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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
MP urges Education Secretary to visit innovative teacher training course
Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller invited Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to visit University of Chichester to see the teacher training programme.
Historic clock and stained glass to be reinstated on seafront arcade
Arun District Council has confirmed that the historic clock and stained glass are set to be reinstalled above The Arcade in Bognor Regis.
Sussex spot with 'stunning views' named one of the 50 most beautiful places in UK
The list was compiled by Big 7 Travel Blog, with places across the country picked out.
Beloved children's author and illustrator exhibition coming to Sussex
Children’s favourite Elmer the patchwork elephant will soon be arriving in Chichester for The Novium Museum’s latest exhibition which opens next month.
University looking for women with breast cancer to take part in study
A research study is seeking participants to explore why some women experience long-term fatigue after breast cancer treatment.
Magical world of Arabian Nights to come to life at theatre
Brighton's New Venture Theatre is set to stage its production of Arabian Nights, capturing audiences with the timeless tales of Al Layla Wa-Layla
Advisory firm opens flagship office in busy town high street
Menzies LLP, an accountancy and advisory firm, has opened its newest office in Crawley.
Music therapy helping patients reconnect through their recovery
Music therapy is transforming care for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, supporting rehabilitation, improving wellbeing and creating a harmonious atmosphere on the neurology ward.
MP urged to back business after meeting by entrepreneur
Brighton entrepreneur has urged the government to focus on leadership and long-term vision for UK businesses during a meeting with MP Peter Kyle.
Free Easter activities planned at Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
Families are invited to enjoy a fun and educational day out this Easter as Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare brings back its popular Family Learning Days.
Simply Red tribute band to perform live show next month
Holding Back the Years – The Ultimate Simply Red Tribute Experience, is set to bring its acclaimed live show to Ironworks Studios, Brighton.
MP urges government not to 'override local judgement' with planning reforms
MP Alison Griffiths has warned the government that planning reforms must not weaken the ability of local communities to shape where development takes place.
Pupils enjoy magical storytelling session in honour of world book day
In celebration of World Book Day Barratt Homes partnered with Hailsham Academy as pupils welcomed Sussex storyteller Helen Tozer to read a selection of books.
University teams up with Malaysian partner to offer UK degrees
An exciting new partnership with SEGi University in Malaysia will allow the University of Chichester to deliver dual award degrees in Engineering, Education, Psychology and Business overseas.
Brighton Festival’s 2026 Big Give campaign
Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival has joined leading match-funding charity Big Give’s Arts for Impact initiative to raise money for free-to-attend events.
New benefits rules confirmed to level playing field for people in supported housing
Campaigners are celebrating a breakthrough that ends benefits anomaly which left people in supported housing financially worse off when they move into work.
Crowdfunder launched to open 'fully accessible warm water therapy centre' in city
A crowdfunder has been launched to support the creation of an accessible warm water therapy centre.
Award-winning Police Cops back with anniversary revival
Police Cops celebrate their 10-year anniversary with Police Cops: The Original at Brighton Fringe.
Statue honouring historic suffragette could be installed in the city this year
A statue in Brighton for the ‘forgotten’ suffragette and heroine , Mary Clarke, has come a step closer at the start of Women's History Month.
Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile The Musical comes to Theatre Royal
A brand-new production of Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile The Musical is opening in Brighton later this month.











































