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One In Seven High Street Businesses Have Gone Cashless In The Past Year
One in seven high street businesses in a survey said they have gone cashless in the past year..
Iran War Enters Seventh Day As First Government Flight Brings Britons Home
The US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its seventh day as the first Government-chartered plane evacuating British nationals from the region touched down in the UK..
Dame Prue Leith And Delia Smith Call For Cooking In Primary Schools
Famous names from the world of food, Dame Prue Leith, Delia Smith and Stanley Tucci, are backing a call to get children cooking at primary school..
Isa Millionaires Investors Near Seven Figure Savings
Thousands of investors were “within touching distance” of being Isa millionaires in 2023 according to a money app, with many likely to have now surpassed this milestone to add to the more than 5,000 million pound Isa savers already in existence..
Zorevunersen Trial Seizure Reduction Dravet Syndrome
A new experimental treatment could help children with a rare and severe form of epilepsy “lead much healthier and happier lives”, according to researchers..
Watchdog Set To Fine South East Water 22m Over Water Supply Failures
Ofwat has said it plans to fine South East Water £22 million over water supply failures between 2020 and 2023 impacting more than 286,000 people..
Gen Z May Not Actually Drink Less Than Previous Generations Study Finds
The idea that young people are shunning alcohol compared to previous generations may not be true, research suggests..
Just Over Seven Hours Of Sleep A Night Could Help Ward Off Diabetes Precursor
Catching up on sleep at the weekend may actually be detrimental to a person’s health, a new study suggests..
Starmers Post Brexit EU Reset Lacks Direction MPs Said
Sir Keir Starmer’s EU reset lacks direction, MPs have said, as they urged the Government to end its “secrecy” over what it wants from its relationship with the bloc..
Frustrated Arne Slot Rues Shock Setback As Liverpool Beaten By Wolves
Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits their late 2-1 defeat to Wolves was “another setback” in a disappointing Premier League campaign..
Starmer To Face MPs After Trump Claimed He Was No Churchill In Iran Row
Sir Keir Starmer will face questions in the Commons over his decisions on the unfolding Iran conflict, after Donald Trump unleashed fresh criticism at the Prime Minister..
Suffering From Hay Fever May Affect Exam Results
Suffering from hay fever can affect exam results at the end of secondary school, research suggests..
Grocery Price Inflation Rises To 43 In Blow To Households
Grocery price inflation rose to 4.3% in February after four consecutive months of falls in a blow for households, figures show..
Phillipson To Meet Parents Whose Children Went To Nursery Vincent Chan Worked At
Families whose children attended the nursery where paedophile Vincent Chan worked will meet with the Education Secretary to press for safeguarding reforms..
Claudia Winkleman Total Privilege To Have Norton Slot
Claudia Winkleman has said that to have her new chat show in the same slot as Graham Norton’s is a “total privilege and also completely nerve-racking”..
Owen Cooper Becomes Youngest Soccer Aid Participant As Players For 2026 Revealed
Adolescence star Owen Cooper will make his debut at Soccer Aid as part of the England team, to become the youngest player to participate in the charity event..
Drunk Driver Jailed For 12 Years After Killing Law Student On Crossing
A dangerous driver who drank up to 10 pints of beer and shots on a night out before he knocked down and killed a promising law student on a pedestrian crossing has been jailed for 12 years..
Keir Starmer In Row With Donald Trump Over Iran Strikes Decision
Sir Keir Starmer defended his decision not to allow UK bases to be used by the US in the initial strikes against Iran in the face of criticism from Donald Trump..
Suspected Drone Strike Hits RAF Base In Cyprus
A suspected drone strike hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed..
Three US Troops Killed In Military Operation Against Iran
Three American service members have been killed and five have been seriously injured in military operations targeting Iran, the US military has said..
Local News
Stunning shots capture the thriving and rewilded habitats of Knepp
These images show a sunny visit to Knepp, where wildlife thrives across open grassland and tangled scrub under clear blue skies.
School wins top award for beach school scheme
Brighton College Prep School wins Best Early Years in Britain at The Week Education Awards 2026 for its innovative beach school and early years teaching.
New chair appointed as head of regional MND group
Mid Sussex resident Michael Stratford has been appointed as the new chair for MND West Sussex.
Councils launch public consultation on 'vital' environment plans
Communities across Adur and Worthing are being invited to provide feedback on new planning guidance aimed at protecting and enhancing the natural environment.
'Everyone in this country is fed up with being served up the same disappointment'
These days it's rare that seismic events in British politics bring me any joy, but oh boy was last week one great big exception, writes Cllr Steve Davis.
Council chairman visits non-profit organisation at local church
Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr Tony Bevis visited the not-for-profit organisation Together in Mind at St John’s Church in Springfield Road Horsham.
Public vote crowns ewe's portrait top photo in the South Downs
An “assertive” ewe has won the hearts of the public in the South Downs National Park’s annual photo competition.
Major celebrations to mark Butlin's 90th birthday including firework show
Butlin's is marking its birthday with a special weekend of celebrations.
Seafood twist on Irish classic unveiled for St Patrick’s Day
Burger & Lobster is bringing an Irish late-night legend to the table this St Patrick’s Day.
'Exciting project' to regenerate seafront moves forwards
Arun District Council is inviting residents to take part in a public drop-in event on the emerging Marine Quarter project.
Cemetery 'runs out of space for graves' putting future at risk
A cemetery is at risk of close due to it running out of space.
Kittens are found dumped in taped-up dirty litter box
The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were found dumped inside a dirty litterbox next to a public bin in East Sussex
Meet the 22-year-old turning a bedroom mushroom experiment into a thriving business
Meet Robbie Kelly, the owner of Basil's Fungi Farm, growing mushrooms at The Yard on Waterworks Road in Hastings, East Sussex
Four year project to replace thousands of streetlights to begin this month
West Sussex County Council will begin replacing more than 64,000 streetlights with LEDs this March, as part of a four-year project
Seafront hotel run by same manager for 22 years taken over by huge global chain
The former Kings Hotel next to Brighton beach has been taken over by huge international hotel chain Marriott, and is now a Four Points Flex by Sheraton.
Restaurant's bid to open until 3am criticised by neighbours amid noise fears
Pink Flamingo in Haywards Heath, has applied to extend its licence, to enable it to sell alcohol and play music until 2.30am
New management at castle café speak out following shock closure and staff controversy
The café at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex has reopened under new management after a public backlash over its sudden closure last month.
Sussex company receives large fine for failing to keep people safe
Edward Baden Group Limited, based in Uckfield, must pay nearly £29,000 after admitting a health and safety offence at Brighton Magistrates’ Court.
Plans for 'deeply concerning' homeless accommodation spark dozens of objections
Residents are fighting plans to convert Pinewood House into 51 temporary short-stay accommodation homes.
Opening date for 'innovative' H&M store at shopping centre revealed
The opening date for a new H&M store in Brighton has been announced











































