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Travel Disruption Continues As Warnings Lifted Early After Storm Dave
Travel disruption is continuing in the wake of Storm Dave after yellow weather warnings were lifted early as it pulled away..
Trump Says Missing US Service Member Has Been Rescued In Iran
A US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, Donald Trump said..
April State Pension Changes Why It Is Crucial For Workers To Plan Ahead
Some key changes to state pensions are happening from April, affecting the amounts of income that pensioners have as well as the age at which some people may retire..
Derek Chisora Pondering Future After Split Decision Loss To Deontay Wilder
Derek Chisora was left with mixed emotions after he suffered defeat in his final bout, but only after an exhilarating fight of the year contender with Deontay Wilder at a raucous O2 Arena..
Rail Delays And Yellow Wind Warnings As Storm Dave Due To Ease On Easter Sunday
Storm Dave caused road closures and train disruptions early on Easter Sunday morning, with the forecast expected to clear throughout the day..
University Panel To Recommend Removal Of Scott Mills Honorary Doctorate
Former Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills could lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University after he was sacked by the BBC..
Masculinity Crisis Brewing In Schools Teaching Union Warns
There is a “masculinity crisis” brewing in schools, a teaching union has warned, as the percentage of female teachers reporting they have faced misogyny from pupils rises for the fourth year in a row..
Two US Aircraft Shot Down By Iran With One Crew Member Missing
One US service member was rescued and at least one was missing after Iran shot down two US military planes in separate attacks in a dramatic development in the war began nearly five weeks ago..
Three Due In Court Over Alleged Arson Attack On Jewish Community Ambulances
Three males are due in court after four Jewish community ambulances were targeted in an alleged arson attack in north-west London..
Nasa Spacecraft Enroute To Moon For Flyby More Than 100000 Miles From Earth
Astronauts heading to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years are currently more than 100,000 miles (160,930 kilometres) from Earth and in “good spirits”, according to Nasa officials..
Millions Take To Roads Ahead Of Windy Easter Weekend
Millions of travellers are taking to the road ahead of a windy Easter weekend with Storm Dave forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph..
Lamb Costs Soared Over Last Three Years Due To Climate Change Report
Households that eat lamb regularly have seen £168 added to the cost over the last three years due to climate change, according to a report..
Home Emergency Callouts Set To Spike On Easter Monday Analysis Indicates
Emergency callouts for problems around homes – such as blocked drains, toilet faults and leaking pipes – often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider..
Manned Mission To Moon Fires Engines To Leave Earths Orbit
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit..
Marks Spencer Boss Warns Crime Is Getting More Brazen
Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks & Spencer’s retail director has said..
Tiger Woods Turns Down Chance To Captain The United States At 2027 Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced..
Lift Off For First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off..
Shopkeepers Prepare For Further Trouble After High Street Swarmed By Teenagers
Shopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays..
Household Energy Bill Drop Short Lived Respite Amid Fears Of July Hike
Household energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July..
Trump Says Securing Strait Of Hormuz Is Not For Us
President Donald Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is “not for us” and estimated that the US will be done attacking Iran in two to three weeks..
Local News
Celebrities help raise more than £148,000 at glittering charity ball
The annual Focus Foundation Winter Ball took place with 430 people joining to celebrate the organisation’s achievements and contribute to future success.
Spring theatre season brings rave, drag and poetry to the Dome stage
This spring, Brighton Dome welcomes four theatre productions to intrigue, entertain and inspire.
Horrible Histories TV cast to perform live in new stage concert
Horrible Histories Live (and Dead)! The Concert, featuring characters from BBC's TV series and theatre originals, is coming to Brighton Dome this April.
Council urges sports clubs to support women and girls in sport
Local sports clubs and activity providers are being asked to help make Brighton & Hove the UK capital of women and girls in sport.
Meet-up for mums raising neurodivergent children launches in city
A Brighton mum has launched a new monthly community for mums raising neurodivergent children of any age.
Vehicle entries open for one of the UK’s biggest free motoring shows
Vehicle entries are now open for Magnificent Motors, which gears up for a return to Eastbourne this May.
Epstein revelations show patriarchy still protects the powerful
The past week has been dominated by the disclosure of over three million documents associated with the deceased paedophile and prolific sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein by the US Department of Justice.
Landmark office deal signals renewed demand in commercial property
Flude Property Consultants have announced the recent letting of 25,000 sq ft of new build Grade A office space at Hove Central.
Chorus to stage intimate Valentine gig that promises to raise the roof
Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus will perform at Komedia in Brighton on February 15 with a one-night event.
Work on major road upgrade to begin later this year
Wealden District Council has transferred £1.1million of funding to East Sussex County Council for highways improvements focussed on the A22 around Hailsham.
Eastbourne theatre to offer inclusive shows for visually impaired
Visitors to The Devonshire Park Theatre who are vision impaired can leave the drama to the stage thanks to the Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre Audio Description volunteer team.
Four exhibitions come to Sussex to explore theme of radical creativity
Charleston has announced a programme of new exhibitions for 2026, taking place across its two sites, Charleston in Firle and Charleston in Lewes.
Transport company offering apprenticeships for next generation of engineers
A transport company has opened applications for engineering apprenticeship programme to help train the next generation of engineers.
Permit holders’ parking spaces converted to disabled bays
A section of permit holders-only parking is to be converted to disabled bays.
Grandmother shortlisted for cruise line's national award
An Eastbourne grandmother has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating the everyday heroes of family life.
Valentine’s gifts with meaning created through gallery charity partnership
Oxmarket Contemporary has joined with the Apuldram Centre to present a collection of heartfelt artwork on display in Oxmarket shop in Chichester.
Southern Water opens more sites for public education on sewage
Southern Water’s Beyond the Drain tours, which show visitors how wastewater is processed and treated, are now available at more sites across the South East.
Restaurant wins Brighton and Hove's first Michelin star in 50 years
The Michelin Star Awards 2026 for the UK and Ireland were held on February 9 in Dublin with Sussex restaurants gaining a clutch of coveted stars.
Live updates as train hits object and cannot move, causing 'major' disruption
Live updates as a train hits and object and gets stuck at Portchester, near Portsmouth, blocking the line to Brighton and Bognor Regis.
Missing man found dead following public appeal
A missing man has been found dead.











































