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West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board to review county health strategy in Chichester
The West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board meets at County Hall, Chichester, on 17 September to discuss the 2025-2030 strategy...
Lewes becomes first town in England to adopt landmark ‘Tree Charter’
Lewes Town Council has unanimously passed a charter granting trees the right to flourish, making it the first town in...
Fish Health Inspectorate confirms Koi herpesvirus outbreak at Milton Keynes site
The Fish Health Inspectorate has confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus at Tree Farm in Milton Keynes, resulting in strict...
Chichester MP warns of ‘motherhood penalty’ as student loan debts spiral
Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller has raised concerns in Parliament over a 'motherhood penalty' as student loan interest grows while parents...
High Sheriff praises ‘world-class’ Chichester animal centre following £4m redevelopment
High Sheriff Gary Shipton visited Mount Noddy Animal Centre in Eartham to see how a £4m legacy project has transformed...
Chichester City to host Farnham Town in FA Trophy third qualifying round
Chichester City will host Farnham Town at Oaklands Park on 26 September, as 18 Sussex clubs learn their opponents in...
UK unveils £15m climate fund and new ‘mutual interest’ strategy for overseas aid
Minister Kirsty McNeill announces £15 million for climate risk prevention and a strategic shift toward mutual interest partnerships in international...
Reform UK faces battle to keep £72m donations after government proposes retrospective cap
Reform UK received £72 million from billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, but new retrospective legislation on overseas gifts could...
New national food standards to ban deep-fried meals in Chichester schools
New Department for Education standards will ban deep-fried foods and honey in West Sussex schools from 2027 as part of...
Construction starts on 152 new prison places at HMP Kirklevington Grange
Work has begun on 152 new places and a workshop at HMP Kirklevington Grange near Yarm, part of a national...
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