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Shell Under Fire Over Outrageous Profits After Boost From Soaring Oil Prices
Shell has become the latest oil giant to face criticism over mammoth profits after it revealed a bumper earnings haul thanks to rocketing oil prices caused by the Iran war..
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..
Local News
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.
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.











































