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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..
Greens Vow To Examine Donald Trumps Wealth
The Scottish Greens would open an inquiry into how Donald Trump has funded his Scottish golf courses if they win next week’s election, the party has said..
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..
Scots Responding To SNPs Positive Message Of Hope Says Swinney
Voters are responding to the SNP’s “positive message of hope”, John Swinney has said ahead of the final weekend of campaigning before Thursday’s election..
Hundreds Of School Children And Islanders Welcome The King To Bermuda
The King was officially welcomed to Bermuda with a ceremony full of pomp and pageantry..
Temperatures Hit 25C In Parts Of UK But Rain On Cards For Bank Holiday Weekend
Temperatures in parts of the UK hit 25C on Friday but forecasters have warned of possible heavy rain over the bank holiday weekend..
Top Prosecutor Warns Of Deeply Troubling Rise In Antisemitic Incidents In UK
There is a “deeply troubling rise” in antisemitic incidents across the country, the Director of Public Prosecutions has said, as he vowed to use the “full force of the law” against perpetrators..
Shaun Murphy Pulls Level With John Higgins In Tense World Championship Semi Final
Shaun Murphy battled back to leave his World Snooker Championship semi-final against John Higgins tied at 8-8 ahead of their evening session in Sheffield..
Local News
Sussex deserves leadership that puts countryside first
Last week, the government announced a U-turn on its controversial plans to postpone local elections across the country, writes Paul Steedman.
MP says funding step towards ending child homelessness
Hastings Borough Council has announced that it has been allocated more than £3.5million through the Government’s Local Authority Housing Fund.
East Sussex pupils shine in national maths challenge
Rye College is celebrating exceptional success after students impressed in the prestigious UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Challenge.
Man who woke up blind in pub is honoured
A blind veteran from West Sussex has been awarded an ‘Outstanding Achievement’ award by the charity Blind Veterans UK.
Teen assaulted emergency workers and racially abused security guard at hospital
A teenager assaulted a hospital worker and racially abused a security guard at Conquest Hospital in St Leonards.
Recap: Part of A27 blocked and severe delays after crash
There are long delays on the A27 at Shoreham following a crash.
Man who set himself on fire arrested
A man who set himself on fire in St Leonards has been arrested.
Man jailed for slashing at man with knife in front of horrified commuters
A man has been jailed for attacking another man with a knife in front of horrified commuters at Bognor Station.
Major housing development at 'less than ideal site' is approved
Proposals for a major housing development near Stone Cross have been approved
'Loitering' drug dealers caught in the act
Two drug dealers were caught in Brighton after they were spotted “loitering” and acting suspiciously.
M&S reveals plans for huge new Sussex foodhall
Marks and Spencer (M&S) have announced proposals for a 19,000 sq ft Foodhall that would be built in Littlehampton as part of a new retail park.
Man arrested after setting himself on fire
A cordon has been put up in St Leonards after a man set himself on fire outside a job centre.
Full police statement as man fights for his life after setting himself on fire
A man is fighting for his life after setting fire to himself on fire in St Leonards.
Cars involved in town centre crash
Two cars were involved in a crash in Worthing.
Man raped woman at knifepoint in city centre
A man raped a woman at knifepoint in Brighton city centre while he was on bail for sexual assault.
Legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers at military camp dismissed
Crowborough Shield has lost a bid to bring a High Court challenge against the Home Office after it announced proposals to use a military training camp as accommodation for asylum seekers.
Concerns raised as three-bedroom house set to be built in home's garden
An application to build a three-bedroom house in the garden of an existing home is recommended for approval next week
Town-wide march to stand against racism this weekend
A march and rally to stand against racism and promote unity will take place this weekend.
£1 billion budget is approved with council tax rise
Brighton and Hove City Council’s £1 billion budget has been voted through for the next financial year.
Woman gets stuck in rocks on beach after late night fall
Rescue services were called after a person got trapped in sea defence rocks on William Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the coast.










































