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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..
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..
Local News
Pro Palestine group criticised for knocking on doors of residents
A pro-Palestine group has been criticised for knocking on people’s doors and encouraging them to boycott Israeli goods.
A cleaner, greener vision for the future of our public spaces
Public realm is the freely accessible space that makes up the character of our neighbourhoods, writes Cllr Jacob Allen.
Dementia-focused care service earns outstanding CQC rating
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has again rated Home Instead – Eastbourne and Hailsham as outstanding following an inspection.
One-way system and closures planned during match days
Road closures and one-way restrictions will be in place for football match days.
Major changes planned for 18 pedestrian crossings
Road crossings across Brighton and Hove could soon be changed to Toucan crossings.
New project captures decades of mental health experiences at Sussex NHS
An oral history project, capturing and sharing the voices of people who have used or worked in NHS mental health services in Sussex has been launched.
Marathon walk raises nearly £2,000 for assistance dog charity
Colleagues at a Brighton veterinary practice have kicked off a year of fundraising for worthy causes by completing a marathon walk.
Flytipping and littering offenders fined in council crackdown
Littering and fly-tipping is illegal and can cost you up to £1,000 if prosecuted for littering and up to £50,000 for fly-tipping.
Speeding Tesla driver and train fare dodger among those at Crawley Magistrates' Court
In the Dock - A round-up of recent cases heard at Crawley Magistrates’ Court in West Sussex, including speeding Tesla and Mercedes drivers
Hospice opens its largest superstore ever in town centre
The launch follows extensive redevelopment of the site and features furniture, fashion, bridalwear, bicycles and a repair shop for upcycling donated items
Beckham's son to perform in Brighton as part of his debut UK tour
Cruz Beckham has said he hopes to put a “smile on people’s faces” with his music, adding: “People need it right now.”
'Vanishingly rare' illustrations from classic children's book are rediscovered
Two original water colour illustrations from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. that were long thought to be lost have been found
How storms have helped protect Sussex town's seafront from eroding
Work is being carried out to protect homes and businesses along Worthing seafront and in the town centre from coastal erosion
Rare creature described as 'Sussex tiger' could go extinct, says wildlife expert
The 'Sussex Tiger' sea trout, a rare giant fish found in Sussex, could be wiped out by housing plans that would hit its breeding streams
Major year-long works at motorway junction to begin this month
Work at the M23 Junction 10 in Crawley will begin on Monday, February 23 and is due to last for 12 months
Bar to be transformed by team behind one of town's most popular pubs
The team behind Worthing's New Amsterdam has taken over MacMillans bar
'Absolutely awful' plans for 65 homes on greenfield site spark hundreds of objections
"Absolutely awful" plans to build 65 homes on Sandrock Bends, a greenfield site in Hastings, East Sussex, have sparked almost 900 objections
Customers 'gutted' as beloved Indian restaurant to close after decades in business
Seaford’s Moon of India, on Sutton Park Road, will serve its last meals later this month. Manager Yasin confirmed the closure, ending the local favourite’s long run
Is this beachside house the most expensive rental property in Sussex?
The Gables at Seaside Place sits directly on Shoreham Beach and costs £12,250 a week for a short-term stay, the equivalent of £53,083 per month.
Scout leader with 'thing for young girls' caught in police sting
A scout leader has been jailed for a string of child sex offences after being caught in a police sting











































