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King And Queen Will Not Meet Epstein Survivors During Historic US State Visit
The King and Queen will not meet survivors of convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein during their US state visit, a source has reiterated, after claims that a private gathering was being discussed..
Kanye West Postpones French Show Weeks After UK Visa Cancellation
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France amid mounting political opposition..
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..
Local News
Overheating appliance triggers emergency response
Smoke from an overheating appliance triggered an emergency response.
Fans are served the news they were waiting for over Piglet's pies at Palace game
Piglet's Pantry pies WILL be on sale at the Amex on Sunday.
Spiking investigation launched after 'man seen adding something to drink' in pub
Police are investigating a possible spiking after a man was reportedly seen adding something to a woman's drink in a pub.
Mum, dad, brothers, grandfather and uncle jailed after house of horror abuse of girl
A teenage girl was raised in a house of horror where beatings and abuse by three generations of her own family became a regular part of her home life.
Stephen Fry enjoys tour of Royal Pavilion
Sir Stephen Fry enjoyed a tour of one of the city’s most popular attractions
Shelter Hall reopens with fresh look and new barbecue kitchen
The city’s seafront is primed for the reopening of Shelter Hall at the bottom of West Street on Monday, February 9.
Police speak out ahead of football match between long-standing rivals
Police have spoken out ahead of a game between two rival football club.
'For sale' sign appears on former bingo hall and cinema building
A former bingo hall which was set to be demolished for housing has been put on the market
Dramatic pictures show flooding near homes after 'weeks of rain'
Drone pictures show flooding encroaching on homes in a West Sussex town.
'Global icon' and drag superstar to make their debut at Brighton and Hove Pride
Drag superstar RuPaul is making his debut at Brighton and Hove Pride this year
Ambulance crashes while transporting person to hospital
An ambulance involved in a crash yesterday evening was transporting a person to hospital
BBC TV Licence cost will rise to £180 this April, Government confirms
A TV licence is also required to use BBC iPlayer, regardless of whether or not you are watching live.
Sergeant demoted after touching colleague’s bottom and asking for 'nudes'
A police sergeant who tapped out a tune on a female colleague’s bottom before asking her for naked pictures has kept his job
Passengers told not to change at train station as footbridge set to be removed
The footbridge at Hampden Park station in Eastbourne, East Sussex, will be temporarily taken out of service from February 7 until mid-April
Council 'on its knees' after £15m ask of government to set budget say opposition
Opposition councillors said that Brighton and Hove City Council was “on its knees” as the Labour leadership went cap in hand to the government for £15 million so they could set a legally balanced budget.
'Extremely useful' shortcut will be closed following row
A popular cut-through will be closed off after councillors approved an application to block one end and to restrict access through another.
Best-selling Sussex author announces sequel to beloved book 20 years on
Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and The Gruffalo's child, has announced a new book, Gruffalo Granny, will be published on September 10, 2026
Updates as flooding closes primary school
A school in Chichester has been closed due to flooding in the area.
Brighton entrepreneur appears on Dragons' Den with skincare made from food waste
A Brighton-based entrepreneur appeared on Dragons’ Den yesterday evening
Bishop of Chichester announces retirement after 14 years of service
The Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner, has announced that he will retire from office at the end of May 2026











































