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Nurses Enter Pay Review With Good Grace But Are Not Afraid To Strike
Nurses have entered into a pay review with “good grace” but are “not afraid to strike” in the future, the boss of the profession’s union has said..
Brothers To Haul 25kg Of Potatoes On Trek To Fundraise For Prostate Cancer UK
Two brothers will be hauling 25 kilograms of potatoes on a 57-mile walk to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK after their father was successfully treated for the disease..
Hottest May Day For 79 Years
Monday forecast to be even warmer with 34C expected in London and the South East.
Spurs Survive On Premier Leagues Final Day
West Ham are relegated to the Championship despite a 3-0 win over Leeds.
Enjoy Your Life But Pick Your Friends Wisely D Day Veteran On 100th Birthday
A veteran who lived through the D-Day landings has urged people not to be shy and enjoy their lives, but pick their friends wisely, ahead of his 100th birthday..
MPs Raise Concerns Over Climate Of Fear In Live Music Industry
MPs have raised concerns about a “climate of fear” in the live music industry and called for an investigation into potential market dominance in the sector..
Suspect Shot Dead Near White House After Firing At Security Checkpoint
A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died after being shot, according to federal officials..
Celtic Have Won The Scottish Cup
Martin O’Neill guided Celtic to the double as the Scottish champions beat Dunfermline 3-1 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final..
Huge Problem Of 70000 Barriers In UK Rivers Mapped Out
More than 70,000 weirs, dams and other river barriers have been mapped across the UK, as conservationists warn they are a “huge problem” for wildlife and pollution..
Dozens Killed In Chinese Coal Mine Explosion
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi has killed at least 90 people, state media reported, after dozens were said to be trapped underground..
Shakira Says She Has No Time For Romance At Peak Of Her Career
Shakira has said she has “no space or time for romance”, adding she feels that she is at the “peak of my career”..
Eva Longoria And Gillian Anderson Among Stars At Cannes Film Festival
Eva Longoria, Gillian Anderson and Monica Bellucci were among the stars on the red carpet for the premiere of Histoires De La Nuit..
Scrolling In Bedrooms After Midnight A Driver Of Youth Joblessness
Anxiety linked to social media is driving economic inactivity among young people, according to the former minister tasked with looking at why almost a million are neither working nor learning..
Charles Delights Theatregoers As He Takes Seat At Sold Out Show
The King delighted theatregoers when he took his seat near members of the public to watch a sold-out performance of a Shakespeare play..
Artist To Create Work From Sycamore Gap Tree Wood After Contest Winner Announced
The National Trust has announced the winner of its competition to turn the wood of the illegally-felled Sycamore Gap tree into an artwork..
Temperatures In UK Could Be Hotter Than The Seychelles On Saturday
Temperatures in parts of the UK could be higher than the Seychelles on Saturday, after Britons enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far on Friday..
First Weekend Of Makerfield By Election Campaigns To Get Under Way
The first weekend of campaigning is set to get under way in Makerfield, in a by-election that Andy Burnham said could “change Labour”..
Children More Likely Than Working Age Adults To Live In Private Rented Sector
Children are more likely than working-age adults to live in Britain’s private rented sector, as young families who may find themselves priced out of homeownership rent for longer, according to a think-tank..
Two French Cities Ranked Cheapest Short Break Destinations In Western Europe
Lille and Strasbourg have been named the best-value city-break destinations in western Europe..
Former Wish You Were Here Presenter Judith Chalmers Dies Aged 90
Television presenter Judith Chalmers, who hosted the travel show Wish You Were Here…?, has died aged 90, her family told ITV News..
Local News
Twilight raceday announced as live racing returns for special event
Plumpton Racecourse has announced the return of live racing for a special Twilight Raceday.
Performer says growing up with cleft helped her gender transition
A performer has shared how her experience of growing up with a cleft lip helped her through gender transition.
Children grow fruit and vegetables through outdoor life skills project
Children with special educational needs at a school in Newhaven have launched a project to cultivate fruit and vegetables as part of their studies.
Father and daughter dedicate lives to saving people at sea
A lifelong commitment to saving lives at sea has united two generations of the same family.
Residents invited to nominate unsung heroes for top civic honour
Residents are invited to nominate outstanding individuals for the Freedom of the City Award.
Charity caring for abandoned reptiles appeals for public support
A reptile rescue centre has launched a fundraising appeal to help care for more than 30 animals.
Council approves funding to develop replacement Local Plan
Chichester District Council will formally begin work on a new Chichester Local Plan.
University team developing device to identify osteoarthritis early
University of Brighton researchers are developing a groundbreaking sensor to detect osteoarthritis earlier than ever before.
Runners invited to tackle 10K to 50km races at summer even
An event will be held this June, offering endurance racing through rolling countryside and lakeside views.
Meningitis survivor MP calls for urgent action to protect young people
Alison Griffiths MP is urging urgent action to protect young people from the disease.
Residents invited to comment on major housing and infrastructure plan
A housing plan is moving forward with the next stage of public consultation.
Casting revealed for anniversary tour of hit musical Jersey Boys
Casting has been announced for the 20th anniversary tour of the musical Jersey Boys coming to Eastbourne.
New Italian-inspired lunch item combines pizza with a panini twist
A new lunch item is putting a fresh spin on Italian food at Zizzis this summer.
Salon raises thousands for charity while celebrating fifth birthday milestone
The Hair Salon is marking its fifth birthday with a wave of recent achievements, industry recognition and community impact.
New poetry collection celebrates the chaos and wonder of childhood
The Loudest Whispers brings together sixty-four pages of illustrated poems exploring the many wonders and worries of childhood.
University academic appointed to lead major inequality review
A senior academic at the University of Brighton has been appointed as independent chair of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Review of Inequality and Life Outcomes
Emergency services called to serious incident at harbour
Emergency services were called to an incident at a harbour this morning
Man, 70, arrested following fatal crash
A 70-year-old man has been arrested after a 55-year-old woman died in a crash
Power shut off at railway station as person falls onto tracks
A serious incident at Brighton railway station has led to a major emergency response
What we know so far as man dies on beach
Carlisle Parade in Hastings, the A259, was closed due to a serious incident on Hastings beach. Here's what we know so far.










































