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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
Town council opens applications for seafront concession spaces
Seaford Town Council welcomes tender applications for its highly sought-after seafront concession spaces.
Thousands respond to future of home heating consultation
The 21,000 oil heated homes in East Sussex have just a few days left to respond to a government consultation on the future of home heating.
Grandma running London Marathon is spicing up fundraising efforts with chilli sauce
A homemade Mexican chilli sauce is adding spice to one grandmother’s marathon fundraising efforts.
Schoolgirl’s sporting dream sees her compete for Team GB in Ireland
Willow Smith from Polegate has been selected for Team GB Junior Women's Inline Hockey Team.
Primary school ranked among top 15 in East Sussex league tables
Peacehaven Heights Academy has been ranked 13th out of 200 primary schools across East Sussex in the 2025 Key Stage 2 SATs league tables.
Amy Winehouse Band marks 20 years of Back to Black on tour
The Amy Winehouse Band have announced a major UK tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of her defining album, Back to Black.
Ambulance service names two new independent board members
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has announced the appointment of two new Independent Non-Executive Directors.
Meet the wildlife neighbours of Queen's Park in these charming photos
These images capture a relaxed 'bimble around Queen's Park', where familiar wildlife continues to delight visitors.
Party switch increases Green representation on county council
Eastbourne Green Party has announced that they have gained their first Green County Councillor, just days after the relaunch of the local Green Party branch.
School celebrates students achieving Duke of Edinburgh's Awards
Beacon Academy proudly celebrated the achievements of more than 100 students who completed their Bronze or Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award.
Butlin’s adds seven new options to all-inclusive drinks package
Butlin's, the Home of Entertainment, has announced seven brand-new additions to its popular All Inclusive drinks package.
Soaring homelessness forces council to borrow millions more
A continuing surge of local people becoming homeless means Worthing Borough Council faces having to borrow £5m more just to fund the vital services it provides.
University lecturer named among top 50 voices in higher education
A University of Chichester academic has been celebrated for his ‘accessible and inspiring’ teaching in the Vevox Top 50 Voices in Higher Education for 2026.
Company raises £223,000 in landmark year of charity support
Acrisure UK has announced its most successful year of charitable fundraising to date.
Choral group raises more than £1,500 for Sussex hospice
Actually Gay Men’s Chorus raises £1505.82 for the Sussex Beacon at Christmas concerts and carolling performance at Churchill Square.
New musical celebrates enduring love story of Johnny and June Cash
The Ballad of Johnny & June, a brand-new production telling the story of country legends Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, will play at Theatre Royal, Brighton.
Changes to way council homes are allocated following public consultation
A new approach to allocating council homes is being introduced to help match people with the properties they need more effectively.
Tasty savings on afternoon tea, brunch and global bites
Whether Thai, Mexican, Italian, American, or good-old British afternoon tea is your thing, there are great dining deals to be had in the city this month.
The wheels are coming off as resignations rock the ruling group
Well, it seems that the wheels are really coming off at Brighton and Hove Labour, writes Steve Davis.
Council calls on firms to take part in business survey
Businesses across the Chichester District are being reminded to take part in Chichester District Council’s business insight survey.











































