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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
Library amnesty invites readers to return overdue books
Readers across East Sussex are being urged to return overdue titles to the county council’s library service as part of the annual book amnesty.
Community grants scheme awards almost £100,000 in funding
Communities across Rother have been given a boost after 15 worthwhile projects shared grants worth almost £100,000
Student-led neurodivergent support scheme shortlisted for award
Pioneering student-led initiative transforming support for neurodivergent learners at University of Brighton earned recognition at Neurodiverse Business Awards.
Antiques and art fair returns with more than 60 dealers
The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair will reopen its doors to enthusiasts from around the UK and abroad from Friday, May 8.
Meet the woman who founded a social network that has helped women find friends
The founder of social network Brighton Girl which helps women find friends in their local area has reflected on its success a decade after it was created.
Pet food supplier to open dog food shop in town centre
Bruno’s Dinner, a dedicated raw dog food store, will officially launch at Piries Place in Horsham on Tuesday, February 17.
New mural that comes alive at night brings colour to station underpass
The Brighton Toy and Model Museum has welcomed a new mural into the city centre
The area in Sussex which ranks second in the country for homes owned outright
New figures show Rother District has the second-highest rate of homes owned outright
Upmarket ready-meal provider announces closure of Sussex store
Cook, which sells premium frozen ready meals, is preparing to close its store on Easebourne Lane, in Midhurst, on March 14.
Beautiful Sussex village where you can find long-lost palace of Anglo-Saxon king
There are many historic villages in Sussex, but the beautiful village of Bosham is home to the long-lost palace of England's last Anglo-Saxon king.
Beloved Sussex pub reopens after extensive makeover
The Malt Shovel in Springfield Road, Horsham, will reopen after a makeover.
Staff sickness blamed for weeks of postal disruption in Sussex town
Residents in Shoreham and surrounding areas have raised concerns about significant delays to postal deliveries, with some claiming they have gone weeks without receiving mail
'Pizza was my saviour' says dad opening new high street restaurant
Pat's Pizza, which currently operates at the Lewes Arms pub in Lewes, will open a new takeaway on Newhaven High Street.
School garden plans for 'magical' girl who suddenly died aged 6
The family of a “magical” six-year-old girl who died suddenly are fundraising to create a garden in her memory at her primary school
Brighton designer selling £609 chopping boards says customers must be 'very wealthy'
A furniture designer who ran a successful business during the 1980s is selling bespoke items for “Hollywood A List stars and high net worth clientele”
Mum fears 'disaster waiting to happen' at busy road which schoolchildren cross
A mum-of-two is calling for urgent safety measures on a road as she fears a “disaster is waiting to happen”.
Row erupts over 'unacceptable' children's zip wire put in back garden
Retrospective permission is being sought for the equipment, along with other children’s play equipment, at a private address in Two Mile Ash, Horsham
Ex police staff member sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material
A former Sussex Police staff member has been sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Helicopters land at beauty spot following paragliding incident
A man has been taken to hospital following an incident involving a paraglider.
Cyclist 'assaulted' by driver who fled scene following crash
A cyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash which saw the driver assault him before leaving the scene.











































