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Palestine Action Co Founder Wins High Court Challenge But Group Remains Banned
Palestine Action remains banned as a terror group despite its co-founder winning a High Court challenge..
Trump Condemned For Revoking Scientific Finding On Climate Change
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for US action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change..
Men Urged To Avoid Buying Illegal ED Drugs As Almost 20 Million Tablets Seized
The medicines regulator has urged men to avoid buying unauthorised erectile dysfunction (ED) pills online after it emerged that almost 20 million illegal tablets have been seized in the last five years..
Kyle Barbie Doll Set For Shelves
Pop star Kylie Minogue has said it was “really special” to see her likeness created in a new Barbie doll, dressed in her red Padam Padam music video costume..
Energy Giant Centrica Announces 24m Partnership With Charity Multibank
Energy giant Centrica has announced a £2.4 million partnership with Multibank in a huge boost to the charity set up by former prime minister Gordon Brown..
Stroke Victim With Just One Rare Symptom Highlights Unusual Signs Of Condition
A stroke survivor whose only symptom was being unable to read has urged people to look out for uncommon signs of the potentially deadly condition..
Thomas Tuchel Signs New England Deal Through To Euro 2028
Thomas Tuchel has signed an extension to his contract as England head coach through to the end of the home European Championship in 2028..
Sean Dyche Sacked With Nottingham Forest Fearing Drop As Vitor Pereira Is Linked
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis made Sean Dyche his third managerial sacking of the season in a desperate bid to avoid relegation..
Jim Ratcliffe Apologises After Claiming Migrants Have Colonised The UK
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised that his claim Britain has been “colonised” by migrants “offended some people in the UK and Europe”..
Victoria Marten Child Safeguarding Review Key Recommendations
Lessons can be learned from the “extreme case” of the death of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon’s baby, the chairman of a major safeguarding review said..
UK Pledges More Than 500 Million In Missiles And Defence Support For Ukraine
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with more than £500 million in new defence missiles and systems, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced..
Raac Crisis In Schools Needs Permanent Fixes Despite Progress MPs
The Raac (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) crisis in school buildings has affected pupils’ learning and wellbeing, MPs have said, despite Government progress towards fixing it..
Thomas Frank Sacked By Tottenham Following Home Defeat To Newcastle
Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham after Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle..
Social Media Ads For Prescription Only Weight Loss Medicines Banned
The first Instagram, TikTok and Facebook posts by members of the public promoting weight-loss jabs have been banned by the advertising regulator..
Spike In Antisemitic Incidents In Aftermath Of Manchester Synagogue Attack
Dozens of antisemitic incidents were reported in the aftermath of the deadly Manchester synagogue attack, some celebrating what had happened, according to a report..
Ten Dead Including Suspect After Shootings At Canadian Home And School
A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including a woman police believe to be the suspect, with two more people found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said on Tuesday..
Roman Altars Acquired For Nation To Go On Show For First Time
Two “stunning” stone altars discovered at a Roman fort near Edinburgh and acquired for the nation are to go on show for the first time in a new exhibition..
Kings Profound Concern At Andrew Claims As Palace Pledges To Support Police
The King has made clear his “profound concern” at allegations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct, with Buckingham Palace saying it will “stand ready to support” the police if approached over the claims..
Curator Hopes London Aardman Exhibition Can Inspire Future Animators
The curator of a London exhibition of Aardman characters including Wallace and Gromit has said he hopes it will inspire new generation of animators..
Curator Hopes London Aardman Exhibition Can Inspire Future Animators
The curator of a London exhibition of Aardman characters including Wallace and Gromit has said he hopes it will inspire new generation of animators..
Local News
Puppet workshop and silent disco fundraisers set for February half-term
The workshop, catering to children aged 18 months to 11 years, will be held on Tuesday, February 17.
Residents invited to join board and help lead local regeneration plans
Hastings Neighbourhood Board is inviting local residents to apply for new community board member positions.
Candlelight concert to celebrate Valentine's Day at the Royal Pavilion
Candlelight, the series of live concerts presented by Fever, brings a romantic experience to Brighton to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Physiotherapist joins Team GB to support bobsleigh and skeleton teams
University of Brighton graduate Katy Williams joins Team GB for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
Founder of Connected Brighton in the running for two local honours
Lyndsey Clay has been shortlisted once again at the Brighton Girl Awards, this year for both Brighton Girl of the Year and Community of the Year.
School chosen to lead education hub improving behaviour and attendance
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, has been chosen to lead one of the government’s new Attendance and Behaviour hubs.
Council and MP seek sponsors to help reopen popular family attraction
Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde and Councillor Stephen Holt have launched a joint call for sponsorship to re-open the popular Splash Pad in Prince’s Park.
Water company fighting bird population decline at Sussex reservoirs
South East Water continues work to boost biodiversity by installing nest sites at its Arlington and Barcombe reservoirs to help House Martins and Sand Martins.
Chef signs new deal to keep serving top food at Premier League club
Steven Edwards marks two years of running The Tunnel Club restaurant at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club with a contract extension until 2031.
Children’s author backs storytelling trail with art and writing for schools
A children’s author is helping to inspire creativity in young people through a new storytelling competition.
Why Jay Abatan’s case still matters and why justice must be done
The last conversation Michael Abatan had with his brother, Jay, was about helping a worse-for-wear reveller outside the Ocean Rooms nightclub in Brighton.
New e-bike store brings test rides and expert servicing to town
A new specialist e-bike store, Fully Charged, has opened its doors at Brighton Marina.
Column: How Labour is moving our city forward and honouring the past
Last week we came together as a council and a city to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day in the chamber at Hove Town Hall.
Council tax set to increase with new approved budget
Burgess Hill Town Council has approved the 2026/27 Budget with an increase of 6.7 per cent.
Busy Bees nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted for third time in a row
Busy Bees Nursery at Haywards Heath have secured their third consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating.
Community bid for building set to become luxury cinema rejected
A community bid for a hall which is set to become a luxury cinema has been rejected.
Man arrested after teen reportedly raped
A man has been arrested after a teenage boy was reportedly raped.
Families blame ‘culture’ and 'chaos' of NHS trust for deaths of loved ones
The families of young people who died in “similar circumstances” to Ellame Ford-Dunn have blamed the “culture” and “chaos” of an NHS Trust.
Flights set to begin from problem plagued hospital helipad
Test flights at the Royal Sussex County Hospital's helipad in Brighton could begin next month, some seven years after the pad was supposed to open.
Inadequate care ‘contributed to death of girl' found in hospital grounds
An “inadequate” provision of mental health beds and “poor communication” contributed to the death of a teenage girl on hospital grounds, an inquest has found








































