Technology

Live coverage as UK set to experience most impressive eclipse for 27 years

Live coverage as UK set to experience most impressive eclipse for 27 years

The Yellow Book Bar has banned Meta glasses

The Yellow Book Bar has banned Meta glasses

Bar bans customers from wearing 'creepy and intrusive' smart glasses that film people

Young people in Worthing have launched a pioneering new safety initiative, bringing together technology, community partnership and youth leadership to create a safer town for children and young people.

Young people in Worthing have launched a pioneering new safety initiative, bringing together technology, community partnership and youth leadership to create a safer town for children and young people.

Local government

Students launch pioneering app to help young people stay safe

Nine-year-old Leo designed and built his own mobile web game, Snake Island.

Nine-year-old Leo designed and built his own mobile web game, Snake Island.

Young wildlife fan creates hit game inspired by Snake Island

Dr James Williams

Dr James Williams

'Astronomy reminds us that curiosity is not a luxury but a human necessity.'

Fire TV sticks can be useful devices but they can still face issues which may need troubleshooting

Fire TV sticks can be useful devices but they can still face issues which may need troubleshooting

Amazon Fire TV Stick

4 ways to troubleshoot your Amazon Fire TV stick if problems arise

Blipday was created to encourage people to spend less time endlessly scrolling and more time getting out and enjoying what's happening around them.

Blipday was created to encourage people to spend less time endlessly scrolling and more time getting out and enjoying what's happening around them.

App encourages people to swap scrolling for real-world adventures

Dr James Williams

Dr James Williams

The radio signals that transformed our understanding of the universe

For professionals who spend much of their day working with documents

For professionals who spend much of their day working with documents

New AI-powered E-Ink devices aim to bring focus back to digital notetaking

Tyre cost is one of the most variable line items in motoring

Tyre cost is one of the most variable line items in motoring

Best places to buy tyres in the UK compared: With local fitting

Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, has welcomed the government's landmark decision to ban social media platforms from offering services to children under the age of 16.

Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, has welcomed the government's landmark decision to ban social media platforms from offering services to children under the age of 16.

Local government

MP welcomes plans to ban social media access for under-16s

Dr Liam Berriman.

Dr Liam Berriman.

National government

Experts warn UK under-16 social media ban could backfire

University of Brighton researcher Dr Mary Darking.

University of Brighton researcher Dr Mary Darking.

Trial finds families swapped many car trips for e-cargo bikes

National government

Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s in 'big moment' for the UK

A rail route that goes through Sussex is among the UK's best for internet, a new study has revealed

A rail route that goes through Sussex is among the UK's best for internet, a new study has revealed

Rail route through Sussex named among Britain’s best for top internet coverage

Many players search for such sites when they want casinos with similar features, games and user-friendly policies

Many players search for such sites when they want casinos with similar features, games and user-friendly policies

PlayOJO Sister Sites UK – Best Sites Like PlayOJO in 2026

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts

Students and staff with the new LED screen.

Students and staff with the new LED screen.

Students gain access to industry-grade digital screen technology

Before and during the 2022 drought of Ornamental Lake, Southampton Common

Before and during the 2022 drought of Ornamental Lake, Southampton Common

Water scarcity is real and it’s happening on our doorstep

Whether you’re a new player or an experienced casino fan, this guide will help you make the right choice

Whether you’re a new player or an experienced casino fan, this guide will help you make the right choice

Best Online Casino Sites in the UK - Top 15 UKGC Sites 2026

Herbie Wildwood, CEO of Legacy and Maria Wildwood, COO and Co-Founder.

Herbie Wildwood, CEO of Legacy and Maria Wildwood, COO and Co-Founder.

Charity donation app launched to simplify giving and impact

Samsung smart TVs have had a few extra channels added to them in recent times

Samsung smart TVs have had a few extra channels added to them in recent times

Millions of TVs upgraded with free extra channels including bonus sports content

Competitors in UoS Coders Cup with winner Jake Morgan holding trophy.

Competitors in UoS Coders Cup with winner Jake Morgan holding trophy.

Student programmer crowned winner in fast-paced coding contest

All secondary schools in city to be smartphone free from September

Lord Andrew Tyrie, former Chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and MP for Chichester.

Lord Andrew Tyrie, former Chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and MP for Chichester.

Former MP Lord Tyrie to speak at university on regulation of 'Big Tech' firms

'I don’t want to die without telling anyone' - man reveals what he saw 50 years ago

The SIU will provide regionally specific research and insight evidence focused in four key areas - Growth, Infrastructure, Governance and Belonging.

The SIU will provide regionally specific research and insight evidence focused in four key areas - Growth, Infrastructure, Governance and Belonging.

Independent research hub launches to serve Sussex residents

Plans submitted for wave of new telecoms installations

A still from a video of the incident

A still from a video of the incident

'Bright orange orb' UFO spotted in night sky over Sussex

Up to 14,000 homes and businesses across Adur will benefit from the upgrade

Up to 14,000 homes and businesses across Adur will benefit from the upgrade

Thousands of Sussex homes to get full-fibre broadband upgrade

Liz Kendall with Shoreham Port CEO Tom Willis

Liz Kendall with Shoreham Port CEO Tom Willis

Secretary of state says her 'mind is not made up' on social media ban for under 16s

Marra Murphy a Team Lead Scientist who grew up in Brighton has been announced as a finalist for Ms GB Sussex 2026

Marra Murphy a Team Lead Scientist who grew up in Brighton has been announced as a finalist for Ms GB Sussex 2026

Beauty pageants

Scientist who grew up in Brighton to swap lab coats for crowns at beauty pageant

Clarke ran the Brighton Marathon using AI glasses

Clarke ran the Brighton Marathon using AI glasses

Blind runner makes history using AI glasses in marathon

Dr James Williams

Dr James Williams

The far side of the moon is no longer a realm of speculation or metaphor

People and businesses across East Sussex, including Brighton and Hove, can now access O2’s most advanced mobile network yet, following the switch-on of its next-generation 5G+ service.

People and businesses across East Sussex, including Brighton and Hove, can now access O2’s most advanced mobile network yet, following the switch-on of its next-generation 5G+ service.

Thousands set to benefit as faster 5G+ network rolls out

Matthew Dodd, Group CTO at entrustIT

Matthew Dodd, Group CTO at entrustIT

Tech company named among UK's best for third year running

Clarke will run the Brighton Marathon using AI glasses

Clarke will run the Brighton Marathon using AI glasses

Blind man to run Brighton Marathon using AI glasses in world first

Trooli announces most affordable full fibre broadband deals ever for Sussex

Dr James Williams

Dr James Williams

The hidden influence of social media inside classrooms

Associate lecturer in psychology at the University of Chichester, Alex Sharpe, shared some insight on why social media can be so addictive and suggested some ways to break this cycle.

Associate lecturer in psychology at the University of Chichester, Alex Sharpe, shared some insight on why social media can be so addictive and suggested some ways to break this cycle.

Why social media and doomscrolling are so addictive – and how to combat this

Jon Card, a former Guardian business journalist and founder of Full Story Media.

Jon Card, a former Guardian business journalist and founder of Full Story Media.

Founders invited to event on mastering visibility in AI era

The best hair transplant clinics in Turkey set themselves apart through the calibre of their surgeons.

The best hair transplant clinics in Turkey set themselves apart through the calibre of their surgeons.

10 of the Best Hair Transplant Centres in Turkey 2026: Expert doctors

Brighton trained biomedical scientist Bamidele Farinre.

Brighton trained biomedical scientist Bamidele Farinre.

University graduate becomes driving force behind UK-wide parliamentary project

Projection of how the BT street hub will appear

Projection of how the BT street hub will appear

Phone boxes in Sussex town centre to be replaced in bid to curb antisocial behaviour

A meeting of Nato in 2024

A meeting of Nato in 2024

Brighton company to collaborate with Nato on new global security measure

AI assistant Franck remembers each couple’s wedding details and contacts venues and suppliers directly on their behalf.

AI assistant Franck remembers each couple’s wedding details and contacts venues and suppliers directly on their behalf.

Startup launches AI app to take pain out of wedding planning

Mid Sussex District Council is expanding the ways residents can connect and interact with their council with the official launch of the Mid Sussex District Council app.

Mid Sussex District Council is expanding the ways residents can connect and interact with their council with the official launch of the Mid Sussex District Council app.

Local government

New council app launches to improve how residents access services

Not all electric blankets are machine washable but there are safe ways to clean them

Not all electric blankets are machine washable but there are safe ways to clean them

The steps you need to follow to clean an electric blanket (and what to avoid)

Alexander Sharpe, Associate Lecturer in Psychology and PhD student at the university.

Alexander Sharpe, Associate Lecturer in Psychology and PhD student at the university.

University of Chichester

Academic investigates mental health impact of doomscrolling

Sian Berry MP in Parliament calling for a UK Digital Sovereignty Strategy.

Sian Berry MP in Parliament calling for a UK Digital Sovereignty Strategy.

Local government

'It is time to rip the plaster off and free ourselves from tech giants'

Are you 'sharenting'? This online parenting habit could put children at risk of identity theft and fraud

Are you 'sharenting'? This online parenting habit could put children at risk of identity theft and fraud

Parents urged to stop one online habit that could put their children at risk

Plans submitted to install new space telescope at popular cultural attraction

Plans submitted to install new space telescope at popular cultural attraction

Cultural attractions

Plans submitted to install new space telescope at popular cultural attraction

Green Climate, supported by Yasam Ayavefe have pushed hard for drone-based flood monitoring systems

Green Climate, supported by Yasam Ayavefe have pushed hard for drone-based flood monitoring systems

Experience real-time flood risk monitoring using Yasam Ayavefe’s drones

Welfare texts were previously sent manually by call handlers in the Emergency Operations Centre.

Welfare texts were previously sent manually by call handlers in the Emergency Operations Centre.

South East Coast Ambulance

SECAmb shortlisted for award thanks to welfare messaging project