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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
Why should I keep paying my water bill?
Southern Water has been in touch with me a lot recently, sending me a series of letters with more and more big, bold, red words, reminding me to pay my bill.
Engineer shortlisted for national renewables award
An engineer from Steyning has been shortlisted for a national renewables award.
Coastal images highlight spring light and seaside textures
Views of Cooden Beach capture the coastline in bright spring light, where the open shoreline and wide skies create a sense of space and calm.
Bluebell walk founder honoured for £1m charity fundraising
A retired farmer has received a national award after raising more than £1 million for charity through a popular bluebell walk.
One stop support shop launched to help residents access advice
A new community initiative is bringing support services directly to residents in one place in Burgess Hill.
Young scouts donate fundraiser proceeds to lifeboat station
Hastings scouts have raised £110.50 through a community fundraiser.
Primary school pupils get hands-on with new gardening project
Hundreds of school children in Shoreham are set to benefit from a family-run business’ donation of plants as part of an exciting grow-and-learn project.
MP visits school supporting pupils outside mainstream education
East Sussex Academy’s Newhaven site has welcomed the MP for Lewes, James MacCleary, for a special visit.
Pupils and care home residents unite for opera project
For the next five week, pupils from Chyngton and Cradle Hill primary schools will be singing with residents from the Port Manor Care home.
Coach trip brings residents together for seaside breakfast
A coach trip to the coast brought together residents for breakfast by the sea and friendly conversation.
Exhibition to highlight Roman discoveries in East Sussex
A new exhibition will highlight fascinating Roman discoveries in East Sussex.
Awards launched to celebrate countryside projects and people
Countryside champions in Sussex are being invited to enter CPRE national award scheme.
New performing arts programme gives adults with learning disabilities a stage
A performing arts programme is giving adults with learning disabilities a creative stage to shine.
Historic sailing race returns with yachts set for seafront start
A fleet of yachts will set sail for the 2026 Royal Escape Race, a cross-Channel sailing event commemorating a dramatic moment in British history.
Schoolchildren get hands-on with plants during nursery visit
A village school will soon be bursting with colour after children visited a local nursery for a serious planting session.
Historic estate seeks to expand café and guest accommodation
Leonardslee Gardens, a Grade I listed gardens in Lower Beeding, near Horsham, is planning to upgrade its visitor facilities and expand event spaces.
X Factor winner is among Sussex town's star-studded pantomime cast
X Factor winner Matt Terry will star as Prince Henry in a Christmas pantomime in Hastings.
New reef to be created in harbour to help support ecosystem
The Solent Seascape Project will next week create a native oyster reef in Chichester Harbour by introducing 20,000 oysters to rebuild the marine ecosystem.
'Love wins': Kindness vigil grows as community unites against anti-migrant protests
More than 50 people gathered for a peace vigil to promote messages of kindness and positivity in a town where division over migrant barracks has been rife.
Four Sussex businesses honoured with prestigious award from the King
The firms have received honours in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise, known as the UK’s highest accolade for business success.











































