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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
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
Airport station closes after police respond to reports of man with 'firearm'
A man has been arrested after boarding a train with two imitation firearms.
Popular beach becomes third in Sussex to become smoking-free
Smokers visiting Pevensey Bay will be asked to stub out their cigarettes as it becomes the third smoke free beach in the county
Police called to incident at fast food restaurant involving 'large group'
Police were called to a fast food restaurant yesterday evening to disperse a large group of young people
Drinks licence approved near church despite noise complaints
A new drinks licence has been granted for St Peter’s Square, in Brighton, on the south side of St Peter’s Church.
Popular festival venue to make city centre comeback at new larger site
Spiegeltent will return to Brighton city centre after road works saw it temporarily axed.
Why this Sussex man is known as the 'Sherlock Holmes of nature'
Ever wondered why birds sing at dawn? Or how a butterfly can direct you to the local pub? Sunday Times bestselling author, Natural Navigator and Eartham resident, Tristan Gooley has the answers
Bear rescued from brutal 'dancing' trade with Sussex wildlife charity's help
A young female sloth bear rescued from the illegal ‘dancing’ bear trade in eastern India is now being cared for around the clock by Wildlife SOS.
The most popular item Brighton residents are ordering for next day Amazon delivery
New data from Amazon reveals Prime’s most popular same-day and next-day deliveries in Brighton and Hove and across the UK.
'Don't put potholes on Facebook' says transport boss as reports triple
A senior councillor has blamed years of national underinvestment in highways for a surge in pothole reports across Brighton and Hove
Abba star tells Sussex MP the band was 'lucky' to perform in Brighton
Sussex MP Peter Kyle met one of the members of Abba during a visit to Sweden.
Waterside venue overlooking Brighton Marina goes on the market
The property was refurbished in 2018 and 2019 and sits within a busy mixed-use scheme that includes residential, leisure and retail facilities
Café in fully functional double-decker bus arrives in Sussex town
The Moving Mug, a coffee shop within a fully functional double decker bus, has announced that Horsham is to be its latest location
Plans to remove indoor swimming pool from flat once lived in by famous actress
The application is for the Pool Flat on Marine Parade, Brighton, which used to be a part of the Clarges Hotel, owned by the actress Dora Bryan.
Food hygiene at care home requires 'major improvement' say inspectors
The Whitehouse, a care home in Saltdean, East Sussex, has been told its food hygiene practices require "major improvement" following an inspection
Meet the 'goodest girl' who collects litter on her walks
Meet the border collie who collects litter on her walks in East Sussex.
Clothing brand comes under fire for alleged shift towards 'fast fashion'
Lucy and Yak has attracted criticism online with some saying they have noticed a decline in quality and a shift towards “fast fashion”.
Teacher fired from school after giving lesson while 'absolutely plastered'
Nicholas Smalley, a drum teacher from Hastings, was dismissed from Wimbledon Park Primary School after he appeared intoxicated while teaching
Council spends six-figure sum on seafront trees - but many of them have died
The council spent more than a quarter of a million pounds planting trees, hundreds of which have not survived, The Argus can reveal
Animals found in 'very poor condition' in field after photos spark investigation
A woman from Hastings, East Sussex, has been banned from owning horses after a number of animals were found in a "very poor condition"











































