Caterpillar causes chaos for British supermarkets
Marks & Spencer has lodged an intellectual property claim against Aldi over its Cuthbert the caterpillar cake. M&S have made…
Boomtown cancelled again: Lack of government COVID insurance to blame
The Hampshire hosted festival Boomtown, self-coined a ‘living theatre’, has been cancelled for the second year in a row. Initially…
Bomb found in Northern Irish police vehicle
Earlier this month, Northern Ireland saw 12 days of sporadic violence, with crowds of predominantly young people rioting in towns…
Postponed Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Elections
Elections for the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) will take place on Thursday 6 May, in 12 days time,…
Office for National Statistics calls for students to complete the national census
The Office for National Statistics is calling for students who haven’t yet completed the online 2021 census – which previously…
UK comes under fire for its overhaul of the asylum system
On 24 March, Priti Patel announced a New Immigration Plan aimed at stopping unregulated entries in the UK. Under this…
Brighton cinemas set to reopen
Three cinemas in Brighton are set to reopen from 17 May, with the easing of national lockdown restrictions expected to…
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…
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…
Kill The Bill demonstrations intensify as latest protest descends on Brighton Police Station
Hundreds of protesters marched on Brighton police station on Saturday evening in a second local protest defying the new Police,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sarah Everard vigils end in disarray and arrest after police forces crack down on attendees
Words By Miranda Dunne Hundreds of women flocked to vigil locations on Saturday to pay respects for Sarah Everard, despite…
"Pitiful": Proposed 1% NHS pay increase sparks backlash
Words By Luke Thompson In the 2021 Budget, the government has declared that large sections of NHS workers in England…
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…
University return uncertain for most after Covid roadmap announcement
Words by Jake Nordland The return of most university students to campuses and in-person teaching has been left uncertain after…
Government propose to appoint 'Free Speech Champion'
Words by Ellie Deane On 16th February the Education Secretary announced tougher legal measures to support free speech and academic…