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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
New method helps tackle gender bias in life-saving CPR
Community first responders are using female training mannikins to address the stigma that makes bystanders less likely to perform CPR on women.
School honoured for commitment to developing tennis talent
Bede’s School are celebrating success after winning big at the Tennis Sussex LTA Awards.
MP welcomes government U-turn on county council elections
James MacCleary, MP welcomes the government’s U-turn to allow elections to go ahead for East Sussex County Council.
Rising American emo band to bring new album to UK stage
Pool Kids, from Tallahassee, Florida, will perform in Brighton venue on February 24.
New scheme offers hands-on support for independent retailers
Businesses across Wealden can benefit from tailored business support from The High Street Experts.
Why the university funding model no longer adds up
How we fund higher education has shaped the lives of students, finances of universities and the political arguments surrounding social mobility and public investment for decades.
School theatre production delights visiting primary pupils
Primary school children from the city packed Roedean’s theatre to feast on its latest production, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory..
Comedian pens memoir of grandmother’s Holocaust fight
Jess Robinson, has released a dual memoir contrasting her own life at 23 with that of her grandmother, Rosi Schul, who lived through the Holocaust.
Charity secures funding boost for vital online support services
A Sussex charity supporting more than 1000 disabled people has received funding to help with its digital activities and online groups.
Why there’s no such thing as a common law spouse – and why it matters
Many couples assume that simply living together gives them the same legal rights as marriage or a civil partnership, writes Marwa Hadi-Barnes.
Deputy council leader says Labour: 'Can’t use parking as a cash cow'
Cabient members voted to remove a proposed big rise in parking charges in parts of Brighton and Hove which were published in council papers “in error”.
Teenager and community pub named among top 100 changemakers
A young Brightonian who raised more than £10k for charity and a pub based in Moulsecoomb have been celebrated in a list of 100 ‘Changemakers’ by the Big Issue.
The Sussex train line once at risk of closure that's now 175 years old
Celebrations have been held to mark the 175th anniversary of the railway line between Hastings and Ashford International
Father to cycle 159 miles in one day in memory of 'beautiful' daughter
Wayne Higgins is undertaking the ride from Slinfold to Leicester in a single day, in memory of his daughter Lily who died in September last year
Ferry that's a 'vital asset' to town is one of the fastest-growing in the UK
The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry is one of the UK’s most successful international short sea passenger routes, after it recorded 47.9 per cent growth since 2013
John Lewis restaurant in Sussex among first to undergo major transformation
Chichester's John Lewis restaurant will be one of six initial locations to undergo a transformation in May and June this year.
The Brighton pond that is more than 1,000 years old
The Argus looks back at Falmer Pond over the years
Proposed glamping site in farm's sheep field deemed 'unsustainable'
Chichester District Council has dismissed the bid for land at Rectory Farm, Bosham, saying the isolated spot would leave holidaymakers reliant on cars
Everything you need to know about Brighton Half Marathon including road closures
Here's everything you need to know about the Brighton Half Marathon, which is taking place on March 1 on Hove Lawns
Man jailed following litany of thefts - including stealing 19 bottles of Jack Daniels
A man has been jailed following a rampage of thefts, criminal damage, and drug offences - including stealing 19 bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey











































