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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
Lloyds Banking Group confirms 4 more banks in Sussex will close - see when and where
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed another 95 of its bank branches across the UK will be closing between May 2026 and March 2027.
Lung cancer screening programme boosted by new mobile unit
A mobile lung cancer screening unit will be making its way across Sussex, and is arriving in Littlehampton this week
Garden to reopen with late winter blooms and woodland walks
Bates Green Garden, located adjacent to the renowned Arlington Bluebell Walk on Tye Hill Lane in Arlington, reopens its gates to visitors later this month.
Upgraded play area opens with features chosen by residents
Work at Homefield Park in Worthing is now complete and the new-look playground is ready to use.
'A wealth tax could have been transformative for this country'
Last week came the news that Whitehawk food bank is on the brink of closure, unless it can raise £40k., writes Cllr Steve Davis.
School choir takes to O2 stage in world’s largest children’s concert
North Mundham School choir recently attended London’s O2 Arena as part of the Young Voices annual event.
Beloved pool reopens with splash of new family-friendly features
Families in Eastbourne are set for a splashing start to the February half term as the Sovereign Centre’s popular leisure pool re-opens with a refreshed look.
MP visits school and emphasises importance of female leadership
Nusrat Ghani MP visited Mayfield School to join the Sixth Form assembly as keynote speaker and take part at a roundtable with Politics students.
Treat yourself with these top restaurant deals for February
From fine dining to good old fish and chips, Nick Mosley shares great value dining and drinking deals available across the city in February.
Disney and National Trust launch family nature trail adventure in Sussex
Petworth House and Park is one of the chosen venues for the National Trust’s "Hoppers" themed trail
'First of its kind' dog festival hosted by TV star to be held on Brighton beach
DogFest, every pup’s must-visit event, has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind beachfront festival
Could this restaurant be offering one of the most unique pizzas in Brighton?
Brighton has a strong pizza culture - but could Detroit Club be on the rise, or will it fall as flat as a pancake?
Sussex farm plans to start selling fresh milk and milkshakes amid tax changes
Planning permission has been granted for a timber-clad storage container at St Andrews Farm in Billingshurst, to house a milk station and vending machine
Sports pitch, pavilion and outdoor gym could be coming to Sussex village
The plans, on the site of the existing sports pavilion at Decoy Drive in Angmering, near Worthing, have been recommended for approval
Caravan park wants to replace storage area with more units
Spindlewood Country Holiday Park, located on Rock Lane, Hastings, wants to add four additional caravans
The Sussex village where a 'small but mighty' trio are catching dozens of speeders
A volunteer group called Cross-in-Hand Community Speedwatch has had continued success in encouraging drivers to keep within the speed limit
Wife of 'kind-hearted' man killed in crash by 'lunatic' drink driver speaks out
The wife of a “kind-hearted” man who was killed by a drink driver is raising awareness of the impact it can have
'Human waste' found after campervans pitch up near school, residents say
Brighton residents concerned about the number of vans and caravans parked along a public road – and the human waste being found close by – have started a petition to have them removed.
Dog with heart-shaped marking looking for forever home this Valentine's Day
Cooper, a five-year-old beagle at Dogs Trust Shoreham, has a patch of fur in the shape of a heart and is patiently waiting to meet his perfect adopter
Owner of California-inspired cafe and shop explains why it has closed
An independent café and shop has closed amid challenging times for small businesses











































