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Olympics Announces Ban On Transgender Women In Female Competition
The International Olympic Committee has announced that transgender women will be banned from competing as females from the 2028 Games..
UK Gets Biggest Cut To Growth Outlook This Year Among Worlds Major Economies
The UK is facing the biggest hit to economic growth out of the world’s most advanced economies because of a spike in energy prices caused by war in the Middle East, new forecasts show..
Keir Starmer Warns Against Forgetting Threat Of Russia Amid Iran Conflict
Britain and its allies cannot forget about the threat Russia poses amid the war in the Middle East, Sir Keir Starmer has said..
Mohamed Salah Tipped To Join Top European Club
The 33-year-old announced earlier this week that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season.
Citizens Advice Giving Crisis Support Every 30 Seconds Ahead Of Bill Rises
Bills including council tax, water and telecoms go up in April.
UK Faces Weaker Economic Growth And Higher Inflation
That's according to the OECD.
Pharmacy Staff Facing Escalating Abuse From Patients Poll Finds
Pharmacy staff are facing “escalating abuse” from patients while at work, with reports of racism, verbal attacks and violence, a survey has found..
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Ministers have vowed to strip away “outdated regulations and overlapping consultations” in a bid to speed up decision-making in Whitehall..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..
Local News
MP demonstrates quick HIV self-test during awareness week
MP Mims Davies has publicly tested for HIV to encourage residents to follow her lead during National HIV Testing Week.
MP presses NHS for answers over ongoing birthing centre closure
Crowborough Birthing Centre remains closed until at least May amid NHS Kent and Sussex maternity review.
A future without HIV stigma is possible and Brighton and Hove is building it
In Brighton and Hove, we pride ourselves on being a city that leads with compassion, integrity and inclusion.
Love in the age of emails, egos and political posturing
Racking your brains for something special to do on Valentine’s Day?, writes Alistair McNair.
Restaurant chain announces Valentine's menu and free half term treats
Zizzi has announced it will be launching a three-course set menu for Valentine's Day.
New SEN school to open after successful inspection
Conifers House School in Midhurst, located on Egmont Road, has been fully refurbished and will officially welcome pupils from February 23, 2026.
Coffee mornings, road repairs and restoring our seafront
Meeting residents and hearing what’s on your mind is the most important part of being an MP, writes Chris Ward MP.
Festival to celebrate 10 years of dark skies award at national park begins
The South Downs Dark Skies Festival will take place from February 12 to 22, marking the 10th anniversary of the national park’s designation.
What to gift on Valentine's Day? The ultimate flower guide
It’s Valentine’s Day today! Have you bought that special gift for your loved one yet?
Emirates launches daily Gatwick Airport service with new plane in 'first' for country
Emirates is launching a daily A350 service to London Gatwick, making it Emirates’ first London gateway to be serviced by the all-new Airbus A350
Did you know a world-famous dessert thought to be American came from Sussex?
Ian Dowding, co-creator of the banoffee pie, is scheduled to attend Eastbourne’s Hydro Hotel on the 5th March for the first Guest Speaker Luncheon
Resident parking fees to go up and some seafront charges will more than double
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”.
Brighton store among the first to sell weight loss jabs on high street
A Sussex high-street store is set to sell weight loss drugs.
Supermarket chain says it still plans to build new store as 'farce' continues
Morrisons says it will push on with its long-delayed Peacehaven supermarket redevelopment in East Sussex after months of fierce local pressure.
Inside town centre's new heat network energy hub as phase two to begin soon
The second phase of the construction of a heat network in a town centre will begin soon.
Man banned from football matches after punching Albion supporter in the face
A Manchester City fan has been banned from attending football matches after punching a Brighton and Hove Albion supporter in the face.
Boy seriously injured in hit and run
A boy has been injured in a hit and run in East Sussex.
Missing man found dead after police launch high-profile search
A missing man has been found dead, Sussex Police have confirmed
Controversial plan for new Aldi is approved
Aldi's plan to open a new store in Rye has been given the green light.
New Sussex supermarket officially opened by Olympic gold medallist
Team GB’s Bryony Page officially launched the new Aldi store in Hastings, cutting the ribbon in front of pupils from Arc Little Ridge Primary School.










































