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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
Romantic spot for a delicious Valentine's weekend meal and dreamy pancakes
Bill's is the ideal spot for a romantic and affordable Valentine's meal this weekend.
Restaurant chain announces Valentine's menu and free half term treats
Zizzi has announced it will be launching a three-course set menu for Valentine's Day.
New SEN school to open after successful inspection
Conifers House School in Midhurst, located on Egmont Road, has been fully refurbished and will officially welcome pupils from February 23, 2026.
Coffee mornings, road repairs and restoring our seafront
Meeting residents and hearing what’s on your mind is the most important part of being an MP, writes Chris Ward MP.
Festival to celebrate 10 years of dark skies award at national park begins
The South Downs Dark Skies Festival will take place from February 12 to 22, marking the 10th anniversary of the national park’s designation.
What to gift on Valentine's Day? The ultimate flower guide
It’s Valentine’s Day today! Have you bought that special gift for your loved one yet?
Emirates launches daily Gatwick Airport service with new plane in 'first' for country
Emirates is launching a daily A350 service to London Gatwick, making it Emirates’ first London gateway to be serviced by the all-new Airbus A350
Did you know a world-famous dessert thought to be American came from Sussex?
Ian Dowding, co-creator of the banoffee pie, is scheduled to attend Eastbourne’s Hydro Hotel on the 5th March for the first Guest Speaker Luncheon
The 190-acre Sussex estate where spring comes alive with thousands of blooms
Less than an hour’s drive from London is Borde Hill, a historic estate with spring flower displays and Victorian glasshouses.
Hit 1980s pop band announce summer Brighton concert date
Synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have announced a run of summer 2026 UK and Ireland concerts
I tried a trusty favourite restaurant in The Lanes that is bucking the national trend
With many independent restaurants in Brighton’s Lanes reducing their hours and days of operation, Nick Mosley revisits a trusty favourite that has extended its opening times.
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value in Sussex
A rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than £130 on eBay in Sussex, and it is not the only coin that could be worth a small fortune.
Two pubs to be reopened under new management following refurbishment
The Mitre Tavern and the Constant Service, two Brighton Harvey's pubs, are set to be refurbished and reopened under new management.
The top 10 places in Sussex named among the best to live in the country for 2026
Garrington Property Finders has shared its picks for the best places to live in 2026 in England and Wales.
Big update for major bridge upgrade on key route between Brighton and Eastbourne
The contractor tasked with building a new bridge that will help improve traffic flow on a busy East Sussex route has been announced
Dating guru shares secrets to a successful Valentine's date
A love guru has shared his secrets to success ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Woman could not drive her car for 17 days due to 'abysmal' post delays
John Gray, a 74-year-old former mechanical engineer and factory manager, has criticised the postal service after experiencing repeated delays
Viral floral vigilante returns to battle Sussex's potholes
Harry Smith-Haggett, from Horsham, made the announcement after pictures of the holes began cropping up on social media
Controversy as councillor makes Valentine's cards for migrant men with her grandkids
A councillor has said her grandchildren made some Valentine’s cards which she will be presenting to male asylum seekers in a recently-opened camp
Widow makes warning about 'gardening dangers' after her husband dies
A widow is attempting to raise awareness of the potential dangers of store-bought compost as she believes her husband died from inhaling bacterial spores.











































