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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..
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..
Local News
Homes flood as Southern Water pumping station fails amid heavy rain
Homes were flooded last night after a Southern Water pumping station failed.
'Exceptional' church looks set to be demolished despite objections
St Anne’s Mission Church in Hastings is being pitched to developers as an "investment opportunity", with permission to be demolished.
School theatre production delights visiting primary pupils
Primary school children from the city packed Roedean’s theatre to feast on its latest production, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory..
Comedian pens memoir of grandmother’s Holocaust fight
Jess Robinson, has released a dual memoir contrasting her own life at 23 with that of her grandmother, Rosi Schul, who lived through the Holocaust.
Charity secures funding boost for vital online support services
A Sussex charity supporting more than 1000 disabled people has received funding to help with its digital activities and online groups.
Why there’s no such thing as a common law spouse – and why it matters
Many couples assume that simply living together gives them the same legal rights as marriage or a civil partnership, writes Marwa Hadi-Barnes.
Deputy council leader says Labour: 'Can’t use parking as a cash cow'
Cabient members voted to remove a proposed big rise in parking charges in parts of Brighton and Hove which were published in council papers “in error”.
Teenager and community pub named among top 100 changemakers
A young Brightonian who raised more than £10k for charity and a pub based in Moulsecoomb have been celebrated in a list of 100 ‘Changemakers’ by the Big Issue.
The Sussex train line once at risk of closure that's now 175 years old
Celebrations have been held to mark the 175th anniversary of the railway line between Hastings and Ashford International
Father to cycle 159 miles in one day in memory of 'beautiful' daughter
Wayne Higgins is undertaking the ride from Slinfold to Leicester in a single day, in memory of his daughter Lily who died in September last year
Ferry that's a 'vital asset' to town is one of the fastest-growing in the UK
The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry is one of the UK’s most successful international short sea passenger routes, after it recorded 47.9 per cent growth since 2013
John Lewis restaurant in Sussex among first to undergo major transformation
Chichester's John Lewis restaurant will be one of six initial locations to undergo a transformation in May and June this year.
The Brighton pond that is more than 1,000 years old
The Argus looks back at Falmer Pond over the years
Proposed glamping site in farm's sheep field deemed 'unsustainable'
Chichester District Council has dismissed the bid for land at Rectory Farm, Bosham, saying the isolated spot would leave holidaymakers reliant on cars
Everything you need to know about Brighton Half Marathon including road closures
Here's everything you need to know about the Brighton Half Marathon, which is taking place on March 1 on Hove Lawns
Man jailed following litany of thefts - including stealing 19 bottles of Jack Daniels
A man has been jailed following a rampage of thefts, criminal damage, and drug offences - including stealing 19 bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey
Images show properties metres from the sea after erosion at Sussex beach
Drone footage from Climping Beach shows properties mere metres away from the sea, as the beach continues to experience erosion
'Horror' as pet cat found in a trap down an alley after going missing for days
A cat was found in an unmonitored trap in the Broadwater area of Worthing after leaving home on the 12 February and going missing for two days
Man to miss seeing gay icon at Brighton Pride due to 'extortionate' festival tickets
A man said he was “shocked” by the price of Brighton and Hove Pride tickets this year
Hospital teams up with university students to boost patient mobility
University of Brighton sports students are helping hospital patients at risk of physical decline stay active, confident and independent.











































