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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
Celebrities help raise more than £148,000 at glittering charity ball
The annual Focus Foundation Winter Ball took place with 430 people joining to celebrate the organisation’s achievements and contribute to future success.
Spring theatre season brings rave, drag and poetry to the Dome stage
This spring, Brighton Dome welcomes four theatre productions to intrigue, entertain and inspire.
Horrible Histories TV cast to perform live in new stage concert
Horrible Histories Live (and Dead)! The Concert, featuring characters from BBC's TV series and theatre originals, is coming to Brighton Dome this April.
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.
Restaurant wins Brighton and Hove's first Michelin star in 50 years
The Michelin Star Awards 2026 for the UK and Ireland were held on February 9 in Dublin with Sussex restaurants gaining a clutch of coveted stars.
Live updates as train hits object and cannot move, causing 'major' disruption
Live updates as a train hits and object and gets stuck at Portchester, near Portsmouth, blocking the line to Brighton and Bognor Regis.
Missing man found dead following public appeal
A missing man has been found dead.
Man reportedly raped on university campus
A man reported being raped at a university campus.
Hospital issues statement after car crashes into A&E entrance
A car has crashed into the A&E building at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, around 7am this morning.
Large emergency response after incident at railway
A medical incident triggered a large emergency response at Pulborough station
Zoo celebrates milestone in saving one of its rarest species
Drusillas in East Sussex is celebrating a milestone in the conservation of one of its rarest species: the binturong
Flood alerts still in place in Sussex amid yellow weather warning
Several flood alerts and warnings are still in place across Sussex following heavy rain.
Pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farm closes
A pick-your-own farm has closed.
Popular homeware store opening new shop in town centre
A popular Danish homeware store is opening its latest store in a Sussex town.
Updates after car crashes into A&E building
A car has crashed into the A&E building of the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
Sussex town ranked second worst in UK for culture by travel expert
Crawley has been ranked 24th in a ranking of Britain's 25 largest towns, by travel expert and journalist Chris Moss
Nursery speaks out about 'traumatic campaign' against business amid standards breach
A nursery has defended itself after it was issued with a welfare requirements notice for failing to meet legal standards
A new bus service and a major art gallery - what residents want on city seafront
There have been calls for a new bus service, a major Tate style art gallery and for a big clean up along Brighton and Hove seafront
Neighbour fears as Victorian family home to become a 24-person HMO
A family home in Dyke Road, Brighton, is set to be turned into a HMO which can house 24 people
Mother 'completely shocked' after falling tree almost crushes her car
A mother said she was “completely shocked” after a tree fell down and almost crushed her car











































