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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Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival in London after Kanye West was announced as the headline act..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
Leisure centres to get £8 million facelift with major changes
Chichester District Council has announced a major £8 million investment in its three leisure centres.
Apprenticeship scheme launches to address local skills shortage
A new roofing apprenticeship programme will launch for the first time in East Sussex in September 2026, creating new routes into skilled employment.
Family-run dealership unveils new Suzuki showroom
Dinnages has been appointed a new Suzuki retail partner, marked by the opening of a new Suzuki showroom in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
Councils face race against time after election delay scrapped
Councils face a “race against time” to organise reinstated local elections, the body representing ballot organisers has said.
Council workers meet King and Queen at royal reception
Two employees at Brighton and Hove City Council were invited to a royal reception celebrating the impact of people working in local and regional government.
Five-bedroom Victorian home in Hove on the market for £1.2m
A five-bedroom Victorian home in Hove boasting green views and a generously sized garden is up for sale for £1.2m.
New exhibition tells story of club that helped define gay culture
A new exhibition at Brighton Museum and Art Gallery is shining a light on the Sussex Lancers, a pioneering gay leather motorbike club.
District Council aims to build more than 250 homes by 2028
Lewes District Council is driving forward its ambitious programme to build more high-quality, sustainable council houses for local people.
The one question about our city that confuses even the greatest minds
One of the great mysteries of the universe is why you would live in Brighton when you could live in Hove.
Big festivals, local voices and getting the balance right
Each year, thousands of people flock to events in our city to enjoy a diverse and exciting outdoor events programme, and our council officers work hard to make sure it stays that way, writes Birgit Miller.
Hospital opens new unit amid multi-million pound investment to A&E
A new unit has opened as part of multi-million pound plans to upgrade an A&E
Man accused of raping teenager with flatmate says encounter was '100% consensual'
A man accused of raping a teenager after a Christmas night out said the encounter with him and his flatmate was “100 per cent” consensual
Airport station closes after police respond to reports of man with 'firearm'
A man has been arrested after boarding a train with two imitation firearms.
Popular beach becomes third in Sussex to become smoking-free
Smokers visiting Pevensey Bay will be asked to stub out their cigarettes as it becomes the third smoke free beach in the county
Police called to incident at fast food restaurant involving 'large group'
Police were called to a fast food restaurant yesterday evening to disperse a large group of young people
Drinks licence approved near church despite noise complaints
A new drinks licence has been granted for St Peter’s Square, in Brighton, on the south side of St Peter’s Church.
Popular festival venue to make city centre comeback at new larger site
Spiegeltent will return to Brighton city centre after road works saw it temporarily axed.
Why this Sussex man is known as the 'Sherlock Holmes of nature'
Ever wondered why birds sing at dawn? Or how a butterfly can direct you to the local pub? Sunday Times bestselling author, Natural Navigator and Eartham resident, Tristan Gooley has the answers
Council spends six-figure sum on seafront trees - but many of them have died
The council spent more than a quarter of a million pounds planting trees, hundreds of which have not survived, The Argus can reveal
Animals found in 'very poor condition' in field after photos spark investigation
A woman from Hastings, East Sussex, has been banned from owning horses after a number of animals were found in a "very poor condition"











































