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Deep Fried Food To Be Banned On School Menus And Sugary Treats Cut Down
Deep-fried food will be banned from school menus and sugary treats limited as part of a sweeping standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay..
Estimated 25000 Unpaid Carers To Have Debts Cut Or Cancelled
Tens of thousands of unpaid carers are to have their debts cut or cancelled in a sweeping Government review of historic overpayments..
Starmer Refuses To Join Trumps Hormuz Blockade As Oil Prices Expected To Rise
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to join Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which could compound economic pain for Britons with higher petrol costs..
More Violence In Jails Warning After Fall In Prison Officer Experience Levels
British jails face a “vicious circle of violence” as experience among prison officers falls to its lowest level in 15 years, ministers have been warned..
Irish Government Announces 505m Euro In Fuel Cost Measures After Protests
Further reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase have been announced by Irish premier Micheal Martin after an emergency cabinet meeting agreed on a response to the fuel crisis following major protests..
Rorys Lead Evaporates At The Masters
The Northern Irishman remains the joint clubhouse leader, level with the USA's Cam Young.
No Deal In US Iran Peace Talks
Lack of agreement after 21-hour Islamabad negotiations leaves fragile ceasefire in doubt.
Expert Teams To Be Sent To Worst Corridor Care Offenders In Bid To End Practice
Teams of experts will be deployed to NHS trusts with the highest rates of corridor care in a bid to end the “unacceptable, undignified” practice, the Government has announced..
Golden Eagles Could Be Reintroduced To England With New Funding Ministers Say
Bird lovers could see golden eagles return to England, the Government has said, as it announced new funding to explore their reintroduction..
We Will Not Tolerate This Any Longer Irish Police To Step Up Enforcement
The head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure..
I Am Maximus Storms To Famous Second Win In The Grand National
I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the Aintree spectacular..
Eamonn Holmes Recovering In Hospital After Stroke
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, the broadcaster has said..
Woman Who Drank Two Litres Of Gin A Day Set To Run Half Marathon For Charity
A 28-year-old woman who was told she had six months left to live after consuming two litres of gin a day, is running a half marathon to raise money for an alcohol harm charity..
US Iran Talks With Vance And Iranian Officials In Pakistan As Ceasefire Strains
A US delegation led by US vice president JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian representatives for the first such meeting since the war began more than a month ago, which will test whether they can shore up a fragile ceasefire and pave the way for peace..
First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years Splashes Down After Epic Voyage
Nasa astronauts have landed safely back on Earth following their record-breaking lunar flyby which marks a stepping stone towards a future Moon landing and eventual Mars mission..
Public Reminded To Access Care As Normal In Final Days Of Doctors Strike
Members of the public have been urged to seek care as normal over the weekend as resident doctors in England continue their six-day strike..
One Dead 27 Injured As Bus Carrying British Tourists Crashes In Canary Islands
A man has died and four people have been seriously injured after a bus carrying 27 British tourists crashed in the Canary Islands, according to the local government..
Harry Facing Defamation Claim From Sentebale Charity Court Records Show
The Duke of Sussex is being sued for defamation by the Sentebale charity he co-founded, according to High Court records..
Melania Trump Denies False Jeffrey Epstein Smears In Public Statement
US first lady Melania Trump has denied ties to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and called for survivors to be able to give evidence to Congress..
Lebanon Must Be Included In Iran Ceasefire Agreement Yvette Cooper To Say
Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City leaders on Thursday evening..
Local News
Why eating seasonally is key to health and wellbeing and where to buy local produce
Not so very long ago, a seasonal approach to eating was all we knew. Then came the excitement of having any foods we wanted, any time of year.
Drawback of working from home? No doors to close to separate work from life
There is no doubt that during my 30 years in the police I worked long and hard.
MP warns cutting jury trials threatens cornerstone of justice system
MP Jess Brown-Fuller opposes David Lammy’s plans to scrap jury trials in the House of Commons,
University's anti-apartheid legacy attracts major international visit
A South African government minister praised the unique relationship between the University of Sussex and South Africa during a visit last week.
Council leaders to discuss support package for residents in financial hardship
Councillors will be discussing proposed allocations of funding to support households experiencing financial hardship at the Cabinet meeting on March 19..
Exhibitions and events to see at Colonnade House this April
Colonnade House is set for a busy April, with a month-long programme of events.
New banking hub opens to restore face-to-face services for residents
Mims Davies MP is thrilled to announce the official opening of the temporary banking hub in Uckfield which has opened today on the High Street for residents.
Public consultation launched on wide-ranging air quality strategy
Adur District Council has prepared a new draft plan to further improve air quality across the area and protect residents’ health and wellbeing.
Three decades with the train: long-serving driver celebrates milestone
Barry, Bus Driver and Dotto Conductor, is marking an extraordinary 30 years working on the town’s transport network.
New partnership brings aged-metal powder coating to UK designers
New partnership brings premium aged-metal inspired powder coating finishes to the local market with durability, repeatability and designer appeal.
Series of car boot sales to take place at Hove school
A series of car boot sales will take place at a school in Hove
Plans of new food bank as 'need is increasing' in town
A satellite foodbank is being planned to address growing demand in Hastings, St Leonards.
Phone boxes in Sussex town centre to be replaced in bid to curb antisocial behaviour
BT plans to replace four Hastings phone boxes with a modern Street Hub offering free Wi‑Fi, calls and USB charging, aiming to curb antisocial behaviour
Political party reveals plans to scrap tip 'unpopular' booking system if voted in
An opposition party proposes to scrap the tip booking system if they come into power at the next elections.
Why the dog poo in this Sussex town is turning bright pink
A councillor has started spray painting dog poo pink in a bid to highlight worsening dog fouling in Hastings
Historic country estate to launch two new restaurants
Borde Hill, north of Haywards Heath, will launch two new restaurants in Spring this year, featuring a glasshouse restaurant and artisan food hub.
Meet the man who delivers milk to babies in need after death of his granddaughter
A man who delivers donated breast milk to babies in need after the death of his own granddaughter has won The Argus Community Champion award
New fish restaurant in historic building is 'just what the town needs'
Hastings Borough Council has approved plans to extend Rock-a-Nore Fisheries in Old Town, converting upper floors into a new fish restaurant with heritage features
Work progressing on town centre's £3m revamp
Photographs show work progressing on a multimillion-pound project to revamp Montague Place in Worthing
Death of man who stopped taking ADHD medication 'raises concerns about care'
Concerns have been raised after a man who stopped taking his ADHD medication was found dead











































