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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
Annual bird survey calls on farmers to help monitor farmland wildlife
farmers, land managers and other conservationists are encouraged to get out onto their land to count their birds over the next two weeks.
Count the Valentine's hearts in shop windows to win prizes
Eighteen businesses are taking part in the trail, which is running until February 22.
Red bench unveiled to honour teen whose life was saved by CPR
A British Heart Foundation red bench has been unveiled on Madeira Drive, celebrating the survival of a local teenager whose life was saved by CPR.
MPs commend prison staff and charity tackling reoffending
Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, toured HMP Lewes, a Category B male local prison with Lewes’ local MP James MacLeary.
Historic fort reopens with packed programme of seasonal events
Visitors are welcomed back to Newhaven Fort this February half term, as the historic site reopens its doors for the 2026 season.
College invites community to share memories in centenary year
Plumpton College celebrates its proud history whilst looking towards an exciting future as it announces a varied programme of Centenary Celebrations.
Ex-Trump aide brings behind-the-scenes politics talk to the stage
Anthony Scaramucci, who was briefly Donald Trump’s director of communications in 2017, will appear at Brighton Dome Concert Hall on September 15.
The countryside is not collateral damage, it is our shared future
At CPRE Sussex, we believe the countryside is our greatest asset and achievement. We have always fought to protect and celebrate the beautiful landscapes.
Residents treated to uplifting live music from young musicians
Residents and guests at Lydfords care home in East Hoathly enjoyed an afternoon of grins with a live performance that took place at the home.
Winter photographs highlight calm beauty of ponds and bare trees
These images capture a calm scene at Mewsbrook Park in Littlehampton, where still water and bare trees create a quiet, reflective atmosphere.
Recruitment push sees water firm expand graduate and apprentice roles
Southern Water is looking to take on more than 90 graduates and apprentices before the end of 2026 – three times last year’s total.
New community centre launches to support adults with disabilities
Chailey Heritage Foundation is delighted to announce the official launch of The Activity Place.
Young performers invited to audition for life-changing youth opera roles
Glyndebourne is searching for three talented young performers to take on major roles in Spark, a new youth opera premiering in Glyndebourne's Autumn Season.
Romantic rescue as photo card offer targets late Valentine’s shoppers
A local photo retailer is helping shoppers get ahead of Valentine’s Day by offering a free photo print to those who purchase their cards in advance.
Milestone year for food awards supporting favourite local eateries
The BRAVOs are back, and 2026 marks a momentous milestone: ten years of celebrating the city's vibrant and resilient food and drink scene.
Pioneering rockers announce Brighton show
Fairport Convention, pioneers of British folk-rock, will perform at The Old Market on Friday, April 3, as part of their 2026 Spring Tour.
Urgent call for cat owners to get their pets neutered
A cat charity is urging people in Brighton to get their pets neutered.
Council could need to borrow £70 million to plug funding gap
East Sussex County Council has agreed its budget that relies on borrowing £70 million from the government.
Three Sussex schools named as 'attendance and behaviour' hubs
Worthing High School, Seymour Primary School in Crawley, and Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy in St Leonards-on-Sea have been named as part of 93 hubs.
Man's surprise at 'strange visitor' in his garden
Rob Pearson, from Pulborough, has shared his surprise at seeing a sparrowhawk land in his garden, clutching a smaller bird in its talons.











































