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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
University professor highlights life-changing power of drumming
Professor Marcus Smith from University of Chichester shared research about benefits of drumming at the Northern Ireland Science Festival.
Countryside charity calls for higher affordable housing target
CPRE Sussex calls for changes to Mid Sussex District Council local plan ahead of public hearings.
University campus transformed into glowing spectacle of lanterns and lights
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Sussex for Glimmer, a Lantern and Lights Trail delivered by award-winning community arts charity Same Sky.
Where to find National Trust Easter activities and trails in Sussex this year
There’s a real festival feel in Sussex this spring, with National Trust Easter adventures at Nymans, Sheffield Park and Garden, Standen and more.
Former sales pavilion to become permanent community hub
In a move towards gifting the Woodgate sales pavilion to the local community, Thakeham has secured planning permission from Mid Sussex District Council.
Nintendo partnership brings Animal Crossing to Brighton
From July 13 to August 16, visitors to SEA LIFE Brighton will be able to explore the world of Animal Crossing in a special partnership with Nintendo.
Sussex holiday park gets permission to stay open for longer
A Hastings holiday park has secured permission to stay open for an additional week each year.
Could you be heir to one of 72 unclaimed estates in West Sussex?
The Treasury has released details of hundreds of unclaimed estates across the UK, with 72 located in West Sussex.
Parts of 130-year-old railway bridge are corroding - sparking a public appeal
A fundraising appeal has been launched to replace the Broom Lane Bridge between High Rocks and Groombridge
Prolific people smuggler caught after yacht runs aground in Sussex
A prolific people smuggler responsible for transporting hundreds of illegal migrants to the UK has been jailed after a yacht ran aground in Rye.
Armed police responding to incident
Armed police have responded to an incident in Worthing.
Final and biggest phase of food waste collection scheme to be rolled out in city soon
The final and biggest phase of the rollout of free food waste collections in Brighton and Hove will take place soon.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in West Sussex.
Sussex sisters ordered to pay back more than £200k after duty free thefts
Laura and Georgina Epitropou, were given a confiscation order at Lewes Crown court on February 16, ordering them to pay back the money.
Fury at 'ludicrous' plans to fine people for feeding pigeons
Worthing Borough Council is consulting on introducing a Public Space Protection Order to tackle "growing problems caused by the feeding of wildlife"
Hosting Women's Rugby World Cup matches saw £28m boost for city
Hosting the Women’s Rugby World Cup last summer saw a £28.5 million boost for Brighton and Hove’s economy.
Café at popular visitor attraction reopens after public backlash
A café at Herstmonceux Castle, a popular tourist spot in East Sussex, has reopened after a public backlash over plans to shut it.
Adaptation of classic Stephen King novella returning to Eastbourne
'The Shawshank Redemption', starring Joe McFadden, returns to Eastbourne's Devonshire Park Theatre in March.
Teenage girl accosted by man in alleyway
A teenage girl reported being accosted by a man who tried to grab her phone in an alleyway in Crawley.
Liberal Democrats name new group leader for East Sussex County Council
Liberal Democrat county councillors have a new group leader.











































