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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..
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..
Local News
Plant Fairs Roadshow to open 2026 season at historic castle
The Plant Fairs Roadshow has announced its most ambitious season for 2026, with Sussex chosen to host the backbone of its seasonal tour.
Health on a plate: finding balance through food and routine
We’re through the darkest days of winter, and there are signs of spring all around us.
Home care service praised with ‘good’ rating by inspectors
GoodOaks Homecare, which operates in Horsham and Crawley, received a 'good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
MP warns mobile phone signal failures are putting lives at risk
Mims Davies MP spoke in the House of Commons on the complete lack of phone signal in East Grinstead, Uckfield and the villages.
School becomes first in Sussex to stage popular musical
Last week, Burgess Hill Girls proudly celebrated the success of its 2026 senior school production of Come From Away.
Residents invited to nominate local heroes for civic awards
Seaford Town Council is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025-2026 Mayor’s Awards.
Restaurant launches year-round kids eat free subscription
Launching on February 16, Prezzo Italian introduces the first-of-its-kind family dining subscription.
New method helps tackle gender bias in life-saving CPR
Community first responders are using female training mannikins to address the stigma that makes bystanders less likely to perform CPR on women.
School honoured for commitment to developing tennis talent
Bede’s School are celebrating success after winning big at the Tennis Sussex LTA Awards.
MP welcomes government U-turn on county council elections
James MacCleary, MP welcomes the government’s U-turn to allow elections to go ahead for East Sussex County Council.
Rising American emo band to bring new album to UK stage
Pool Kids, from Tallahassee, Florida, will perform in Brighton venue on February 24.
New scheme offers hands-on support for independent retailers
Businesses across Wealden can benefit from tailored business support from The High Street Experts.
Why the university funding model no longer adds up
How we fund higher education has shaped the lives of students, finances of universities and the political arguments surrounding social mobility and public investment for decades.
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











































