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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Ministers have vowed to strip away “outdated regulations and overlapping consultations” in a bid to speed up decision-making in Whitehall..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
New Amazon payment method launched - and it's already used by JustEat and Ryanair
Amazon has launched a new payment option online, which is a service that companies such as Ryanair and JustEat also use
Vintage Valentine’s cards and love notes return to Snoopers Paradise
A collection of vintage Victorian and Edwardian Valentine’s cards is back on sale at Snoopers Paradise in Brighton ahead of Valentine’s Day.
I went to Prezzo at Brighton Marina and recommend it for families and Valentine's
After being invited to try Prezzo at Brighton Marina for the first time I can definitely recommend it for a romantic meal or family get-together.
Constance Marten says social services gave ‘ultimatums’ not ‘true assistance’
Constance Marten insisted she was “given ultimatums, rather than true assistance” by social services in the lead-up to her baby daughter’s death in Sussex.
People warned not to go in the sea due to 'large powerful waves'
The Met Office has issued an alert for multiple areas along the Sussex coastline, warning of "large, powerful waves", up to 1.5 metres high.
Sussex woman detained with husband in Iran ‘ignorantly thought we’d be OK’
An East Sussex woman detained with her husband in Iran has said she “naively and ignorantly thought that we’d be OK” when she made the decision to travel to the country.
MP visits school and emphasises importance of female leadership
Nusrat Ghani MP visited Mayfield School to join the Sixth Form assembly as keynote speaker and take part at a roundtable with Politics students.
Treat yourself with these top restaurant deals for February
From fine dining to good old fish and chips, Nick Mosley shares great value dining and drinking deals available across the city in February.
Disney and National Trust launch family nature trail adventure in Sussex
Petworth House and Park is one of the chosen venues for the National Trust’s "Hoppers" themed trail
'First of its kind' dog festival hosted by TV star to be held on Brighton beach
DogFest, every pup’s must-visit event, has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind beachfront festival
Could this restaurant be offering one of the most unique pizzas in Brighton?
Brighton has a strong pizza culture - but could Detroit Club be on the rise, or will it fall as flat as a pancake?
Sussex farm plans to start selling fresh milk and milkshakes amid tax changes
Planning permission has been granted for a timber-clad storage container at St Andrews Farm in Billingshurst, to house a milk station and vending machine
Sports pitch, pavilion and outdoor gym could be coming to Sussex village
The plans, on the site of the existing sports pavilion at Decoy Drive in Angmering, near Worthing, have been recommended for approval
Caravan park wants to replace storage area with more units
Spindlewood Country Holiday Park, located on Rock Lane, Hastings, wants to add four additional caravans
The Sussex village where a 'small but mighty' trio are catching dozens of speeders
A volunteer group called Cross-in-Hand Community Speedwatch has had continued success in encouraging drivers to keep within the speed limit
Wife of 'kind-hearted' man killed in crash by 'lunatic' drink driver speaks out
The wife of a “kind-hearted” man who was killed by a drink driver is raising awareness of the impact it can have
'Human waste' found after campervans pitch up near school, residents say
Brighton residents concerned about the number of vans and caravans parked along a public road – and the human waste being found close by – have started a petition to have them removed.
Dog with heart-shaped marking looking for forever home this Valentine's Day
Cooper, a five-year-old beagle at Dogs Trust Shoreham, has a patch of fur in the shape of a heart and is patiently waiting to meet his perfect adopter
Owner of California-inspired cafe and shop explains why it has closed
An independent café and shop has closed amid challenging times for small businesses
School bus seized after police are called to morning drop-off
A school bus was seized after police were called to Steyning Grammar.










































