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William Brings Cakes As Hill Farmers Share Challenges Of Diversifying
The Prince of Wales took a box of cakes when he met hill farmers in the Yorkshire Dales and discussed the challenges facing their industry..
Phil Foden Agrees Terms In Principle To Extend Manchester City Deal To 2030
Phil Foden has agreed terms in principle on a new contract with Manchester City.
Kim Kardashian Stuns Met Gala In Tangerine Breastplate By British Designer
Kim Kardashian turned heads at the Met Gala in a tangerine fibreglass breastplate by British pop artist and sculptor Allen Jones..
Pret A Manger Opens First Drive Thru Restaurant
Pret A Manger has opened its first drive-thru restaurant..
Suspected Arson Attack At Former Synagogue In East London
Counter-terrorism police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a former synagogue..
Irans Attempts To Stir Up Violence In UK Will Not Be Tolerated PM Says
Sir Keir Starmer warned Iran that efforts to stir up violence and hatred in the UK “will not be tolerated” amid suspicions Tehran could be backing antisemitic attacks..
Plans Being Made For Onward Travel For Britons On Ship Linked To Hantavirus
Plans are being made for the “safe onward travel” of Britons stuck on a cruise ship linked to a suspected hantavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister has said..
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..
Local News
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.
Girls 'kept in vehicle against their will' as man named and charged
A man has been charged with rape and sexual offences involving three girls
Man sexually abused young girl for years
A landscape gardener from Horsham sexually abused a girl over several years.
Store near Sussex border among closures as UK fashion retailer enters administration
LK Bennett, a long-time favourite of the Princess of Wales, will shut down all nine standalone stores and 13 department store concessions across the UK.
Dramatic pictures show caravan park underwater as county hit with weeks of heavy rain
Riverside Caravan Park, on Shirpney Road, in Bognor, is currently underwater following weeks of rain across the county
Man detained after car crashes into house
A man was detained after a car crashed into a house in Steyning.
Lake in Sussex town turns a fluorescent green colour - here's why
Photos taken on February 9 at Ayshe Court Lakes, also known as Harwood Ponds, in Horsham, show the water a fluorescent green colour
Council worker hit by Land Rover driving through flooded road
The worker was struck by a white Land Rover which forced its way through a road closure on February 9
Latest pop star revealed to perform at Pride celebrations
A multi-platinum pop artist is the latest performer to be announced for Brighton and Hove Pride
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Serial train masturbator jailed for 'sickening behaviour'
A repeat sexual offender from London has been jailed again for repeating his “sickening behaviour” of masturbating in front of women on trains, police said.
Car crashes into house
A car crashed into a house in Steyning.
All the Michelin star restaurants in Sussex following 2026 awards
The Michelin Star Awards 2026 for the UK and Ireland were held on Monday, 9 February, in Dublin, with Sussex restaurants gaining a clutch of coveted stars.
More flooding expected as UK endures weeks of near-constant rain
The UK has seen an “exceptionally wet” start to the year with no sign of a prolonged dry spell for at least a week, forecasters have said.
Residents say festival revellers 'urinated' and 'defecated' in their gardens
People living near an entertainment site just north St Peter’s Church in Brighton say revellers urinated in their gardens and they were sleep-deprived during weeks of Brighton Fringe events.
Major health and beauty retailer to open new store in Sussex town
The store in Crawley is part of the retailer's wider plans, which involve opening 30 new shops this year, creating around 600 jobs nationwide
Decision made on plans to remove combustible cladding from residential tower block
Plans to remove combustible cladding from a residential tower block on the St Leonards seafront in East Sussex have been approved
The Sussex towns preparing bid to be named UK's first town of culture
Several Sussex towns are preparing to enter a competition where they can win millions to invest in culture
Mental health nurse began a relationship with her patient a week after discharge
A mental health nurse started a romantic relationship with a patient just over a week after he was discharged
Free advice offered at new health and wellbeing event
Residents in Midhurst are invited to find out more about the different ways they can make healthy changes to their lives at the Live Well Midhurst health fair.











































