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Teachers to get permanent contract after one year
Teachers will be given permanent contracts after one year, under new measures announced by the education minister..
Talks to resume over Birmingham bin strike
Talks aimed at ending the long-running Birmingham bin strike will resume on Wednesday..
Starmer backtracks on trans women are women comment following court ruling
Sir Keir Starmer said a woman is an adult female as he appeared to U-turn on his previous stance on trans rights following the Supreme Courts judgment on the issue..
Starmer praises resilience of Ukrainians as he makes training visit
Sir Keir Starmer has said it is incredibly humbling to see the work being done by allied nations to train Ukrainian troops..
Sir Keir Starmer among world leaders to attend Pope Franciss funeral
Sir Keir Starmer will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend..
Badenoch admits local elections will be very difficult for Conservatives
Kemi Badenoch has admitted that Mays local elections are going to be very difficult for the Conservatives..
The UK and New Zealand are to pursue stronger defence ties and boost support for Ukraine
King Charles has met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of visits today..
Catholics mourn merciful Pope after death aged 88 following stroke
Pope Francis has been remembered as someone full of compassion, mercy and irrepressible hope as Catholics came together to mourn the death of a pontiff hailed by the King and other world leaders..
Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis has died, a senior Vatican official has said..
Prison officers call for use of electric stun guns
Prison officers are calling on the Justice Secretary to allow the use of electric stun guns in the UKs most dangerous jails..
Gatwick is worst airport for flight delays for second year in a row
Gatwick has retained its position as the UKs worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption..
US vice president JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday
They met briefly on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administrations migrant deportation plans..
Arsenal crush 10 man Ipswich to delay Liverpools Premier League title party
Arsenal denied Liverpool the opportunity to be crowned Premier League champions on Easter Sunday with a 4-0 victory against 10-man Ipswich at Portman Road..
A dry and pleasant Easter Sunday for much of the UK will be followed by rain
The Met Office says most of the country have seen some warm spells of sunshine on Easter Sunday, although a scattering of showers was likely across southern England and south Wales..
Husband watched in horror as van killed wife on golf course after police chase
Mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry, 62, of Aldridge, Walsall, died in hospital after she was hit at 10.25am on Friday April 11.
The Childrens Commissioner says parents should stop trying to be their childs friend over phone usage
Dame Rachel de Souza said parenting must not be outsourced to professionals, adding if we are serious about protecting our children, we have to look at our own behaviour..
Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday to deliver blessing
Pope Francis made a brief appearance to bless the thousands of people in St Peters Square, drawing cheers and applause from the crowd as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia..
NHS boards pay 227m compensation in five years figures suggest
Scotlands NHS boards have paid almost £227 million in compensation in the past five years, new figures suggest..
Number of modern languages teachers down by more than a fifth figures suggest
The number of modern languages teachers in Scotland has fallen by more than a fifth since 2008, figures have shown..
Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools as teachers voice funding fears
Free breakfast clubs are set to launch at 750 schools across England next week as teachers expressed concerns that Government funding behind the flagship scheme will fall short of the cost..
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.