National News
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Harry And Meghan Begin Two Day Jordan Visit To Highlight Humanitarian Efforts
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will begin a two-day visit to Jordan to highlight efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement..
Snoop Dogg Welcomed By Excited Football Fans On First Swansea Visit
Swansea City football club co-owner Snoop Dogg was greeted with twirling towels and a guard of honour on his first visit to the Welsh club..
Water Firm Fined For Polluting Stream With Sewage Three Times In A Year
A water company has been fined more than £700,000 for polluting a country park stream with sewage three times in a year, the Environment Agency has said..
UK Data Watchdog Fines Reddit 14m For Failing To Protect Child Users
Online discussion platform Reddit has been fined more than £14 million after the UK data watchdog said it had failed to protect children’s personal information..
Kemi Badenoch Calls For Digital Counter Revolution To Protect Children
Kemi Badenoch has called for a digital “counter-revolution” as she said she found it “tough” to stop using social media..
PM Reiterates Ukraine Support On Fourth Anniversary Of Russian Invasion
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to stand by the people of Ukraine for “as long as it takes” as he hit out at Vladimir Putin for blocking the path to peace..
Lord Mandelson Is Reportedly Released On Bail Pending Further Investigation
Lord Peter Mandelson has reportedly been released on bail after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty To Two Further Sex Offences Including Rape
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape..
Police Launch Hate Crime Investigation After Bacon Left At Mosque
A police investigation has been launched after bacon was left at a mosque..
Gianluca Prestianni Provisionally Banned By UEFA After Vinicius Junior Incident
Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for Wednesday’s Champions League return leg against Real Madrid by UEFA following the Vinicius Junior racism incident last week..
Zoe Atkin Takes Bronze To Match Britains Best Winter Olympics Medal Haul
Zoe Atkin won women’s ski halfpipe bronze in Livigno on Sunday to claim Great Britain’s fifth medal of their record-breaking Winter Olympics..
Government Seeking Best Deal Possible For UK Firms Over US Tariffs Education Secretary Says
High-level talks are ongoing after Donald Trump’s announcement of 15% global tariffs and the Government wants “the best deal possible” for UK firms, a Cabinet minister has said..
Schools White Paper To Set Target To Halve Disadvantage Gap
The Schools White Paper will set a target to halve the disadvantage gap by the time children born under this Government finish secondary school..
Political Pressure May Have Influenced Decision To Ban Maccabi Fans MPs Say
Local political pressure may have played a part in the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a match against Aston Villa, a committee of MPs has concluded..
Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott To Travel Across UK For Marie Curie Fundraiser
Comedian Paul Elliott, known as one half of the Chuckle Brothers, will be travelling across the UK next month as he takes part in Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraiser..
Great Britain Settle For Silver After Defeat To Canada In Mens Curling
Britain’s men’s curling team had to settle for a silver medal after losing 6-9 to Canada in the Olympic final in Cortina..
Scotland Keep Triple Crown Hopes Alive With Dramatic Victory Over Wales
Scotland stayed on course for a first Triple Crown since 1990 with a pulsating 26-23 comeback Guinness Six Nations victory against winless Wales in Cardiff..
Donald Trump Says He Will Increase Global Tariff Rate To 15
US President Donald Trump has said he is raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15%, up from the 10% he had announced a day earlier..
Englands Six Nations Hopes Over After Ruthless Ireland Dish Out Hammering
England’s Guinness Six Nations unravelled spectacularly as they were brutally removed from title contention following a 42-21 rout by Ireland at Allianz Stadium..
Local News
Drinks licence granted to convenience store despite student concerns
A new convenience store in Hove can sell alcohol after the council granted its drinks licence application.
Police incident involving 'abusive passengers' disrupts train service
A police incident on a train caused delays for passengers this morning
Inquest opens into death of ‘amazing’ girl, 12, found dead at home
An inquest has opened into the death of a “bright, funny” 12-year-old girl from West Sussex who was found dead at her home
Martin Lewis backs new rules that will make cancelling subscriptions easier
Cancelling broadband and subscriptions could soon be simpler under new rules supported by Martin Lewis.
Police inspector named and charged with child sex offences
A police inspector has been charged with sex offences against two children
From memories to modernity: King Alfred’s next chapter in Brighton and Hove
The King Alfred has a special place in my heart, writes Bella Sankey.
Plans to expand HMO in conservation area to 'improve living standards'
A planning application proposes to expand a HMO in Eastbourne
Tributes to two-time cancer survivor who went on to become champion bodybuilder
A woman who battled cancer three times and became a champion body builder after learning to walk again has died at the age of 61
Hotel tennis court to be replaced by hundreds of solar panels
Arun District Council has approved plans for ground-mounted solar panels on the grounds of the Avisford Park Hotel in Yapton Lane, Walberton
Holiday retreat to become children's home despite objections from locals
The Pest House on Bedlam Street, Hurstpierpoint, will be converted from a dwelling and holiday let into a residential care home for up to seven children
Sussex school that taught Oscar-winning director named among the top 100 in the world
The Spear’s Schools Index 2026 is described as “the definitive guide to the 100 leading private schools in the world”.
New images show work continuing to improve flood defences along seafront
Newly-released images show contractors installing new pile extensions and repairing and strengthening the groynes along Worthing seafront
Plans for campsite revealed despite 'high' flood risks
A campsite is awaiting approval to operate for 60 days in the summer, despite flood risks
Football club seeks permission for new pitch
Hassocks Football Club has submitted a planning application to create a natural turf pitch on its South Field site, south of its current ground
The 10 famous faces you might not know call East Sussex home
Big names in comedy, art, and music are calling East Sussex home in 2026
Residents report people stealing off garden waste bins to save £70
Garden waste bin stickers are being stolen from Rother District Council brown bins - leading to residents issuing a warning
'The Lanes is full of overseas rubbish these days' says disgruntled visitor
A visitor to Brighton from Wales says that jewellery shops in The Lanes are now mostly full of 'overseas rubbish', not proper antique jewellery
Station footbridge could be removed for two years under refurbishment plans
The railway footbridge, connecting East Park and Station Way in Crawley, is set to be dismantled, repaired, and realigned
Plan to ban people from feeding birds sets 'dangerous precedent'
A wildlife rescuer has spoken out against plans to ban people from feeding birds in a town centre
'Increased' vandalism and break-ins at beach huts spark calls for action
A beach hut owner wants the council to take action amid an increase in vandalism and break-ins.










































