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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
Storms, sore knees and small triumphs in the garden
The first two months of the year have been so wet and miserable that I’ve not really been able to spend time in the garden, writes Geoff Stonebanks.
MP praises independent retailer as the 'backbone of the high street'
On Friday, Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited Game, Set & Match, a long-established independent sports and school uniform specialist serving the Chichester community.
Young woman regains confidence after acne treatment
Experts in Skin & Hair is making expert dermatology more accessible for Brighton, Hove and Sussex residents
A turning point at last for Brighton’s overstretched A&E
It’s no secret that Brighton’s A&E department at the Royal Sussex has been under huge pressure for years, writes Chris Ward.
Autumn colours reflected in still waters at Sheffield Park
These images capture rich colours and calm beauty of autumn at Sheffield Park.
Volunteers and choir join forces for Mother’s Day celebration
Two local Portslade groups are joining forces to celebrate Mothers' Day.
Office building could be turned into flats
Plans to convert an office building in Portslade into flats are recommended for approval when they go before councillors next week.
Panto dame to complete half marathon in full costume
Brighton’s favourite Panto Dame, who takes to the stage every Christmas, is embarking on a different challenge - running Sunday's Brighton Half Marathon.
Bus driver and passenger celebrate 46 years of marriage
A chance bus encounter led to more than four decades of love
Doctor Who star announces concert date in Brighton
Peter Capaldi - whom you may know as Doctor Who or from In The Thick of It– is about to start a regional music tour of the UK.
Plans revealed for cemetery that will become full by 2028
A Crawley cemetery which will be full by 2028 is to be extended, once planning permission is received.
I tried the brunch at the Brighton Dome and it's worth a return trip
I have to say I’ve been a long-time fan of Redroaster over the years
Beautiful estate in Sussex village where Queen Camilla spent much of her childhood
Despite being born in London, Camilla was not only baptised in Sussex but spent much of her time in the county growing up at The Laines in Plumpton.
Major bridge upgrade in town's harbour is now up and running
The revamped tower and cabin at the Littlehampton Ferry Footbridge are now up and running, according to West Sussex County Council
Mum had part of her heart replaced after swimming in polluted sea
A woman became seriously ill and required open heart surgery after swimming in the sea
'Unforeseen' issues announced at development blighted by delays
Adur District Council's Albion Street development first ran into issues in 2023, when the developer delivering the project, Westridge Homes, collapsed
Ex-head chef at Michelin-starred restaurant to open eatery in coastal Sussex town
Dayashankar Sharma, former head chef at Michelin-starred Tamarind, is opening his new restaurant, BAUJI, located at 67 Rowlands Road, Worthing, on March 25
Staff not given their jobs back as castle café closes then reopens a month later
Staff who were made redundant when a café at Herstmonceux castle closed in January have not been given their jobs back, despite the café reopening
UK's largest bird of prey photographed in Sussex
A white-tailed eagle was spotted in West Sussex.
Closure of day centre for disabled adults would be 'devastating', loved ones say
Families and carers have said the closure of a day centre in Brighton for adults with complex disabilities would be "devastating"











































