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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
Firefighters called to blaze at property
Firefighters have been called to a blaze in Bonchurch Road, Brighton.
Car crashes into charity shop
A vehicle crashed into a charity shop.
Romantic spot for a delicious Valentine's weekend meal and dreamy pancakes
Bill's is the ideal spot for a romantic and affordable Valentine's meal this weekend.
Coffee mornings, road repairs and restoring our seafront
Meeting residents and hearing what’s on your mind is the most important part of being an MP, writes Chris Ward MP.
Festival to celebrate 10 years of dark skies award at national park begins
The South Downs Dark Skies Festival will take place from February 12 to 22, marking the 10th anniversary of the national park’s designation.
What to gift on Valentine's Day? The ultimate flower guide
It’s Valentine’s Day today! Have you bought that special gift for your loved one yet?
Emirates launches daily Gatwick Airport service with new plane in 'first' for country
Emirates is launching a daily A350 service to London Gatwick, making it Emirates’ first London gateway to be serviced by the all-new Airbus A350
Did you know a world-famous dessert thought to be American came from Sussex?
Ian Dowding, co-creator of the banoffee pie, is scheduled to attend Eastbourne’s Hydro Hotel on the 5th March for the first Guest Speaker Luncheon
The 190-acre Sussex estate where spring comes alive with thousands of blooms
Less than an hour’s drive from London is Borde Hill, a historic estate with spring flower displays and Victorian glasshouses.
Hit 1980s pop band announce summer Brighton concert date
Synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have announced a run of summer 2026 UK and Ireland concerts
I tried a trusty favourite restaurant in The Lanes that is bucking the national trend
With many independent restaurants in Brighton’s Lanes reducing their hours and days of operation, Nick Mosley revisits a trusty favourite that has extended its opening times.
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value in Sussex
A rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than £130 on eBay in Sussex, and it is not the only coin that could be worth a small fortune.
Two pubs to be reopened under new management following refurbishment
The Mitre Tavern and the Constant Service, two Brighton Harvey's pubs, are set to be refurbished and reopened under new management.
The top 10 places in Sussex named among the best to live in the country for 2026
Garrington Property Finders has shared its picks for the best places to live in 2026 in England and Wales.
Big update for major bridge upgrade on key route between Brighton and Eastbourne
The contractor tasked with building a new bridge that will help improve traffic flow on a busy East Sussex route has been announced
Dating guru shares secrets to a successful Valentine's date
A love guru has shared his secrets to success ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Woman could not drive her car for 17 days due to 'abysmal' post delays
John Gray, a 74-year-old former mechanical engineer and factory manager, has criticised the postal service after experiencing repeated delays
Viral floral vigilante returns to battle Sussex's potholes
Harry Smith-Haggett, from Horsham, made the announcement after pictures of the holes began cropping up on social media
Controversy as councillor makes Valentine's cards for migrant men with her grandkids
A councillor has said her grandchildren made some Valentine’s cards which she will be presenting to male asylum seekers in a recently-opened camp
Widow makes warning about 'gardening dangers' after her husband dies
A widow is attempting to raise awareness of the potential dangers of store-bought compost as she believes her husband died from inhaling bacterial spores.











































