Proposed beach BBQ ban and ketchup crackdown
Measures proposed by Brighton and Hove City Council on 18 March could outlaw single-use BBQs and ketchup sachets in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and pollution rates. Single-use BBQs…
Campus reacts to SU referenda results
From March 15 to March 19, four referenda took place at Sussex University. These various referendums were organized by different societies at Sussex including the Food Waste Café, Sussex Under…
Vaccination tensions slow down as EU sees the light
After a meeting held by the EU commission on 25 March, key EU leaders have stopped short from banning vaccine exports to both the UK and other nations, at least…
Kill The Bill protest tension builds as crowds gather at Brighton Police Station
Hundreds of protesters marched on Brighton police station on Saturday evening in a second local protest defying the new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. The demonstration was laced with…
Cummings criticises Department of Health Covid response, calls for inquiry
Dominic Cummings called the Department of Health a “smoking ruin” on 17 March over its handling of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and called for an investigation into “what…
Police face criticism for confrontation on campus
A video has emerged of a student being manhandled by police on campus this week. The footage depicting events from the evening of March 25 has prompted comments from Sussex’s…
New Zealand tsunami scare raised after earthquake shock
Words by Diane Naimeh Three earthquakes hit the North Island region of New Zealand last week and were described as being some of the strongest ones ever, and caused a…
Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Harry and Meghan
Words by Ellie Doughty Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Sunday garnered millions of views and covered allegations of racism inside the royal family, their…
New legislative elections in Israel
Words by Olly De Herrera Against the background of COVID vaccination rollout, Israel is set to begin its March 23rd election – the fourth election in just two years. The…
UK festivals go ahead with uncertainty in 2021
The UK Government’s roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions, announced on 22 February, aims to have all social distancing measures lifted by 21 June at the earliest. The news has brought…
Piers Morgan leaves Good Morning Britain
Words by Robyn Cowie Piers Morgan has left Good Morning Britain following his controversial comments regarding Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Piers Morgan had been a…
Myanmar anti-coup demonstrators killed as military crackdown intensifies
Words by Oliver Mizzi Anti-coup demonstrators have been fired upon with live ammunition by military and police units in Myanmar for demonstrating against the military coup that took place on…
Trial set for 4 accused of toppling Colston statue
Words by Ettie Langridge A trial will commence on December 13 for those accused of pulling down the Bristol Edward Colston statue during Black Lives Matter protests in the city…
Under The Sheets pushes sexual safety agenda: Vice-Chancellor responds
Words by Ellie Doughty Under the Sheets (UTS) have followed up their survey from last term with a push for policy change at Sussex, an SU referendum campaign and ongoing…
Hong Kong charges 47 activists using National Security Law
Words by Ewan Vellinga “Conspiracy to commit subversion” is what 47 people have been charged with in Hong Kong under a National Security Law introduced last year. Those charged were…
Italy’s new Prime Minister officially appointed
Words by Sam Kimbley Former president of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi was sworn in to be Italy’s’ 30th prime minister this month, officially appointed by President Sergio…
Three people including Italian ambassador killed in Congo
Words by Ewan Vellinga Three people including Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio were killed during an attempted kidnapping in the Democratic Republic of Congo on 22 February. Vittorio Iacovacci, an Italian…
Plans to ease national lockdown revealed
Words by Luke Thomson On 22 February, Prime Minister Boris Johnson made his announcement for his “cautious roadmap” out of what is hopefully the last lockdown in England. The lifting…
Dubai royal family reject claims of concern over Princess Latifa
Words by Grace Curtis In response to increasing concern over the welfare of Princess Latifa, the Dubai royal family announced that she is “being cared for at home.” On 16…
NATO announces training mission expansion in Iraq
Words by Matteo Marchionni NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced on 18 February that the alliance will be heavily incrementing its military presence in Iraq. “The size of our mission will…