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Millions Take To Roads Ahead Of Windy Easter Weekend
Millions of travellers are taking to the road ahead of a windy Easter weekend with Storm Dave forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph..
Lamb Costs Soared Over Last Three Years Due To Climate Change Report
Households that eat lamb regularly have seen £168 added to the cost over the last three years due to climate change, according to a report..
Home Emergency Callouts Set To Spike On Easter Monday Analysis Indicates
Emergency callouts for problems around homes – such as blocked drains, toilet faults and leaking pipes – often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider..
Manned Mission To Moon Fires Engines To Leave Earths Orbit
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit..
Marks Spencer Boss Warns Crime Is Getting More Brazen
Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks & Spencer’s retail director has said..
Tiger Woods Turns Down Chance To Captain The United States At 2027 Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced..
Lift Off For First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off..
Shopkeepers Prepare For Further Trouble After High Street Swarmed By Teenagers
Shopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays..
Household Energy Bill Drop Short Lived Respite Amid Fears Of July Hike
Household energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July..
Trump Says Securing Strait Of Hormuz Is Not For Us
President Donald Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is “not for us” and estimated that the US will be done attacking Iran in two to three weeks..
Households Braced For Awful April As Council Tax And Water Bills Soar
Households are facing near across-the-board increases in their bills as yet another “awful April” takes effect..
Tottenham Confirm Appointment Of Roberto De Zerbi As New Boss On Five Year Deal
Roberto De Zerbi has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a five-year deal, but no relegation release clause has been included in his contract..
Jack Whitehall Named As Latest Saturday Night Live UK Host
Jack Whitehall has been named as the latest host for the UK edition of Saturday Night Live (SNL)..
Man Who Owned XL Bully Dog That Fatally Mauled Woman Jailed For 10 Years
An aspiring rapper has been jailed for 10 years and three months after he was found guilty of owning one of two XL bully dogs that mauled a pensioner to death..
Kings State Visit To US To Meet Trump Goes Ahead Despite Tensions Over Iran
The King’s state visit to the US to see Donald Trump is to go ahead next month as planned, with the move sparking criticism as the Government was accused of being “too weak to stand up to bullies”..
Trump Tells UK To Secure Strait Of Hormuz And Go Get Your Own Oil
Donald Trump said the UK and other countries which did not take part in strikes against Iran should secure the Strait of Hormuz themselves..
Meagre Economic Growth At End Of 2025 Confirmed Amid Fears Over Iran War Hit
Britain’s economy eked out muted growth at the end of last year, official figures have confirmed, but fears are growing over the impact of the Iran war and soaring inflation as oil prices race higher..
Grocery Price Inflation Holds Steady At 43 Per Cent
That's according to Worldpanel by Numerator.
Keir Starmer Gives 48 Hour Deadline To Resident Doctors To Call Off Strikes
Sir Keir Starmer has issued an ultimatum to resident doctors to call off their strikes or lose the deal on the table..
Simplified Recycling Rules For Households Come Into Force Across England
Households will now separate their waste into a maximum of four different bins for waste collectors to pick up.
Local News
Business Secretary listens to call for fairer business rates from music producers
Peter Kyle MP has listened to a call for fairer business rates for recording studios.
Two ambulance staff leaders dismissed for sexual misconduct
Two senior staff members at South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) have been dismissed for sexual misconduct
New approach to gambling management agreed in Hastings
Councillors have agreed to an updated Gambling Statement of Principles and No Casino Resolution for Hastings.
Dazzling sunset paints Brighton in gold and pink
These images capture a sunset along Brighton beach, as the sky softened from gold to pink and the tide slipped gently across the sand.
More than 150 artists to feature in new gallery exhibition
Hastings Contemporary and Sussex Contemporary have announced the 152 selected artists for The Open: Odyssey, launching in March 2026.
Hastings Comedy Festival announces line-up for 2026
The Hastings Comedy Festival is excited to announce its 2026 line-up, with over 90 performances taking over venues across Hastings and St Leonards this June.
Southern Water launches its largest ever intake of graduates
Southern Water launches record graduate intake, offering over 50 roles in digital, AI, operations and asset management across the South East. Graduate schemes.
School offer day: All 8,906 applicants in West Sussex offered a place
West Sussex County Council worked with schools to ensure that every child who applied for a secondary school place this year has been offered one.
University developing partnerships in Singapore and Malaysia
A recent Singapore visit has boosted international collaboration for University of Chichester.
Twenty-four Wealden hospitality venues back Sussex food
Wealden shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés and caterers have come out in support of local Sussex food and drink producers.
Man teams up with charity to run 75 miles for children to attend school
Following recent treatment for prostate cancer, Melvyn Walmsley (75) began his challenge to run 75 miles for the children’s charity Lovey Foundation (UK).
500 Girlguiding members celebrate World Thinking Day
Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers from Sussex Central County marked 100 years of World Thinking Day at Tanbridge House School in Horsham.
Act now to avoid missing postal vote and ID deadlines
Adur & Worthing Councils are urging residents to act now to avoid missing the deadline to register for postal voting or a voter authority certificate.
MP wins free Bayeux Tapestry tickets for pupils
Hastings MP Helena Dollimore secures local schoolchildren in Hastings and 1066 Country free priority tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry.
Five great value restaurant deals in Brighton and Worthing
Discover the best value lunch deals in Brighton and Worthing.
Free event to mark International Women's Day to be held in city
The Network of International Women for Brighton and hove are hosting a community event celebrating International Women’s Day 2026.
Office space in prime town centre location to let
CBRE and SHW are marketing newly refurbished Grade A office space at Bostel House, Brighton city centre.
Care home where staff 'go above and beyond their role' earns national recognition
Exceptional care has earned a Sussex care home national recognition.
Irish comedian Jason Byrne announces new UK tour
Jason Byrne is marking 30 years in comedy with a brand new UK tour with Brighton date.
Full police statement after man stabbed in seaside town
Police have issued a statement after armed police were seen in a seaside town.











































