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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..
Guns N Roses Guitar Fetches More Than 230000 At Auction
A guitar used by Slash of Guns N’ Roses during the chart-topping rock group’s Not In This Lifetime tour has fetched more than £230,000 at auction..
Chair Of South East Water Resigns As MPs Warn No Confidence In Leadership
The chair of South East Water has resigned after a report by MPs said they have “no confidence” in company’s leadership following major supply outages in Kent and Sussex..
Graham Linehan Accuses Police Of Taking Sides After Conviction Overturned
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has accused the police of siding with trans-rights activists after his conviction for damaging a transgender campaigner’s mobile phone was overturned..
Suspected Golders Green Attacker Remanded After Facing Attempted Murder Charges
The alleged Golders Green attacker tried to murder his own friend before stabbing two Jewish men in the street, a court has heard..
Woman Charged With Death By Dangerous Driving After Wimbledon School Crash
The driver of a 4×4 that crashed into a south-east London primary school has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two eight-year-old girls were killed..
Mans Eye Rebuilt After Eight Painstaking Operations Following Car Crash
A man whose eye was left “more like a raisin than an eyeball” following a devastating car accident has had his sight partially restored through eight meticulous operations to rebuild the organ..
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Golders Green Attack
Police have charged a 45-year-old man with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday..
Dame Mary Berry Says Bafta Fellowship Is The Icing On The Cake
Dame Mary Berry has said it is “the icing on the cake” to learn she is to be honoured with the Bafta Fellowship for her exceptional contribution to television..
Tony Blair Institute Calls For End To Triple Lock Ahead Of Pensions Overhaul
The triple lock should be scrapped ahead of replacing the current pensions system to enable people to access funds earlier in life, Sir Tony Blair’s think tank has said..
New Era For Private Renters As Stronger Rights And Protections Come Into Force
Eleven million private tenants in England have stronger rights and protections from today, helping to transform their experiences in the sector..
Charles Raising A Dram After Trump Vows To Lift Scottish Whisky Tariffs
The King will be toasting Donald Trump with a dram after the US president announced he will remove tariffs from Scottish whisky..
Terror Threat Level Raised To Severe After Golders Green Attack
The UK terrorism threat level has been raised to “severe” in the wake of the Golders Green stabbings, meaning a terror attack is “highly likely”..
Bob Mortimer Very Very Sad After Death Of Gone Fishing Dog Ted
Comedian Bob Mortimer has said he is “very, very sad” after the death of Ted, the dog who starred in Mortimer And Whitehouse: Gone Fishing..
Scott Parker Leaves Burnley Following Premier League Relegation
Scott Parker has left Burnley following the club’s relegation from the Premier League..
John Higgins Hits Back To Level Up Crucible Semi Final Clash With Shaun Murphy
Shaun Murphy was reminded his mission of ending a 21-year wait for a second World Snooker Championship crown will not be straightforward as he was pegged back by four-time champion John Higgins in their semi-final..
Golders Green Suspect Referred To Counter Extremism Programme In 2020 Police
The man suspected of carrying out a knife attack in north London was previously referred to the Government’s counter-extremism programme, police have said, as Sir Keir Starmer was heckled on a visit to the site..
Young Neo Nazi Guilty Of Planning Mass Gun Attack After MI5 Sting
A young neo-Nazi has been found guilty of planning a mass gun attack after being snared by MI5 in an undercover sting..
Bank Signals Interest Rates Could Rise As Iran War To Push Up Cost Of Living
Bank of England policymakers have signalled that interest rates could rise later this year if the Middle East energy shock has a longer-lasting effect on the cost of living..
Local News
Town council opens applications for seafront concession spaces
Seaford Town Council welcomes tender applications for its highly sought-after seafront concession spaces.
Thousands respond to future of home heating consultation
The 21,000 oil heated homes in East Sussex have just a few days left to respond to a government consultation on the future of home heating.
Grandma running London Marathon is spicing up fundraising efforts with chilli sauce
A homemade Mexican chilli sauce is adding spice to one grandmother’s marathon fundraising efforts.
Schoolgirl’s sporting dream sees her compete for Team GB in Ireland
Willow Smith from Polegate has been selected for Team GB Junior Women's Inline Hockey Team.
Primary school ranked among top 15 in East Sussex league tables
Peacehaven Heights Academy has been ranked 13th out of 200 primary schools across East Sussex in the 2025 Key Stage 2 SATs league tables.
Amy Winehouse Band marks 20 years of Back to Black on tour
The Amy Winehouse Band have announced a major UK tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of her defining album, Back to Black.
Car park will close for good leading to concerns for town centre
A car park provider has confirmed that a town centre site will close for good ahead of construction beginning on a housing scheme.
I tried the 9 dips in the new Domino's chicken range - and there is a clear winner
The pizza behemoth is beloved for its Garlic and Herb dip - but there are some new additions with its Chick 'N' Dip range. Here's what I thought.
Residents tell of horror moment flooding rose up from toilets, bath and basement
People have described their horror as sewage came up through their toilets and baths after a Southern Water pumping station failed.
Council to consider calling for resignation of prime minister
Councillors in Crawley will deliberate the motion at a full borough council meeting on February 25.
Man wins £100,000 after purchasing lottery scratch card
A Sussex man has won £100,000 after purchasing a lottery scratch card
New restaurant and hotel to replace Harvester destroyed by fire
Permission has been granted for a new Harvester restaurant and a 50-room hotel on Coastguard Road, Littlehampton, to replace the destroyed former restaurant.
Recruit barred from policing after gross misconduct found against him
A former Sussex Police recruit who omitted information during his vetting has had gross misconduct proven against him.
Emergency services called to flooded road due to incident
The A29, Shripney Road, is closed due to flooding
Teen says he was 'terrified and bruised' after 'being raped' by men after night out
A teenager told police he was terrified after being raped by two men as he tried to get home from Christmas drinks in Brighton
Aftermath of teenager being 'raped' by two men in public is caught on CCTV
The moment a man who allegedly raped a teenager was chased down the street was caught on CCTV
Fire safety campaign launched in East Sussex
The campaign offers clear, easy-to-understand guidance for various types of premises.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for 'misconduct' at Sandringham Estate
Reports say that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
A-road closed by flooding again after 'two weeks of rain in 24 hours'
An A-road has closed again after "two weeks worth of rain fell in 24 hours".
Sussex couple jailed for ten years in Iran after espionage accusations
A couple from East Sussex have reportedly been jailed for ten years in Iran after being detained on espionage charges.











































