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Pepsi Withdraws As Main Sponsor Of Wireless Festival Amid Kanye West Backlash
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival in London after Kanye West was announced as the headline act..
Travel Disruption Continues As Warnings Lifted Early After Storm Dave
Travel disruption is continuing in the wake of Storm Dave after yellow weather warnings were lifted early as it pulled away..
Trump Says Missing US Service Member Has Been Rescued In Iran
A US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, Donald Trump said..
April State Pension Changes Why It Is Crucial For Workers To Plan Ahead
Some key changes to state pensions are happening from April, affecting the amounts of income that pensioners have as well as the age at which some people may retire..
Derek Chisora Pondering Future After Split Decision Loss To Deontay Wilder
Derek Chisora was left with mixed emotions after he suffered defeat in his final bout, but only after an exhilarating fight of the year contender with Deontay Wilder at a raucous O2 Arena..
Rail Delays And Yellow Wind Warnings As Storm Dave Due To Ease On Easter Sunday
Storm Dave caused road closures and train disruptions early on Easter Sunday morning, with the forecast expected to clear throughout the day..
University Panel To Recommend Removal Of Scott Mills Honorary Doctorate
Former Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills could lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University after he was sacked by the BBC..
Masculinity Crisis Brewing In Schools Teaching Union Warns
There is a “masculinity crisis” brewing in schools, a teaching union has warned, as the percentage of female teachers reporting they have faced misogyny from pupils rises for the fourth year in a row..
Two US Aircraft Shot Down By Iran With One Crew Member Missing
One US service member was rescued and at least one was missing after Iran shot down two US military planes in separate attacks in a dramatic development in the war began nearly five weeks ago..
Three Due In Court Over Alleged Arson Attack On Jewish Community Ambulances
Three males are due in court after four Jewish community ambulances were targeted in an alleged arson attack in north-west London..
Nasa Spacecraft Enroute To Moon For Flyby More Than 100000 Miles From Earth
Astronauts heading to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years are currently more than 100,000 miles (160,930 kilometres) from Earth and in “good spirits”, according to Nasa officials..
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..
Local News
Steak steals and set menus in this week’s dining deals round-up
A Sussex coaching inn, vineyard restaurant, neighbourhood bistro, midweek steak deal and a family dining deal at an Italian chain all make dining deals round-up this week.
Exclusive new partnership for award-winning Sussex wine
Roebuck Estates, one of England’s leading producers of vintage sparkling wine, has announced a new partnership with Brighton & Hove Museums.
Touring show tackles media storm around Janet Jackson
Nine Sixteenths will be staged in Brighton at The Old Market in Hove at 8pm on March 17.
'We should be protecting the city's child pedestrian safety scheme not cutting it'
On Wednesday, March 18, the road safety organisation Brake will hold their "Beep! Beep! Day,"
Postal deliveries 'deteriorating' as Sussex towns face delays
Royal Mail confirmed a "short period of higher sickness absence" at the Shoreham delivery office
Fears for Brighton primary school's future as deadline on academy plans looms
Consultations close this week on Coombe Road Primary School joining The Pioneer Academy
Care home seeks approval for development previously deemed an 'abuse of land'
The owner of Chase Rest Care Home in Eastbourne has submitted a retrospective planning application for two single-storey rear extensions following previous rejections
I tried the fondue at Hove's wine and cheese bar with a 'secret' speakeasy
Cases in Hove offers a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for dates or a catch-up with friends over good food and wine - or a tipple in the 'secret' downstairs bar
Comedian and TV star buys 17-bed castle after quitting Sussex
Alan Carr has bought the historic Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders, moving out of the Horsham home he once shared with his ex-husband.
Repairs to 'dilapidated' homes may reveal a piece of 'significant' medieval history
A historic building in Rye is the subject of a planning application proposing significant repairs, including the removal of "dilapidated" parts
Pub that has been on sale for months has asking price slashed again
The Fountain, a pub in Hastings, East Sussex, which closed in 2025 has had its price reduced for a second time by estate agents Savills.
Concertgoer collapses outside venue ahead of seeing 80s pop pioneer
Barry Wrench, 70, was on his way to a Gary Numan concert at the Brighton Centre on November when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest
Row between councils over plans for homes on gateway to national park
Lewes District Council proposes up to 30 homes on Seaford’s Chyngton field, sparking opposition over impact on South Downs National Park, wildlife and local heritage
Sat Nav providers contacted as road sees 'sudden rise' in cars turning into traffic
John Milne, MP for Horsham, said multiple people had contacted him to raise concerns about the A24 Bar Lane crossover junction near Southwater
Resident finds out she is being evicted after seeing it on social media
A housing society has apologised after residents were not contacted about their building's sale
'Hilarious' plaque put on 'ridiculous' Asda barrier that's annoyed drivers for years
The plaque, which has been attached to a barrier in the Asda carpark, in Selsey, pokes fun at the plastic barricade by describing it as an "ancient monument"
Teacher banned from profession for kissing pupil
A teacher has been banned from the profession for kissing a pupil at Lewes Old Grammar School.
Use of industrial unit confirmed lawful for planning purposes after application
The use of an industrial unit by a car mechanic has been confirmed to be lawful for planning purposes after Wealden District Council granted an application by the landlords.
Improvements found in hospital's maternity services but some safety concerns remain
Worthing Hospital's maternity services have been upgraded by the Care Quality Commission but some safety concerns remain.
Recap: Main road blocked after crash
The A259 at Newhaven is blocked following a crash.











































