National News
All the latest national news, sport and entertainment stories from our newsroom.
Adolescence Leads Bafta TV Nominations With 11 Nods
Hit Netflix drama Adolescence leads the way at this year’s Bafta TV awards with 11 nominations, with further accolades for Stephen Graham as Disney+ series A Thousand Blows has seven nominations..
World Championship To Stay At Crucible Until 2045 After 45m Revamp Deal Struck
Snooker’s World Championship will stay at the Crucible after a landmark deal was struck between World Snooker Tour and Sheffield City Council..
Posties Told To Leave Hospital Letters In Racks To Prioritise Parcels Union
The postal service has become “chaotic” with Royal Mail workers being told to leave doctors’ and hospital letters on racks to prioritise parcels, trade union bosses have warned..
Girlguiding Tells Trans Girls They Must Leave By Early September
Transgender girls must leave Girlguiding by early September, the organisation has told its members..
Married At First Sight Coach Mel Schilling Dies Aged 54 Surrounded By Love
Married At First Sight relationship coach Mel Schilling has died aged 54, weeks after announcing that doctors could no longer treat her cancer..
Rachel Reeves Warns Of Significant Economic Challenges From Iran War
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the economic challenges from the Iran war may be “significant” and contingency planning is under way for energy bill support “for those who need it most”..
Trainspotting The Musical To Make West End Debut This Summer
Trainspotting: The Musical, adapted from the best-selling novel by Irvine Welsh, will make its West End debut this summer, it has been announced..
Vets To Be Legally Required To Publish Price Lists And Cap Prescription Fees
Vets will be legally bound to prescription fee caps and publishing price lists among new measures which will start coming into force later this year, the competition watchdog has announced..
UK Urgently Needs More Domestic Oil And Gas From North Sea Trade Body Says
The UK “urgently” needs to produce more domestic oil and gas from the North Sea, an industry body has claimed..
Dying Patients Face Postcode Lottery As Care Undervalued
People who are dying face a “postcode lottery” of care in their most vulnerable moments, MPs have said..
Trump Raises Hopes For War To Wind Down But No Sign Of Reduced Fighting
Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as US President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks..
Government Must Plan For Iran War To Continue For Some Time Starmer Says
Britain must be prepared for the Iran war to continue “for some time”, the Prime Minister has said..
Aspiring First Time Buyers With Student Debt Face 2000 Annual Savings Gap
People who are saving up for a house deposit are putting aside around £2,000 per year less typically if they are still paying off a student loan, compared with those without education debts, according to research for a bank..
Report Highlights Economic Value Of Railway Stations
Railway stations could help to unlock one million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, new research suggests..
Keir Starmer To Chair Cobra Meeting After Donald Trump Call On Iran Crisis
Sir Keir Starmer is set to convene an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday after a call with Donald Trump to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz..
Police Investigate Antisemitic Hate Crime After Ambulances Set Alight In London
Police are investigating an antisemitic hate crime after an apparent arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service in London, the Metropolitan Police said..
One In Four Donors Have Blood That Helps Critically Ill Newborn Babies
Around one in four donors in England have the blood needed to help critically-ill newborn babies, health officials have revealed..
Children On Social Media For Three Hours A Day More Likely To Develop Anxiety
Children who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression and anxiety as teenagers, according to research..
Newcastle Vow Action After Alleged Racist Abuse Halts Tyne Wear Derby
Newcastle have vowed to track down those responsible for discriminatory abuse aimed at Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida during Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby..
Cases Of Meningitis Linked To An Outbreak In Kent Have Dropped
The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has decreased after some “confirmed” cases were downgraded following further tests, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said..
Local News
Sussex deserves leadership that puts countryside first
Last week, the government announced a U-turn on its controversial plans to postpone local elections across the country, writes Paul Steedman.
MP says funding step towards ending child homelessness
Hastings Borough Council has announced that it has been allocated more than £3.5million through the Government’s Local Authority Housing Fund.
East Sussex pupils shine in national maths challenge
Rye College is celebrating exceptional success after students impressed in the prestigious UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Challenge.
Man who woke up blind in pub is honoured
A blind veteran from West Sussex has been awarded an ‘Outstanding Achievement’ award by the charity Blind Veterans UK.
If it is windswept romance you want, try Brighton
You learn something new every day. I knew Scotland was famed for its Harris tweed, but I didn’t know Yorkshire was big on latex, writes Alistair McNair.
Artist’s work inspires romantic Valentine’s Day proposal
At a local art gallery in Chichester, a couple celebrated their engagement with a creative proposal inspired by Doug Hyde’s artwork, Love Found Us.
Storms, sore knees and small triumphs in the garden
The first two months of the year have been so wet and miserable that I’ve not really been able to spend time in the garden, writes Geoff Stonebanks.
MP praises independent retailer as the 'backbone of the high street'
On Friday, Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited Game, Set & Match, a long-established independent sports and school uniform specialist serving the Chichester community.
Young woman regains confidence after acne treatment
Experts in Skin & Hair is making expert dermatology more accessible for Brighton, Hove and Sussex residents
Teen assaulted emergency workers and racially abused security guard at hospital
A teenager assaulted a hospital worker and racially abused a security guard at Conquest Hospital in St Leonards.
Recap: Part of A27 blocked and severe delays after crash
There are long delays on the A27 at Shoreham following a crash.
Man who set himself on fire arrested
A man who set himself on fire in St Leonards has been arrested.
Man jailed for slashing at man with knife in front of horrified commuters
A man has been jailed for attacking another man with a knife in front of horrified commuters at Bognor Station.
Major housing development at 'less than ideal site' is approved
Proposals for a major housing development near Stone Cross have been approved
'Loitering' drug dealers caught in the act
Two drug dealers were caught in Brighton after they were spotted “loitering” and acting suspiciously.
M&S reveals plans for huge new Sussex foodhall
Marks and Spencer (M&S) have announced proposals for a 19,000 sq ft Foodhall that would be built in Littlehampton as part of a new retail park.
Man arrested after setting himself on fire
A cordon has been put up in St Leonards after a man set himself on fire outside a job centre.
Full police statement as man fights for his life after setting himself on fire
A man is fighting for his life after setting fire to himself on fire in St Leonards.
Cars involved in town centre crash
Two cars were involved in a crash in Worthing.
Man raped woman at knifepoint in city centre
A man raped a woman at knifepoint in Brighton city centre while he was on bail for sexual assault.










































