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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
Steak steals and set menus in this week’s dining deals round-up
A Sussex coaching inn, vineyard restaurant, neighbourhood bistro, midweek steak deal and a family dining deal at an Italian chain all make dining deals round-up this week.
Exclusive new partnership for award-winning Sussex wine
Roebuck Estates, one of England’s leading producers of vintage sparkling wine, has announced a new partnership with Brighton & Hove Museums.
Touring show tackles media storm around Janet Jackson
Nine Sixteenths will be staged in Brighton at The Old Market in Hove at 8pm on March 17.
'We should be protecting the city's child pedestrian safety scheme not cutting it'
On Wednesday, March 18, the road safety organisation Brake will hold their "Beep! Beep! Day,"
Postal deliveries 'deteriorating' as Sussex towns face delays
Royal Mail confirmed a "short period of higher sickness absence" at the Shoreham delivery office
Fears for Brighton primary school's future as deadline on academy plans looms
Consultations close this week on Coombe Road Primary School joining The Pioneer Academy
Care home seeks approval for development previously deemed an 'abuse of land'
The owner of Chase Rest Care Home in Eastbourne has submitted a retrospective planning application for two single-storey rear extensions following previous rejections
I tried the fondue at Hove's wine and cheese bar with a 'secret' speakeasy
Cases in Hove offers a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for dates or a catch-up with friends over good food and wine - or a tipple in the 'secret' downstairs bar
Comedian and TV star buys 17-bed castle after quitting Sussex
Alan Carr has bought the historic Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders, moving out of the Horsham home he once shared with his ex-husband.
Repairs to 'dilapidated' homes may reveal a piece of 'significant' medieval history
A historic building in Rye is the subject of a planning application proposing significant repairs, including the removal of "dilapidated" parts
Pub that has been on sale for months has asking price slashed again
The Fountain, a pub in Hastings, East Sussex, which closed in 2025 has had its price reduced for a second time by estate agents Savills.
Concertgoer collapses outside venue ahead of seeing 80s pop pioneer
Barry Wrench, 70, was on his way to a Gary Numan concert at the Brighton Centre on November when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest
Row between councils over plans for homes on gateway to national park
Lewes District Council proposes up to 30 homes on Seaford’s Chyngton field, sparking opposition over impact on South Downs National Park, wildlife and local heritage
Sat Nav providers contacted as road sees 'sudden rise' in cars turning into traffic
John Milne, MP for Horsham, said multiple people had contacted him to raise concerns about the A24 Bar Lane crossover junction near Southwater
Use of industrial unit confirmed lawful for planning purposes after application
The use of an industrial unit by a car mechanic has been confirmed to be lawful for planning purposes after Wealden District Council granted an application by the landlords.
Improvements found in hospital's maternity services but some safety concerns remain
Worthing Hospital's maternity services have been upgraded by the Care Quality Commission but some safety concerns remain.
Recap: Main road blocked after crash
The A259 at Newhaven is blocked following a crash.
Sussex lido among buildings listed for prestigious architecture award
The Saltdean Lido Main Building and Mayfield School Health & Wellbeing Centre are two of 14 buildings shortlisted for the RIBA south east awards.
Friend pays tribute to 'kind and caring' man who was killed by his son
A friend of a man who was killed by his son in Brighton is running 57 miles in his memory.
Ex-police officer speaks out after being sacked for running a coffee business
PC Stanley Kennett applied for a business interest called The Coffee Cycle while suspended from duty on 23rd April 2024, but this was declined.











































