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MPs Raise Concerns Over Climate Of Fear In Live Music Industry
MPs have raised concerns about a “climate of fear” in the live music industry and called for an investigation into potential market dominance in the sector..
Suspect Shot Dead Near White House After Firing At Security Checkpoint
A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died after being shot, according to federal officials..
Celtic Have Won The Scottish Cup
Martin O’Neill guided Celtic to the double as the Scottish champions beat Dunfermline 3-1 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final..
Huge Problem Of 70000 Barriers In UK Rivers Mapped Out
More than 70,000 weirs, dams and other river barriers have been mapped across the UK, as conservationists warn they are a “huge problem” for wildlife and pollution..
Dozens Killed In Chinese Coal Mine Explosion
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi has killed at least 90 people, state media reported, after dozens were said to be trapped underground..
Shakira Says She Has No Time For Romance At Peak Of Her Career
Shakira has said she has “no space or time for romance”, adding she feels that she is at the “peak of my career”..
Eva Longoria And Gillian Anderson Among Stars At Cannes Film Festival
Eva Longoria, Gillian Anderson and Monica Bellucci were among the stars on the red carpet for the premiere of Histoires De La Nuit..
Scrolling In Bedrooms After Midnight A Driver Of Youth Joblessness
Anxiety linked to social media is driving economic inactivity among young people, according to the former minister tasked with looking at why almost a million are neither working nor learning..
Charles Delights Theatregoers As He Takes Seat At Sold Out Show
The King delighted theatregoers when he took his seat near members of the public to watch a sold-out performance of a Shakespeare play..
Artist To Create Work From Sycamore Gap Tree Wood After Contest Winner Announced
The National Trust has announced the winner of its competition to turn the wood of the illegally-felled Sycamore Gap tree into an artwork..
Temperatures In UK Could Be Hotter Than The Seychelles On Saturday
Temperatures in parts of the UK could be higher than the Seychelles on Saturday, after Britons enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far on Friday..
First Weekend Of Makerfield By Election Campaigns To Get Under Way
The first weekend of campaigning is set to get under way in Makerfield, in a by-election that Andy Burnham said could “change Labour”..
Children More Likely Than Working Age Adults To Live In Private Rented Sector
Children are more likely than working-age adults to live in Britain’s private rented sector, as young families who may find themselves priced out of homeownership rent for longer, according to a think-tank..
Two French Cities Ranked Cheapest Short Break Destinations In Western Europe
Lille and Strasbourg have been named the best-value city-break destinations in western Europe..
Former Wish You Were Here Presenter Judith Chalmers Dies Aged 90
Television presenter Judith Chalmers, who hosted the travel show Wish You Were Here…?, has died aged 90, her family told ITV News..
Morrisons To Shut 100 Lossmaking Convenience Shops
Morrisons is planning to shut about 100 lossmaking convenience stores as the supermarket faces cost pressures it says have been worsened by “Government policy”..
Ed Sheeran Plans To Fund New Youth Centre In Suffolk Town Where He Was Raised
Ed Sheeran plans to fund a new youth centre in the town where he was raised, filling the gap after an existing one closes..
Ferry Passengers Told To Prepare For Long Queues And Delays At Port Of Dover
Ferry passengers travelling through the Port of Dover during the bank holiday getaway have been warned to expect long queues and possible delays amid EU border checks..
Pep Guardiola Confirms He Is Leaving Manchester City This Summer
Pep Guardiola is to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the club have announced..
Michael Carrick Confirmed As Manchester United Head Coach
Manchester United have finally confirmed Michael Carrick is staying as head coach after agreeing a deal until 2028..
Local News
Best secondary school in Brighton revealed by new 'league table' rankings
A new 'league table' has outlined the UK's best secondary schools after analysing data from almost 3,500 state-sector secondary schools.
'Politics works best when people feel they have a stake in it'
Over the past week or so, Westminster's been at its worst, writes Chris Ward MP.
The Norfolk gardens that inspired me to think differently about wildlife
I mentioned last week our break in Norfolk. We certainly saw some magnificent gardens while we were away, writes Geoff Stonebanks.
My battle with Southern Water and the politics of modern Britain
What’s your favourite fairytale? Is it Little Red Riding Hood – not in education, employment, or training – who runs away through the woods with her granny’s post office savings book?
Footbridge works to bring closures and diversions on A27
Overnight closures and diversions have been announced on the A27 as works begin to increase the headroom beneath the Falmer Hill footbridge.
Beautiful bee images highlight importance of pollinators in nature
These close-up photographs, taken in Bognor Regis for World Bee Day on May 20, celebrate the vital role bees play in green spaces across West Sussex.
Warning issued after reports of food hygiene inspector scam
Chichester District Council has warned food businesses in the district after reports of the scam emerged last week.
Three Sussex bookshops win grants from major publisher
Three Sussex bookshops have been announced as the recipients of grants from a leading publishing house.
Home of 'a truly great man' turned into shrine and opened to the public
The home of a man who was instrumental in Brighton and Hove being declared a City of Sanctuary has been opened to the public.
Brighton band to headline festival this summer
Brighton-based Fujiya and Miyagi will headline the Park Stage at Worthing Festival on June 20.
A cockchafer near you may be 'looking for love' according to wildlife trust
That’s according to the Sussex Wildlife Trust, which says the large beetles, better known as May bugs, are emerging as adults after spending years underground as larvae.
South Downs is one of the most photographed national parks in the country
The South Downs has been named the UK's second most photographed national park.
Potential site for 750 homes to be considered in new council plan
Land east and west of Malthouse Lane, southwest of Burgess Hill, has been identified for further testing in the emerging Mid Sussex District Plan 2021–2039.
Decision on controversial 3G football pitch that saw 500 objections overturned
The decision to refuse the pitch for The Ghyll on Pevensey Road, in Southwater, was overturned at appeal on May 18.
Seafront beer garden named as one of the best in the UK
A beer garden at a bar called Fortune of War on Brighton seafront has been named among the best in the country by travel website Big 7.
Recap after electrical power fault causes major train disruption
An electric power supply fault means that no trains are running between Brighton and Hove stations.
Sussex starlet's journey from busking in the Lanes to opening for Taylor Swift
Interview with singer Maisie Peters about her Sussex and Brighton origins, being friends with Ed Sheeran, and opening for Taylor Swift, as her new album Florescence launches.
Police investigating series of break-ins and thefts
Officers were called regarding items being taken from a garage in Laxton Meadow, Funtington, near Chichester, in the early hours of May 17.
Sussex Police officer charged with driving over the limit
Connor Farrell, 23, a learner Detective Constable based on West Sussex division, was arrested at around 2am on May 19 after failing a breathalyser test.
Ex-teacher sent sexual messages to young boy and tried to arrange meeting with him
A former assistant headteacher from Worthing has admitted trying to engage in sexual communications with a child.











































