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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
Eastbourne council tax bills to increase by 2.99 per cent
The rise, which applies only to the borough council's portion of the bill, is part of a balanced budget for the 2026/27 financial year.
New planning bid offers chance to design and build your own home
A planning application submitted to Mid Sussex District Council could provide local residents with opportunity to design and build their own homes in Bolney.
Council seeks major investment to drive net zero energy plans
This week, Brighton and Hove City Council has begun engaging with potential investors and delivery partners to shape the future of energy in the city.
MP calls for bus improvements after packed public meeting
Hundreds of residents from across Hastings, Rye and the villages came along to local MP Helena Dollimore’s meeting on bus services.
Olympian's visit inspires pupils to 'work hard' and be like her
Pupils at West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School in Brighton were recently visited by Olympic badminton star, Heather Olver.
Fairer system for allocating council housing is introduced
Cabinet councillors approved a new system for allocating council homes to residents on the housing register.
Community grant scheme delivers nearly £900,000 in funding
Mid Sussex District Council is marking a decade of community grant funding for important local projects.
Youth club opens offering games, support and safe space
The Dock Youth Club opened its doors for the very first time last month at the Church of the Good Shepherd Hall on Shoreham Beach.
Students praised after finishing firefighter-led IGNITE course
Twelve young people are celebrating after completing a course designed to build confidence and life skills.
Pastel skies and oyster catchers mark serene sunset scene
Images capture a peaceful sunset at West Beach in Littlehampton, where soft pastel skies and rolling waves create a gentle end-of-day atmosphere.
University academic named president of national science body
Dr Sarah Pitt has been formally inaugurated as President of the Institute of Biomedical Science.
New business group launched to give employers a voice in Parliament
The club is designed as a practical forum for businesses to share challenges and provide real-world insight to their MP.
Council launches new review to fight inequality
The review, agreed by the council in October 2025, will examine why residents continue to face unfair barriers despite the city's overall progress.
New 11,000 sq ft charity superstore to open at garden centre
The 11,000 square foot superstore will be located at the Camelia Botnar Garden Centre, near Cowfold, and will open on February 21
Green light given for long-awaited community pump track
Plans for a new pump track in Petworth have moved another step forward after planning permission was granted last month.
'World's biggest classical artist' to visit Brighton on UK tour
Jenkins holds the title of the world’s most successful classical singer, with a record 14 number-one classical albums
Unlicenced private hire driver banned from the roads
A private hire driver from Burgess Hill, West Sussex, has been disqualified for six months after operating without a valid licence
Residents celebrate end of shop's 'monopoly' on town as Aldi store approved
The discount supermarket will be built on the Jempson's Trading Estate, in Winchelsea Road
Drivers and public split over council plans to introduce CCTV in taxis
Arun District Council could be moving forward with plans to require the cameras in vehicles
MP calls for hospital site to be used for affordable housing and slams delays
Plans transform Brighton General Hospital that is “no longer fit for the future” has been stalled for too long, an MP has said










































