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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..
Tens Of Thousands Could Benefit From One Minute Cancer Jab On The NHS
Tens of thousands of patients could benefit from a one-minute jab being rolled out on the NHS for more than a dozen cancers..
Man In Court After Alleged Bomb Hoax At Peter Kay Show
A 19-year-old Birmingham man is to appear in court over an alleged bomb hoax forced a Peter Kay comedy show to be evacuated.
Two Adults Die After Explosion At A House In Bristol
Two adults have died after an explosion at a house in Bristol on Sunday morning, as police announce they are treating the event as “suspicious”..
Wu Yize Into Crucible Final As Mark Allen Pays For Missed Black In Dramatic Semi
Mark Allen missed a simple black to book his place in his first World Snooker Championship final before falling 17-16 to Wu Yize in one of the most dramatic last-four finishes in Crucible history..
US State Visit Risk Grasped In Both Hands By King Aide Says
The King “grasped in both hands” the “risk and challenge” of the US state visit but will not dwell on the perceived success of his trip, a senior palace aide has said..
Airlines Can Group Flights Together On Fewer Planes Under Jet Fuel Saving Plans
Airlines will be allowed to group passengers from different flights together on to fewer planes as part of plans to save jet fuel..
Ipswich Secure Promotion Back To Premier League With Victory At Home To QPR
Ipswich clinched promotion back to the Premier League following a 3-0 victory over QPR at Portman Road..
Hero Award For Lifeboat Crew Who Rescued Dog After Sea Fall
A lifeboat crew and coastguard personnel have received a Hero to Animals award from Peta after rescuing a dog called Sparkle from the sea..
Charles To End Bermuda Trip By Launching UK Space Agency Project
The King will end his visit to Bermuda by officially launching the UK Space Agency’s (UKSA) Project Nova to help track space debris..
Protesters Have Duty To Call Out Globalise The Intifada Chants Starmer
Protesters have a responsibility to call out those chanting “globalise the intifada” at Gaza marches, Sir Keir Starmer has said, amid concerns about the growing threat to British Jews after the Golders Green stabbing..
Local News
Free iced matcha lattes offered to mark World Matcha Day
Bird & Blend Tea Co. is offering free iced matcha lattes this May to celebrate World Matcha Day.
Rising band lands supporting slot at popular food festival
East Sussex band Wild Horse will take to stage at Foodies Festival in Preston Park at 4 pm on May 3 in a supporting slot.
MP raises alarm over suspected illegal landfill activity
Liberal Democrat MP for Horsham, John Milne, has called for urgent government action to tackle large-scale fly tipping.
Coffee and crime book club launched for fiction fans
A crime-themed book club is bringing mystery lovers together for coffee, conversation and crime fiction.
Four trains to run simultaneously on historic seaside railway
Brighton’s Volk’s Electric Railway set to run four trains simultaneously for the first time in more than 40 years.
If Labour forgets workers, May Day reminds us who pays the price
As May Day approaches, where else should I start other than the hard work and sacrifices from unions that, among other things, got us a day’s holiday on Monday? Writes Cllr Steve Davis.
Graduate lands prestigious role at leading law firm
A Chichester law graduate has secured a prestigious training contract with a high-profile law firm.
Nursery rated Strong in all areas in latest Ofsted report
Hopscotch Nursery Worthing has been placed amongst the top UK nurseries having been awarded a ‘Strong’ Ofsted result following their visit in late March.
New system gives ambulance teams access to GP records
South East Coast Ambulance crews are being given direct access to vital patient records.
Tranquil lake photography reveals rich greens of spring
Arundel’s Swanbourne Lake is captured in a wash of rich greens as spring settles across the landscape.
Outdoor theatre unveils packed summer season of shows
he Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) will launch its 2026 season on Friday, May 1, offering audiences a packed programme running until September 20.
Special treatment planned for hundreds of vulnerable elm trees
The annual inoculation of Brighton and Hove's elm trees will start in the coming week
The Sussex postcodes that scooped prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in April
There were several more streets across Sussex that won in the People's Postcode Lottery last month - were you a winner?
Classic bus festival to return with vintage rides this summer
A popular festival of classic buses is set to return this summer to Eastbourne.
MP joins Paralympian to launch inclusive sailing boat
An MP joined a Paralympian to launch an accessible boat designed to make sailing more inclusive.
Heritage event offers children chance to try old trades
A hands-on heritage event is giving children a chance to try their hand at time-honoured trades.
Kinky cabaret performance set for spring arts festival
A cabaret theatre show is coming to the Brighton Fringe.
Actor who starred in legendary British sitcom temporarily paralysed by spinal stroke
An actor from a legendary British TV show was left temporarily paralysed. Matt King, best known for his role as Super Hans in Peep Show, revealed the health scare was caused by a spinal cord stroke.
David Haye reportedly intends to sue ITV over I'm A Celeb South Africa portrayal
David Haye is reportedly preparing legal action against ITV over his portrayal on the second series of I'm A Celebrity South Africa
Man killed at seafront property was 'precious, curious, and full of love'
A man killed in a seafront property was "precious, curious, and full of love". Family members of Tio Day have paid tribute to him following his death at a property in Regency Square, Brighton.











































