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Two Passengers Of Ship Linked To Hantavirus Self Isolating In The UK
Two people who were on board the cruise ship linked to the hantavirus outbreak are self-isolating after returning to the UK, health officials have said..
Man Utd Fans Appeal For Rethink On FA Youth Cup Final Venue
The Football Association has been urged to move the FA Youth Cup final to the Etihad Stadium or Old Trafford after Manchester City confirmed they would host Manchester United at their 6,447-capacity Joie Stadium..
British Doctor Evacuated As Ship Linked To Outbreak To Leave Cape Verde
A British doctor with suspected hantavirus has been medically evacuated from the cruise ship linked to the outbreak, which is believed to have originated from a birdwatching expedition in Argentina..
US To Pause Effort To Guide Ships Out Of Strait Of Hormuz To Focus On Iran Deal
President Donald Trump says the United States will pause efforts to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz in order to try and finalise a deal with Iran..
Met Police Announces Team Of 100 Extra Officers To Protect Jewish Communities
The Metropolitan Police has announced a community protection team of 100 extra officers to help safeguard the Jewish community, despite the force’s chief previously saying 300 more officers were needed to tackle the rise in antisemitism across the capital..
Kate Returns To International Travel Next Week With Solo Trip To Italy
The Princess of Wales is to return to international travel by carrying out her first overseas royal visit since facing cancer..
Strictly Come Dancing Star Tasha Ghouri Backs British Sign Language Campaign
Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri has spoken out as new research shows almost a quarter of people would avoid someone who is deaf if they thought communicating with them would be too difficult..
Two Thirds Of Gen Z Adults Do Not Know VE Day Marks End Of WW2 Poll Finds
Two thirds of Gen Z adults don’t know VE Day marks the end of the Second World War, a poll has found..
Bukayo Saka Fires Arsenal Into Champions League Final
Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal to send Arsenal to their first Champions League final in 20 years following a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium..
William Brings Cakes As Hill Farmers Share Challenges Of Diversifying
The Prince of Wales took a box of cakes when he met hill farmers in the Yorkshire Dales and discussed the challenges facing their industry..
Phil Foden Agrees Terms In Principle To Extend Manchester City Deal To 2030
Phil Foden has agreed terms in principle on a new contract with Manchester City.
Kim Kardashian Stuns Met Gala In Tangerine Breastplate By British Designer
Kim Kardashian turned heads at the Met Gala in a tangerine fibreglass breastplate by British pop artist and sculptor Allen Jones..
Pret A Manger Opens First Drive Thru Restaurant
Pret A Manger has opened its first drive-thru restaurant..
Suspected Arson Attack At Former Synagogue In East London
Counter-terrorism police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a former synagogue..
Irans Attempts To Stir Up Violence In UK Will Not Be Tolerated PM Says
Sir Keir Starmer warned Iran that efforts to stir up violence and hatred in the UK “will not be tolerated” amid suspicions Tehran could be backing antisemitic attacks..
Plans Being Made For Onward Travel For Britons On Ship Linked To Hantavirus
Plans are being made for the “safe onward travel” of Britons stuck on a cruise ship linked to a suspected hantavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister has said..
Iran Strikes On UAE Condemned By Starmer Amid US Bid To Open Strait Of Hormuz
Drone and missile strikes by Iran against the United Arab Emirates have been condemned by the Prime Minister..
Wu Yize Pips Shaun Murphy In Last Frame Decider To Become World Snooker Champion
Wu Yize held his nerve to sink Shaun Murphy in a deciding-frame shoot-out and be crowned world snooker champion after a final for the ages at the Crucible..
Harrison Ford Launches Signature Scotch Whisky On Star Wars Day
Harrison Ford has helped to create his own signature Scotch whisky that reflects his tastes, saying it is “everything I want” in a dram..
Tens Of Thousands Could Benefit From One Minute Cancer Jab On The NHS
Tens of thousands of patients could benefit from a one-minute jab being rolled out on the NHS for more than a dozen cancers..
Local News
Urinating and drunkenness at taxi rank reported to police and council steps in
Cabbies have reported antisocial behaviour, people urinating and drunkenness at a taxi rank shelter.
Historic labour dispute to be honoured with new blue plaque
Brighton and Hove TUC will unveil a blue plaque to commemorate the centenary of The Battle of Lewes Road.
A moment to celebrate those defending Sussex’s green spaces
At CPRE Sussex, we are inspired by those who love the countryside and work to protect it.
Paul Carrack blends soul, rock and nostalgia in live show
Paul Carrack wowed his fans as he headed to Brighton on his latest tour.
Baby donkey named in honour of comedian after he donates £100,000 to Sussex charity
A donkey charity has named a newborn foal in honour of Ricky Gervais after he donated £100,000 to their work.
Plans to build dozens of flats above former department store
AMB Constructions have lodged proposals to build 37 apartments above the former M&S store in Queensway, Crawley.
Concerns raised over plans to build 180 homes in Sussex town
The outline application proposes building the dwellings on land at Hornbrook Farm off Brighton Road, in Horsham.
High street pub unveils newly refurbished garden
The Marlipins Pub in Shoreham has unveiled its refurbished indoor and outdoor areas alongside a freshly launched kitchen.
'It was brilliant': unusual folk festival draws thousands to Sussex town
A traditional folk festival filled a town's streets with colour and noise over the Bank Holiday weekend.
'We desperately need more men to come forward' says sperm bank looking for donors
Sussex Sperm Bank says it "desperately needs more men to come forward", as it launches a major donation drive in Brighton and Hove.
Arrest made in connection to girl being grabbed on the walk home from school
A man has been arrested after a teenage girl was grabbed as she made her way home from school.
New Mediterranean restaurant to open in town centre
Elia, a family-run business offering authentic Greek and Italian cuisine, will open at 52 High Street in Littlehampton on May 7.
Seafront hotel owned by same family since 1997 going up for auction
Lanes Hotel, a prominent Brighton seafront hotel in Kemp Town close to Brighton pier, is going up for auction.
Theatre's excitement for new season amid ongoing planning row
A Brighton theatre has thanked the public for its support amid a school's plans for a new artificial grass pitch.
Driver warned to take notice of new speed limit after being caught 7mph over
A man has been warned to take notice of a new speed limit after he was caught driving 7mph above it.
'Guests throw bottles into my garden' - anger at unauthorised holiday let
A property in the North Laine conservation area in Brighton has been used as an unauthorised holiday rental let since 2018.
Museum will not reopen this year due to 'challenging economic context'
Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft has announced that it will not reopen for the rest of 2026
What East Asia taught me about respect, order and public life
I’ve just visited China (Shanghai), South Korea, and Japan, cultures very different from the UK, writes James Williams.
Fast-food restaurant plans refused amid fears of 'negative impact' on area
Plans for a drive-through McDonald’s in Hove were turned down by councillors this afternoon.
Plans for 24-hour drive-through restaurant 'unanimously refused'
Plans for a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Hove have been refused.











































