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Millions Take To Roads Ahead Of Windy Easter Weekend
Millions of travellers are taking to the road ahead of a windy Easter weekend with Storm Dave forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph..
Lamb Costs Soared Over Last Three Years Due To Climate Change Report
Households that eat lamb regularly have seen £168 added to the cost over the last three years due to climate change, according to a report..
Home Emergency Callouts Set To Spike On Easter Monday Analysis Indicates
Emergency callouts for problems around homes – such as blocked drains, toilet faults and leaking pipes – often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider..
Manned Mission To Moon Fires Engines To Leave Earths Orbit
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit..
Marks Spencer Boss Warns Crime Is Getting More Brazen
Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks & Spencer’s retail director has said..
Tiger Woods Turns Down Chance To Captain The United States At 2027 Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced..
Lift Off For First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off..
Shopkeepers Prepare For Further Trouble After High Street Swarmed By Teenagers
Shopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays..
Household Energy Bill Drop Short Lived Respite Amid Fears Of July Hike
Household energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July..
Trump Says Securing Strait Of Hormuz Is Not For Us
President Donald Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is “not for us” and estimated that the US will be done attacking Iran in two to three weeks..
Households Braced For Awful April As Council Tax And Water Bills Soar
Households are facing near across-the-board increases in their bills as yet another “awful April” takes effect..
Tottenham Confirm Appointment Of Roberto De Zerbi As New Boss On Five Year Deal
Roberto De Zerbi has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a five-year deal, but no relegation release clause has been included in his contract..
Jack Whitehall Named As Latest Saturday Night Live UK Host
Jack Whitehall has been named as the latest host for the UK edition of Saturday Night Live (SNL)..
Man Who Owned XL Bully Dog That Fatally Mauled Woman Jailed For 10 Years
An aspiring rapper has been jailed for 10 years and three months after he was found guilty of owning one of two XL bully dogs that mauled a pensioner to death..
Kings State Visit To US To Meet Trump Goes Ahead Despite Tensions Over Iran
The King’s state visit to the US to see Donald Trump is to go ahead next month as planned, with the move sparking criticism as the Government was accused of being “too weak to stand up to bullies”..
Trump Tells UK To Secure Strait Of Hormuz And Go Get Your Own Oil
Donald Trump said the UK and other countries which did not take part in strikes against Iran should secure the Strait of Hormuz themselves..
Meagre Economic Growth At End Of 2025 Confirmed Amid Fears Over Iran War Hit
Britain’s economy eked out muted growth at the end of last year, official figures have confirmed, but fears are growing over the impact of the Iran war and soaring inflation as oil prices race higher..
Grocery Price Inflation Holds Steady At 43 Per Cent
That's according to Worldpanel by Numerator.
Keir Starmer Gives 48 Hour Deadline To Resident Doctors To Call Off Strikes
Sir Keir Starmer has issued an ultimatum to resident doctors to call off their strikes or lose the deal on the table..
Simplified Recycling Rules For Households Come Into Force Across England
Households will now separate their waste into a maximum of four different bins for waste collectors to pick up.
Local News
Coach travel surges as more passengers choose city services
National Express has reported strong passenger growth on its Brighton services at the start of 2026.
MP launches survey to gather views after widespread water disruption
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, has launched a survey for local residents to share their views and experiences of South East Water’s recent outages.
Annual bird survey calls on farmers to help monitor farmland wildlife
farmers, land managers and other conservationists are encouraged to get out onto their land to count their birds over the next two weeks.
Count the Valentine's hearts in shop windows to win prizes
Eighteen businesses are taking part in the trail, which is running until February 22.
Red bench unveiled to honour teen whose life was saved by CPR
A British Heart Foundation red bench has been unveiled on Madeira Drive, celebrating the survival of a local teenager whose life was saved by CPR.
MPs commend prison staff and charity tackling reoffending
Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, toured HMP Lewes, a Category B male local prison with Lewes’ local MP James MacLeary.
Historic fort reopens with packed programme of seasonal events
Visitors are welcomed back to Newhaven Fort this February half term, as the historic site reopens its doors for the 2026 season.
College invites community to share memories in centenary year
Plumpton College celebrates its proud history whilst looking towards an exciting future as it announces a varied programme of Centenary Celebrations.
Ex-Trump aide brings behind-the-scenes politics talk to the stage
Anthony Scaramucci, who was briefly Donald Trump’s director of communications in 2017, will appear at Brighton Dome Concert Hall on September 15.
The countryside is not collateral damage, it is our shared future
At CPRE Sussex, we believe the countryside is our greatest asset and achievement. We have always fought to protect and celebrate the beautiful landscapes.
Residents treated to uplifting live music from young musicians
Residents and guests at Lydfords care home in East Hoathly enjoyed an afternoon of grins with a live performance that took place at the home.
Winter photographs highlight calm beauty of ponds and bare trees
These images capture a calm scene at Mewsbrook Park in Littlehampton, where still water and bare trees create a quiet, reflective atmosphere.
Recruitment push sees water firm expand graduate and apprentice roles
Southern Water is looking to take on more than 90 graduates and apprentices before the end of 2026 – three times last year’s total.
New community centre launches to support adults with disabilities
Chailey Heritage Foundation is delighted to announce the official launch of The Activity Place.
Young performers invited to audition for life-changing youth opera roles
Glyndebourne is searching for three talented young performers to take on major roles in Spark, a new youth opera premiering in Glyndebourne's Autumn Season.
Romantic rescue as photo card offer targets late Valentine’s shoppers
A local photo retailer is helping shoppers get ahead of Valentine’s Day by offering a free photo print to those who purchase their cards in advance.
Milestone year for food awards supporting favourite local eateries
The BRAVOs are back, and 2026 marks a momentous milestone: ten years of celebrating the city's vibrant and resilient food and drink scene.
Pioneering rockers announce Brighton show
Fairport Convention, pioneers of British folk-rock, will perform at The Old Market on Friday, April 3, as part of their 2026 Spring Tour.
Urgent call for cat owners to get their pets neutered
A cat charity is urging people in Brighton to get their pets neutered.
Council could need to borrow £70 million to plug funding gap
East Sussex County Council has agreed its budget that relies on borrowing £70 million from the government.











































