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University Panel To Recommend Removal Of Scott Mills Honorary Doctorate
Former Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills could lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University after he was sacked by the BBC..
Masculinity Crisis Brewing In Schools Teaching Union Warns
There is a “masculinity crisis” brewing in schools, a teaching union has warned, as the percentage of female teachers reporting they have faced misogyny from pupils rises for the fourth year in a row..
Two US Aircraft Shot Down By Iran With One Crew Member Missing
One US service member was rescued and at least one was missing after Iran shot down two US military planes in separate attacks in a dramatic development in the war began nearly five weeks ago..
Three Due In Court Over Alleged Arson Attack On Jewish Community Ambulances
Three males are due in court after four Jewish community ambulances were targeted in an alleged arson attack in north-west London..
Nasa Spacecraft Enroute To Moon For Flyby More Than 100000 Miles From Earth
Astronauts heading to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years are currently more than 100,000 miles (160,930 kilometres) from Earth and in “good spirits”, according to Nasa officials..
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”..
Local News
Restaurant offers limited-time Valentine’s menu for less than £40
Bill's is offering a Valentine's Day meal deal for less than £40.
Pupils pick winning name for food waste truck in public vote
William the Composter has been announced as the public’s ultimate favourite name for the new vehicles collecting the food waste in Wealden, Hastings and Rother.
Schoolchildren learn about gardening during school trip
Budding gardeners of the future discovered about the past during a visit to the Gardening Museum at South Downs Nurseries in Hassocks.
MP meets university team to discuss improving SEN support in schools
Supporting children with SEN was at the centre of discussions during a meeting between MP Jess Brown-Fuller and academics from the University of Chichester.
'Picturesque' market town in Sussex named one of England's best places to live
Garrington Property Finders has revealed its guide to the best places to live in England and Wales for 2026.
The animal welfare centre that’s quietly saving human lives too
When I was invited to visit the Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, it couldn't have come at a worse time.
Councils appoint new grounds maintenance contractor
Award-winning Glendale Countryside Limited has been selected to deliver the new grounds maintenance contract across Lewes district and Eastbourne.
Competition launched to celebrate special bond between cats and humans
Cats Protection, headquarters at Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate, East Sussex, has announced the launch of a national short story competition.
Atmospheric photos capture quiet winter moment at local park
These atmospheric images capture a quiet winter moment in Hotham Park, Bognor Regis.
Temporary road closure announced to fix displaced joint in sewer pipe
Hamilton road is set for temporary closure for sewer repair works.
Monica Long’s art captures beauty of daily life in new exhibition
Homelessness charity Sussex Emmaus is hosting a two-week exhibition, Local Life: A Retrospective, showcasing the work of Sussex artist Monica Long.
New cultural event series brings Irish tradition to the local stage
The Irish in Eastbourne community group is hosting its first-ever Shamrock Sessions on Sunday April 19, from 2–7pm at Dukes Bar in the Lansdowne Hotel.
Public backs rail nationalisation in latest transport poll
70 per cent of Labour voters, want the government to nationalise rail rolling stock.
Herd of doctors to attempt world record in cow costumes at half marathon
Ambitious world record attempts and charity runners will all bring extra colour to the Brighton Half Marathon.
'Architectural masterpiece' on 'prestigious' Brighton road on sale for £2.5m
The six-bedroom detached house, in Roedean Road in Brighton, has been made available for purchase by estate agents Mishons.
Two roads set for phased closures during utility upgrade
Sections of two roads in Brighton will be temporarily closed to install high voltage electricity cables.
Theatre set for transformation in first revamp in more than 20 years
Willmott Dixon Interiors has been chosen by Horsham District Council to deliver the first major refurbishment of The Capitol theatre.
I went on a Eurocamp holiday and it was stunning with a perfect beach and pools
WE drove down to one of the bigger holiday parcs that you can visit in Spain with Eurocamp and had an amazing experience
Huge pothole appears in road and 'damages vehicle'
A huge pothole has appeared in Roedean Road, damaging at least one car according to social media reports
Full police statement on arrests made as rival football fans clash
Police have revealed how many people have been arrested so far during the huge policing operation for Brighton’s match against rivals Crystal Palace










































