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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..
Airlines Can Group Flights Together On Fewer Planes Under Jet Fuel Saving Plans
Airlines will be allowed to group passengers from different flights together on to fewer planes as part of plans to save jet fuel..
Ipswich Secure Promotion Back To Premier League With Victory At Home To QPR
Ipswich clinched promotion back to the Premier League following a 3-0 victory over QPR at Portman Road..
Hero Award For Lifeboat Crew Who Rescued Dog After Sea Fall
A lifeboat crew and coastguard personnel have received a Hero to Animals award from Peta after rescuing a dog called Sparkle from the sea..
Charles To End Bermuda Trip By Launching UK Space Agency Project
The King will end his visit to Bermuda by officially launching the UK Space Agency’s (UKSA) Project Nova to help track space debris..
Local News
Business Secretary listens to call for fairer business rates from music producers
Peter Kyle MP has listened to a call for fairer business rates for recording studios.
Two ambulance staff leaders dismissed for sexual misconduct
Two senior staff members at South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) have been dismissed for sexual misconduct
New approach to gambling management agreed in Hastings
Councillors have agreed to an updated Gambling Statement of Principles and No Casino Resolution for Hastings.
Dazzling sunset paints Brighton in gold and pink
These images capture a sunset along Brighton beach, as the sky softened from gold to pink and the tide slipped gently across the sand.
More than 150 artists to feature in new gallery exhibition
Hastings Contemporary and Sussex Contemporary have announced the 152 selected artists for The Open: Odyssey, launching in March 2026.
Hastings Comedy Festival announces line-up for 2026
The Hastings Comedy Festival is excited to announce its 2026 line-up, with over 90 performances taking over venues across Hastings and St Leonards this June.
Full police statement after man stabbed in seaside town
Police have issued a statement after armed police were seen in a seaside town.
Pictures show armed police response to stabbing near seafront
Images show armed police at the scene of an incident
Updates as armed police respond to stabbing
Armed police have been seen responding to an incident in Worthing
People with learning disabilities die after not getting routine cancer screening
People with learning disabilities had died after not having routine cancer screening, a health board was told on Tuesday (March 3).
Full statement after large police presence at country property
Police are investigating an arson at a country home on the Sussex border.
Footwear giant announces opening date for new town-centre store
Skechers will be opening on March 6 in the former Argos building located at 97-99 Montague Street, according to Worthing Town Centre BID
Large police presence following arson at country home
A large police response has been seen at a country home on the Sussex border.
Calls for health secretary to step in over closure of village hospital
Alison Griffiths MP has written to Wes Streeting to ask for a full review of the decision to axe services at Zachary Merton Hospital in Rustington
Police called to railway station due to incident
A man was injured at a city railway station
Car crashes into ditch
A car has crashed into a ditch.
Former builder's store will be turned into a house despite objections
The application went through without debate at a meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 4 March)
Images show empty Sussex petrol stations amid oil price fears
Pictures taken in the Worthing area show an Asda fuel station in Ferring with a sign reading "No unleaded fuel available"
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GROWING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE LAST THREE YEARS, POTFEST IS PLEASED TO RETURN TO GLYNDE PLACE IN 2026











































