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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
City MP backs national HIV campaign and urges public testing
Chris Ward MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven is supporting National HIV Testing Week.
Spring comes to one of Bognor's most picturesque parks
These images capture the first signs of the season at Hotham Park in Bognor Regis, as early blooms begin to brighten the landscape.
Wedding venue named finalist in national service awards
Alfriston Gardens has been named a Finalist in the Guides for Brides Customer Service Awards 2026,
Education drive helps slash sewer pipe blockages by 62 per cent
Blockages across Chichester have plummeted following the launch of a pilot to keep ‘unflushables’ out of pipes.
Creative hub launches packed programme of half-term activities
Families and creatives of all ages are invited to enjoy a week of artistic fun and inspiration at The Art House in Eastbourne this February half term.
Novel-writing competition opens up to all aspiring authors
The annual Rooker Prize is now open – and for the first time, everyone can enter.
Sussex microbakery with 'best cinnamon buns in the world' named among Britain's best
The Sunday Times has revealed its choices for some of the best microbakeries around Britain, picking out 16 worth trying.
University backs sustainability champions at major food awards
The University of Brighton is sponsoring the Sustainability Champions category in the BRAVO Awards.
High street shops host artists in new creative scheme
Businesses and artists are teaming up to encourage more shoppers to visit Worthing town centre this spring.
MP calls for legal guarantee on 62-day cancer treatment target
Jess Brown-Fuller MP has marked World Cancer Day, highlighting the urgent need to tackle delays in cancer care .
Highways worker is attacked while stopping non-residents from entering flooded area
A council worker has been "attacked" by a member of the public. It happened on February 11 at the A29 Shripney Road closure near Bognor Regis.
Chance to win trip to Vietnam when you eat out at Pho restaurants
Pho is offering diners a chance to win a trip to Vietnam on Vietnamese New Year.
Police give statement on 'devastating attack' after man admits killing his own father
Police have released a statement after Fabio Botros pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his own father in Brighton, at Lewes Crown court today
Four bank branches to shut across Sussex as raft of closures announced
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed that three Halifax branches in West Sussex and a branch of Lloyds in East Sussex will be closing
Woman's body found on seafront path
A body was found on a seafront path this morning.
Teenager killed dad with a hammer and stabbed mum after medication reduced
Fabio Botros, who killed his father and attacked his mother with a hammer and knife in Brighton, has been sentenced at Lewes Crown Court
Ramp installed over road flooded for days as residents could not access homes
West Sussex County Council has said that contractors have finished building a ramp on the flooded A29 at Shripney to allow residents to access their homes
American fashion brand set to take over empty unit in The Lanes
Women's fashion retailer Free People could be moving into the former Hobbs unit on East Street in The Lanes in Brighton, East Sussex.
Fears plans for 101 homes will 'overwhelm' village
Plans to build 101 homes in Partridge Green are to be considered by Horsham District Council for the second time.
Dozens of babies who died at Sussex trust ‘may have survived with better care’
At least 55 babies who died at a Sussex NHS trust may have survived with better care, a review has found.











































