National News
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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
Council urges sports clubs to support women and girls in sport
Local sports clubs and activity providers are being asked to help make Brighton & Hove the UK capital of women and girls in sport.
Meet-up for mums raising neurodivergent children launches in city
A Brighton mum has launched a new monthly community for mums raising neurodivergent children of any age.
Vehicle entries open for one of the UK’s biggest free motoring shows
Vehicle entries are now open for Magnificent Motors, which gears up for a return to Eastbourne this May.
Epstein revelations show patriarchy still protects the powerful
The past week has been dominated by the disclosure of over three million documents associated with the deceased paedophile and prolific sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein by the US Department of Justice.
Landmark office deal signals renewed demand in commercial property
Flude Property Consultants have announced the recent letting of 25,000 sq ft of new build Grade A office space at Hove Central.
Chorus to stage intimate Valentine gig that promises to raise the roof
Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus will perform at Komedia in Brighton on February 15 with a one-night event.
Work on major road upgrade to begin later this year
Wealden District Council has transferred £1.1million of funding to East Sussex County Council for highways improvements focussed on the A22 around Hailsham.
Eastbourne theatre to offer inclusive shows for visually impaired
Visitors to The Devonshire Park Theatre who are vision impaired can leave the drama to the stage thanks to the Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre Audio Description volunteer team.
Four exhibitions come to Sussex to explore theme of radical creativity
Charleston has announced a programme of new exhibitions for 2026, taking place across its two sites, Charleston in Firle and Charleston in Lewes.
Transport company offering apprenticeships for next generation of engineers
A transport company has opened applications for engineering apprenticeship programme to help train the next generation of engineers.
Permit holders’ parking spaces converted to disabled bays
A section of permit holders-only parking is to be converted to disabled bays.
Grandmother shortlisted for cruise line's national award
An Eastbourne grandmother has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating the everyday heroes of family life.
Valentine’s gifts with meaning created through gallery charity partnership
Oxmarket Contemporary has joined with the Apuldram Centre to present a collection of heartfelt artwork on display in Oxmarket shop in Chichester.
Southern Water opens more sites for public education on sewage
Southern Water’s Beyond the Drain tours, which show visitors how wastewater is processed and treated, are now available at more sites across the South East.
Gorgeous golden sunset lights up crashing waves along the seafront
These striking images capture dramatic sunset in Newhaven, as the day drew to a close along the harbour walls.
Town Council to host free health event with checks from physio and immunisations
Residents are invited to the Community Health and Wellbeing Event at Cyprus Hall this month.
HotWax announce headline tour after debut album charts success
Brighton locals HotWax are performing at Chalk on February 13.
Mother and son turn skills into loft storage business success
Mother and son from Selsey, have taken more than one step up the career ladder by launching their own family-run business, More Than Loft Ladders
University leaders visit India to promote education projects
Senior leaders at the University of Chichester visited India to formally introduce the institution to the country and unveil its international endeavours.
MP calls for urgent action amid 'crisis' in education system
Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited the University of Chichester last Thursday to meet staff and students in the Special and Inclusive Education Department.











































