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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..
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..
Suspected Arson Attack At Former Synagogue In East London
Counter-terrorism police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a former synagogue..
Pret A Manger Opens First Drive Thru Restaurant
Pret A Manger has opened its first drive-thru restaurant..
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..
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.
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..
Sarwar Vows To Give NHS Waiting Lists The Chop As He Visits Karate Dojo
Anas Sarwar has pledged to “give NHS waiting lists the chop” as he visits a karate dojo in Glasgow..
Local News
Artist’s work inspires romantic Valentine’s Day proposal
At a local art gallery in Chichester, a couple celebrated their engagement with a creative proposal inspired by Doug Hyde’s artwork, Love Found Us.
Storms, sore knees and small triumphs in the garden
The first two months of the year have been so wet and miserable that I’ve not really been able to spend time in the garden, writes Geoff Stonebanks.
MP praises independent retailer as the 'backbone of the high street'
On Friday, Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited Game, Set & Match, a long-established independent sports and school uniform specialist serving the Chichester community.
Young woman regains confidence after acne treatment
Experts in Skin & Hair is making expert dermatology more accessible for Brighton, Hove and Sussex residents
A turning point at last for Brighton’s overstretched A&E
It’s no secret that Brighton’s A&E department at the Royal Sussex has been under huge pressure for years, writes Chris Ward.
Autumn colours reflected in still waters at Sheffield Park
These images capture rich colours and calm beauty of autumn at Sheffield Park.
Volunteers and choir join forces for Mother’s Day celebration
Two local Portslade groups are joining forces to celebrate Mothers' Day.
Office building could be turned into flats
Plans to convert an office building in Portslade into flats are recommended for approval when they go before councillors next week.
Panto dame to complete half marathon in full costume
Brighton’s favourite Panto Dame, who takes to the stage every Christmas, is embarking on a different challenge - running Sunday's Brighton Half Marathon.
Bus driver and passenger celebrate 46 years of marriage
A chance bus encounter led to more than four decades of love
Doctor Who star announces concert date in Brighton
Peter Capaldi - whom you may know as Doctor Who or from In The Thick of It– is about to start a regional music tour of the UK.
Plans revealed for cemetery that will become full by 2028
A Crawley cemetery which will be full by 2028 is to be extended, once planning permission is received.
I tried the brunch at the Brighton Dome and it's worth a return trip
I have to say I’ve been a long-time fan of Redroaster over the years
Beautiful estate in Sussex village where Queen Camilla spent much of her childhood
Despite being born in London, Camilla was not only baptised in Sussex but spent much of her time in the county growing up at The Laines in Plumpton.
Major bridge upgrade in town's harbour is now up and running
The revamped tower and cabin at the Littlehampton Ferry Footbridge are now up and running, according to West Sussex County Council
Mum had part of her heart replaced after swimming in polluted sea
A woman became seriously ill and required open heart surgery after swimming in the sea
'Unforeseen' issues announced at development blighted by delays
Adur District Council's Albion Street development first ran into issues in 2023, when the developer delivering the project, Westridge Homes, collapsed
Ex-head chef at Michelin-starred restaurant to open eatery in coastal Sussex town
Dayashankar Sharma, former head chef at Michelin-starred Tamarind, is opening his new restaurant, BAUJI, located at 67 Rowlands Road, Worthing, on March 25
Staff not given their jobs back as castle café closes then reopens a month later
Staff who were made redundant when a café at Herstmonceux castle closed in January have not been given their jobs back, despite the café reopening
UK's largest bird of prey photographed in Sussex
A white-tailed eagle was spotted in West Sussex.











































