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Use Minecraft In Schools To Teach Children About Built Environment Peers Say
Video games like The Sims, Minecraft and Assassin’s Creed should be used in schools to teach children about the built environment, peers have said..
Call For Risk Based Breast Cancer Screening As Cases In Under 50s Rise
The number of cases of breast cancer in women under 50 has risen by 5% in one year, according to new analysis..
Treasures Found Buried With Iron Age Warrior To Go On Show For First Time
Rare treasures found with a young Iron Age man buried around 2,000 years ago are to go on show for the first time in a new exhibition..
14m National Lottery Funding Secured To Save Rare Oak Church Spire
A unique oak church spire is to be restored after securing £1.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its rare oak spire..
Parents Facing Impossible As Thousands Of Babies Living In Overheated Homes
Almost 1.6 million children, including more than 70,000 babies, are living in overheated homes in England, according to campaigners, who have called for “urgent action” to ensure housing can be kept at safe temperatures..
Scotland Slip To Heavy World Cup Defeat
Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread.
Scotland Slip To Heavy World Cup Defeat
Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread.
June Temperature Record Broken As UK Swelters In Exceptional Heat
Wednesday was the UK’s hottest June day on record, with a provisional temperature of 35.7C breaking the previous record from the summer of 1976..
Notts Maternity Mothers And Babies Died Or Suffered Avoidable Harm
Hundreds of mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to “longstanding and deeply embedded systemic failures” at a hospital trust.
Darren Jones Urges Andy Burnham To Set Out Plans As He Rules Out Leadership Bid
Senior minister Darren Jones has urged Andy Burnham to set out more of his economic policies after ruling himself out of the race for the Labour leadership..
Committee Calls On Lacklustre Government To Clarify National Security Plans
The Government has been accused of failing to provide clarity on its national security strategy and defence spending amid concern the UK is “falling behind” its allies at a crucial time..
Baby Deaths Largest Maternity Review In History Of NHS To Be Published
The largest maternity review in the history of the NHS is due to be published, detailing how widespread failings led to the deaths of babies and caused avoidable harm..
Its So Lifelike Says Lando Norris As F1 Driver Views Madame Tussauds Figure
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris raced into Madame Tussauds London to see his waxwork ahead of the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone..
England Held To Goalless Draw By Ghana
Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L.
England Held To Goal Less Draw By Ghana
Turgid Boston stalemate leaves the Three Lions top of Group L.
Extreme Weather Causes Major Travel Disruption As Temperature Could Near 40C
Extreme weather has started to cause major disruption to the travel network as scores of schools have announced they will close for the next few days with temperatures expected to hit record highs..
Former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell Jailed For More Than Five Years
Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP who embezzled more than £400,000 from the party, has been jailed for more than five years..
Algeria Come From Behind To Beat Jordan
Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri scored in the 2-1 win for Algeria.
Drivers Told Not To Use A Smartwatch Behind The Wheel
Drivers are being urged not to use smartwatches behind the wheel, with legislation covering the gadgets described as “unclear”..
Britain To Have Surplus Of Energy For Winter Despite Iran War Forecasts Show
Britain has more than enough electricity supply to meet demand through the winter months, despite households facing higher bills following the Iran war, according to the energy system operator..
Local News
Owner of popular coffee shop makes emotional announcement and is 'devastated'
The Coffee Camp, based in Findon Valley, Worthing, has announced its closure "with extreme sadness" after efforts to secure the café’s future fell short.
Grandmother backs legal challenge to Gatwick second runway
A 77-year-old has walked 16 miles around the perimeter of Gatwick Airport to raise funds for a legal campaign.
West Sussex musician releases album inspired by British folklore
A West Sussex musician has released a new album inspired by Britain's folklore.
Residents urged to respond to consultation on boundary changes
With the government’s consultation on boundary changes now in its final days, residents across Lewes district are urged to make sure their voices are heard.
Care home seeks community help to transform its gardens
Windermere House is inviting schools and community groups to help transform its outdoor space.
Adventurous walkers invited to take on lighthouse challenge this weekend
The opportunity to walk out to a famous lighthouse returns this weekend for adventurous visitors.
Ambulance leaders take on cycling challenge to raise charity funds
A team from South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) are tackling a demanding bike ride across Sussex and Surrey to raise funds for the SECAmb Charity.
University student and mentors in running for podiatry honours
A student and two educators from the University of Brighton have been nominated for national podiatry awards.
Nominations open for prestigious Order of 1066 Award
A special honour is once again up for grabs for Hastings residents who puts their community first.
Emergency services and armed forces day returns this summer
Chichester’s Emergency Services, Armed Forces and Community Day will return on Sunday, August 2.
Objections to traveller encampment due to fears for protected species in area
Damage to protected species are at the centre of objections against a proposed traveller site in Sussex.
Sussex restaurant named one of the top 100 in the UK
A Sussex restaurant has been named among the best dining destinations in the UK.
Family electrical business closing down after 140 years of trading
Willmer’s of Pulborough, a family-run electrical business established in 1876, is set to close its doors when the current owner retires.
Sussex woman ticks off ‘bucket list’ dream with rock band debut
Donna Martin, 54, made her public debut with indie rock cover band Louder Than Ten on Saturday, June 6, at The Norfolk Arms in Horsham.
Solar farm promising electricity to 140,000 homes may cover Sussex countryside
A huge solar farm project is sparking debate over its potential impact on the environment and surrounding communities
Man threatened security guard with 'large kitchen knife' during Tesco Express robbery
A man has been sentenced for threatening a security guard with a knife in Tesco Express
Pub launches supper club with a French feast
Worthing’s hospitality scene is unquestionably on the rise and can now add a monthly supper club to its growing list of foodie destinations and jolly decent boozers.
Travellers move onto recreation ground as water source 'broken into'
Southern Water said it is investigating claims of improper water use as Travellers moved onto land on the outskirts of Hastings
Repairs to 'vital' road bridge over river could cost millions
Clympwick Bridge, which carries the A259 over the River Arun in West Sussex, connects towns including Littlehampton and Bognor Regis.
Decision made on 100 new homes on Sussex farmland near main road
A project to construct 100 houses on farmland has been approved.










































