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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
Car park will close for good leading to concerns for town centre
A car park provider has confirmed that a town centre site will close for good ahead of construction beginning on a housing scheme.
I tried the 9 dips in the new Domino's chicken range - and there is a clear winner
The pizza behemoth is beloved for its Garlic and Herb dip - but there are some new additions with its Chick 'N' Dip range. Here's what I thought.
Residents tell of horror moment flooding rose up from toilets, bath and basement
People have described their horror as sewage came up through their toilets and baths after a Southern Water pumping station failed.
Council to consider calling for resignation of prime minister
Councillors in Crawley will deliberate the motion at a full borough council meeting on February 25.
Man wins £100,000 after purchasing lottery scratch card
A Sussex man has won £100,000 after purchasing a lottery scratch card
New restaurant and hotel to replace Harvester destroyed by fire
Permission has been granted for a new Harvester restaurant and a 50-room hotel on Coastguard Road, Littlehampton, to replace the destroyed former restaurant.
Recruit barred from policing after gross misconduct found against him
A former Sussex Police recruit who omitted information during his vetting has had gross misconduct proven against him.
Emergency services called to flooded road due to incident
The A29, Shripney Road, is closed due to flooding
Teen says he was 'terrified and bruised' after 'being raped' by men after night out
A teenager told police he was terrified after being raped by two men as he tried to get home from Christmas drinks in Brighton
Aftermath of teenager being 'raped' by two men in public is caught on CCTV
The moment a man who allegedly raped a teenager was chased down the street was caught on CCTV
Fire safety campaign launched in East Sussex
The campaign offers clear, easy-to-understand guidance for various types of premises.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for 'misconduct' at Sandringham Estate
Reports say that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
A-road closed by flooding again after 'two weeks of rain in 24 hours'
An A-road has closed again after "two weeks worth of rain fell in 24 hours".
Sussex couple jailed for ten years in Iran after espionage accusations
A couple from East Sussex have reportedly been jailed for ten years in Iran after being detained on espionage charges.
Homes flood as Southern Water pumping station fails amid heavy rain
Homes were flooded last night after a Southern Water pumping station failed.
'Exceptional' church looks set to be demolished despite objections
St Anne’s Mission Church in Hastings is being pitched to developers as an "investment opportunity", with permission to be demolished.
Images show properties metres from the sea after erosion at Sussex beach
Drone footage from Climping Beach shows properties mere metres away from the sea, as the beach continues to experience erosion
'Horror' as pet cat found in a trap down an alley after going missing for days
A cat was found in an unmonitored trap in the Broadwater area of Worthing after leaving home on the 12 February and going missing for two days
Man to miss seeing gay icon at Brighton Pride due to 'extortionate' festival tickets
A man said he was “shocked” by the price of Brighton and Hove Pride tickets this year
Hospital teams up with university students to boost patient mobility
University of Brighton sports students are helping hospital patients at risk of physical decline stay active, confident and independent.











































