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Serial Killer Steve Wright Jailed For 1999 Teenagers Murder
Suffolk strangler Steve Wright has been told he will die in jail after being brought to justice for the abduction and murder of schoolgirl Victoria Hall more than 25 years ago..
No End In Sight After Parts Of UK See Rain Every Day So Far In 2026
“There’s no end in sight”, forecasters have said after announcing rain has fallen every day of 2026 in south-west England and South Wales..
UKHSA Reports 36 Notifications Of Baby Formula Cereulide Poisoning
There have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls, the UK Health Security Agency has said..
Autism Rates Could Be Comparable Between Men And Women Study Shows
Diagnosis rates of autism are “more or less equal for men and women”, a new study suggests..
Criminals Using AI To Clone Voices And Set Up Direct Debits
Criminals are using AI to clone people’s voices and set up unauthorised direct debits over the phone, National Trading Standards (NTS) has warned..
MPs Back Release Of Files On Mandelson Appointment As US Ambassador
MPs have approved the release of documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to the United States..
Testing Period Blood For Cervical Cancer Could Be New Screening Method
Testing period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be a new, accurate way of screening for the disease, researchers say..
Peter Mandelson Betrayed Our Country Starmer Tells MPs
Peter Mandelson “betrayed our country” by leaking information to Jeffrey Epstein, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said..
Starmer Says He Will Still Be Prime Minister This Time Next Year
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will still be Prime Minister this time next year, insisting frequent leadership changes are not in the “national interest” as he vowed to take the fight to Reform UK..
Very Serious Incident At University Campus Closes Roads In City
A “very serious incident” has occurred at a Leicestershire university campus..
Snooker Great John Virgo Dies Aged 79
Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79..
Kates Needlework Praised In Woollen Mill Visit
The Princess of Wales stitched a label into a pair of jeans gifted to her husband and declared: “He will love those,” as she celebrated Wales’ textiles industry..
Justice Shake Up Proposed By Former Senior Judge To Tackle Courts Crisis
The Prime Minister should take charge of the courts crisis in a radical shake-up of the criminal justice system, a retired senior judge has recommended..
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Moves Out Of Windsor Home
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved from his Windsor mansion amid the release of new files relating to Jeffrey Epstein..
Peter Mandelson To Face Criminal Investigation Amid Jeffrey Epstein Scandal
A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations Lord Peter Mandelson passed market-sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
Lord Dubs Calls For Shamima Begum To Return And Face Justice Amid ECHR Case
Lord Alf Dubs, who fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia on the Kinderstransport scheme, has called for Shamima Begum to be returned to the UK and face trial..
Children With Cancer To Have Travel Costs Paid Under New Government Scheme
Families with children who have cancer will have travel costs covered under a new £10 million Government scheme..
Doctors Vote In Favour Of Continuing Industrial Action
Resident doctors in England have voted to continue industrial action for another six months as part of their row over pay and jobs..
Time Has Come For Mandelson To Face Criminal Prosecutions Say Labour MPs
Senior Labour MPs have called for Lord Mandelson to face criminal prosecution after he was alleged to have leaked sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein..
Too Many Red Flags Parents Of Murdered Boy Say School Could Have Saved Him
The parents of a schoolboy who was stabbed to death by a fellow pupil during his lunch break said they believe the school could have saved his life by acting on “too many red flags” shown by his killer..
Local News
Southern Water 'needs to go further' says industry regulator
A water company “needs to go further” according to an investigation by its regulator
Consultation launched for affordable housing plans
Brighton is facing an urgent housing crisis, with almost 40,000 new homes needed by 2040 and rents continuing to rise year on year.
MP accuses political party of racism over child benefit plans
Reform UK has been called racist for arguing that two-child benefit cap should be lifted only for families where both parents are British and in full-time work.
Exhibition offers look into lives of First World War soldiers
A free archaeological exhibition day in Bexhill Drill Hall will explore the lives of World War One soldiers who trained at nearby Cooden Camp.
Burger & Lobster serves up jumbo meal for two this Valentine’s Day
Burger & Lobster Brighton will be serving the Big Valentine’s Dinner on February 14.
Feast of Fiddles set for return of much-loved annual tour
Feast of Fiddles, a group known for its energetic folk-rock performances, will perform at Bexhill Academy on Monday, February 23.
Rejuvenation effort sees new trees planted in badly damaged area
Members of the Friends of Lancing Ring and the local community came together to plant approximately 200 trees to help the regeneration of Lancing Clump.
Three Brighton restaurants serving up bold flavours and brilliant offers
Discover the best Brighton dining deals for February 2026.
Sussex city revealed as among the most expensive places to buy a pizza
A study has revealed that Brighton and Hove is among the most expensive places in the UK to buy a standard 12-inch Margherita pizza, ranking seventh overall
Sussex tea and coffee business wins big in national TikTok contest
Arundel-based Edge Tea & Coffee was recognised for its hand-roasted beans and ethically sourced teas under the Shop Local South East category
New family-run steak and fish restaurant with unusual name set to open
Plans have been submitted to convert the former Kamson Pharmacy building in East Preston into a restaurant under the name 'The Podgy Spaniel'
Decision due on controversial parking plans
County councillors are set to decide whether to move ahead with a controversial permit parking scheme in Bexhill.
The artwork in Sussex cathedral which is one of UK's most significant
Chichester Cathedral's Glowing + Alive exhibition will be exploring the story behind the creation of John Piper's iconic High Altar tapestry
Plans submitted to build 125 homes on farmland on the edge of large town
Plans have been submitted to build 125 homes on arable farmland in Wealden district, East Sussex, on the edge of Tunbridge Wells
'Rare' £1.7 million penthouse on Sussex seafront up for sale
The apartment, located in the Bayside development on Brighton Road, in Worthing, is described as "a rare and truly exceptional opportunity".
Was Jeffrey Epstein invited to Sussex? Revelation in released files
Jeffrey Epstein was invited to Sussex to shoot ducks and pheasants, emails have revealed.
Works to protect beachside homes underway as storm damages sea defences
The Environment Agency is carrying out work to protect properties at Climping Beach, between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis
Dumped lorry trailer full of rubble will incur 'significant cost' to remove
Horsham District Council is currently working alongside West Sussex County Council to facilitate the removal of the trailer
Business owners fuming as issue throws them into 'absolute chaos'
A small business has faced “absolute chaos” after losing its phone line for two weeks
Retired couple feel 'under siege' after migrants move in next door
Crowborough training camp has made national headlines in recent months after the Home Office identified it as a site to house up to 540 immigrants










































