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Glow Worms Introduced To New South Downs Site To Benefit From Dark Skies
A national park which has some of the darkest skies in Europe has introduced the common glow-worm to a new site in the hope that the males will be able see the “spectacular” night-time mating display of the females..
I Had My Hero Moment Today Harry Kane Happy To Rescue England With Late Brace
Captain Harry Kane accepted he was England’s “hero” after his brace sealed a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo to rescue the team from the brink of a humiliating round-of-32 World Cup exit..
I Had My Hero Moment Today Harry Kane Happy To Rescue England With Late Brace
Captain Harry Kane accepted he was England’s “hero” after his brace sealed a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo to rescue the team from the brink of a humiliating round-of-32 World Cup exit..
Police Officers Called To Henry Nowak Murder Face Gross Misconduct Investigation
Two police officers called to the scene of Henry Nowak’s murder are under investigation for potential gross misconduct after they failed to give him immediate first aid and instead handcuffed him as he lay dying..
Defence Secretary Faces Questions On 47bn Funding Gap Left To Andy Burnham
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over a £4.7 billion black hole in the plan to raise defence spending and whether Andy Burnham was blindsided by the need to plug that gap in his first budget..
VAs David Bowie Archive To Go On Tour Of UK
The V&A’s David Bowie archive is to go on a tour of the UK featuring 100 items related to the star..
Extreme Weather Increasing Injury Risks And Costs Local Football Clubs Say
Grassroots football clubs are warning that climate change is increasing both the risk of injuries and costs as extreme weather hardens pitches or leaves them waterlogged..
Retailers Caught Selling E Scooters For Commuting Despite Road Ban
Major British retailers have been selling e-scooters for “commuting” despite warnings from police and coroners that it is illegal and puts riders at risk of serious injury or death..
Housebuilders Face Potential Multi Billion Pound Class Action Legal Case
It's over allegations that consumers had to pay higher prices for new-build properties.
Germany Crash Out On Penalties As Paraguay Edge Dramatic Shootout
Germany crashed out of the World Cup after they were beaten on penalties by Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in Boston in the round of 32..
Shop Price Inflation Remains Unchanged In June
That's according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ.
Murderers Who Kill Their Partner At Home Could Face Extra 10 Years In Prison
Murderers who kill their partner or ex-partner at home could face an extra 10 years in prison as the Government moves to close a sentencing gap..
William Calls For Better Systems And New Approaches To Tackle Homelessness
The Prince of Wales is expected to declare that if “systemic failure” causes homelessness then “systems can help prevent it” when he marks the third anniversary of his project to eradicate the issue..
Maternity Review New National Commissioner Will Tackle NHS Failures
The Government has said it will appoint a national maternity commissioner to drive change after a report concluded families have suffered from repeated failures in NHS care..
Asylum Seekers To Pay 10k Towards Cost Of Their Own Accommodation And Support
Asylum seekers will be made to pay up to £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support once they start earning, Shabana Mahmood has announced..
The Good Life And To The Manor Born Star Dame Penelope Keith Dies Aged 86
Actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for sitcoms The Good Life and To The Manor Born, has died aged 86, her family said..
Andy Burnham Promises Greater Devolution To Free Country Stuck In A Rut
Andy Burnham promised to give the UK a “new direction” with the biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in modern times..
Average Portion Of Cod And Chips In UK Hits 1141 Report Finds
A portion of haddock and chips now costs an average of £10.29 across the UK, while cod and chips has reached £11.41, according to a report..
Crisis As Childrens Mental Health Referrals Top A Million In A Year
More than a million children – around one in 10 – in England were referred for, awaiting or getting treatment from mental health services, according to data analysis said to show the “sheer scale of distress young people are facing today”..
Graduate Roles See Record Decline
The number of job vacancies has increased for four months in a row to almost 800,000 but there has been a steep decline in graduate roles, according to research..
Local News
University team developing device to identify osteoarthritis early
University of Brighton researchers are developing a groundbreaking sensor to detect osteoarthritis earlier than ever before.
Runners invited to tackle 10K to 50km races at summer even
An event will be held this June, offering endurance racing through rolling countryside and lakeside views.
Meningitis survivor MP calls for urgent action to protect young people
Alison Griffiths MP is urging urgent action to protect young people from the disease.
Residents invited to comment on major housing and infrastructure plan
A housing plan is moving forward with the next stage of public consultation.
Casting revealed for anniversary tour of hit musical Jersey Boys
Casting has been announced for the 20th anniversary tour of the musical Jersey Boys coming to Eastbourne.
New Italian-inspired lunch item combines pizza with a panini twist
A new lunch item is putting a fresh spin on Italian food at Zizzis this summer.
Salon raises thousands for charity while celebrating fifth birthday milestone
The Hair Salon is marking its fifth birthday with a wave of recent achievements, industry recognition and community impact.
New poetry collection celebrates the chaos and wonder of childhood
The Loudest Whispers brings together sixty-four pages of illustrated poems exploring the many wonders and worries of childhood.
University academic appointed to lead major inequality review
A senior academic at the University of Brighton has been appointed as independent chair of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Review of Inequality and Life Outcomes
Disability charity chosen to benefit from community awards scheme
A disability charity SASBAH is set to benefit from a community awards scheme.
Pelicans, mandarins and cygnets featured in beautiful nature photographs
These photographs taken at WWT Arundel highlight the rich variety of wildlife and plant life found across the wetlands.
Lifeboat crews and emergency services take part in water safety drill
Rescue teams took part in a training exercise to improve water safety and emergency response.
LEGO festival returning with competitions, games and rare displays
Established in 2018, the Brighton Brick Festival is a celebration of all things LEGO.
Charity football match raises more than £1,100 for children’s charity
David Lloyd Brighton has raised more than £1,110 for the rocking horse foundation charity.
Historic walking route upgraded with gates and new signs
A beautiful medieval route with an intriguing history has been given a new lease of life in the South Downs National Park.
This twist on the classic roast is a bargain Sunday lunch in Brighton
I’m a big fan of the Indian kitchen, writes Nick Mosley.
Beneath Brighton Town Hall lies a fascinating piece of city history
If you've ever walked around Brighton Town Hall, or just across Batholomew Square, you may be unaware that beneath your feet lies a true gem of Brighton's history.
Roads in city set to be closed for filming of popular television drama
A road will close in Brighton for filming of the drama Grace this week.
Warning as police impersonation scams are growing in one area in Sussex
A police impersonation scam is circulating, with fraudsters targeting residents by claiming to be officers investigating bank account fraud
Wetland centre welcomes three rare birds from conservation programme
Spring has brought some big new personalities to WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, as three Dalmatian pelicans make themselves at home in the Pelican Cove exhibit










































