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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Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival in London after Kanye West was announced as the headline act..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
University professor highlights life-changing power of drumming
Professor Marcus Smith from University of Chichester shared research about benefits of drumming at the Northern Ireland Science Festival.
Countryside charity calls for higher affordable housing target
CPRE Sussex calls for changes to Mid Sussex District Council local plan ahead of public hearings.
University campus transformed into glowing spectacle of lanterns and lights
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Sussex for Glimmer, a Lantern and Lights Trail delivered by award-winning community arts charity Same Sky.
Where to find National Trust Easter activities and trails in Sussex this year
There’s a real festival feel in Sussex this spring, with National Trust Easter adventures at Nymans, Sheffield Park and Garden, Standen and more.
Former sales pavilion to become permanent community hub
In a move towards gifting the Woodgate sales pavilion to the local community, Thakeham has secured planning permission from Mid Sussex District Council.
Nintendo partnership brings Animal Crossing to Brighton
From July 13 to August 16, visitors to SEA LIFE Brighton will be able to explore the world of Animal Crossing in a special partnership with Nintendo.
Consultation launched on future housing site decisions
Chichester District Council is inviting feedback on a draft Housing Delivery Statement as part of a public consultation that will run until Sunday, March 22..
Positive Giving drive aims to reduce street homelessness
Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a new campaign, urging residents and visitors to reconsider how they provide support to those on the streets.
Record-breaking sea dip to take place this March
This International Women’s Day, 1000 cold-water swimmers will take the plunge at an extraordinary, record-breaking sea-dip in the English Channel.
Sussex holiday park gets permission to stay open for longer
A Hastings holiday park has secured permission to stay open for an additional week each year.
Could you be heir to one of 72 unclaimed estates in West Sussex?
The Treasury has released details of hundreds of unclaimed estates across the UK, with 72 located in West Sussex.
Parts of 130-year-old railway bridge are corroding - sparking a public appeal
A fundraising appeal has been launched to replace the Broom Lane Bridge between High Rocks and Groombridge
Prolific people smuggler caught after yacht runs aground in Sussex
A prolific people smuggler responsible for transporting hundreds of illegal migrants to the UK has been jailed after a yacht ran aground in Rye.
Armed police responding to incident
Armed police have responded to an incident in Worthing.
Final and biggest phase of food waste collection scheme to be rolled out in city soon
The final and biggest phase of the rollout of free food waste collections in Brighton and Hove will take place soon.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in West Sussex.
Sussex sisters ordered to pay back more than £200k after duty free thefts
Laura and Georgina Epitropou, were given a confiscation order at Lewes Crown court on February 16, ordering them to pay back the money.
Fury at 'ludicrous' plans to fine people for feeding pigeons
Worthing Borough Council is consulting on introducing a Public Space Protection Order to tackle "growing problems caused by the feeding of wildlife"
Hosting Women's Rugby World Cup matches saw £28m boost for city
Hosting the Women’s Rugby World Cup last summer saw a £28.5 million boost for Brighton and Hove’s economy.
Café at popular visitor attraction reopens after public backlash
A café at Herstmonceux Castle, a popular tourist spot in East Sussex, has reopened after a public backlash over plans to shut it.











































