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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
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.
NHS brings hospital-level care to homes through virtual wards
A Sussex mum has been able to stay at home and receive the care she needs thanks to Urgent Community Response teams and Virtual Wards.
Quiet beauty of winter walk captured in peaceful garden photos
These pictures capture a lovely winter walk around Wakehurst, as the gardens settle into a quieter seasonal rhythm.
Groups can apply for up to £2.5k to boost safety in their communities
A new grant scheme is offering support for community-led safety projects.
International compliance firm acquires VAT specialist SimplyVAT
Headquartered in Hove in Sussex, SimplyVAT has been acquired by AVASK Global.
£19m temporary housing contract for homeless people is criticised
Campaigners have criticised the way that the council awarded a £19 million contract to provide temporary housing for homeless people in Brighton and Hove
'We must see the benefit of public money spent on the pier' says MP
Helena Dollimore, Labour MP for Hastings, Rye, and the villages, said Hastings Pier must once again sit "at the heart of our seaside town" as she called for greater transparency over its condition and future
Eighties one-hit wonders to play 'rare and intimate' live show in East Sussex
Legendary 80's chart-toppers are set to play a rare intimate show in Sussex this year
Splash pad to reopen after funding deal secured
Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde has secured a commitment from Southern Water to provide the remaining funding required to re-open the Prince’s Park Splash Pad
'It’s been a joy': Garden centre marks 25 years since opening
Haskins Garden Centre Roundstone is commemorating its 25th anniversary since acquiring the site in Angmering.
Retired racing dog that 'finds world overwhelming' looks for a second chance at life
Dogs Trust Shoreham is looking for a loving home for an ex-racing Greyhound with no experience of home life is searching for a second chance
Campaign bus travels through city promoting mental health resources
To mark nationally recognised campaign, Time to Talk Day, a Brighton and Hove bus travelled across the city on Thursday, promoting the importance of discussing mental health
Fears new Aldi could put town centre businesses at risk
Aldi's plans to open a new store in Rye are set to go in front of Rother councillors
Meet the Brighton schoolgirl who is a published author at the age of 9
A schoolgirl has written her own book inspired by her best friends struggles at school
Restaurant admits error after claiming imposter 'unlawfully seized property'
A restaurant has admitted it was wrong when claiming that an "unlawful incident" of trespassing had occurred after a landlord took possession of the premises
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.











































