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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
Council seeks developer for major cultural hub scheme
Mid Sussex District Council are searching for a Development Partner to help deliver its plans for the redevelopment of the Clair Hall site in Haywards Heath.
Mayoral charity auction of artworks on display at shopping centre
Haywards Heath is set to be transformed into a vibrant art trail this March as a silent auction in support of the Mayor’s Charity of the Year.
Lowest council tax in Sussex maintained in new budget plans
Horsham District Council has balanced its budget for the 2026/27 financial year whilst securing the lowest Council Tax rate in Sussex.
Sussex councils confirm plans for tax increase
Residents across Sussex face a proposed council tax rise for the year 2026/27.
Preschool backs conservation drive with hedgehog project
To combat the significant decline in hedgehogs across the UK, David Wilson Homes has donated 30 hedgehog habitats to Potters House Preschool.
Open-air cinema trail to bring moving images to town
Three evenings of outdoor film screenings will transform Shoreham’s streets and public spaces into a night-time moving image experience.
MP calls for hobby hubs to tackle loneliness crisis
Liberal Democrat MP has called for “hobby hubs” to be set up in the Lewes constituency.
Award success for Sussex firm ahead of 20th anniversary
A Sussex-based wellness specialist is celebrating national recognition as it approaches a major business milestone.
Council's new reading charter launches to benefit thousands of families
Brighton and Hove City Council has launched a new Reading Charter to support a culture of reading for pleasure in schools.
South Downs business named among luxury brands of tomorrow
Artelium Wine Estate, the artisanal English winery located in the South Downs, has been named one of the prestigious Brands of Tomorrow 2026 by Walpole.
New business forum brings together 60 company leaders
Horsham District Council hosted its first Business Leaders Forum event at the Roffey Park Institute on February 24.
Landscape artist auctions paintings to support Ukraine
Grant Delonge, from Plumpton, Sussex, is auctioning five of his original landscape paintings to raise funds in support of Ukraine.
New plan could transform education for children with special needs
Last week saw the release of a consultation on a new government policy to reform the way that children who have special educational needs will access that support.
Sussex MP concerned over handling of local elections
Jess Brown-Fuller MP has raised concerns about the previous postponement of local elections in West Sussex.
MP presses government over military site housing asylum seekers
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, continues to make representations to Ministers regarding the situation at Crowborough Training Camp.
Aldridge Education School defibrillators join national emergency network
Every school in the Aldridge Education family, including across Brighton, has now registered their defibrillators (AEDs) on The Circuit.
Man, 89, remains in hospital with 'significant' injuries following serious crash
An 89-year-old man remains in hospital with significant injuries following a serious collision.
Updates as crash on A259 causes severe A27 delays
A crash on the A259 at Pevensey is causing severe delays on the A27.
Teenager arrested after man stabbed in park
A teenager has been arrested after a man was stabbed in a park.
'Once proud' seafront hotel 'now fighting for survival' to appear on TV show
The Navigator Hotel in Bognor Regis will feature on Channel 5's The Hotel Inspector on Thursday, March 5, at 9pm.











































