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UK Braced For Thunderstorms With Risk Of Flood Damage
Yellow weather warnings have been extended to much of the UK as thunderstorms threaten to cause flooding and disruption this weekend..
Pro Palestine Protests Across The UK As Police Warn Over Banned Group Support
Protests will take place across the country calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be reversed, amid police warnings those showing support for the proscribed group face arrest..
Keir Starmer Backs UK Bid To Host World Athletics Championships In 2029
The Government has thrown its support behind the United Kingdom’s bid to host the World Athletics Championships and World Para Athletics Championships in 2029..
Single Jab Will Offer Protective Bubble To Premature Babies This Winter
A single, long-lasting jab that offers a “protective bubble” to premature babies from a common virus is set to be rolled out on the NHS in England this autumn..
Police Dog Behind 250000 Criminal Cash Haul Dies After Collision
A police dog who once sniffed out £250,000 in criminal cash and took part in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral has died after a crash..
Saturdays Football Briefing Madueke Makes Arsenal Switch And Man Utd Agree Mbeumo Deal
Noni Madueke said Arsenal are ready to win all major honours after completing his £48million move from Chelsea..
New Test Could Revolutionise Aftercare For Thousands Of Breast Cancer Patients
Scientists have developed a new test for certain breast cancer patients which can predict whether or not their cancer is likely to return just two weeks after they start treatment..
Amber Weather Warning As Thunderstorms Bring Threat Of Flooding
An amber weather warning has come into place with dangerous thunderstorms threatening to bring a weekend of flooding to parts of the UK..
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Turkey’s Marmaris tops ranking of cheapest family holiday destinations.
Labour Accuses Reform Of Threatening Almost One Million Jobs With Net Zero Plans
Reform UK’s “war” on net zero would cost almost one million jobs, the energy minister has claimed, as Labour steps up its attacks on Nigel Farage’s party over green power..
Kneecap To Face No Further Action From Police After Glastonbury Performance
A criminal investigation into the performance of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival has been dropped by police..
Serious Pollution Incidents From Water Firms Up 60 Last Year
The number of serious pollution incidents caused by water firms across England rose by 60% in 2024 compared with the previous year, the Environment Agency said..
Child Who Died In School Coach Crash Was 10 Year Old Boy Police Say
The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset was a 10-year-old boy, police have said..
Tributes Paid To Victims Of Devastating Fatal School Coach Crash
Tributes have been paid to the victims of a “heartbreaking and devastating” crash after a school coach trip returning from Exmoor Zoo slid down a 20ft slope in Somerset..
Weekend Thunderstorms May Pose Danger To Life As Met Office Warning Upgraded
Thunderstorms set to batter the UK this weekend could pose a danger to life in some areas, the Met Office has said as it issued an amber weather warning..
Weekend Thunderstorms May Pose Danger To Life As Met Office Warning Upgraded
Thunderstorms set to batter the UK this weekend could pose a danger to life in some areas, the Met Office has said as it issued an amber weather warning..
Tributes Paid To Victims Of Devastating Fatal School Coach Crash
Tributes have been paid to the victims of a “heartbreaking and devastating” crash after a school coach trip returning from Exmoor Zoo slid down a 20ft slope in Somerset..
Paul Ince Banned From Road After Admitting Drink Driving
Former England captain Paul Ince has been banned from driving and ordered to pay £7,085 after admitting drink-driving..
Britons Smoke An Estimated 286 Billion Cigarettes Every Year Study Finds
An estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes are smoked in Britain each year, the equivalent of 78 million a day, according to new analysis..
Towns And Cities To Benefit From 155m Investment In Access To Green Spaces
Dozens of urban areas are set to benefit from a £15.5 million investment to support the creation or improvement of green spaces, streets and neighbourhoods..
Local News
You may notice these changes at Asda and they are designed to get us healthier
Asda Brighton Marina has launched a 12-week trial to promote healthier food choices, testing incentives like free snack boxes and healthier snack placements in partnership with Nesta.
Hotel group staff raise £100k for charity in Brighton
Employees at Brighton’s Malmaison and Hotel du Vin helped raise £100,000 for The Brain Charity through eco-friendly initiatives, community events, and awareness training, funding nearly two years of counselling support.
School, church and estate join forces for embroidery project
Children from St Michael’s Primary School are stitching Withyham’s history in a community embroidery project led by the local church and supported by the Buckhurst Estate as part of Local History Month.
Free books given to residents having Safe and Well Visits
Free books have been given to residents who have had a Safe and Well Visit from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
RSPCA team struggles with record 134% rise in baby animal admissions
The RSPCA reports a 134% rise in baby wildlife admissions at East Sussex’s Mallydams Wood centre and urges the public to act wisely when encountering orphaned or injured animals this season
Family business named as one of best building companies across the South East
The fourth-generation family business beat a number of much larger companies to win the title.
New Mayor of Seaford elected for 2025-2026
Councillor Maggie Wearmouth has been elected Mayor of Seaford for 2025–2026, with Councillor Lindsay Stirton as Deputy.
Brighton Fringe has its biggest ticket day in years, organisers say
Brighton Fringe 2025 has seen its best ticket sales day since before Covid, with more than 800 shows across 160 venues. The open-access arts festival runs until June 1—book tickets now.
Direct flight launched to 'the Pearl of Africa' from Gatwick to boost tourism
Starting May 18, 2025, Uganda Airlines will launch direct flights from London Gatwick to Entebbe, offering UK travellers a new long-haul route to explore Uganda’s wildlife and culture
Works to transform oriental food store into Waitrose well underway
Works to transform a former oriental food store into a new Waitrose store are well underway
Sussex woman hopes to become the first British person to walk on the moon
An astronaut with links to Sussex could be the first British person to walk on the moon.
Plans for micro-pub in railway signal box receive huge support
Plans to convert a 19th-century railway signal box into a micro-pub have met with an overwhelmingly positive reaction
Former gym premises could be converted into flats
The application was submitted to Brighton and Hove City Council, requesting a change of use from commercial to residential for the site
Advertising watchdog steps in over council's 'misleading' wood burner campaign
The council has received a warning from the Advertising Standards Authority regarding its campaign about wood burners
Police drop investigation into 'suspicious' death of man in flat
Officers were called to Nettleton Court in Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton, in January 16, at 10am following concerns for the welfare of a 41-year-old man
'Utter madness': Readers have their say on taxi situation at Brighton station
Argus readers have had their say on whether the taxi rank should return to the front of Brighton railway station
Beloved lido has been named one of the most popular in the UK
The iconic Grade II listed Art Deco swimming pool in East Sussex has been recognised as one of the most popular lidos in the UK according to new social data
Shocked gran says lambing visitor experiences are 'absolutely disgusting'
A woman has condemned lambing experiences offered by farms across the county as “absolutely disgusting”
Controversial HMO plans approved despite applicant 'bribing' tenants
Plans to convert a family home into an HMO have been approved, despite the applicant admitting to offering food vouchers in return for letters of support
Construction work at luxury flats is 'ruining our lives', neighbours say
Residents of a city tower block say there is “no escape” from construction noise in their building