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UK firms put the brakes on investment plans post tariffs
Three quarters of UK manufacturing and logistics firms are bracing for a hit from US tariffs..
Urgent action urged to tackle growing workload crisis for teachers
Urgent action has been called for to tackle what a trade union has termed the growing workload crisis for teachers in Northern Ireland..
Social media influencers fuelling misogyny in schools
Social media influencers such as Andrew Tate are fuelling an increase in misogyny and sexism in schools..
Third of 18 to 21 year olds worry about money every day
More than a third (35%) of Gen-Z adults aged 18 to 21 worry about their finances every day..
Cat who made it home after being hit by train recovers from major surgery
A cat hit by a train survived after having his leg and tail amputated..
Police Scotland to review trans policies following Supreme Court judgment
Police Scotland has said it will review its policies on transgender issues following a Supreme Court judgment on the legal definition of a woman..
British woman among four dead after cable car crash in southern Italy
A British woman has died in a cable car crash near Naples, according to an Italian official..
Rylan Gosling to lead new Star Wars film with title revealed
Rylan Gosling has confirmed he will lead a new Star Wars film, with the title of the franchises upcoming live-action story revealed..
London Zoo celebrates hatching of three eggs from extinct in wild dove species
Three extinct-in-the-wild Socorro dove chicks have hatched at London Zoo, marking a hopeful milestone in the bid to bring the species back from the brink of extinction..
AI companion for mindfulness can help bridge gaps in mental health care
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help bridge gaps in the mental health care system, which is broken, a clinician and tech executive had said..
Grandfather of Jesse Lingard tells court he was not an ogre with pics
The grandfather of footballer Jesse Lingard has told a court he was not an ogre as he denied allegations of historical sexual assault..
Woman in equality law refers to biological women Supreme Court rules
The terms woman and sex in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman and biological sex, the Supreme Court has ruled..
Inflation slows further to 26
Its after a drop in petrol prices.
Proud Unai Emery targets Champions League return
Its after Aston Villa were beaten on aggregate by PSG.
Man admits murdering partner and neighbour in brutal Christmas Day stabbing
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Reynolds says job changes may be needed to ensure Scunthorpe steel plant future
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Alan Rickman had so much more to offer
His widows raising awareness of pancreatic cancer.
Birmingham rubbish strikes set to continue after bin workers reject offer
Bin collection strikes in Birmingham are set to carry on after refuse workers rejected an offer from the council to halt the long-running dispute..
Katy Perry will write a song about her experience after returning from space
Singer Katy Perry kissed the ground and held a flower in the air as she returned from her Blue Origin trip to space and revealed she will write a song about the experience..
Virgil van Dijk expects Liverpool to have big summer in transfer window
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is expecting a big summer in the transfer market as the club look to build on their pending Premier League title triumph..
Local News
Brighton Pride organisers ban political parties from attending event
Political parties have been banned from Pride events, says organisers
2,200 homes near village have been approved
Plans for up to 2200 homes near Bersted have been approved by Arun District Council
How dangerous are rats for humans and pets and how do they spread diseases?
Rats carry multiple diseases, including leptospirosis, but are the rodents dangerous to humans?
Aldi wants to know where in Sussex its next stores should be
Aldi aims to reach 1,500 UK stores and is asking shoppers to email their town suggestions by 8 June 2025. Nominate your area and help bring Aldi’s affordable groceries closer to home
Martin Lewis shares the 'hidden' 3 letter sunscreen code that will save you money
Martin Lewis has shared a useful tip for anyone buying sun cream this summer.
Afghan restaurant can now deliver food until 4am at weekends
An Afghan restaurant can deliver food until 4am at weekends after councillors granted the premises a late-night refreshment licence
'Prolific' burglar smashed his way into shop and stole charity boxes and alcohol
A prolific burglar stole alcohol and charity collection boxes from a shop
Sainsbury’s starts checkout-free payments for shoppers to ‘reduce friction’
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has begun trialling checkout-free payments for SmartShop users in stores.
Coronation Street icon reveals 'impossible' to work with co-star after show exit
A Coronation Street icon has slammed an 'impossible' to work with co-star after exiting the ITV show for good.
Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones hints at future projects with James Corden
Ruth Jones has hinted at future projects with James Corden at the BAFTAs on Sunday (May 11), following the conclusion of Gavin & Stacey.
Starmer warns UK risks becoming ‘island of strangers’ as he unveils immigration plans
The Prime Minister said tougher restrictions were needed, warning that Britain risked becoming “an island of strangers, not a nation that walks forward together”.
Plans to convert Brighton hotel into 14-bedroom HMO
The proposals, submitted to Brighton and Hove City Council, involve transforming the Kempfield House Hotel at 18 Madeira Place.
'I was caught driving in a bus lane but the cameras are placed just to make money'
Mea Culpa. Last month my postie delivered a most unwelcome mail. It was addressed to my wife and when the letters PCN peeped through the window my first reaction was, ‘What’s Julie been up to now?’ However, when she opened it, it became clear that whilst she is the registered keeper of our car, it was me who drove into the bus lane. My second reaction was, ‘Well that’s not something I ever do,’ so was all ready to appeal but then on closer examination of the dreadfully ambiguous pict
The 'beautiful' site in Sussex named one of the UK's best for a camping holiday
Condé Nast Traveller has rounded up places across the country for "every type of holiday", with a spot in Sussex named best for camping.
Veteran, 84, sets sail in the English Channel in a homemade tin boat
An army veteran has set sail for the Isle of Wight to raise funds for St Wilfrid's Hospice.
Beer garden with 'timeless views' in tiny Sussex village named among UK's best
Big 7 Travel has named the 30 best beer gardens in the UK, with one historic site in a tiny Sussex village being highlighted.
University of Chichester scoops two top prizes for accountancy course
The winners were selected by the top accountancy magazine from a competitive field.
Major milestone reached in £16 million sports hub project
Wealden District Council’s £16.7 m Community Sports Hub in Hailsham has topped out, paving the way for 3G pitches, padel courts, a skate park and a community café ahead of a 2026 opening, funded with support from the Football Foundation.
Father and daughter at glittering event with King and Sir David Attenborough
A father and daughter diving duo who advocate for marine life in Sussex are featured in Sir David Attenborough’s new book.
Rights on the brink for local creatives - the row over AI
Are we soon to see success for a campaign to save Brighton’s most creative minds from having their designs, words and music plundered by artificial intelligence? Ministers have softened their proposals already, but doing nothing is not an option.