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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
Romantic winter scenes captured on Valentine’s Day seafront
Images capture Valentine’s Day on Brighton seafront, where calm seas and soft evening light set the scene for a romantic winter’s day by the coast.
Charity unveils inclusive garden for prestigious Chelsea Flower Show
An immersive, multi-sensory, garden championing inclusion and accessibility, will debut at this year’s renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.
Council tax reduction changes set to support armed forces veterans
Arun District Council changes to a tax reduction scheme are set to benefit armed forces veterans.
Antiques and fine art fair to return for three-day spring showcase
The greatly anticipated annual Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair returns from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, 10 2026,
Art and poetry exhibition highlights resilience in Gaza
A new art exhibition at Gallery North in Hailsham is bringing the voices of university students in Gaza to the heart of East Sussex.
Mischa Barton to star in stage thriller Double Indemnity
One of the greatest crime novels of the 20th Century comes to life on stage starring Hollywood icon Mischa Barton (The O.C).
Sussex devolution moves closer with major new powers confirmed
The government has laid a Statutory Instrument in Parliament to formally establish the Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority.
Orchestra's spring season continues with Mozart and modern classics
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Brighton Dome for an afternoon of Mozart drama, spirited Bartók folk dances and Pēteris Vasks.
University awarded honorary doctorates at winter graduations
The University of Brighton welcomed more than 1,700 graduates and their families to the Brighton Centre on February 12 and 13 2026.
Competition launched to celebrate new city Monopoly edition
Monopoly fans are being invited to share why they love Chichester for a chance to take part in a launch event.
Breeders’ kindness helps woman find hope after losing beloved pet
A dog owner from Chichester has credited the kind breeders who helped her battle through depression for setting her on the way to taking her four-legged friends to Crufts.
Licence application submitted for major pier repair works
A licence application was submitted for repair works on Brighton Palace Pier.
Council updates parking zone rules in administrative change
Brighton and Hove City Council is updating descriptions for parking and bus restrictions across the city.
Residents warned over road closure and parking changes
Temporary road closures will be affecting residents in the coming months.
UK’s largest indoor cricket academy opens at university campus
The Square One Cricket Academy, has opened at the University of Brighton’s new Brighton Sport and Health Complex in Falmer.
Study finds rising electricity demand undermines renewable energy growth
Research by the University of Sussex shows expansion of renewable energy is being used to meet rising electricity demands rather than displacing fossil fuels.
Man dies in serious crash
A man has died in a serious collision.
Police officer accused of using force equipment to stalk woman
A Sussex police officer will face trial accused of using police equipment to stalk a woman.
Man charged after woman receives threats that her home will be burned down
A Brighton man has been charged with stalking and weapons offences.
Council reveals latest update on plans for seafront leisure centre
The council has shared the latest update in plans to demolish and rebuild a seafront leisure centre.











































