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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
Sunday roast revisited: Was my return to this popular pub a success?
A couple of years ago, I reviewed both the White Horse Inn and The Bull in Ditchling village and I have to say both were thoroughly unimpressive.
Meet the owner of the mobile farm shop bringing produce to people's front doors
Supporting the farmers, fishers and producers on our doorstep is more important than ever, writes Nick Mosley
Music venue flogs 'one-of-a-kind' urinal 'used by celebrities'
A music venue is flogging its urinal which, it claims, has been used by celebrities.
New wine bar 'with a difference' set to open after closure of another venue
A new wine bar is set to open following the closure of another venue.
Full list of Sussex flood alerts as county plagued by rain
Around 27 flood alerts are in force as the South East experiences above average rainfall.
Woman, 80, taken to hospital after car crashes into nursery
A car crashed into the wall of a nursery.
Tributes paid to 'loving, caring' man who died in crash
Tributes have been paid to a man who died in a crash.
Take a first look at Brighton’s newest gastropub
With much-anticipated opening of the Crazy Goose gastropub on Boyce’s Street in Brighton’s Lanes this week, Nick Mosley takes a gander.
Decision due on plans to lower speed limit in town
Plans to lower the speed limit in part of Newhaven are due to go in front of county councillors next week.
Construction of major town centre housing scheme set to begin
Roffey Homes will begin preparation works for the Union Gardens development this month, following the purchase of the site from Worthing Borough Council
Vineyard unveils plans for camping pitches this summer
Kinsbrook Vineyard, in Thakeham, has notified Horsham District Council of its plans to host the campsite for two days each week from April to September 2026
Owner's heartfelt message to customers as shop closes after more than 40 years
Clarkes of Sussex, in Burgess Hill, which has operated in the area for more than four decades, will close in April
Stunning Sussex gardens where you can see 'spectacular' blanket of snowdrops
Typically running from January to March and peaking in February, snowdrops signal the first sign of spring.
What visitors want to see happen to the pier as buyer deadline looms
Knight Frank have been appointed to seek buyer for Brighton’s 126-year-old Grade II* listed pier
'Rusty and neglected' landmark building could be back on the market soon
The Azur Marina Pavilion, a hospitality venue on the St Leonards seafront in East Sussex, has been closed since January 2024
Fears that 'isolated' village 'cannot cope' with proposed 101-home development
The plans, which would see the homes built on land west of Bines Road, in Partridge Green, have been recommended for approval
Concerns raised about 'mountain of waste' as Environment Agency gets involved
The waste, which had accumulated at the former Longbrook Pavilion site off Hook Lane in Bognor Regis, had sparked concerns from nearby residents
Countryside village pub in Sussex with 'delightful food' named one of the UK's best
The Good Food Guide has picked out cosy pubs across the country with great-value menus.
World's fastest animal makes its home at city centre landmark for 25th year
Peregrine falcons have once again returned to nest on the spire of Chichester Cathedral, marking 25 years since the birds were first spotted
Coffee van trader says 'intimidation' has 'ruined' his life in the UK
A coffee van owner says he has been targeted by "intimidating" behaviour that is affecting his livelihood - and has ruined his life in this country











































