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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..
US State Visit Risk Grasped In Both Hands By King Aide Says
The King “grasped in both hands” the “risk and challenge” of the US state visit but will not dwell on the perceived success of his trip, a senior palace aide has said..
Local News
New chair appointed as head of regional MND group
Mid Sussex resident Michael Stratford has been appointed as the new chair for MND West Sussex.
Councils launch public consultation on 'vital' environment plans
Communities across Adur and Worthing are being invited to provide feedback on new planning guidance aimed at protecting and enhancing the natural environment.
'Everyone in this country is fed up with being served up the same disappointment'
These days it's rare that seismic events in British politics bring me any joy, but oh boy was last week one great big exception, writes Cllr Steve Davis.
Council chairman visits non-profit organisation at local church
Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr Tony Bevis visited the not-for-profit organisation Together in Mind at St John’s Church in Springfield Road Horsham.
Public vote crowns ewe's portrait top photo in the South Downs
An “assertive” ewe has won the hearts of the public in the South Downs National Park’s annual photo competition.
Major celebrations to mark Butlin's 90th birthday including firework show
Butlin's is marking its birthday with a special weekend of celebrations.
Seafood twist on Irish classic unveiled for St Patrick’s Day
Burger & Lobster is bringing an Irish late-night legend to the table this St Patrick’s Day.
'Exciting project' to regenerate seafront moves forwards
Arun District Council is inviting residents to take part in a public drop-in event on the emerging Marine Quarter project.
Cemetery 'runs out of space for graves' putting future at risk
A cemetery is at risk of close due to it running out of space.
Kittens are found dumped in taped-up dirty litter box
The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were found dumped inside a dirty litterbox next to a public bin in East Sussex
Meet the 22-year-old turning a bedroom mushroom experiment into a thriving business
Meet Robbie Kelly, the owner of Basil's Fungi Farm, growing mushrooms at The Yard on Waterworks Road in Hastings, East Sussex
Four year project to replace thousands of streetlights to begin this month
West Sussex County Council will begin replacing more than 64,000 streetlights with LEDs this March, as part of a four-year project
Seafront hotel run by same manager for 22 years taken over by huge global chain
The former Kings Hotel next to Brighton beach has been taken over by huge international hotel chain Marriott, and is now a Four Points Flex by Sheraton.
Restaurant's bid to open until 3am criticised by neighbours amid noise fears
Pink Flamingo in Haywards Heath, has applied to extend its licence, to enable it to sell alcohol and play music until 2.30am
New management at castle café speak out following shock closure and staff controversy
The café at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex has reopened under new management after a public backlash over its sudden closure last month.
Sussex company receives large fine for failing to keep people safe
Edward Baden Group Limited, based in Uckfield, must pay nearly £29,000 after admitting a health and safety offence at Brighton Magistrates’ Court.
Plans for 'deeply concerning' homeless accommodation spark dozens of objections
Residents are fighting plans to convert Pinewood House into 51 temporary short-stay accommodation homes.
Opening date for 'innovative' H&M store at shopping centre revealed
The opening date for a new H&M store in Brighton has been announced
Landmark new bridge could be built over river in the South Downs National Park
The proposed bridge would connect Lewes and Hamsey, creating an off-road route for pedestrians and cyclists over the River Ouse in East Sussex
'Veteran campaigners' throw a party for pothole to celebrate its eighth birthday
Two "veteran pothole campaigners" have celebrated the eighth birthday of a pothole











































