
Local News
Weathering the storm: how we’re restoring and protecting our seafront
I doubt any readers will have failed to notice the deluge of bad weather and storms which have hit the south coast in recent weeks.
Council programme helps families move out of temp housing
Hastings Borough Council’s housing acquisitions programme has led to fewer children living in temporary accommodation and has helped people out of rough sleeping in 2025.
Water executives face tough questioning from customers
Customers demanded answers from South East Water bosses over the company's handling of water supply disruption.
New board member joins 'pivotal' year for climate tech company
Horsham climate tech innovator Showerkap has formally appointed Malcolm Foreman to its board of directors as chief financial officer (CFO).
Succulents, hedges and hardy trees: a February garden update
This month, I have two garden talks to deliver, first on Tuesday the 10th in East Dean Village Hall, and second on Wednesday the 11th in the King Edward Hall.
Art show unveils hidden worlds beneath the sea’s changing surface
Saltdean-based artist Laura Callaghan presents Ebb & Flow: Wild Waters, a solo art exhibition exploring the shifting rhythms of tide and season.
Comedy meets curiosity as Dan Schreiber brings show to Brighton
Dan Schreiber, co-host of the QI podcast No Such Thing As A Fish, will bring a new comedy show to Brighton.
Spring family fun at Brighton Dome with shows and workshops
Brighton Dome welcomes a range of engaging and entertaining events for children of all ages and their families to its three venues this this spring.
Prawn Crackers and Paper Promises: Keir’s Great Chinese Takeaway
It’s a sign of the times. Where would you rather flee to? The US or China? 693,000 fled the UK last year. Are you surprised?
University to host charity comedy night with Joe Wells
The University of Chichester welcomes comedian Joe Wells back to campus on March 5 for a live book reading and discussion.
Mobile refreshment spots invited to trade at Ashdown Forest
The deadline to apply for 2026 is Monday February 16, and the agreements will start from March 1 on a one or two-year basis.
Temporary road closures planned for utility cable upgrade
Two roads in Portslade are set to close temporarily for high voltage cable installation.
MP renews call for improved baby feeding guidance after high price increase
Jess Brown-Fuller MP has reaffirmed her commitment to improving infant feeding support for families.
Mum to take children abroad for first time as Sussex neighbours win lottery
A mum-of-two has won £83,333 in the People's Postcode Lottery as £1 million is split between her and her neighbours
Overheating appliance triggers emergency response
Smoke from an overheating appliance triggered an emergency response.
Fans are served the news they were waiting for over Piglet's pies at Palace game
Piglet's Pantry pies WILL be on sale at the Amex on Sunday.
Spiking investigation launched after 'man seen adding something to drink' in pub
Police are investigating a possible spiking after a man was reportedly seen adding something to a woman's drink in a pub.
Mum, dad, brothers, grandfather and uncle jailed after house of horror abuse of girl
A teenage girl was raised in a house of horror where beatings and abuse by three generations of her own family became a regular part of her home life.
Stephen Fry enjoys tour of Royal Pavilion
Sir Stephen Fry enjoyed a tour of one of the city’s most popular attractions
Shelter Hall reopens with fresh look and new barbecue kitchen
The city’s seafront is primed for the reopening of Shelter Hall at the bottom of West Street on Monday, February 9.










































