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Iran Strikes On UAE Condemned By Starmer Amid US Bid To Open Strait Of Hormuz
Drone and missile strikes by Iran against the United Arab Emirates have been condemned by the Prime Minister..
Wu Yize Pips Shaun Murphy In Last Frame Decider To Become World Snooker Champion
Wu Yize held his nerve to sink Shaun Murphy in a deciding-frame shoot-out and be crowned world snooker champion after a final for the ages at the Crucible..
Harrison Ford Launches Signature Scotch Whisky On Star Wars Day
Harrison Ford has helped to create his own signature Scotch whisky that reflects his tastes, saying it is “everything I want” in a dram..
Tens Of Thousands Could Benefit From One Minute Cancer Jab On The NHS
Tens of thousands of patients could benefit from a one-minute jab being rolled out on the NHS for more than a dozen cancers..
Man In Court After Alleged Bomb Hoax At Peter Kay Show
A 19-year-old Birmingham man is to appear in court over an alleged bomb hoax forced a Peter Kay comedy show to be evacuated.
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..
Local News
Updates as police at scene of smashed up shop
Sussex Police are at the scene of an incident at Co-op in Lindfield.
Man charged after Asda van stolen
A man has been charged after an Asda van was stolen in Eastbourne.
One of Britain's most prolific train fare dodgers spared jail
One of Britain’s most prolific train fare dodgers has been spared jail over 112 convictions for not paying for a ticket on journeys to Brighton.
Manhole cover collapses on busy road with delays expected
Temporary two-way traffic lights have been installed on the A272 Cowfold Road to deal with the collapsed double gulley cover
Recap: police at scene of smashed up shop
Sussex Police are at the scene of an incident at Co-op in Lindfield.
Man charged after Asda van stolen
A man has been charged after an Asda van was stolen in Eastbourne.
Woman left living on 50p a day after falling victim to romance fraud
A successful career woman in her 40s was left living on 50p a day and sleeping in her car after falling victim to romance fraud.
Family renew efforts to find missing mum on 10th anniversary of her disappearance
A mother and grandmother from Newhaven, East Sussex, has been missing for 10 years, after disappearing without a trace on February 12, 2016.
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.
West Sussex sees 190 per cent more rain than usual
West Sussex has seen an 190 per cent increase in rainfall against average.
Man recounts terrifying moment he became trapped on beach by tide
A man who became trapped on the beach at Beachy Head by a rapidly incoming tide has praised the heroes who rescued him.
Foodbank's future in doubt after it 'runs out of funding options'
A foodbank in Whitehawk is calling for support amid fears for its future.









































