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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
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.
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.











































