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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..
Keir Starmer In Row With Donald Trump Over Iran Strikes Decision
Sir Keir Starmer defended his decision not to allow UK bases to be used by the US in the initial strikes against Iran in the face of criticism from Donald Trump..
Suspected Drone Strike Hits RAF Base In Cyprus
A suspected drone strike hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed..
Three US Troops Killed In Military Operation Against Iran
Three American service members have been killed and five have been seriously injured in military operations targeting Iran, the US military has said..
UK Flights To And From Middle East Remain Suspended Until Monday Airlines Say
Flights to and from countries in the Middle East are to remain suspended until Monday as the conflict in the region continues, major airlines have said..
Few Will Mourn Ayatollahs Death In US Israeli Strikes Says Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary John Healey said “few people will mourn” the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in joint US-Israeli strikes on Saturday..
Olivia Dean Wins Big At Brits As Palestine And Peter Mandelson Mentions Censored
Olivia Dean won big at the 2026 Brit Awards, scooping four gongs, as a joke about Lord Peter Mandelson and a shout of “free Palestine” were censored by ITV..
Local News
Full list of traffic restrictions for Brighton Half Marathon
Dozens of streets will be closed to traffic as the Brighton Half Marathon takes place
Beautiful countryside retreat up for sale for just under £4m
New to the market with leisure property specialists Fleurets, Fair Oak Farm in Mayfield is a multi-award-winning retreat venue set within a 12-acre estate.
Tiny Sussex village said to be like the Cotswolds home to one of world's best hotels
Fittleworth can be found in the Chichester District in West Sussex and is well worth visiting.
Dozens of children rehomed in town where 1 in 60 people are homeless
More than 60 children have been moved out of temporary accommodation in a council housing scheme
Residents express anger over bin services that are 'an absolute joke'
A council's switch to fortnightly bin collections has divided opinion in the community
Decision made on plans to turn South Downs farm building into padel facility
Plans have been approved to convert an agricultural barn into a padel facility at Housedean Farm, between Falmer and Lewes in East Sussex
Mayor slams racist comment shouted out at council meeting
The Mayor of Crawley has described a racist comment heard during a borough council meeting as wholly inappropriate.
Care home celebrates top food hygiene score after change of management
The Whitehouse, a care home in Saltdean near Brighton, celebrated receiving the highest possible food hygiene score following an inspection
Decision on controversial plans for sports courts that could create 'gunshot noise'
Mid Sussex District Council has refused the bid to transform derelict tennis courts at St Francis Sports and Social Club in Haywards Heath.
'Legendary' rock festival that hosted Pink Floyd and The Who coming back this summer
Plumpton Revival Festival is taking place at Plumpton Racecourse this summer, 2026. The original 1960s festival became Reading Festival.
Nine of the 'best' pubs and hotels with rooms in Sussex
With roaring log fires, seasonal menus, curated wine lists and rooms including ones with secret passages there are plenty of fantastic pubs to visit in Sussex. Here's our pick of the best
Report of 'dangerously out of control' dog
Sussex Police said it had investigated an incident, following reports of a brown chow chow being dangerously out of control in Horsham, in January.
I tried KFC's newest burger with a pot of cheese sauce - here's what I thought
I am pretty partial to a cheeseburger - so when KFC launched the Cheesy Melt, I was intrigued to try it. But what did I think?
Prolific thief who has committed over 200 offences banned from all Co-ops in Sussex
A prolific thief who stole from shops across West Sussex has been jailed.
Protesters march through town against racism
Protesters marched through a town this afternoon against racism.
'These events are so important' - Traitors star kicks off Brighton Half Youth Races
A Traitors star is the race starter for today’s Brighton Youth Race.
Several greens at golf club 'significantly damaged' by 'vandals'
A golf club is appealing for information after two of its courses were damaged by suspected vandals.
Driver taken to hospital after crash
Station Road in Berwick is currently partially blocked due to a crash.
Council gathers ideas to boost city's visitor economy
The strategy aims to support the city’s tourism and hospitality sector, which attracts more than 12 million visitors each year.
Antisocial behaviour 'plummets' at city centre crime hotspot after benches removed
Antisocial behaviour has “plummeted” in a city centre crime hotspot after benches were removed











































