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Ministers Wants Tourist Attractions To Supercharge EV Infrastructure
It is vital that more tourist destinations offer electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, a minister said..
Jaguar Land Rover Cutting Up To 500 Management Jobs In UK
Luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover is axing up to 500 management jobs in the UK amid a slump in sales and trade tariff woes..
New Scheme Will Provide Patients With Access To Support Services Through NHS App
Patients will be able to access charities and support services though the NHS app, under a new scheme announced by Sir Keir Starmer..
Sixteen Year Olds To Be Allowed To Vote As Ministers Set Out Reforms
The next general election will see 16-year-olds able to vote for the first time, ministers have confirmed in wide-ranging plans to “modernise our democracy”..
UK Unemployment Jumps To Highest Since 2021 As Wage Growth Slows
Britain’s jobless rate has struck its highest level for four years as workers also faced another slowdown in wage growth, official figures have shown..
Olympian Teams Up With Researchers To Make PE Kit More Inclusive For Teen Girls
An Olympic sports star has teamed up with academic experts to help teenage girls feel more comfortable in their school PE kits..
Most UK Airports Raise Drop Off Fees While Many Major EU Hubs Have No Charge
More than half of UK airports raised or introduced drop-off fees for drivers in the past year, while most of the busiest EU airports still have no charge, according to new research..
Good Grief New Stamps Mark 75th Anniversary Of Peanuts Comic Strip
Royal Mail has released images of new stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of the popular comic strip Peanuts..
London Southend Airport To Partially Reopen Three Days After Fatal Plane Crash
London Southend Airport will partially reopen for a “small number of flights” three days after a small plane crashed, killing four people who were on board..
Prevent Programme Should Continue Referrals For No Ideology Review
Prevent, the Government’s counter-terror programme, could work better as part of a violence prevention strategy in the long term and should apply to those fascinated by extreme violence, a watchdog has said..
Starmer Suspends Rebellious MPs
Sir Keir Starmer has carried out a purge of troublesome backbenchers as he suspended a number of MPs..
Jeremy Clarkson To Host New Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Spin Off
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson is to host a new spin-off of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? called Millionaire Hot Seat..
PM Tories Have Questions To Answer Over Afghan Data Breach And Superinjunction
Tory ex-ministers have “serious questions to answer” about the Afghan data leak which resulted in an £850 million secret relocation scheme and an unprecedented legal gagging order, Sir Keir Starmer said..
Southern Water Becomes Latest Company To Bring In Hosepipe Ban Amid Dry Weather
Southern Water has become the latest company to bring in a hosepipe ban, to protect rare chalk stream habitat, as England battles exceptionally dry weather..
Inflation Jumps To Highest Level For Nearly 18 Months As Food Prices Rise Again
UK inflation rose to a near 18-month high in June as food prices surged for the third month running, according to official figures..
Former Defence Secretary Makes No Apology For Afghan Injunction
The former Conservative defence secretary who applied for an injunction blocking reporting about the Afghan data leak has said he makes “no apology”..
This Is Not A Fulfilling Life Scottie Scheffler Questions Why He Chases Majors
Long-time world number one Scottie Scheffler is chasing his second major of the year and fourth of his career at Royal Portrush but admits every day he questions why..
Britain Cannot Grow Without Fighting Fit Finance Sector Rachel Reeves Says
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told City bosses that Britain cannot meet its growth ambitions without a “fighting fit and thriving” finance sector, as she urged regulators to resist “excessive caution”..
Two Men Who Cut Down Sycamore Gap Tree Jailed For More Than Four Years
The two men who cut down the famous tree at Sycamore Gap out of “sheer bravado” have each been jailed for four years and three months..
Thousands Being Relocated To UK After Personal Data Leak Of Afghans
Thousands of people are being relocated to the UK as part of a secret £850 million scheme set up after a personal data leak of Afghans who supported British forces, it can now be reported..
Local News
Influencer's 'day of connection' teaching 'how to hold space' sells in seconds
A “day of connection” event organised by a social media influencer sold out in “ten seconds”
Joy as Fatboy Slim donates instruments to primary school as he opens music room
A celebrity guest donated some of his own instruments to a school as he opened their new music room
Weekly food waste collections set to be introduced
Brighton and Hove City Council will roll out weekly food waste collections from September 2025 as part of a £1.2 million investment to increase recycling and cut household waste
Three Forts Challenge 2025: 650 runners, 66 dogs and £25k for charity
The Three Forts Challenge made a triumphant return this year, attracting more than 650 participants, raising funds for Ferring Country Centre.
Popular castle to host two-day medieval festival this summer
Arundel Castle will hold its Medieval Festival Weekend on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6
Road partially blocked due to railroad crossing 'failure'
AA is reporting that the A2031 South Street is partially blocked both ways at Down View Road with slow traffic due to a railroad crossing failure.
In the Dock: The people who've appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court
In the Dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Crawley Magistrates' Court in West Sussex.
23-bed care home that can be turned into a huge house on sale
A 23-bedroom care home with planning consent to be converted into a huge family house is going up for auction
Reform gains will come at the expense of Labour in Brighton and Hove
I live in the most right-on area of Brighton and Hove. We have a Green MP, two Green councillors (one of whom is trans), and at least one former Green candidate. You will recognise the street names in our neighbourhood: Pronoun Place and Lanyard Lane which is just around the corner from Uberwoke Avenue. At election time, the green of the trees is outdone only by the ‘Vote Green’ posters.
School awarded funding to help install new play equipment
An East Sussex primary school has received a large donation to help fund new playground equipment.
Vincent Van Gogh depicted as street artist in new mural
A Vincent Van Gogh inspired mural has been painted in Hove.
Plans for temporary food kiosk at castle while new visitor centre is built
Proposals have been lodged with Hastings Borough Council for the installation of the kiosk near the West Hill Cafe, at the base of Hastings Castle on Castle Hill Road.
NHS pays out over £220k in compensation for medical negligence
Data has revealed how much a Sussex NHS Trust has paid out in compensation for clinical negligence claims
Front of former art shop brought to life with colourful mural
Tiffany Lynch and Cassettelord, both artists based in Brighton, have brought to life a mural to brighten up the boarded up Clarkes of Sussex in Bond Street.
Man says assisted dying would have 'given his mother an option'
A man whose mother battled with health issues has called for the assisted dying bill to be passed
Council pays out over £600k for accidents at work with causes revealed
Brighton and Hove City Council has paid out over £600,000 for workplace accidents.
'Pure profit and greed': Furious objections to plans for 1,700 new homes
Plans to build a 'new neighbourhood' containing 1,700 homes on farmland outside Uckfield have prompted furious reactions from residents
Seafront villa on 'Millionaire's Row' hits the market for £3.5 million
A seafront villa on Hove's 'Millionaire's Row' is on sale for £3,500,000. This four-bedroom property on Western Esplanade, is west of Hove Lagoon
Tesco superstore plagued by trapped pigeons landing on shelves of food
Pigeons have been trapped in Tesco Extra in the Holmbush Shopping Centre for several days, despite attempts by wildlife rescue volunteers to catch them
Taxi drivers outraged after seafront taxi rank is moved for new bus lane
Brighton and Hove City Council is currently trialling a traffic regulation order, which started on May 1, introducing a new bus lane on Marine Parade, Brighton.