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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
Restaurant offers limited-time Valentine’s menu for less than £40
Bill's is offering a Valentine's Day meal deal for less than £40.
Pupils pick winning name for food waste truck in public vote
William the Composter has been announced as the public’s ultimate favourite name for the new vehicles collecting the food waste in Wealden, Hastings and Rother.
Schoolchildren learn about gardening during school trip
Budding gardeners of the future discovered about the past during a visit to the Gardening Museum at South Downs Nurseries in Hassocks.
MP meets university team to discuss improving SEN support in schools
Supporting children with SEN was at the centre of discussions during a meeting between MP Jess Brown-Fuller and academics from the University of Chichester.
'Picturesque' market town in Sussex named one of England's best places to live
Garrington Property Finders has revealed its guide to the best places to live in England and Wales for 2026.
The animal welfare centre that’s quietly saving human lives too
When I was invited to visit the Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, it couldn't have come at a worse time.
Councils appoint new grounds maintenance contractor
Award-winning Glendale Countryside Limited has been selected to deliver the new grounds maintenance contract across Lewes district and Eastbourne.
Competition launched to celebrate special bond between cats and humans
Cats Protection, headquarters at Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate, East Sussex, has announced the launch of a national short story competition.
I went on a Eurocamp holiday and it was stunning with a perfect beach and pools
WE drove down to one of the bigger holiday parcs that you can visit in Spain with Eurocamp and had an amazing experience
Huge pothole appears in road and 'damages vehicle'
A huge pothole has appeared in Roedean Road, damaging at least one car according to social media reports
Full police statement on arrests made as rival football fans clash
Police have revealed how many people have been arrested so far during the huge policing operation for Brighton’s match against rivals Crystal Palace
Work progressing to repair storm damaged pier - here's the latest
Work is progressing on a project to repair Worthing Pier
Man arrested at railway station amid huge police operation
A man was arrested by police at Brighton Station amid a huge police operation for Brighton vs Crystal Palace.
Pictures show major police operation for Albion v Crystal Palace match
A major police operation was launched today in response to the Brighton and Hove Albion FC match against bitter rivals Crystal Palace at the Amex
Another weather warning for heavy rain issued as homes could flood
Another weather warning for heavy rain and potential flooding has been issued
Killer 'slapped elderly man across face, causing him to fall and hit his head'
A killer slapped an 80-year-old man "across the face", causing him to fall and hit his head
Project to save lagoon and wildlife haven from collapse begins
Work to save Widewater Lagoon in Lancing from collapse has begun
Removal of railway footbridge begins with no trains running through station
The removal of a railway footbridge at Eastbourne Hampden Park station has begun
New 'cottage kitchen' food hall launched in city garden centre
Dobbies has unveiled a vibrant new cottage kitchen garden style foodhall at its Brighton garden centre
This is how much has been spent removing flags in East Sussex
More than £16,000 has been spent removing flags in East Sussex.











































