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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..
Man In Court After Alleged Bomb Hoax At Peter Kay Show
A 19-year-old Birmingham man is to appear in court over an alleged bomb hoax forced a Peter Kay comedy show to be evacuated.
Two Adults Die After Explosion At A House In Bristol
Two adults have died after an explosion at a house in Bristol on Sunday morning, as police announce they are treating the event as “suspicious”..
Wu Yize Into Crucible Final As Mark Allen Pays For Missed Black In Dramatic Semi
Mark Allen missed a simple black to book his place in his first World Snooker Championship final before falling 17-16 to Wu Yize in one of the most dramatic last-four finishes in Crucible history..
Local News
Children's Charity to hold circus themed gala night
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity will present the Circus of Dreams at the Corn Exchange in Brighton on Saturday, March 21.
Councillor praises 'fantastic' support of carers charity
East Sussex County Council’s Chairman has praised a charity supporting young carers after attending an activity day.
Tribute show to one of music’s most electrifying performers coming to theatre
What’s Love Got to Do with It? is coming to Eastbourne on April 26 for one-night only.
Award-winning company brings new comedy show to Sussex
Dyad Productions and Company Gavin Robertson are joining forces for a new production.
Family festival to light up town centres with theatre and illuminated shows
Two free events in Hailsham and Uckfield will fill town centres with illuminated street theatre, music, storytelling and creative activities for families.
Labour’s plans to end child poverty still fall short
The government has finally done a good thing and moved to scrap the cruel two-child benefit cap as it promised before it came to power.
People with terminal illness may be eligible for new council tax exemption
Wealden District Council unanimously agreed to introduce additional support to ease the financial burden of Council Tax for residents with a terminal illness.
New NFU chairman in Sussex aims to inspire next generation
The new farming leader for West Sussex has spoken of his passion for inspiring future generations of farmers.
University launches toolkit to protect the UK's trees and forests
A toolkit aimed at winning legal rights for trees, woodlands and forests in the UK, has been launched by experts from the University of Sussex.
MP calls on government to do more on economy in wake of Spring Forecast
John Milne MP has called for stronger economic action after the government’s Spring Forecast.
'Brighton and Hove have a really strong ethos of sisterhood'
Last Sunday was International Women’s Day. An important day each year to celebrate girls and women.
MP takes part in student question and answer session at Coombe Primary
Chris Ward MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven joined Year 6 pupils at Coombe Road Primary School for a lively Q&A session.
Acclaimed play The Boy at the Back of the Class heading to Sussex theatre
The Devonshire Park Theatre proudly hosts The Boy at the Back of the Class from March 24 - 28 2026
Council reminds residents of free bus pass age change ahead of April
Brighton and Hove City Council is reminding residents about national changes that will impact when people can apply for an Older Person’s Bus Pass.
Doctoral student helps shape government education policy
University of Brighton doctoral researcher Nikki Smith supported a government report on how best to support neurodivergent young people in mainstream education.
Orbit Homes celebrates World Book Day with book donation to primary school
Orbit Homes celebrates World Book Day with donation of mental health and wellbeing themed books to St Leonards-on-Sea primary school
'This system is at breaking point' - councillors slam planning overhaul
Green party councillors have spoken of their anger at the government’s proposed changes to the planning system.
Parent confirms social importance of schools to children's growth
Friendship and confidence are amongst the most valuable lessons learnt at school according to parents surveyed in Brighton and Hove.
Brighton dog lover's surprise TV appearance steals the show at Crufts 2026
A former Gladiators wannabe enjoyed a shock meeting with TV star Clare Balding at Crufts 2026.
Family of 'amazing' mother who died of brain tumour thank 'incredible' hospital
The family of an “amazing” mother-of-two who died of an inoperable brain tumour is thanking the hospital which gave her access to “experimental” treatment











































