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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..
Protesters Have Duty To Call Out Globalise The Intifada Chants Starmer
Protesters have a responsibility to call out those chanting “globalise the intifada” at Gaza marches, Sir Keir Starmer has said, amid concerns about the growing threat to British Jews after the Golders Green stabbing..
Local News
'Damaged' empty vessel washes up on Sussex beach, prompting coastguard response
A battered orange boat has washed ashore on a the beach in Bexhill, East Sussex, sparking a response from HM Coastguard yesterday.
School place offers sent to families for September 2026
More than 83 per cent of families in Brighton and Hove have been offered their first preference school.
Woman said October 7 attacks on Israel were 'beautiful and inspiring', court told
A Palestinian activist from Brighton described the October 7 attacks on Israel as a “beautiful and inspiring victory”.
Sussex beach named best in the whole UK for a visit this spring
Cuckmere Haven in East Sussex, next to Seven Sisters cliffs in the South Downs National Park, is named as the best in the UK to visit this spring.
This Sussex location saw biggest rent increases of anywhere in the UK last year
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, saw the biggest rent price increases of anywhere in the country last year, according to Lomond data.
Speeding lorry driver among those at Brighton Magistrates' Court
In the dock - A round-up of recent cases heard at Sussex (Central) Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Brighton Magistrates’ Court, 2026.
Entrepreneur in head-on holiday crash with taxi driver on cliff road
An award-winning entrepreneur has described the horrifying moment her car was in a head-on crash with a taxi while on holiday
Residents slam 'incompetent' council after getting dozens of the same letter
Brighton and Hove residents have received multiple garden waste collection fee letters from the council, despite having paid the fee already.
Meet the rising comic making waves with podcast and tour success
Lee Peart is a brighton-based comedian, presenter, broadcaster and actor known for his sharp wit, infectious energy and camp charm.
Garden invites visitors to explore science and join a citizen science project
As part of British Science Week which takes place from March 6 to March 15, Wakehurst is encouraging visitors to contribute to the Trees for Bees project.
Businesswoman turns side hustle into luxury flower brand
This International Women’s Day, local entrepreneur Maria Del Mar Jones is proving that the path to success is rarely a straight line.
Award-winning comedian Ian Stone brings extended tour to the stage this winter
Due to overwhelming demand, Spirit of Fringe award-winning comedian Ian Stone is extending his UK tour into Autumn/Winter 2026
Low carbon energy hub opens to heat hundreds of new homes
Vistry Group is leading the project at The Gateway in Bexhill-on-Sea, where its Community Heat Hub will serve 800 of the 1,001 homes.
The Ivy Collection launches a new dining experience to mark Mothers Day
This Mother’s Day, The Ivy Collection invites guests to celebrate the most important women in their lives with an elegant dining experience.
Evening parking charges at council car parks in three towns to be scrapped
Evening parking charges for council-owned car parks in East Grinstead, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath are to be dropped.
Plans for dozens of homes for village approved despite almost 150 objections
Chichester District Council has given the go-ahead for the scheme at land west of Cornwood in Kirdford.
Kebab shop fined after ingredients discovered by inspectors
Spice World in Crawley was found to have committed serious food safety breaches following a covert test purchase by West Sussex Trading Standards.
Beloved pub reopens under new management with 'fresh feel'
The Constant Service, a classic Hanover Harvey's pub reopened this weekend under the wing of Good Times Pubs and Bars.
Council no longer prosecuting man for ripping historic tiles off pub
Brighton and Hove City Council is no longer prosecuting a man for ripping green tiles off the Montreal Amrs.
The 'sweet' Sussex village with Tudor streets, smuggling links and secret tunnels
Just an hour from London is Mayfield, a village which was named one of the “sweetest” villages in Sussex by a Victorian poet.











































