Ukraine – Russia Tensions Increase as Troops Amass on Border
Words by Connor Drescher, Staff Writer Boris Johnson is considering whether to double the number of troops the UK deploys to Eastern Europe in the hopes of stabilising the region,…
British Airways Ends Brighton i360 Sponsorship
Words by Amy Holden, Staff Writer The British Airways i360 is the number one paid-for visitor attraction in Brighton, and it has been sponsored by British Airways since it opened…
New Blood Test Could Identify Cancer Earlier With 95% Success Rate
Words by Maisie Levitt, Online News Editor University of Oxford scientists have developed a new blood test that may detect cancer and its spread early on. With a success rate…
Expert Says Protein from Gorse Bush Could Feed Millions of People
Words by Rebecca Chitolie, News Editor The invasive gorse bush could produce enough protein to “easily” feed millions of people, according to a leading expert. While gorse is native to…
South Korean President Moon Jae-In Pushes for Peace with North Korea Before His Presidency Ends
Words by Ritika Srivatsan, News Print Editor South and North Korea, the United States and China have agreed in principle to declare a formal end to the Korean War, stated…
Homosexuality Convictions to be Potentially Wiped From UK Records as an Amendment to the Controversial Changes in the Police and Crime Bill
Words by Mansi Tailor, Staff Writer The Home Office is set to “right the wrongs of the past” as a pardons scheme is being expanded that would remove all past…
Leading Members of Government Found to Have Breached Lockdown Restrictions Multiple Times
Words by Evie Felton, Staff Writer Over the course of January 2022, a series of allegations have come to light implicating various members of the Government and Civil Service, including…
Kazakhstan’s Protests: How They Began and Why They Matter
Words by Ritika Srivatsan, News Print Editor On 2nd January 2022, protests erupted in the southwestern city of Zhanaozen, Kazakhstan, and quickly spread to the rest of the country. Originally…
Eastbourne Bin Strike Continues: Workers Walk Out Over Pay and Safety
By Jasmine Crowhurst, News sub-editor GMB Union members in Eastbourne had taken industrial action on 3 individual days: December 31, January 7 and January 10. The Strike continued on Friday…
Man receives heart from pig in ground-breaking procedure
Cross-species organ transplantation is a marvel of science, but is it ethical? Words By Maria Margot Kafka, Staff Writer On January the 7th, David Bennett was given a second chance…
Refreshers Events: What’s On!
Words by Evie Tosswell and Maisie Levitt, Staff Writer and Online News Editor Buddy Making Schemes: 24th January and 26th January The events this week continue with Buddy making schemes…
Sam Fender performs at Alexandra Palace
After two years of waiting due to Covid-19 (sorry to mention it!) and following the success of his second number one album; ‘Seventeen Going Under’, Sam Fender and his band…
National Review Into Arthur Labinjo-Hughes’ Case
Words by Sophie McMahon, Comment Print Editor Trigger warnings for child abuse and death. The Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, announced on Sunday 5th December that a national review will take…
University of Sussex Prioritising Environmental Commitments in Light of COP26
Words by Jasmine Crowhurst, News Sub-editor The University of Sussex is in the first wave of organisations to make clear today their minimum climate expectations of those who manage their…
Stop and Search Increases By 24% in One Year in England and Wales
Words by Billy Stack, Staff Writer A Home Office report published on Thursday November 18th revealed a 24% rise in the use of stop and search orders by the police…
The University of Sussex Has Launched a Pro Bono Legal Clinic For Performing Arts Charities
Law students will be offering free legal advice to performing arts charities from 12th November 2021. The participating students in the Performing Arts Law Clinic will work under the supervision…
Brighton and Hove City Council to Launch a Consultation on the Usage of Disposable Barbecues on Brighton Beach
Words by Ritika Srivatsan, Staff Writer Pebbled shores, picturesque views and a beautiful promenade make Brighton beach a perfect venue to host a barbecue. However, disposable barbecues have recently drawn…
UK Wide Protests Shed Light on Maternity Staffing and Safety Crisis
Words by Maisie Levitt, Online News Editor On Sunday the 21st of November, health workers, midwives and parents protested across the UK over an increasing staffing and safety crisis in…
Fear of Home Office Bill Removing British Citizenship Without Notice ‘Would Repeat Windrush Mistakes’
Words by Rebecca Chitolie, News Editor A new amendment to a comprehensive immigration bill could allow the Home Office to strip individuals of their British citizenship without notice to appeal,…
Men Convicted of Assassination of Malcom X Exonerated
Words by Nya Furber, Staff Writer Trigger warnings for death. The 1966 convictions of two men found guilty of the murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X were overturned on…