Our weekly Leader’s Q&A will take place on Wednesday 2 September at 10am.

Cllr James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council will be answering your questions and giving the latest updates from the council.

An independent public inquiry into the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic will begin in the spring of next year, the prime minister has announced.

Nine-year-old killed after being struck by lightning named 12th May 2021

A nine-year-old boy who died after apparently being struck by lightning on a football field in Blackpool has been named as Jordan Banks.

Chances of finding missing girl's body in Gloucester cafe 'unlikely' says former West solicitor 12th May 2021

The solicitor of serial killer Fred West's wife says he thinks it's "unlikely" the body of missing Mary Bastholm will be found in the Gloucester cafe being searched by police.

'It's every single day': Female footballer says online abuse is getting worse 12th May 2021

A female footballer who has been subjected to horrific online abuse said it is time for the sport to "get loud" in the battle against social media trolls.

Blair: Starmer 'struggling to break through with the public' 12th May 2021

Sir Keir Starmer is "struggling to break through with the public" and Labour's performance in last week's elections was a "major setback", according to Tony Blair.

Holidaymakers giving up on this summer due to 'lack of clarity' on rules, travel firm says 12th May 2021

Holidaymakers have been giving up on getaways this summer thanks to a "lack of clarity" on the easing of travel restrictions, latest trading figures from TUI suggest.

Dame Elizabeth Anionwu: Who is the nurse honoured by Dua Lipa at the Brits? 12th May 2021

At this year's Brit Awards, winners were given two trophies - their main statuette and a secondary award, to honour someone else worthy of recognition.

Jesy Nelson shows support for former Little Mix bandmates after historic Brits win 12th May 2021

Jesy Nelson has shown her support for her former Little Mix bandmates following their historic win at the Brit Awards.

'We can't rule anything out': Minister on potential for restrictions in COVID hotspots 12th May 2021

A cabinet minister has told Sky News the government "can't rule anything out" when it comes to the possibility of local coronavirus restrictions in areas that have seen cases rise sharply.

Pockets of the UK have seen sharp rises in COVID cases: Here's where the hotspots are 11th May 2021

Daily deaths and hospital admissions due to COVID-19 are at their lowest since last summer. And restrictions are being relaxed as the UK makes progress in vaccinating its population.

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