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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
Free cosmic light and sound show to illuminate park nights
Following the success of Elements of Earth in Littlehampton, Arun District Council is excited to bring Elements Awaken to West Park, Bognor Regis.
New support for those who have lived in care announced by council
People who have been in care will receive stronger support, fairer treatment and better opportunities under a new West Sussex County Council strategy.
Swimmers in Sussex encouraged to take part in annual charity challenge
Swimmers in Sussex are being urged to dive into Swimathon 2026, as it celebrates four decades of swimming success.
Mexican restaurant's Margarita Month brings spicy and sweet twists on classic
A Mexican restaurant is shaking up the cocktail scene with two new margarita flavours.
Come along and make some music at free piano celebration
A piano will be brought into the Village Garden in a bid to create a shared space for people to gather, play and listen.
New digital tools give patients clearer updates on hospital waits
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) has introduced the technology to modernise how it manages waiting lists.
Garden to host major Winnie-the-Pooh exhibition and story trail
This spring, Nymans in West Sussex invites families to step into the world of A.A. Milne’s much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh.
Photography festival reveals theme for 2026 return
Photoworks is delighted to share the first news for the 2026 Photoworks Festival, opening days set to take place October in Brighton and Hove.
Plant Fairs Roadshow to open 2026 season at historic castle
The Plant Fairs Roadshow has announced its most ambitious season for 2026, with Sussex chosen to host the backbone of its seasonal tour.
Health on a plate: finding balance through food and routine
We’re through the darkest days of winter, and there are signs of spring all around us.
Home care service praised with ‘good’ rating by inspectors
GoodOaks Homecare, which operates in Horsham and Crawley, received a 'good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
MP warns mobile phone signal failures are putting lives at risk
Mims Davies MP spoke in the House of Commons on the complete lack of phone signal in East Grinstead, Uckfield and the villages.
School becomes first in Sussex to stage popular musical
Last week, Burgess Hill Girls proudly celebrated the success of its 2026 senior school production of Come From Away.
Residents invited to nominate local heroes for civic awards
Seaford Town Council is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025-2026 Mayor’s Awards.
Restaurant launches year-round kids eat free subscription
Launching on February 16, Prezzo Italian introduces the first-of-its-kind family dining subscription.
Man linked to exploitation banned from contacting children
A man linked to exploitation has been given an order which significantly reduces his access to young and vulnerable people.
Fallen trees and crash as heavy rain hits Sussex
A fallen tree and a crash are among the incidents affecting traffic this evening as heavy rain hits Sussex
Katie Price claims she is expecting baby in bombshell post
Katie Price has claimed to be expecting her sixth child with her fourth husband.
Mother and son caught over drug offences after fleeing to South Africa
A drug dealer and his mum who went on the run to South Africa for seven years have been jailed after they were listed on a Valentine’s Day wanted list.
Did you see this camper van before man was killed in crash?
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in St Leonards.











































