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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
Celebrities help raise more than £148,000 at glittering charity ball
The annual Focus Foundation Winter Ball took place with 430 people joining to celebrate the organisation’s achievements and contribute to future success.
Spring theatre season brings rave, drag and poetry to the Dome stage
This spring, Brighton Dome welcomes four theatre productions to intrigue, entertain and inspire.
Horrible Histories TV cast to perform live in new stage concert
Horrible Histories Live (and Dead)! The Concert, featuring characters from BBC's TV series and theatre originals, is coming to Brighton Dome this April.
Council urges sports clubs to support women and girls in sport
Local sports clubs and activity providers are being asked to help make Brighton & Hove the UK capital of women and girls in sport.
Meet-up for mums raising neurodivergent children launches in city
A Brighton mum has launched a new monthly community for mums raising neurodivergent children of any age.
Vehicle entries open for one of the UK’s biggest free motoring shows
Vehicle entries are now open for Magnificent Motors, which gears up for a return to Eastbourne this May.
Epstein revelations show patriarchy still protects the powerful
The past week has been dominated by the disclosure of over three million documents associated with the deceased paedophile and prolific sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein by the US Department of Justice.
Landmark office deal signals renewed demand in commercial property
Flude Property Consultants have announced the recent letting of 25,000 sq ft of new build Grade A office space at Hove Central.
Restaurant wins Brighton and Hove's first Michelin star in 50 years
The Michelin Star Awards 2026 for the UK and Ireland were held on February 9 in Dublin with Sussex restaurants gaining a clutch of coveted stars.
Live updates as train hits object and cannot move, causing 'major' disruption
Live updates as a train hits and object and gets stuck at Portchester, near Portsmouth, blocking the line to Brighton and Bognor Regis.
Missing man found dead following public appeal
A missing man has been found dead.
Man reportedly raped on university campus
A man reported being raped at a university campus.
Hospital issues statement after car crashes into A&E entrance
A car has crashed into the A&E building at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, around 7am this morning.
Large emergency response after incident at railway
A medical incident triggered a large emergency response at Pulborough station
Zoo celebrates milestone in saving one of its rarest species
Drusillas in East Sussex is celebrating a milestone in the conservation of one of its rarest species: the binturong
Flood alerts still in place in Sussex amid yellow weather warning
Several flood alerts and warnings are still in place across Sussex following heavy rain.
Pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farm closes
A pick-your-own farm has closed.
Popular homeware store opening new shop in town centre
A popular Danish homeware store is opening its latest store in a Sussex town.
Updates after car crashes into A&E building
A car has crashed into the A&E building of the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
Mother 'completely shocked' after falling tree almost crushes her car
A mother said she was “completely shocked” after a tree fell down and almost crushed her car











































