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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
Chorus to stage intimate Valentine gig that promises to raise the roof
Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus will perform at Komedia in Brighton on February 15 with a one-night event.
Work on major road upgrade to begin later this year
Wealden District Council has transferred £1.1million of funding to East Sussex County Council for highways improvements focussed on the A22 around Hailsham.
Eastbourne theatre to offer inclusive shows for visually impaired
Visitors to The Devonshire Park Theatre who are vision impaired can leave the drama to the stage thanks to the Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre Audio Description volunteer team.
Four exhibitions come to Sussex to explore theme of radical creativity
Charleston has announced a programme of new exhibitions for 2026, taking place across its two sites, Charleston in Firle and Charleston in Lewes.
Transport company offering apprenticeships for next generation of engineers
A transport company has opened applications for engineering apprenticeship programme to help train the next generation of engineers.
Permit holders’ parking spaces converted to disabled bays
A section of permit holders-only parking is to be converted to disabled bays.
Grandmother shortlisted for cruise line's national award
An Eastbourne grandmother has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating the everyday heroes of family life.
Valentine’s gifts with meaning created through gallery charity partnership
Oxmarket Contemporary has joined with the Apuldram Centre to present a collection of heartfelt artwork on display in Oxmarket shop in Chichester.
Southern Water opens more sites for public education on sewage
Southern Water’s Beyond the Drain tours, which show visitors how wastewater is processed and treated, are now available at more sites across the South East.
Gorgeous golden sunset lights up crashing waves along the seafront
These striking images capture dramatic sunset in Newhaven, as the day drew to a close along the harbour walls.
Town Council to host free health event with checks from physio and immunisations
Residents are invited to the Community Health and Wellbeing Event at Cyprus Hall this month.
HotWax announce headline tour after debut album charts success
Brighton locals HotWax are performing at Chalk on February 13.
Mother and son turn skills into loft storage business success
Mother and son from Selsey, have taken more than one step up the career ladder by launching their own family-run business, More Than Loft Ladders
University leaders visit India to promote education projects
Senior leaders at the University of Chichester visited India to formally introduce the institution to the country and unveil its international endeavours.
MP calls for urgent action amid 'crisis' in education system
Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited the University of Chichester last Thursday to meet staff and students in the Special and Inclusive Education Department.
Tribute show celebrates The Beatles’ most historic live appearances
A Beatles tribute show featuring songs from seven historic performances will be visiting Brighton this December.
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.











































