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Government warned over high risk multibillion pound backing for carbon capture
The Governments £22 billion backing of unproven technology to capture and store carbon emissions is high risk, MPs have warned..
Mesh campaigners call for urgent action on financial compensation
Women who were harmed after being fitted with mesh have faced silence for a year after a major report said there was a clear case for redress, a campaigner has said..
AI could replace 70 of tasks in computer based jobs study says
As much as 70% of tasks in computer-based jobs could be transformed or replaced by AI, according to a new study..
King and Queen to pay state visits to Italy and the Vatican
The King and Queen are to pay state visits to Italy and the Vatican, Buckingham Palace has confirmed..
Hospitals close to full as many beds occupied by people fit to be discharged
Hospitals in England are close to full as a significant number of beds are occupied by people who are medically fit to be discharged, health officials have said..
Majority of school leaders reject Ofsteds proposed report card system poll
The majority of school leaders are opposed to Ofsteds proposed report card grading system for inspecting schools, a survey has suggested..
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 45 as it downgrades growth forecast
UK interest rates have fallen to 4.5% after the Bank of England voted to cut borrowing costs, as it also slashed short-term growth forecasts for the economy..
Use of force in killing of four IRA men not justified coroner
Members of a specialist British military unit who shot dead four IRA men in an ambush in Co Tyrone in 1992 used lethal force which was not justified, a coroner has ruled..
Dog treat made from cultivated meat on sale in UK in world first
A dog treat made from cultivated meat has gone on sale at Pets at Home in a move the retailer claims is a world first..
Parents facing barriers and delays in getting mental health help for children
Two in five parents who have sought help for their childs mental health said they did not get the required support, according to a survey..
Home Secretary to chair smartphone theft summit after Met Police clampdown
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will chair a summit on smartphone theft after the Metropolitan Police seized more than 1,000 stolen devices in one week..
PM unveils plans to make it easier to build new nuclear reactors
The Government is pledging to create thousands of highly skilled jobs by reforming planning rules to make it easier to build new nuclear reactors..
Grenfell Tower to be demolished bereaved families told
Bereaved families of the Grenfell fire are understood to have been told the tower block will be demolished..
Yorkshire set to sell entire Hundred stake in reported 100m deal
Yorkshire are set to become the first county to sell an entire 100 per-cent stake in their Hundred team, after agreeing a reported £100million deal with the owners of Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad..
Prince of Wales speaks about bereavement on charity visit
The Prince of Wales has spoken to teenagers about dealing with bereavement during a visit to a charity..
Ozzy Osbourne to reunite with original Black Sabbath line up for his final show
Ozzy Osbourne is to reunite with all his original Black Sabbath bandmates for his final performance..
Elections delayed in nine council areas as more town halls urged to come forward
May elections in nine council areas have been postponed for one year amid the reorganisation of local government in England, Angela Rayner has said..
Boy 15 stabbed in heart with hunting knife at school court told
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed in the heart with a hunting knife at a school in Sheffield, a court has heard..
UK announces 55 million to bolster Ukraines resilience
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has announced a £55 million package of support aimed at bolstering Ukraines resilience, during a visit to Kyiv amid uncertainty about the future of the war..
More than 1000 consultant vacancies in Scotland figures show
There are more than 1,000 vacancies in Scotlands NHS for consultants, figures have shown, as a health body called for action..
Local News
Police officer defends decision to drive into motorcyclist
A police officer has told a court he made “tactical contact” with an electric motorbike being ridden by two men because of the “risk” they posed to themselves and the public.
New drive-thru McDonald's could be coming to Hove
McDonald's has submitted a planning application on January 7 to build a store in Hove
Jewellery, diamonds, gold and cash stolen from car in distraction burglary
Police are investigating a report of theft from a vehicle in Kensington Street, Brighton, on January 17 at 1.30pm.
Local Green MP calls on council to be 'transparent' about i360 deal
MP Sian Berry for Brighton Pavilion has reacted to the recent news that Nightcap Limited completed the takeover of the Brighton i360 on a 115-year lease.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with car
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a car.
Cold weather warning issued for Sussex
A cold weather warning has been issued, with plummeting temperatures posing a risk to vulnerable people.
Martin Lewis loophole warning for Sky customers - and prices are going up
"Thought this kind of thing was supposed to be banned?" said the post on Martin Lewis' site. "So did we."
Southern Water will compensate thousands of residents for water outage
This comes after Labour MP for Hastings Helena Dollimore placed pressure on the water firm’s CEO Lawrence Gosden in Parliament last month
Bus driver had almost 'off the scale' alcohol levels with passengers on board
A Big Lemon Bus driver’s levels of alcohol were “almost off the scale” when he had a dozen passengers on board
Landmark fire station reopens after £4.9 million renovations
A historic fire station has officially reopened after undergoing £4.9 million worth of renovations
Plans for dozens of ‘cliff top’ homes have been approved
Councillors have approved plans for dozens of ‘cliff top’ homes in East Sussex.
Recap: Multi-vehicle crash on A27 causes delays
A crash on the A27 near Polegate is causing traffic
The Great Gadget Giveaway Part 3: Win a new Android Tablet
As part of our great gadget giveaway we're offering readers the chance to win a brand-new Android Tablet.
Mum issues warning over Amazon toy after son swallows a magnet
Having binned all the magnetic toys in the house, Louise is now sharing Junior's scary experience to ensure it doesn't happen to anyone else
Charity buys town centre building to expand its services
Guild Care has acquired Saxon House in Worthing and is set to expand care services and improve facilities for service users, staff, and volunteers.
Man jailed after police find cocaine in his car and a gun in his sock
An Eastbourne man has been jailed after police found cocaine in his car and a gun in his sock.
Sussex village has 2km of sewers sealed off
Two kilometres of sewers have been sealed in an East Sussex village to help reduce storm overflows.
How do we make sure pupils attend school?
The latest data released on school attendance made for some sobering reading. The percentage of parents fined for taking children out of school during term time for family holidays has rocketed in some parts of Sussex. Since 2018-19 the national figure for fines has increased by 54%, a staggering total of 443,322 fines in total. While Brighton and Hove and East Sussex recorded an increase of 30% and 29% West Sussex saw a much bigger 60% increase.
Annual Winter Ball unites businesses for charity
The Focus Foundation’s annual Winter Ball in Brighton raised over £120,000 for Sussex-based charities, supporting grassroots initiatives and community projects across the region.
We tried Costa's Spanish latte and here's what we thought of it
We're a fan of Costa in our office - and the Spanish latte was no exception, according to our reporters