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Dieters Who Want To Keep Weight Off Should Walk 8500 Steps Per Day
Dieters who want to keep the weight off should make sure they are walking 8,500 steps per day, new research suggests..
David Morrissey Opens Up About Alcoholism Following Death Of His Father
Actor and film-maker David Morrissey has revealed he is a “recovering alcoholic” and has opened up about his “self-destructive” behaviours that followed the death of his father..
Children Use Pester Power To Get Parents To Buy Junk Food Study
Children are winning the war when it comes to getting their parents to buy junk food, new research suggests, with parents frequently caving in to demands for fatty and sugary foods..
Plaid Cymru Will Seek To Form Minority Welsh Government Leader Says
Rhun ap Iorwerth has said Plaid Cymru will seek to form a minority Government in Wales, as he spoke outside the Senedd after a historic election..
Rory McIlroy Makes Dig At LIV Finances But Open To Players Returning To PGA Tour
Masters champion Rory McIlroy took aim at LIV Golf’s financial plight, but is not against players returning to the PGA Tour..
Man With Life Threatening Injuries After Car Hits Pedestrians
A man has suffered life-threatening injuries after a car hit multiple pedestrians in a town centre..
Chris Packham Says David Attenborough Has Been Enormous Mentor Over The Years
TV nature presenter and activist Chris Packham has described veteran broadcaster Sir David Attenborough as “an enormous mentor over the years” while speaking at an event in honour of his 100th birthday..
Starmer Defies Calls To Quit After Electoral Bloodbath For Labour
Sir Keir Starmer is battling mounting calls to quit after Labour’s electoral humiliation..
Plaid Cymru Eyes Up Prospects For Welsh Government As Labour Licks Its Wounds
Plaid Cymru is set to gather its 43-strong team of Welsh parliamentarians together, as the party sizes up the prospects of forming the next Government of Wales while Labour licks its wounds from a historic defeat..
Swinney Fails To Win Majority But Says SNP Emphatically Won Holyrood Election
John Swinney declared the SNP has “emphatically” won the election, and a fifth term in power in Scotland, as Labour recorded its worst ever Holyrood result and tied for second place with Reform UK..
Starmer Refuses To Shift Left Or Right Amid Pressure Over Electoral Mauling
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to listen to voters but refused to shift “left or right” despite pressure to change course and backbench calls for a new leader following Labour’s electoral mauling..
Survey Reveals How First Time Buyers Are Achieving Dream Home On A Budget
Two-thirds (66%) of first-time buyers bought a “doer-upper” that needed renovation work to save money on the property price, a survey has found..
Tale Of Two Scotlands As Survey Reveals Areas With Highest Life Satisfaction
Mid Dunbartonshire ranks as the highest constituency in the UK for life satisfaction, according to a survey on feelings of “belonging”..
Keir Starmer Not Going To Walk Away Despite Labour Election Woes
Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would not quit despite an electoral mauling in Labour’s heartlands as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made stunning gains..
Eluned Morgan The First Minister Of Wales Loses Seat In Senedd Election
Baroness Eluned Morgan, the First Minister of Wales, has lost her seat in the Senedd and resigned as Welsh Labour leader in a dire set of elections for the party..
Counting Under Way In Holyrood Election As SNP Eyes Fifth Consecutive Win
Counting is under way in the Scottish Parliament election after voters went to the polls on Thursday..
Labour Heading For Crushing Defeat In Wales
Labour is heading for a crushing defeat in Wales after suffering disastrous local election results in England overnight..
Starmer Takes Responsibility For Tough Election Results But Vows To Carry On
Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would carry on as Prime Minister despite Labour suffering disastrous local election losses..
Third British National Diagnosed With Suspected Hantavirus Linked To Cruise Ship
A third British national has been diagnosed with suspected hantavirus linked to a cruise ship outbreak, health officials have said..
Farage Says Reform On Course For General Election Win After Early Local Gains
Nigel Farage suggested Reform UK was on course for a general election victory after taking council seats from Labour in early local election results..
Local News
Concerns about home being turned into a HMO
Plans to allow a four-storey house in Brighton to become a shared home for up to seven people are due to go before councillors next week.
Price of fish and chips set to skyrocket due to Iran war and 'exceptional costs'
Britain is set to see an increase in the cost of fish and chips.
13-bedroom student house making over £100,000 a year for sale for £1.5m
A 13-bedroom student HMO which makes more than £100,000 a year is for sale.
Some of the amazing cars at town's 'sparkling' free bank holiday motor show
Car lovers are in for a treat as Magnificent Motors prepares to host more than 600 motoring exhibits.
Car flips over at crossroads in crash that triggers huge debate
A car struck that was upturned after striking a fence at a forest crossroads has sparked debate amongst road users.
Town's residents demand enquiry over council's ‘administrative error’
An "administrative error" has sparked questions over the listed cost of a council garden scheme.
Documentary on renowned designer wins film festival award
A short film by University of Brighton researchers has won Best Short Documentary at the London Independent Film Festival.
Brighton and Hove residents raise fears over poor street lighting
Residents across Brighton and Hove express concern about the lack of street lighting.
New play explores migrant journey through powerful storytelling
FLIGHT: One Man's Journey, a new theatre production to be staged at 5 p.m. on May, Friday 15 and May, Saturday 16 at the Grania Dean Studio, Lantern Theatre.
Community groups invited to apply for new funding scheme
Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund.
Community bank celebrates year of growth and new members
Wave Community Bank is celebrating a year of significant growth, with figures highlighting the increasing demand for the financial services.
Comic opera returns with Scottish twist in new production
The Eastbourne Gilbert & Sullivan Society is proud to announce its upcoming production of The Mikado, arriving at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre this May.
New wine and cocktail bar to open in Sussex town
Love You, Bye will launch at 21 Piries Place in Horsham, taking over the space previously occupied by D’Arcy’s Wine Bar, which closed earlier this year.
Historic brewery plans boutique rooms in former office space
A brewery has announced plans to transform former office space into premium boutique accommodation.
Hospital installs new 3D machine to help reduce waiting times
The technology, which is now in use at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, was made possible by £142,000 of funding from Friends of Chichester Hospitals.
Sussex city ranked UK's highest for rental demand
Chichester has topped the UK Rental Index, published by lender Pepper Money, which analysed 42 locations nationwide.
Dogs banned from beaches as summer rules introduced
Annual dog restrictions will be implemented on Arun's bathing beaches from May 1 until September 30, to help keep the beaches clean, safe and accessible.
Update on plans to demolish farmhouse and build 20 new homes
The application, from developers Antler Homes, had proposed demolishing for Friars Oak Farmhouse in Hassocks, to make way for 20 new homes.
Sussex bee expert drafted by New Zealand to tackle a hornet outbreak
Sussex bee experts have played a role in helping New Zealand tackle an outbreak of the invasive yellow-legged hornet.
i360 report row continues as emails suggest it was completed as early as October 2025
A Green Party councillor has been accused of attempting to "block" a report into the i360, after emails suggest it was ready as early as October last year.










































