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theargus.co.uk > news > 25903222.brighton-hove-public-toilet-charge-plans-scrapped

Decision on controversial plans to charge people to use public toilets

1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (356+ words) Plans to charge people to use public toilets on a seafront have been scrapped. As part of its "1 billion budget setting process, Brighton and Hove City Council had been considering introducing the charges at toilets that have high visitor numbers…...

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theargus.co.uk > news > 25829611.chichester-mp-wants-government-improve-infant-feeding

MP renews call for improved baby feeding guidance after high price increase

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (259+ words) A renewed call for improved infant feeding support has been made. She said: "This is a highly personal issue for me, and I am proud to continue to lead this APPG. "Parents deserve support, not pressure, and I will continue…...

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theargus.co.uk > news > 25790547.covid-19-coma-survivor-sussex-releases-memoir

Man praises NHS after being put in a coma for 29 days

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (353+ words) A West Sussex man who spent nearly a month in a coma is sharing his story of survival. Told through a new memoir, Bed Number One, the book traces Laurence Penn's battle with Covid-19 and an emotional journey of recovery…...

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theargus.co.uk > news > 25811338.julia-donaldson-judge-new-amaze-story-trail-competition

Children’s author backs storytelling trail with art and writing for schools

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (394+ words) A renowned children's author is helping to inspire creativity in young people through a new storytelling competition. Julia Donaldson, the creator of The Gruffalo and a patron of Amaze, will judge the Story Trail Writing Competition, part of the Amaze…...

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theargus.co.uk > news > 25812854.university-sussex-reform-society-receives-backlash

Controversial university society faces backlash from students

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (485+ words) A newly introduced university society has received a backlash among students. Earlier this month, the University of Sussex granted permission for a student-led Reform society. The decision has led to large-scale criticism from students, with many calling for the society…...

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theargus.co.uk > news > 25804427.brighton-hove-table-tennis-group-funding-withdrawn

Sadness as beloved club for retired people has funding withdrawn

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (489+ words) A table tennis group for retired people which has been running successfully for more than 13 years is ending after funds were withdrawn. The group, which is part of Brighton and Hove U3A, The University of the Third Age, was set up…...

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theargus.co.uk > news > 25767923.west-sussex-sets-new-priorities-supporting-young-people

Council launches new vision for children to feel safe and supported

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (390+ words) A strategy for improving support for young people has been set out in a new plan. West Sussex County Council's Children and Young People's Plan 20262029 includes five key priorities aimed at making the county a place where every child feels…...

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theargus.co.uk > news > 25735225.steyning-grammar-school-introduces-blue-line-phone-policy

Steyning Grammar School introduces 'blue line' phone policy

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (350+ words) The largest school in Sussex is to introduce a new phone policy. Steyning Grammar School (SGS) will implement its new 'blue line' entry points policy from February 23, 2026." The school is the largest in Sussex in terms of pupils, with 1,944 students…...

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theargus.co.uk > news > 25729351.peacehaven-family-raise-5k-epilepsy-support-charity

Peacehaven family raise £5k for epilepsy support charity

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (225+ words) A mother and daughter who raised more than "5,000 through market stall fundraising have been celebrated for their generosity. Sharon Vernon and her mother Yvonne were honoured with a cheque presentation in Peacehaven after raising "5,239 for Epilepsysussex, the only epilepsy charity…...

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theargus.co.uk > news > 25728924.sussex-university-welcomes-uk-return-erasmus-scheme

Sussex university welcomes UK return to Erasmus scheme

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (394+ words) A university has welcomed the government's decision to rejoin the Erasmus student exchange programme. The University of Sussex has praised the move, highlighting its long history of international collaboration and the benefits Erasmus has brought to its students. The UK…...