What is the route of the Put it to the People march and when does it start? Tens of thousands are expected to attend the Put it to the People march in London today. Protesters seeking a referendum on the final Brexit deal will once again descend on the capital. Up to 700,000 people were […]
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives worldwide support for her response to terrorist attack People across the world are showing their support for New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s response after last week’s terrorist attack at two mosques, which killed 50 people. […]
New Zealand opens parliament session with reading from Quran The Quran was recited during New Zealand’s parliament session on Tuesday, the first since last week’s terrorist attack on two mosques that claimed 50 lives. A Muslim imam led prayers in parliament, in what is being seen as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of […]
Hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Idai batters Zimbabwe and Mozambique At least 157 people have been killed by a cyclone that has flooded land and destroyed roads across Zimbabwe and Mozambique, as officials admit the death toll could be significantly higher. Cyclone Idai has caused huge damage to the port city of Beira, Mozambique’s second […]
‘Intensely stupid’ Cadbury advert encourages children to dig up the countryside Cadbury has been criticised for an advertising campaign encouraging children to dig up treasure at important sites across the UK. The chocolatier’s treasure island adverts urged youngsters to “grab your metal detector and go hunting for Roman riches”, naming sites in Somerset and shipwrecks […]
A restaurant has changed the menu at one of its branches to make it 100 per cent vegan. Foodilic has outlets in North Street and Dean Street, Brighton, and has gone vegan at the latter after noticing a gap in the market. A spokeswoman said: “There wasn’t a vegan restaurant in the area and the […]
A MAN who has a brain injury after a horrific cycling accident is urging others to wear a helmet – however short the journey. Russ Mathews, 33, was cycling down Queen’s Road in Brighton when he fell off near the Clock Tower. He suffered fractures to his eye socket and jaw and serious brain injuries, […]
A MAN is fuming after receiving a ticket for leaving his car in a pub car park while he popped in for a drink with his wife. John Moogan, 73, who has been visiting the Smuggler’s Rest in Telscombe Cliffs for 20 years, went back for a visit a few weeks ago. But his relaxing […]
TRADERS are celebrating with business booming thanks to the recent sunny spells. Numerous families have been visiting seafront and the city centre during half-term with businesses seeing a significant increase in customers. Staff at Loading, a retro gaming bar, said: “With it being half term this week, we’ve seen a lot more people coming in. […]
FRUSTRATED commuters say they are fed up with rail replacement buses. The alternative transport arrangements have been laid on while Brighton Main Line is shut for repairs this week. It means there are no direct trains between Three Bridges and Brighton or Lewes until Sunday. Simon Copeland, from Hove, said the buses were adding four […]