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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
Churches mark Racial Justice Sunday with prayer and action
Churches across Sussex joined Christians around the UK on Sunday to mark Racial Justice Sunday.
MP calls for stricter social media rules to protect children
Jess Brown-Fuller MP asked the Under Secretary for AI and Online Safety a question this week regarding protections for children on social media.
Public invited to submit postcard-sized art for community exhibition
An innovative art exhibition featuring mini artworks by absolutely anyone who wants to take part takes place in Eastbourne next week.
Bus service marks milestone with free Valentine’s travel offer
Stagecoach South is sharing the love this Valentine’s weekend by offering free travel on its popular Service 500 to thank customers and communities.
Woman reunited with first responders who saved her life after cardiac arrest
Helen Warren has been reunited with the first responders who saved her life.
Living through weeks of rain reveals more than just bad weather
After weeks of what feels like unbroken and relentless rain, Sussex feels sodden underfoot, writes Dr James Williams.
Apprenticeship helps former aircrew build new career in optics
Millie Denyer, 23, transitioned into an apprenticeship at Specsavers after leaving her previous role and is now sharing her experience.
Business leaders unite to boost advanced technology sectors
West Sussex County Council, on behalf of the West Sussex Economic Growth Board, hosted a major innovation and growth event on February 5.
Coach travel surges as more passengers choose city services
National Express has reported strong passenger growth on its Brighton services at the start of 2026.
MP launches survey to gather views after widespread water disruption
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, has launched a survey for local residents to share their views and experiences of South East Water’s recent outages.
Seafront parking prices could increase by more than 250 per cent in some locations
Seafront parking prices in parts of Brighton and Hove may rise by as much as 256 per cent under proposals to be considered by councillors this week.
Seafront bar and restaurant 'super proud' after being shortlisted for award
A Hove seafront bar and restaurant has been shortlisted for an award.
Amazon driver from Sussex 'stunned' to win dream car and £50k in cash
An Amazon driver from Bexhill in East Sussex has won a dream car and cash prize worth more than £100,000 from BOTB.
Council to raise rent for social housing tenants
Rent for those living in social and affordable homes owned by Crawley Borough Council is to increase by 4.8 per cent.
Noise from events leaves man with 'anxiety' and causes sleepless nights
Noise travelling up the hillside from St Peter’s Square, Brighton, has left a resident with anxiety.
McDonald's announces opening date of restaurant following refurbishment
McDonald's has announced when its Littlehampton site will reopen following a refurbishment.
Man dies after crash
A pedestrian has died after a crash in Hastings.
Man jailed for raping woman while she slept
An East Sussex man who raped a woman while she slept has been jailed.
Guardian Angel Carers Worthing shortlisted in Home Care Awards 2026
Guardian Angel Carers Worthing shortlisted in Home Care Awards 2026.
Meyer Clinic exposes misleading commercial menopause products
Meyer Clinic exposes misleading commercial menopause products.











































