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Met Officers Probed Over Alleged Racism In Handling Of Wimbledon School Crash
Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated for alleged racism over their handling of a road crash that killed two schoolgirls..
Southport Families Urge Reform As Inquiry Finds Attack Could Have Been Prevented
The report into the Southport killings shows “devastating” failures and the need for urgent reforms, lawyers for the three murdered girls have said..
Terminally Ill Patients Share Pearls Of Wisdom In Marie Curie Campaign
To live in the moment and let go of grudges is some of the life advice shared by terminally ill patients for a new Marie Curie campaign..
Some Older People Having To Unretire Due To Financial Pressures
A significant proportion of older people are deciding to “unretire” as the financial reality of retirement falls short of expectations, according to research..
West Brom Insist They Have Not Breached EFLs Financial Rules
West Brom insist they have “fully complied” with the EFL’s financial rules amid fears of a points deduction for the relegation-threatened Championship side..
Paddington The Musical Sweeps Oliviers As Evita And Into The Woods Also Triumph
Paddington The Musical was the big winner at the 2026 Olivier Awards, where the West End revivals of Evita and Into The Woods also won plaudits..
Duke And Duchess Of Sussex To Begin Australia Visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to begin a visit to Australia which includes both charitable and commercial engagements across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney..
Southport Attack Could And Should Have Been Prevented Inquiry Finds
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana had “clearly revealed” he was an extreme danger and his attack on a children’s dance class “could and should have been prevented”, a public inquiry has found..
Deep Fried Food To Be Banned On School Menus And Sugary Treats Cut Down
Deep-fried food will be banned from school menus and sugary treats limited as part of a sweeping standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay..
Estimated 25000 Unpaid Carers To Have Debts Cut Or Cancelled
Tens of thousands of unpaid carers are to have their debts cut or cancelled in a sweeping Government review of historic overpayments..
Starmer Refuses To Join Trumps Hormuz Blockade As Oil Prices Expected To Rise
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to join Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which could compound economic pain for Britons with higher petrol costs..
More Violence In Jails Warning After Fall In Prison Officer Experience Levels
British jails face a “vicious circle of violence” as experience among prison officers falls to its lowest level in 15 years, ministers have been warned..
Irish Government Announces 505m Euro In Fuel Cost Measures After Protests
Further reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase have been announced by Irish premier Micheal Martin after an emergency cabinet meeting agreed on a response to the fuel crisis following major protests..
Rorys Lead Evaporates At The Masters
The Northern Irishman remains the joint clubhouse leader, level with the USA's Cam Young.
No Deal In US Iran Peace Talks
Lack of agreement after 21-hour Islamabad negotiations leaves fragile ceasefire in doubt.
Expert Teams To Be Sent To Worst Corridor Care Offenders In Bid To End Practice
Teams of experts will be deployed to NHS trusts with the highest rates of corridor care in a bid to end the “unacceptable, undignified” practice, the Government has announced..
Golden Eagles Could Be Reintroduced To England With New Funding Ministers Say
Bird lovers could see golden eagles return to England, the Government has said, as it announced new funding to explore their reintroduction..
We Will Not Tolerate This Any Longer Irish Police To Step Up Enforcement
The head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure..
I Am Maximus Storms To Famous Second Win In The Grand National
I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the Aintree spectacular..
Eamonn Holmes Recovering In Hospital After Stroke
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, the broadcaster has said..
Local News
More flooding expected as UK endures weeks of near-constant rain
The UK has seen an “exceptionally wet” start to the year with no sign of a prolonged dry spell for at least a week, forecasters have said.
Residents say festival revellers 'urinated' and 'defecated' in their gardens
People living near an entertainment site just north St Peter’s Church in Brighton say revellers urinated in their gardens and they were sleep-deprived during weeks of Brighton Fringe events.
Quiet beauty of winter walk captured in peaceful garden photos
These pictures capture a lovely winter walk around Wakehurst, as the gardens settle into a quieter seasonal rhythm.
Groups can apply for up to £2.5k to boost safety in their communities
A new grant scheme is offering support for community-led safety projects.
International compliance firm acquires VAT specialist SimplyVAT
Headquartered in Hove in Sussex, SimplyVAT has been acquired by AVASK Global.
£19m temporary housing contract for homeless people is criticised
Campaigners have criticised the way that the council awarded a £19 million contract to provide temporary housing for homeless people in Brighton and Hove
'We must see the benefit of public money spent on the pier' says MP
Helena Dollimore, Labour MP for Hastings, Rye, and the villages, said Hastings Pier must once again sit "at the heart of our seaside town" as she called for greater transparency over its condition and future
Eighties one-hit wonders to play 'rare and intimate' live show in East Sussex
Legendary 80's chart-toppers are set to play a rare intimate show in Sussex this year
Splash pad to reopen after funding deal secured
Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde has secured a commitment from Southern Water to provide the remaining funding required to re-open the Prince’s Park Splash Pad
'It’s been a joy': Garden centre marks 25 years since opening
Haskins Garden Centre Roundstone is commemorating its 25th anniversary since acquiring the site in Angmering.
Retired racing dog that 'finds world overwhelming' looks for a second chance at life
Dogs Trust Shoreham is looking for a loving home for an ex-racing Greyhound with no experience of home life is searching for a second chance
Campaign bus travels through city promoting mental health resources
To mark nationally recognised campaign, Time to Talk Day, a Brighton and Hove bus travelled across the city on Thursday, promoting the importance of discussing mental health
Fears new Aldi could put town centre businesses at risk
Aldi's plans to open a new store in Rye are set to go in front of Rother councillors
Meet the Brighton schoolgirl who is a published author at the age of 9
A schoolgirl has written her own book inspired by her best friends struggles at school
Restaurant admits error after claiming imposter 'unlawfully seized property'
A restaurant has admitted it was wrong when claiming that an "unlawful incident" of trespassing had occurred after a landlord took possession of the premises
Major health and beauty retailer to open new store in Sussex town
The store in Crawley is part of the retailer's wider plans, which involve opening 30 new shops this year, creating around 600 jobs nationwide
Decision made on plans to remove combustible cladding from residential tower block
Plans to remove combustible cladding from a residential tower block on the St Leonards seafront in East Sussex have been approved
The Sussex towns preparing bid to be named UK's first town of culture
Several Sussex towns are preparing to enter a competition where they can win millions to invest in culture
Mental health nurse began a relationship with her patient a week after discharge
A mental health nurse started a romantic relationship with a patient just over a week after he was discharged
Free advice offered at new health and wellbeing event
Residents in Midhurst are invited to find out more about the different ways they can make healthy changes to their lives at the Live Well Midhurst health fair.











































