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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
Sunday roast revisited: Was my return to this popular pub a success?
A couple of years ago, I reviewed both the White Horse Inn and The Bull in Ditchling village and I have to say both were thoroughly unimpressive.
Meet the owner of the mobile farm shop bringing produce to people's front doors
Supporting the farmers, fishers and producers on our doorstep is more important than ever, writes Nick Mosley
Here's why house prices in Sussex are falling more than in other parts of the UK
House prices across Sussex are falling at a faster rate than in most other parts of the country, with data showing that several towns in the county are among the worst-hit in the UK
Sussex village that is the biggest in the UK with a larger population than most towns
Lancing is found on the western edge of the Adur Valley in West Sussex and is often dubbed the largest village in the UK.
Axe-throwing range and other expansions coming to popular country park
Plans for a new axe-throwing range and an extension to a popular high ropes course in a country park have been given the go-ahead
Changes to micropub and barbershop spark mixed opinions
Approval has been granted for the changes to The Refreshment Rooms on Salvington Hill in Worthing, a micro-pub that also includes a barbershop
Music venue flogs 'one-of-a-kind' urinal 'used by celebrities'
A music venue is flogging its urinal which, it claims, has been used by celebrities.
New wine bar 'with a difference' set to open after closure of another venue
A new wine bar is set to open following the closure of another venue.
Full list of Sussex flood alerts as county plagued by rain
Around 27 flood alerts are in force as the South East experiences above average rainfall.
Woman, 80, taken to hospital after car crashes into nursery
A car crashed into the wall of a nursery.
Tributes paid to 'loving, caring' man who died in crash
Tributes have been paid to a man who died in a crash.
Owner's heartfelt message to customers as shop closes after more than 40 years
Clarkes of Sussex, in Burgess Hill, which has operated in the area for more than four decades, will close in April
Stunning Sussex gardens where you can see 'spectacular' blanket of snowdrops
Typically running from January to March and peaking in February, snowdrops signal the first sign of spring.
What visitors want to see happen to the pier as buyer deadline looms
Knight Frank have been appointed to seek buyer for Brighton’s 126-year-old Grade II* listed pier
'Rusty and neglected' landmark building could be back on the market soon
The Azur Marina Pavilion, a hospitality venue on the St Leonards seafront in East Sussex, has been closed since January 2024
Fears that 'isolated' village 'cannot cope' with proposed 101-home development
The plans, which would see the homes built on land west of Bines Road, in Partridge Green, have been recommended for approval
Concerns raised about 'mountain of waste' as Environment Agency gets involved
The waste, which had accumulated at the former Longbrook Pavilion site off Hook Lane in Bognor Regis, had sparked concerns from nearby residents
Countryside village pub in Sussex with 'delightful food' named one of the UK's best
The Good Food Guide has picked out cosy pubs across the country with great-value menus.
World's fastest animal makes its home at city centre landmark for 25th year
Peregrine falcons have once again returned to nest on the spire of Chichester Cathedral, marking 25 years since the birds were first spotted
Coffee van trader says 'intimidation' has 'ruined' his life in the UK
A coffee van owner says he has been targeted by "intimidating" behaviour that is affecting his livelihood - and has ruined his life in this country











































