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Lewis Hamilton Putting Absolutely Everything In Bid For Eighth World Title
The Ferrari driver is fourth in the 2026 F1 Championship.
Citizens Advice Giving Crisis Support Every 30 Seconds Ahead Of Bill Rises
Citizens Advice has warned it is already giving “crisis support” every 30 seconds ahead of household bills including council tax and water rising from April..
West Facing War On Two Fronts Starmer Warns At Defence Summit
Western nations are facing a “war on two fronts”, Sir Keir Starmer has warned, as he meets allies at a major European defence summit..
Two Men Arrested Over Golders Green Arson Attack Released On Bail Police Say
Two men who were arrested in connection with the arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green have been released on bail, police said..
Whitehall To Cut Consultations That Slow Down Decision Making Ministers Say
Ministers have vowed to strip away “outdated regulations and overlapping consultations” in a bid to speed up decision-making in Whitehall..
Watchdog Probing Forces Handling Of Sex Abuse Reports Made Against Andrew Tate
The police watchdog is investigating a force’s handling of sexual abuse allegations made against influencer Andrew Tate..
Consumer Confidence Collapses As Middle East War Escalates
Consumer confidence has “collapsed” as the war in the Middle East raises fears of soaring inflation over the coming months, figures show..
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..
Local News
Nine winners recognised in nature photography competition
The winners for the Wealden District Council Nature Photo Competition have been announced earlier this month.
Care home celebrates Valentine's Day with music and canapés
Hurstwood View care home, in Five Ash Down, Uckfield was filled with flowers, balloons, fizz & canapés in celebration of St Valentine’s Day.
10-year-old launches project to help schools celebrate neurodiversity
A pupil at Sompting Village Primary School has launched a child-led initiative aimed at helping schools celebrate neurodiversity in a positive and proactive way.
Small businesses invited to apply for £5,000 green grants
Horsham District Council has announced a new round of Green LEAP small business grant funding to support local businesses.
School lifeboat station visit delivers vital water safety lessons
Children from All Saints Junior Academy in Hastings have visited Hastings RNLI lifeboat station.
Two-stage review confirmed for district local plan examination
Horsham District Council’s 2023–2040 Local Plan will be reviewed in a two-stage process by government-appointed planning inspector Jonathan Bore.
Eastbourne council tax bills to increase by 2.99 per cent
The rise, which applies only to the borough council's portion of the bill, is part of a balanced budget for the 2026/27 financial year.
New planning bid offers chance to design and build your own home
A planning application submitted to Mid Sussex District Council could provide local residents with opportunity to design and build their own homes in Bolney.
Council seeks major investment to drive net zero energy plans
This week, Brighton and Hove City Council has begun engaging with potential investors and delivery partners to shape the future of energy in the city.
MP calls for bus improvements after packed public meeting
Hundreds of residents from across Hastings, Rye and the villages came along to local MP Helena Dollimore’s meeting on bus services.
Olympian's visit inspires pupils to 'work hard' and be like her
Pupils at West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School in Brighton were recently visited by Olympic badminton star, Heather Olver.
Fairer system for allocating council housing is introduced
Cabinet councillors approved a new system for allocating council homes to residents on the housing register.
Hospice group proposes changes amid financial strain
A hospice group running several sites across Sussex is proposing changes due to financial issues.
Paedophile gang ringleader leaves judge deeply shocked by crimes involving babies
The ringleader of a dark web child abuse group from Eastbourne who shared sex abuse videos involving babies and toddlers has been jailed for 11 years
Teen attacked and chased men who 'raped him in street' after night out
A teenage boy has accused two men of raping him in the street
Band with one of UK's biggest number one singles announces special acoustic live show
Wet Wet Wet are bringing their UK acoustic tour to the Pavilion Theatre in Worthing this May
Man arrested following serious crash which killed a man
A man has been arrested following a crash which killed a man
Man named and charged after person 'stabbed' at pub
A man has been charged after a person reported being stabbed in Bognor
Time has run out to drill for oil in village as the bitter saga continues
Planning permission at the scene of bitter anti-fracking protests in Balcombe, West Sussex has run out
Community centre closed since 2020 will become a four-screen cinema
The Digital Picture House Limited has been selected by Mid Sussex District Council to run the new Clair Hall development in Haywards Heath










































