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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Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival in London after Kanye West was announced as the headline act..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
'Iconic' music venue urinal finds new home after receiving 36 bids at auction
The Green Door Store music venue in Trafalgar Arches, Brighton, previously listed what it described as "an iconic piece of rock 'n' roll history" on eBay.
Customers 'gutted' as much-loved chocolate shop set to close after 23 years
Sweet Moments, a much loved chocolate and confectionary shop in Seaford in East Sussex has announced its closure after 23 years.
Pop-up initiative gives rape survivors access to DNA self-test kits
Pop-up in Brighton staffed by victims of rape gives out self-test DNA kits to empower victims.
Brighton punk duo stage fierce Brits Week show in aid of War Child
Punk duo Lambrini Girls have continued Brits Week with a fierce show in support of War Child.
Putting forensics under the microscope
When I joined the police in the 80s, most criminal investigations were solved by witness testimony or catching the offender in the act, writes Graham Bartlett.
'It is time to rip the plaster off and free ourselves from tech giants'
Ending our reliance on US tech giants could be a huge opportunity for Brighton’s booming technology sector.
Public consultation launched on using council homes for homeless
Brighton and Hove City Council is seeking residents’ views on the short-term scheme using empty council homes to improve support for homeless households.
Day nursery praised for strong inclusion and 'varied' curriculum
Ofsted inspectors found that staff build secure relationships with the children, who frequently check in with their key person.
Radio presenter launches candid podcast about grief and loss
TV and radio presenter Jonny Meah’s new grief podcast has received overwhelmingly positive reviews online after its first episode – based in a pub.
Care home residents enjoy special day out at football stadium
Ernie, David and Barry from Hurstwood View care home in Uckfield visited Brighton and Hove Albion’s Amex Stadium as guests of the club’s Albion Memories group.
Party leader vows to turn Sussex 'bright Lib Dem orange' in next election
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has today vowed to turn Sussex “Lib Dem orange” and stop Reform in their tracks.
Networking day highlights strength of community collaboration
Horsham District Council hosted a Community Support Networking Day at Ashington Community Centre.
Cycle and bus lanes suspended for week of electricity works
Cycle and bus lanes in Lewes Road will be temporarily suspended due to electricity works.
Road closure announced for cable and fuse upgrade works
Part of a street will be closed to allow for installation of a new electricity cable and a fuse upgrade.
Vacant office building to be transformed
Crawley Borough Council has given permission for Minhaj-ul-Quran UK to transform the International Business Centre into a multi-purpose community facility.
Pilot author visits school for flying-themed reading event
Children at St Augustine's Church of England primary school took part in a morning exploring the world of aviation through interactive storytelling.
Councillors turn down chicken sheds conversion
Wealden councillors have refused plans to convert a pair of agricultural buildings near Chiddingly into housing.
Bravery of young boy who was diagnosed with rare and aggressive cancer celebrated
A young boy from Bexhill who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer has been celebrated for his bravery.
Plans for a glamping site refused
Plans to use land in Bosham as a glamping site have been refused by Chichester District Council.
Plans for 170 homes in village rejected over flooding fears
Arun District Council has rejected the scheme, which had been proposed by developers Barratt Redrow on fields off Bilsham Road, Yapton.










































