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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
Pupils pick winning name for food waste truck in public vote
William the Composter has been announced as the public’s ultimate favourite name for the new vehicles collecting the food waste in Wealden, Hastings and Rother.
Schoolchildren learn about gardening during school trip
Budding gardeners of the future discovered about the past during a visit to the Gardening Museum at South Downs Nurseries in Hassocks.
MP meets university team to discuss improving SEN support in schools
Supporting children with SEN was at the centre of discussions during a meeting between MP Jess Brown-Fuller and academics from the University of Chichester.
'Picturesque' market town in Sussex named one of England's best places to live
Garrington Property Finders has revealed its guide to the best places to live in England and Wales for 2026.
The animal welfare centre that’s quietly saving human lives too
When I was invited to visit the Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, it couldn't have come at a worse time.
Councils appoint new grounds maintenance contractor
Award-winning Glendale Countryside Limited has been selected to deliver the new grounds maintenance contract across Lewes district and Eastbourne.
Competition launched to celebrate special bond between cats and humans
Cats Protection, headquarters at Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate, East Sussex, has announced the launch of a national short story competition.
Atmospheric photos capture quiet winter moment at local park
These atmospheric images capture a quiet winter moment in Hotham Park, Bognor Regis.
Temporary road closure announced to fix displaced joint in sewer pipe
Hamilton road is set for temporary closure for sewer repair works.
Monica Long’s art captures beauty of daily life in new exhibition
Homelessness charity Sussex Emmaus is hosting a two-week exhibition, Local Life: A Retrospective, showcasing the work of Sussex artist Monica Long.
New cultural event series brings Irish tradition to the local stage
The Irish in Eastbourne community group is hosting its first-ever Shamrock Sessions on Sunday April 19, from 2–7pm at Dukes Bar in the Lansdowne Hotel.
Public backs rail nationalisation in latest transport poll
70 per cent of Labour voters, want the government to nationalise rail rolling stock.
Herd of doctors to attempt world record in cow costumes at half marathon
Ambitious world record attempts and charity runners will all bring extra colour to the Brighton Half Marathon.
'Architectural masterpiece' on 'prestigious' Brighton road on sale for £2.5m
The six-bedroom detached house, in Roedean Road in Brighton, has been made available for purchase by estate agents Mishons.
Two roads set for phased closures during utility upgrade
Sections of two roads in Brighton will be temporarily closed to install high voltage electricity cables.
Theatre set for transformation in first revamp in more than 20 years
Willmott Dixon Interiors has been chosen by Horsham District Council to deliver the first major refurbishment of The Capitol theatre.
String of deadly fires prompt new warnings to restaurant owners
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is urging hospitality venues to review their fire safety arrangements following a series of serious fires.
The Sussex forest home to some of country's oldest living things
Deep in West Sussex at Kingley Vale is a grove of twisted ancient trees that are thought to be among the oldest living things the country
24-hour gambling venue in town centre rejected after major backlash
Worthing Borough Council’s planning committee unanimously rejected the plans for a new Merkur Slots adult gaming centre on Chapel Road.
Demolition of underground bowling alley to make way for leisure centre approved
The demolition of an underground bowling alley to make way for a new leisure centre has been approved










































