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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
Review: Award-winning musical Blood Brothers is emotional and breathtaking
Having never seen the musical classic Blood Brothers before, but having heard of its acclaim, I went to the opening night at Brighton’s Theatre Royal full of anticipation and excitement - and I was not disappointed.
Where does Starmer draw the line?
“Dead man walking” is a phrase that has been applied to Keir Starmer since he acknowledged last week in Prime Minister’s Questions that he knew of Peter Mandelson’s ongoing relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Artist-led project asks neighbours to map what they value most
West Green Studios Resident Artist Maija Handover is inviting residents to take part in a community research project.
National HIV Testing Week encourages public to order free home test kits
An HIV charity with services in Brighton has called for more people to get tested as National HIV Testing Week begins.
Olivier-nominated West End show coming to Eastbourne theatre
A beloved West End comedy, Glorious!, is set to delight local theatre-goers this month.
New virtual reality experience reveals untold story of early cinema
Double Act, an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience inviting visitors to step inside the birth of British cinema, will open at Hove Museum of Creativity.
Sussex council ranks highest in UK for determining planning applications
Arun District Council is the highest-performing authority in the country for determining non-major planning applications without using deadline extensions.
Nine-storey office block could be replaced with gym, supermarket and other shops
The Astral Towers site, which currently houses an office block in Crawley, could be demolished and replaced with industrial, leisure, and retail offerings
The history of seafront landmark and popular food hall
With the announcement that Shelter Hall in Brighton has reopened following a major revamp we look at the landmark’s history.
Up to 120 homes could be built in West Sussex town
Up to 120 homes could be built in a West Sussex town as new plans are unveiled
Medieval 14th century high street building on sale for £1.35 million
The building, in East Grinstead, had been home to Broadleys, a men’s clothing shop, since 1896, before the store announced its closure in 2024.
Huge free classic car show looking for vehicle owners to take part
Entries are now open for Eastbourne’s bank holiday weekend "motoring spectacular", known as Magnificent Motors, in East Sussex
Plans submitted to install new space telescope at popular cultural attraction
The proposed addition, intended for the Space Geodesy Facility at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, would support ongoing scientific work
Pothole causes £4,000 worth of damage to couple's car
A couple may have to pay thousands of pounds to repair their car after it hit a huge pothole
Traders group tells people to stop being so negative about town on social media
A traders group in Lewes, East Sussex, has called on people to stop being so negative about its local area on social media
The Sussex village where scores of residents are 'frightened' to park
Residents and visitors to Billingshurst are speaking out about "frightening" ANPR cameras and "confusing" car park in Billingshurst
'Exceptional' care home receives shock one star hygiene rating
Offington Park Care Home in Worthing, was inspected on 22 December 2025 and was told that major improvement was necessary
Council takes action at pond where fish keep dying
The council wants to help wildlife “thrive” at a pond plagued by drought
Residents' anger after campervans pitch up near school
People living in vans in Carden Hill in Brighton has sparked anger.
Couple's warning after 'large' bull charges towards them in field
A couple who had a scary encounter with a charging bullock on a public footpath in Winchelsea urged walkers to keep dogs on leads and not bring small children to the area











































