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George Russell Emerges From Early Chaos To Win Australian Grand Prix
George Russell overcame a chaotic start to Formula One’s new era to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and lay down a significant maker in his world championship bid..
US Bomber Lands In UK As Iran War Enters Eighth Day
Armed Forces chief rejects that military was unprepared for Iran war.
Soham KIller Ian Huntley Has Died
The 52 year old was attacked in the workshop of a maximum security prison..
One In Seven High Street Businesses Have Gone Cashless In The Past Year
One in seven high street businesses in a survey said they have gone cashless in the past year..
Iran War Enters Seventh Day As First Government Flight Brings Britons Home
The US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its seventh day as the first Government-chartered plane evacuating British nationals from the region touched down in the UK..
Dame Prue Leith And Delia Smith Call For Cooking In Primary Schools
Famous names from the world of food, Dame Prue Leith, Delia Smith and Stanley Tucci, are backing a call to get children cooking at primary school..
Isa Millionaires Investors Near Seven Figure Savings
Thousands of investors were “within touching distance” of being Isa millionaires in 2023 according to a money app, with many likely to have now surpassed this milestone to add to the more than 5,000 million pound Isa savers already in existence..
Zorevunersen Trial Seizure Reduction Dravet Syndrome
A new experimental treatment could help children with a rare and severe form of epilepsy “lead much healthier and happier lives”, according to researchers..
Watchdog Set To Fine South East Water 22m Over Water Supply Failures
Ofwat has said it plans to fine South East Water £22 million over water supply failures between 2020 and 2023 impacting more than 286,000 people..
Gen Z May Not Actually Drink Less Than Previous Generations Study Finds
The idea that young people are shunning alcohol compared to previous generations may not be true, research suggests..
Just Over Seven Hours Of Sleep A Night Could Help Ward Off Diabetes Precursor
Catching up on sleep at the weekend may actually be detrimental to a person’s health, a new study suggests..
Starmers Post Brexit EU Reset Lacks Direction MPs Said
Sir Keir Starmer’s EU reset lacks direction, MPs have said, as they urged the Government to end its “secrecy” over what it wants from its relationship with the bloc..
Frustrated Arne Slot Rues Shock Setback As Liverpool Beaten By Wolves
Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits their late 2-1 defeat to Wolves was “another setback” in a disappointing Premier League campaign..
Starmer To Face MPs After Trump Claimed He Was No Churchill In Iran Row
Sir Keir Starmer will face questions in the Commons over his decisions on the unfolding Iran conflict, after Donald Trump unleashed fresh criticism at the Prime Minister..
Suffering From Hay Fever May Affect Exam Results
Suffering from hay fever can affect exam results at the end of secondary school, research suggests..
Grocery Price Inflation Rises To 43 In Blow To Households
Grocery price inflation rose to 4.3% in February after four consecutive months of falls in a blow for households, figures show..
Phillipson To Meet Parents Whose Children Went To Nursery Vincent Chan Worked At
Families whose children attended the nursery where paedophile Vincent Chan worked will meet with the Education Secretary to press for safeguarding reforms..
Claudia Winkleman Total Privilege To Have Norton Slot
Claudia Winkleman has said that to have her new chat show in the same slot as Graham Norton’s is a “total privilege and also completely nerve-racking”..
Owen Cooper Becomes Youngest Soccer Aid Participant As Players For 2026 Revealed
Adolescence star Owen Cooper will make his debut at Soccer Aid as part of the England team, to become the youngest player to participate in the charity event..
Drunk Driver Jailed For 12 Years After Killing Law Student On Crossing
A dangerous driver who drank up to 10 pints of beer and shots on a night out before he knocked down and killed a promising law student on a pedestrian crossing has been jailed for 12 years..
Local News
More than 400 cakes decorated in Bake Off-inspired event
Pupils at King Offa Primary Academy showcased their creativity during an incredible whole-school Bake Off inspired by the school’s core value of opportunity.
Politician warns biodiversity changes could harm countryside
Liberal Democrat MP John Milne warns government changes to England’s biodiversity net gain policy risk undermining nature recovery.
Decision due on controversial plans for new homes in village
Plans for a housing development in Wivelsfield Green are set to go in front of Lewes councillors.
New housing development launched in Sussex village
Housebuilder Croudace Homes is bringing 62 new homes, of which 22 will be affordable, to Storrington, West Sussex.
Meet the artist who's gone from decorating children’s bedrooms to art galleries
Street-style artist Emily Bowyer has seen her paintings go from her children’s bedrooms to the walls of The Brighton Box gallery
Brand new whisky festival to take place in Sussex this summer
A huge new whisky festival is set to transform Brighton into a "whisky wonderland" for three days next summer, in June 2026.
Why this new Sussex hotel is the coolest addition to the scene for years
Crafted at Powdermills is the smartest, coolest addition to the Sussex hotel scene since Eastbourne's Grand Hotel
Sale agreed for music star's Sussex mansion after price slashed by £250k
Storries, the grand estate owned by Depeche Mode's Alan Wilder for the past 35 years, was put on the market last year.
Beautiful Sussex town home to stunning park and one of Britain's prettiest streets
Petworth, in West Sussex, is a charming town with a 'truly historic feel' and one of Britain's prettiest streets.
'Attractive' countryside pub in 'affluent and popular village' goes on sale
The Fountain Inn pub in Plumpton Green, a village in the Lewes district of East Sussex, has gone on sale with estate agents Fleurets.
Project to save one of city's 'most loved' outdoor spaces is now underway
To mark the next phase of the project to restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens, a display on New Road was unveiled explaining its history and more about the restoration
Decision made on plans to convert family home into 'disgusting' HMO
Plans to convert a family home into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Eastbourne, East Sussex, have been rejected.
'A pleasant spot to get gently sozzled': Sussex pub praised by national publication
The Rye Waterworks Micropub, an award winning pub in Rye, East Sussex has been featured the New Statesman's weekly pub review column.
The Sussex town with a 'world-first' vintage railway on its doorstep
If you’re looking for some new villages to add to your visit list this spring, Uckfield offers quintessential charm with a vintage railway.
'Outrageous' housing plans that could 'destroy' village could be approved
Horsham District Council planning officers have recommended councillors approve plans for 74 homes on land east of Mousdell Close on Rectory Lane, Ashington
Man fined for parking on double yellows says council will have to take his telly
A gardener has said the council will have to seize his television before he pays a fine for parking on a double yellow line
Man named and charged after seafront stabbing
A man has been charged after another man was stabbed in Worthing.
Boy knocked off his bike and injured in hit and run
A teenager was injured in Worthing when he was knocked off his bike by a car.
Old office building to be turned into flats
An old office building in Portslade can be turned into flats after councillors unanimously approved a planning application this week.
Person with dogs cut off by tide on section of beach
A person was cut off by the tide on a section of West Wittering Beach with their dogs.











































