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Resident Doctors Announce Strikes Just After Easter Break
Resident doctors in England are to strike for six days in the ongoing row over jobs and pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) announced..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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”..
Local News
Leisure centres to get £8 million facelift with major changes
Chichester District Council has announced a major £8 million investment in its three leisure centres.
Apprenticeship scheme launches to address local skills shortage
A new roofing apprenticeship programme will launch for the first time in East Sussex in September 2026, creating new routes into skilled employment.
Family-run dealership unveils new Suzuki showroom
Dinnages has been appointed a new Suzuki retail partner, marked by the opening of a new Suzuki showroom in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
Councils face race against time after election delay scrapped
Councils face a “race against time” to organise reinstated local elections, the body representing ballot organisers has said.
Council workers meet King and Queen at royal reception
Two employees at Brighton and Hove City Council were invited to a royal reception celebrating the impact of people working in local and regional government.
Five-bedroom Victorian home in Hove on the market for £1.2m
A five-bedroom Victorian home in Hove boasting green views and a generously sized garden is up for sale for £1.2m.
New exhibition tells story of club that helped define gay culture
A new exhibition at Brighton Museum and Art Gallery is shining a light on the Sussex Lancers, a pioneering gay leather motorbike club.
District Council aims to build more than 250 homes by 2028
Lewes District Council is driving forward its ambitious programme to build more high-quality, sustainable council houses for local people.
The one question about our city that confuses even the greatest minds
One of the great mysteries of the universe is why you would live in Brighton when you could live in Hove.
Big festivals, local voices and getting the balance right
Each year, thousands of people flock to events in our city to enjoy a diverse and exciting outdoor events programme, and our council officers work hard to make sure it stays that way, writes Birgit Miller.
Three-hour wellbeing experience to take place 450ft in the sky
FUEGO’s RISE breathwork and self-optimisation experience will take place inside the i360 pod in Brighton on March 21.
8 new airlines and 12 new routes flying from Gatwick Airport in 2026 - full list
Gatwick Airport will serve more than 230 destinations across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
MP raises concerns with police over asylum camp and rural crime
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, met with representatives from Sussex Police to get an update on local policing activities.
On air and in the garden with ferns, robins and camellias
I went into the BBC Radio Studios in Tunbridge Wells to meet up with Pat Marsh from Sunday Gardening.
Two Sussex bookshops named finalists in national awards
The British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award celebrates stores that are at the centre of local communities.
Calls for urgent action to fix 'never-ending' flooding problem
Lewes MP James MacCleary urges Southern Water to fix persistent flooding at Newhaven’s North Quay Road.
'I tried The Ivy's £19.17 menu and it was great value for quality food'
I tried The Ivy's new menu in Brighton.
Urgent repairs to damaged sea defences set to begin after 'void' found
Coastal Partners, a partnership of five councils, is working on behalf of Chichester District Council to repair the seawall near Sea Grove in Selsey.
Hospital opens new unit amid multi-million pound investment to A&E
A new unit has opened as part of multi-million pound plans to upgrade an A&E
Man accused of raping teenager with flatmate says encounter was '100% consensual'
A man accused of raping a teenager after a Christmas night out said the encounter with him and his flatmate was “100 per cent” consensual











































