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Two Passengers Of Ship Linked To Hantavirus Self Isolating In The UK
Two people who were on board the cruise ship linked to the hantavirus outbreak are self-isolating after returning to the UK, health officials have said..
Man Utd Fans Appeal For Rethink On FA Youth Cup Final Venue
The Football Association has been urged to move the FA Youth Cup final to the Etihad Stadium or Old Trafford after Manchester City confirmed they would host Manchester United at their 6,447-capacity Joie Stadium..
British Doctor Evacuated As Ship Linked To Outbreak To Leave Cape Verde
A British doctor with suspected hantavirus has been medically evacuated from the cruise ship linked to the outbreak, which is believed to have originated from a birdwatching expedition in Argentina..
US To Pause Effort To Guide Ships Out Of Strait Of Hormuz To Focus On Iran Deal
President Donald Trump says the United States will pause efforts to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz in order to try and finalise a deal with Iran..
Met Police Announces Team Of 100 Extra Officers To Protect Jewish Communities
The Metropolitan Police has announced a community protection team of 100 extra officers to help safeguard the Jewish community, despite the force’s chief previously saying 300 more officers were needed to tackle the rise in antisemitism across the capital..
Kate Returns To International Travel Next Week With Solo Trip To Italy
The Princess of Wales is to return to international travel by carrying out her first overseas royal visit since facing cancer..
Strictly Come Dancing Star Tasha Ghouri Backs British Sign Language Campaign
Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri has spoken out as new research shows almost a quarter of people would avoid someone who is deaf if they thought communicating with them would be too difficult..
Two Thirds Of Gen Z Adults Do Not Know VE Day Marks End Of WW2 Poll Finds
Two thirds of Gen Z adults don’t know VE Day marks the end of the Second World War, a poll has found..
Bukayo Saka Fires Arsenal Into Champions League Final
Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal to send Arsenal to their first Champions League final in 20 years following a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium..
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..
Local News
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.
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










































