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First Woman Archbishop Of Canterbury Vows To Create Space Amid Difference
The first female Archbishop of Canterbury has pledged to “create a space where there is difference” as she acknowledged there is not universal support for women bishops..
Teenager Who Recorded Fatal Hammer Attack On Mother Jailed For Murder
A teenager who murdered his mother with a hammer and recorded his attack on a dictaphone has been jailed for a minimum of 22 years and six months..
Luke Littler Helps England Squad Hit Target In Darts Tournament
Luke Littler was happy to teach the England squad how to hit the target as he hosted a darts tournament at St George’s Park..
Olivia Dean Lily Allen And CMAT Among Artists Nominated For The Ivors
Olivia Dean, Lily Allen and CMAT are among the artists nominated for awards which celebrate songwriting..
First Music Roster For Disabled Artists Aims To Stop Infantilisation
A new music roster for disabled artists has been launched to help ensure musicians are recognised as professionals and tackle “infantilisation” in the industry..
Two Men Arrested Over Golders Green Ambulances Arson Attack
Two men have been arrested in connection with the Golders Green arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, police said..
UK Inflation Remains Steady Prior To Impact Of Iran Conflict
UK inflation flatlined at 3% last month prior to the impact of the Iran war, according to official figures..
Glasgow Central Station Fully Reopens More Than A Fortnight After Nearby Fire
All platforms at Glasgow Central have fully reopened more than two weeks after a fire in a nearby building led to the station’s closure for several days..
Beloved Childrens Animated Series Mr Benn To Be Adapted Into A Live Action Film
The beloved children’s animated series Mr Benn will be adapted into a live action film..
NHS Missed Earlier Opportunity To Raise Alarm About Kent Meningitis Outbreak
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust missed an earlier opportunity to alert the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) of the meningitis outbreak in Kent, it has been reported..
Strikes Hit Iran As Tehran Targets Israel And Gulf States
Air strikes have battered Iran’s capital and Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv and sites across the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump said the US was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war..
Mohamed Salah To Leave Liverpool At End Of Season After Illustrious Career
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of this season, the Premier League club has announced..
Family Of Police Officer Who Died After Crash In Kent Say They Are Broken
The family of a police officer who died after a car crash in Kent while responding to an “immediate call” say they are “broken and will probably never recover”..
Adolescence Leads Bafta TV Nominations With 11 Nods
Hit Netflix drama Adolescence leads the way at this year’s Bafta TV awards with 11 nominations, with further accolades for Stephen Graham as Disney+ series A Thousand Blows has seven nominations..
World Championship To Stay At Crucible Until 2045 After 45m Revamp Deal Struck
Snooker’s World Championship will stay at the Crucible after a landmark deal was struck between World Snooker Tour and Sheffield City Council..
Posties Told To Leave Hospital Letters In Racks To Prioritise Parcels Union
The postal service has become “chaotic” with Royal Mail workers being told to leave doctors’ and hospital letters on racks to prioritise parcels, trade union bosses have warned..
Girlguiding Tells Trans Girls They Must Leave By Early September
Transgender girls must leave Girlguiding by early September, the organisation has told its members..
Married At First Sight Coach Mel Schilling Dies Aged 54 Surrounded By Love
Married At First Sight relationship coach Mel Schilling has died aged 54, weeks after announcing that doctors could no longer treat her cancer..
Rachel Reeves Warns Of Significant Economic Challenges From Iran War
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the economic challenges from the Iran war may be “significant” and contingency planning is under way for energy bill support “for those who need it most”..
Trainspotting The Musical To Make West End Debut This Summer
Trainspotting: The Musical, adapted from the best-selling novel by Irvine Welsh, will make its West End debut this summer, it has been announced..
Local News
Bustling Sussex town found between seaside hills home to 'hidden gem' museum
Sussex has an array of coastal spots to visit, but this one is not only pretty on the eye but has one of the UK's best hidden gem museums.
It is now or never to transform Brighton General Hospital
The future of Brighton General Hospital is one of the key issues in my constituency and across the city, writes Chris Ward.
Town centre pub is put up for sale
The Rock, on East Street in Horsham, has been listed for sale for £950,000.
'Exceptional' home care service awarded top marks following inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has handed Home Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham an overall rating of Outstanding.
First look inside as classic pub reopens with a bang after makeover
The Mitre Tavern, at 13 Baker Street, reopened last night. The Harvey's pub has had a makeover since being taken over by Good Times Pubs and Bars.
Princess of Wales spotted for first time since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest
The Princess of Wales has been spotted for the first time since disgraced former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest.
Driver dies and passengers seriously injured in crash
A driver has died in a crash.
Large sinkhole opens up in street
A 'sinkhole' has opened up in a Hove street.
Emergency crews rescue two cats from property fire
Two cats were rescued after a fire broke out at a flat.
Road closed overnight after fatal crash
Police have closed the B2204 in Catsfield following a crash
New core training for all Pride City Angels venues
All Pride City Angels members will receive access to core safety training under a new partnership.
Poundland to close branch in Sussex town
Poundland has announced that its Haywards Heath store, in South Road, will close for good on March 1.
Man who stole sweets from Co-op among those at Brighton Magistrates' Court
In the dock - A round-up of recent cases heard at Sussex (Central) Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Brighton Magistrates’ Court.
Seafront crazy golf course permitted to sell alcohol
A crazy golf course can sell alcohol after councillors granted a licence to the Hove seafront attraction.
Lack of parking fears as decision on crumbling multi-storey 'to take months'
Worthing Borough Council has been marketing the Grafton site for redevelopment, after it was forced to close the car park in May last year
Fears colony of endangered birds could be 'devastated' by hospital works
Brighton residents are concerned that the city’s colony of swifts could be “devastated” by maintenance works at the Brighton General Hospital site
School 'discriminated against boy' following decision which shocked parents
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy discriminated against a child with special educational needs by failing to provide reasonable adjustments after its specialist unit closed, a tribunal found
Healthy life expectancy falls across Sussex in new figures
New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed the number of years of good health someone can expect to enjoy if they were born between 2022-24
Seafront hotel to build new floor with a rooftop bar as plans approved
The Queens Hotel on Kings Road in Brighton, East Sussex, has won permission to add an extra floor and a rooftop bar
Man 'driven mad' after he finds home listed as coach station on Google Maps
A man has described his shock at finding Google Maps had labelled his home a coach station











































