At Full Council last week, we were told by cabinet member for the environment, Cllr Tim Rowkins, that the glyphosate rollout has essentially failed to kill the “woodier” plants it was supposed to tackle. We also heard that other parts of the city may finally be able to opt out of, to quote the Labour 2023 manifesto, “harmful glyphosate” being sprayed on their streets. Up until now, it was only Hanover and Elm Grove – Cllr Rowkins’ ward – which had been fully spared the spraying.
6th, November 2024, 06:11pm
In Barcelona in Spain, papier mâché giants, known as “gegants”, parade the streets during the annual festival of La Mercè. Mexicans emblazon their faces with skulls for la Día de los Muertos, the day of the dead. In India, the streets are filled with colour during Holi, the “Festival of Colours”.
6th, November 2024, 05:00pm
Childhood obesity in Sussex is below the national average for the UK, new figures show.
6th, November 2024, 04:00pm
A charity is hoping to plant an orchard of 20 fruit trees in the grounds of a primary school.
6th, November 2024, 03:56pm
Former MP Norman Baker is set to re-release his book looking at the death of a British weapons inspector.
6th, November 2024, 02:35pm
On-Track Hailsham organised by Hailsham Youth Service, will take place on the lower floor of the Station Youth Centre in Western Road from 5pm-7pm on Wednesdays.
6th, November 2024, 01:00pm
Brighton and Hove Museums (B&HM) yesterday unveiled a new art installation, Vanishing Forest which explores the fragility of nature through a stunning metal woodland tunnel in Brighton Museum and Art Gallery.
6th, November 2024, 01:00pm
A father has denied murdering a teen mum near a town centre train station.
6th, November 2024, 12:05pm
Live updates after a reported three car crash has blocked the A29 near Bury Hill.
6th, November 2024, 08:47pm
Neighbours have objected to a tennis club’s plans to put up floodlights covering three courts but they are outnumbered by those supporting the scheme.
6th, November 2024, 08:09pm
