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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
Major 200-home development prepares to open show home
A major new housing development in Battle is set to launch its show home later this month.
New high street store to bring jobs and fresh shopping options
The Works has announced it will open a store in Burgess Hill, creating seven new jobs.
MP urges better end-of-life care and round-the-clock advice
John Milne MP has welcomed a commitment from the NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Boards to expand 24/7 palliative care support to residents across Sussex,
Seafront beer and cider festival returns promising biggest line-up yet
Tribute acts, party bands and 90’s rave will headline this year’s Beer and Cider by the Sea festival, which returns to the seafront Western Lawns this May.
Free sports and wellbeing sessions planned for festival weekend
More than 20 businesses sign up to offer free activities for Eastbourne & Lewes residents as part of Fit for All Festival next month.
Winnie the Pooh creator’s personal letters fetch £2,900 at auction
A collection of letters from A.A Milne, the author best known for Winnie the Pooh, have sold for a total of £2900, more than double their original estimate.
Standing up to potholes means demanding prevention not patching
Every year, UK councils predict, prepare and budget for ice and snow based upon the likelihood and severity of these extreme conditions, writes Graham Bartlett.
Independent high-street stores offered free support to boost business
High-street businesses across East Sussex are being encouraged to attend free county council-backed business support workshops.
University champions women in science on global awareness day
The University of Chichester is marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by celebrating the contribution women make to scientific discovery.
Councils move waste trucks to renewable fuel to slash emissions
Adur and Worthing Councils have significantly reduced the carbon emissions of their waste and recycling fleet by making the switch to a renewable, cleaner fuel.
Former war reporter to host evening of aviation history talks
Aviation enthusiasts can hear from a former television war reporter on Monday, February 23.
More than 1,000 people back 'crucial' medical centre being open 24 hours a day
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust announced earlier this month that reduced opening hours at Crawley Urgent Treatment Centre would be made permanent.
Council refuse 'inappropriate' advertisement sign on listed building
Little Monkeys Day Nursery, located in Horsham, had applied for retrospective permission for the sign on the front of its Grade II listed building.
New pedestrian crossing to be installed on busy road outside school
The new crossing will be built on St Lawrence Avenue, near Worthing High school, around 20 metres west of the junction with South Farm Road.
City tops national ranking as UK’s most creative place
Brighton and Hove has been named the UK’s most creative city, beating London and Edinburgh as regional hubs power Britain’s creative economy.
Brighton man's stunning snap of Milky Way over South Downs wins photography contest
The photo, Ancient Light, captures the glowing band of the Milky Way stretching above an abandoned barn in East Sussex’s Balsdean Valley.
People are being tricked into believing they are in relationships with celebrities
Police have issued a warning after reports see an increase in romance fraud across the county.
Several dogs become 'severely unwell' after walks at park
Several dogs have become “severely unwell” after walks around a park, a vet said.
Primary school teacher charged with the sexual assault of two children
A primary school teacher has been charged with the sexual assault of two children.
Elderly couple say parking system at Sainsbury's is 'grossly unfair' after fine
An elderly couple was left upset after receiving a parking fine from a supermarket car park











































