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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
Half a million meals delivered through vital community support service
In January, Health & Independent Living Support (HILS) celebrated delivering its 500,000th hot meal.
Sustainable fashion brand highlights sustainability and growth during MP visit
British lifestyle brand WoolOvers, showcased their range of sustainability focused knitwear to Alison Bennett MP when she visited their main headquarters.
Fine dining restaurant celebrates fourth year retaining Michelin star
West-Sussex fine-dining restaurant The Pass at South Lodge, is delighted to announce the retention of its Michelin Star in the latest Michelin Guide.
Career switch helps worker find new direction through apprenticeship
A Sussex man who swapped fast food for bus driving is quickly building a successful career in the industry.
Seven-year Michelin streak continues for immersive fine dining restaurant
Restaurant Interlude is proud to announce that it has once again retained its Michelin star in The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026.
Degree apprentices say earning while studying offers best of both worlds
Degree apprentices at the University of Chichester have shared their experiences in the workplace as part of National Apprenticeships Week (9-15 February).
Coastal town prepares ambitious bid to become next UK Town of Culture
Groups across Hastings are starting work on a Town of Culture bid, supported by Hastings Borough Council and Arts Hastings CIC.
Young apprentice helps tackle construction skills gap across industry
This National Apprenticeship Week Barratt Redrow Southern Counties is encouraging new talent into the industry with its longstanding apprenticeship scheme.
Primary school pupils star in film urging care for countryside
Children from St Martin’s Church of England Primary School and farmers on the South Downs made a film showing how to respect, protect and enjoy the countryside.
Council to review £8.8m plan for roads, pavements and safer travel
Improving roads and pavements, accessible travel and future planning all feature in a report being presented to Brighton & Hove City Council Cabinet next week.
Lifeboat crew receive funding boost from concert organisers
Hastings RNLI has welcomed a cheque for £3000 from the organisers of the ‘Nearly On the Beach’ concert.
Tory call for Lib Dem councillor to quit after defecting to Greens
Eastbourne Conservatives call on Councillor Brett Wright to resign his seat and trigger a by-election following his defection from Lib Dems to Green Party.
World-class dance and live music show coming to Theatre Royal
Ballet Nights will be performed at Theatre Royal Brighton on March 18, 2026.
Firm appointed to deliver full management of council assets portfolio
Brighton and Hove City Council has selected SHW to manage more than 650 commercial properties, with an annual rental income of more than £8 million.
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.
Man fined for breaching football banning order at Albion vs Palace game
A man from Crawley has been charged and fined for breaching a football banning order at Brighton and Hove Albion versus Crystal Palace.
Flooded road where council worker was hit by car will remain closed
The incident, which took place on February 9, occurred on the A29 Shripney Road at the Saltbox Roundabout in West Sussex.
Restaurant becomes only the second in Sussex to earn coveted Michelin Green Star
Seven more Green Stars have been given out as part of the Michelin Guide's annual ceremony.










































