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Sussex News

• Witness Appeal After Fatal Collision On A29 In Billingshurst

  Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision on the A29 in Billingshurst on Thursday (May 19).

• Brighton Author Peter James Confirms A Third Series Of ITVs 'Grace'

  Brighton-born author Peter James, whose Detective Roy Grace series has been brought to ITV, says he's "thrilled" to confirm a third series for 2023.

• Chichester Councillor Says Deadline For Government Levelling-Up Funding "Shocking"

  Frustrated councillors have criticised the quick deadline given to apply for money in the next round of the government’s Levelling Up Fund.

• No Southern Rail Service To Or From London Victoria This weekend

  Planned engineering work will again take place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday (May 21 and 22).

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Entertainment

• Bruce Willis's Wife Emma Heming Willis Reveals "Toll' On Mental Health After Die Hard Star's Aphasia Diagnosis

  Bruce Willis's wife has revealed her struggles with mental health after the Hollywood star was diagnosed with a brain disorder.

• Queen, Sir Elton John and Alicia Keys Among Stars Playing At Platinum Jubilee Concert At Buckingham Palace

  Rock band Queen will open the Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace on Saturday 4 June.

• Tom Cruise Reveals That Taking On Top Gun: Maverick Was A 'Daunting Task'

  Top Gun was the film that rocketed Tom Cruise to superstardom back in 1986.

• Sky's New Female-Led Programming Welcomed By Stars Including Caroline Quentin And Keeley Hawes

  New programming from Sky - including a raft of female-led stories - has been welcomed by stars including Caroline Quentin and Keeley Hawes.

• Adele Shares Joy Of New £47m Home For Her And Boyfriend Rich Paul

  Adele and boyfriend Rich Paul have shared a photograph of them standing outside what is thought to be the couple's first home together.

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Lifestyle

• Guillain-Barré Syndrome Awareness Month: What Is It And How Can It Affect You?

  Guillain-Barré syndrome can strike without warning, rendering its victim incapacitated, and can be brought on by an infection as simple as flu.

• New Study Finds Cocktails Have Become Drink Of Choice On Nights Out

  A new study says a fifth of drinkers are choosing cocktails over beer and wine, in a study conducted shortly after National Beverage Day.

• Drinking Espressos Can Cause Higher Cholesterol Levels In Men But Not In Women

  Drinking espressos could cause higher cholesterol levels in men but not in women, a study suggests.

• Head Of Plate: Doughnut Crown Baked To Celebrate Platinum Jubilee

  To celebrate the forthcoming Platinum Jubilee the team behind National Doughnut Week has recreated the crown Queen Elizabeth wore during her coronation on 2 June 1953 — made entirely from Doughnuts!

• UK Weather: May Heatwave Could Bring 23C Hot Spell, Says Met Office

  A heatwave could hit the UK from mid-May - with temperatures reaching 23C (73.4F) in the south, according to the Met Office.

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• Ukraine war: Captured medic's bodycam footage shows first-hand horror of Mariupol

  A captured volunteer medic's bodycam footage shows the horrors taking place in the ruined city of Mariupol after it was smuggled out in a tampon.

• Ukraine war: Last Ukrainian troops in Mariupol told to stop defence of city

  Ukrainian troops, thought to be the last fighting Russian forces in Mariupol, have been told to stop the defence of the city.

• Boris Johnson under pressure to 'urgently explain' why he privately met Sue Gray to discuss handling of partygate report

  Labour has called on Boris Johnson to "urgently explain" why he met Sue Gray to discuss her long-awaited report into lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street.

• Ukraine war: The site where 'hundreds' of Russians were killed after botched attempt to cross Donets River

  The Donbas is feeling the brunt of the recent Russian military failures.

• Cost of living: Grocery prices up by 'more than 20%' in advance of food inflation caused by Ukraine war

  Hundreds of staple grocery items had shot up in price by more than a fifth over the two years prior to the surge in food inflation caused by Russia's war in Ukraine, according to an investigation.

• Top civil servants asked to draw up plans for job cuts of up to 40% in each department amid cost of living crisis

  Top civil servants across Whitehall are to be asked to draw up plans for how they would deliver personnel cuts of up to 40% in each of their departments, Sky News understands.

• Ukraine war: Despite the constant artillery fire, thousands of civilians still remain in Severodonetsk

  The road to Severodonetsk in Ukraine has to be negotiated at a furious pace.

• Monkeypox cases in UK more than double to 20 - as WHO says summer festivals could accelerate spread of disease

  Monkeypox cases in the UK have more than doubled, with 11 more announced today.

• Partygate: What is the Sue Gray report and what can we expect from the full findings?

  Senior civil servant Sue Gray will soon set out the findings of her investigation into a series of parties in Downing Street and Whitehall that took place when COVID restrictions were in place.

• The Sun: 'Solar hedgehog' among 'breathtaking' images released by European Space Agency

  Scientists are investigating a mysterious "solar hedgehog" seen on the surface of the Sun.

• Jamie Oliver accuses PM of using cost of living crisis as an 'excuse' for not tackling obesity

  Jamie Oliver has accused the Prime Minister of using cost of living crisis as an "excuse" for not tackling obesity

• Cost of living: Bank of England shares responsibility for crisis, former governor says

  Britons must brace themselves for a "very unpleasant period", with "considerable" interest rate hikes now needed to prevent a re-run of the 1970s, former Bank of England governor Mervyn King has warned.

• Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Dame Joanna Lumley on why she loves the Queen for ducking parliament opening for a horse show

  Dame Joanna Lumley has praised the Queen for choosing to attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show - and not the State Opening of Parliament as her mobility declines.

• Cost of living: Alcohol leads retail sales recovery as consumer confidence hits record low

  Retail sales staged a surprise recovery in April aided by strong alcohol sales, according to official figures, as a closely-watched measure of consumer confidence slumps to its lowest level since records began nearly 50 years ago.

• Brexit: Minister says UK's focus is peace in Northern Ireland as US warns trade deal at risk over protocol change

  The international trade secretary has said the British government's first focus is to maintain peace in Northern Ireland after the US warned a trade deal with the UK is at risk if Westminster changes the protocol.

• Ukraine war: Russia claims control of key Ukrainian stronghold - as a call is made for Moscow to pay for its invasion

  On the day Moscow claims to have taken control of Mariupol, a call has been made for Russia to be held financially responsible for "crimes it has committed" in Ukraine.

• The story of how an energy crisis very quickly turns into an everything price rise

  This is the story of the economic shockwave currently running through this country - along supply chains, into the prices of the materials and services we use every day.

• Cost of living: House prices at risk as inflation takes its toll, Nationwide boss warns

  House prices are at risk of falling as a series of headwinds damage spending power, the outgoing boss of Nationwide Building Society has warned.

• Europe weather: At least 40 injured by tornadoes in Germany – as heat in Spain soars 15C above average

  Tornadoes in Germany have injured at least 40 people - 10 of them seriously - as extreme weather elsewhere on the continent has seen heat records set in parts of Spain.

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SKY NEWS

• Boris Johnson under pressure to 'urgently explain' why he privately met Sue Gray to discuss handling of partygate report

  Labour has called on Boris Johnson to "urgently explain" why he met Sue Gray to discuss her long-awaited report into lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street.

• Ukraine war: The site where 'hundreds' of Russians were killed after botched attempt to cross Donets River

  The Donbas is feeling the brunt of the recent Russian military failures.

• Jimmy Savile victim groped on TV fears Steve Coogan will 'struggle' playing 'monster'- as BBC drama faces calls to be axed

  A woman who was groped by Jimmy Savile on Top Of The Pops fears Steve Coogan will "struggle" to portray the "monster" in an upcoming BBC drama, amid calls for the series to be axed.

• Europe weather: At least 40 injured by tornadoes in Germany – as heat in Spain soars 15C above average

  Tornadoes in Germany have injured at least 40 people - 10 of them seriously - as extreme weather elsewhere on the continent has seen heat records set in parts of Spain.

• Australian election: Voters go to the polls as gap between two parties narrows

  Australians head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a national election that shows the Opposition ahead in opinion polls.

• Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Dame Joanna Lumley on why she loves the Queen for ducking parliament opening for a horse show

  Dame Joanna Lumley has praised the Queen for choosing to attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show - and not the State Opening of Parliament as her mobility declines.

• Ukraine war: Russia claims control of key Ukrainian stronghold - as a call is made for Moscow to pay for its invasion

  On the day Moscow claims to have taken control of Mariupol, a call has been made for Russia to be held financially responsible for "crimes it has committed" in Ukraine.

• The story of how an energy crisis very quickly turns into an everything price rise

  This is the story of the economic shockwave currently running through this country - along supply chains, into the prices of the materials and services we use every day.

• Baby formula shortage: One group of mums is mobilising to tackle the US supply chain 'crisis'

  In the leafy suburb of Potomac in Maryland a group of mums is mobilising.

• Wimbledon: ATP and WTA strip tournament of ranking points for banning Russian and Belarusian players

  Wimbledon has been stripped of its world ranking points for banning Russian and Belarusian players.

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SKY SPORT

• Everton 'confident' they have complied by FFP rules after Burnley and Leeds threaten legal action

  Everton insist they are "confident" they have complied with Premier League Financial Fair Play rules amid threats of legal action from Burnley and Leeds.

• PGA Championship: Tiger Woods sets sights on matching Bubba Watson's 63 after making cut

  Tiger Woods hasn’t given up hope of challenging for an unlikely 16th major title after overcoming a slow start to battle through to the weekend at the PGA Championship.

• Everton boss Frank Lampard hails 'character of the club' after famous comeback seals survival

  Frank Lampard hailed his team's fighting spirit after Dominic Calvert-Lewin's diving header five minutes from time extended Everton's proud 71-year stay in the top flight with a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on a night for the ages at Goodison Park.

• Premier League Final Day: What's still to play for?

• PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy vows to maintain focus after 'great start' at Southern Hills

  Rory McIlroy has acknowledged he must avoid 'getting ahead of himself' after a brilliant opening round at the 104th PGA Championship at Southern Hills ignited his hopes of winning a first major since 2014.

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Tech News

• Artificial Intelligence sleep app may mean an end to sleeping pills for insomniacs

  A new artificial intelligence sleep app has been developed that might be able to replace sleeping pills for insomnia sufferers.

• Prehistoric faeces discovered in Wiltshire gives a hint about the cooking skills of Stonehenge builders

  Ancient faeces found near Stonehenge show its builders may have dined on badly cooked cow offal during epic winter feasts.

• The 'most valuable car' in the world sells for a record €135m - but it's for a good cause

  The "most valuable car in the world", a 1955 Mercedes-Benz, has sold for a record €135m (£114.4m).

• The Sun: 'Solar hedgehog' among 'breathtaking' images released by European Space Agency

  Scientists are investigating a mysterious "solar hedgehog" seen on the surface of the Sun.

• Scientists develop tool to identify patients most at risk of COVID death

  An algorithm to identify people most at risk of dying from COVID when being treated in a hospital has been developed by scientists.

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Business News

• Cost of living: Grocery prices up by 'more than 20%' in advance of food inflation caused by Ukraine war

  Hundreds of staple grocery items had shot up in price by more than a fifth over the two years prior to the surge in food inflation caused by Russia's war in Ukraine, according to an investigation.

• The story of how an energy crisis very quickly turns into an everything price rise

  This is the story of the economic shockwave currently running through this country - along supply chains, into the prices of the materials and services we use every day.

• Cost of living: Bank of England shares responsibility for crisis, former governor says

  Britons must brace themselves for a "very unpleasant period", with "considerable" interest rate hikes now needed to prevent a re-run of the 1970s, former Bank of England governor Mervyn King has warned.

• Cost of living: Alcohol leads retail sales recovery as consumer confidence hits record low

  Retail sales staged a surprise recovery in April aided by strong alcohol sales, according to official figures, as a closely-watched measure of consumer confidence slumps to its lowest level since records began nearly 50 years ago.

• Former BoE governor attacks central banks, as retail sales rise, but confidence plummets

  On the Ian King Business podcast: retail sales rise but consumer confidence plummets - hear from the former Bank of England governor Mervyn King who blames central banks for fuelling inflation; analysis of cryptocurrency markets following a stablecoin collapse; and former Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood talks about celebrating young sporting talent.

• Barclays veteran Ashok Vaswani to leave after decade at UK lender

  One of Barclays’ most senior executives is leaving after more than a decade, the latest in a series of departures reshaping the British-based bank.

• Sunday Times Rich List 2022: Sunaks join wealthy elite as UK billionaires swell to record level

  The UK now has a record number of billionaires with 177, according to the new Sunday Times Rich List.

• Advisers to London-listed gold miner Petropavlovsk quit as Russian sanctions bite

  A restructuring firm drafted in just a month ago to advise the London-listed gold miner Petropavlovsk has resigned from the role as the expanding scope of Russia-related sanctions hits parts of the City’s professional services sector.

• Cost of living: House prices at risk as inflation takes its toll, Nationwide boss warns

  House prices are at risk of falling as a series of headwinds damage spending power, the outgoing boss of Nationwide Building Society has warned.

• Hinkley Point C nuclear power station delayed again and at further £3bn cost

  Completion of the Hinkley Point C power station, the UK's first new nuclear plant in decades, has been delayed again by around another year, meaning it will now be a decade behind its original schedule.

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Hidden County

• NEW: Win Family Tickets To The South Of England Show 2022

  We've got five family tickets to give away for this exciting annual event in the Sussex social calendar!

• Win A Thrilling Island Tandem Skydive

  Calling all thrill seekers! To coincide with the release of Top Gun: Maverick, we're offering you the chance to take to the skies with a full tandem skydive...

• Win VIP Tickets To Worthing Jubilee Concerts

  We've got a pair of VIP weekend tickets to give away to these two spectacular performances for the Queen's platinum jubilee!

• Win A Pair Of Sonos Smart Speakers And Sound Bar

  You could be the proud new owner of a pair of Sonos 1 Smart Speakers and a Sonos Beam Sound Bar, courtesy of Briant Broadband!

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Recipes

• Recipe: Lemon and Five Spice Chicken

  This mouth-watering BBQ recipe is perfect for summer in the garden!

• Spanish Tortilla: A Taste of the Country

  With lockdown affecting many family holidays this summer, you can still bring a taste of the Mediterranean sun to your home with this classic

• Recipe: Scallops and Prawns with Cream and Brandy

  Another Mediterranean classic to enjoy with the family

• Summer Treats: Gin and Tonic Sorbet

  The perfect refreshment on a sunny afternoon!

• Recipe: Crispy Duck Pancakes with Hoisin Sauce

  This warming dish is perfect for autumn nights at home. And it's much easier to make than you might think. Serve with rice and salad, or enjoy on their own

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Features

• 10 Fun Christmas Films to Get You in the Festive Mood

  Looking forward to Xmas? Get the fire going, pour yourself a glass of egg nog and curl up with these festive favourites...

• Five Great Presents for Him this Christmas (and Five for Her)

  Looking for something special for your other half this Christmas? Check out our picks for the festive season, as well as a few for yourself...

• Ten Great Bargains You Can Pick Up For Black Friday

  Looking for some great discounts ahead of Black Friday? Amazon are offering deals on a range of products all week until Monday November 30 - here's our picks for you...

• Make your own face covering

  With the latest updates requesting all customers wear face coverings when entering shops and using transport services, we’ve decided to teach you how to make your own at home.

• 10 Feel-Good Films Perfect For The Colder Weather

  Now's the perfect time to wrap yourself up on the sofa, forget about the darker nights and get stuck into these feel-good classics...

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