National News
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Inflation soars to highest for more than a year on awful April bill increases
UK inflation surged to its highest level for more than a year last month after households were hit by a raft of awful April bill increases, official figures have revealed..
World first gonorrhoea vaccine programme set to be rolled out
A vaccine for gonorrhoea will be rolled out in England as part of a world-first programme, officials have announced..
Knife amnesty van to tour parts of country ahead of ninja sword ban
A knife crime activist is set to drive across the country in an amnesty van to encourage young people to hand over illegal weapons ahead of a fresh ban on ninja swords..
Wonder wallets Oasis fans set to spend 1bn on UK reunion tour concerts
Oasis fans are set to collectively spend more than £1 billion attending the bands highly-anticipated reunion concerts in the UK, according to estimates from Barclays..
Charity urges action on hardship as food bank demand up by half in five years
The number of emergency food parcels given out across the UK has risen by more than half in the past five years, according to a charity..
Britain laser focused on economic growth Reeves says ahead of G7 Canada trip
Britain is laser-focused on kick-starting economic growth, Rachel Reeves has said, as she travels to Canada to meet finance ministers from the worlds wealthiest countries..
Schoolgirl who drowned at water park was unlawfully killed coroner rules
An 11-year-old girl who drowned during a birthday party at a water park was unlawfully killed, a coroner has found..
Dua Lipa named most played artist across UK TV and radio for second time
Dua Lipa has been named the most played artist across radio, TV and public places in the UK for a second time by music licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL)..
First aid fears could stop 200 lives being saved each year charity warns
More than 200 people could be dying each year because bystanders are reluctant to step in and help during a first aid emergency, analysis by a charity suggests..
Pupils enjoyment of school suffers substantial decline in Year 7
Pupils enjoyment of school suffers a substantial decline during the first year of their secondary education, a study has suggested..
Trump Russia Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin immediately
US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin ceasefire negotiations after what he described as an excellent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that lasted more than two hours..
King sends private message of support to Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis
The King has written privately to Joe Biden to express his support after the former US president was diagnosed an aggressive form of prostate cancer..
PM defends common sense EU deal as critics condemn surrender to Brussels
Sir Keir Starmer said shoppers, tourists and businesses will benefit from a deal with Brussels which sees the UK sign up to follow EU rules and grants European trawlers access to British fishing waters for a further 12 years..
Harry Kane savours the joy of silverware but says my career is still the same
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane does not believe winning his first major trophy helps validate his long career..
Gary Lineker to leave BBC after this weekends Match Of The Day
Sports pundit Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after this weekends Match Of The Day, it has been confirmed..
Fishing deal helps smooth way for UK EU summit agreement
European fishing vessels will be given a further 12 years of access to British waters as part of Sir Keir Starmers reset with Brussels..
NHS rolls out plans to find more infected blood victims
Health officials have launched a new scheme to help identify people who may have unknowingly been given infected blood..
Study Reform supporters get more likes on dating apps than Tories
Reform voters enjoy more success on dating apps than Conservative voters, according to a study by university researchers..
Survey suggests most people think Supreme Court gender ruling was right
A majority of people think the Supreme Court made the right decision in its recent ruling on biological sex and that the law on womens rights is now clear, according to a survey commissioned by gender-critical campaigners..
Gary Lineker expected to announce early BBC exit before 2026 World Cup
Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker is expected to announce he has quit the BBC early and will not front its coverage of the 2026 World Cup, it has been reported..
Local News
Plans unveiled to build two blocks of council flats on former butterfly bank
Plans to build two blocks containing 36 council flats have been submitted for a site in Whitehawk
Red Arrows to soar over Sussex this summer as exciting new dates revealed
The iconic aerobatic display team has finally revealed its 2025 display schedule and is back in Sussex for two big events this year.
Road closed after 'lorry collides with telegraph pole'
A road has been closed after a lorry reportedly collided with a telegraph pole.
Martin Lewis gives dire warning as phone thefts surge across the country
Martin Lewis has shared a warning as mobile phone thefts increase across the country
Crash on major road causes heavy traffic delays
AA has reported a crash on the A27 Shoreham Bypass causing heavy traffic delays.
World-renowned chef to visit city as part of rare landscapes summit
Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco will visit Brighton on March 26–27 for a two-day food and nature event, part of the UK’s annual biosphere meeting hosted by The Living Coast
We owe tenants an apology and compensation - Cllr Bella Sankey
We had a very full Cabinet agenda last Thursday. As well as agreeing our bus service improvement plan, new red routes for Queens Road and part of Western Road, devolution and our interim plan local government reorganisation we also took decisions on New England House; allocating the Community Infrastructure Levy and the Household Support Fund; creating a new Economic Growth Board, and we updated our corporate debt policy.
Little Shop of Horrors to launch theatre company's 70th anniversary celebrations
Littlehampton Players Operatic Society (LPOS) kicks off its 70th-anniversary celebrations with Little Shop of Horrors at The Windmill Entertainment Centre.
Bastille announce Brighton concert as part of UK arena tour
Bastille will perform at The Brighton Centre on November 16, 2025, as part of their "From All Sides" UK tour – their only global live shows next year. Tickets go on sale March 28.
Seafront restaurant allowed to keep beach huts permanently
Rockwater, a bar and restaurant on Hove beach, has been granted permission to keep six beach huts in place on a permanent basis.
The 'unmissable' Sussex museum named one of the UK's best outside of London
Blooloop has compiled the top 25 UK museums to pay a visit to that are not in London, with a museum in Sussex making the list.
Plans for large digital advertising board in residential area rejected
Plans to install a large digital advertising board in a residential area in Portslade near Brighton have been rejected by the council
Plans to convert town centre building into flats
Plans have been submitted to Hastings Borough Council to convert town centre offices on Robertson Street into flats
Seafront wheel set to return to town seafront for the next three years
An observation wheel is set to come to Worthing's seafront for part of the next three years
Takeaway restaurant gets lowest possible food hygiene rating
Texas Pizza, a takeaway restaurant in Littlehampton, received a zero star food hygiene rating following an inspection
New gym to open in former Fitness First site
A new gym is coming to a spot near Brighton railway station which was recently vacated by Fitness First
Pub which had historic tiles ripped off put up for sale amid lengthy legal battle
The Montreal Arms in Brighton which had its historic green tiles ripped off has now been put on the market amid a lengthy legal battle
Police drop bike case as victim 'did not have time frame of when it happened'
A man who had the wheel of his bike stolen at a train station has been left frustrated after learning police will not investigate
Soft play centre hits back at online criticism about hygiene and safety
A children’s soft play centre has responded to criticism about its hygiene standards
Teen accused of stabbing man in graveyard says he 'tried to defend himself'
The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said he froze when he saw Billy Ripley confront him with a huge knife in August 2024.