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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
Sussex deserves leadership that puts countryside first
Last week, the government announced a U-turn on its controversial plans to postpone local elections across the country, writes Paul Steedman.
MP says funding step towards ending child homelessness
Hastings Borough Council has announced that it has been allocated more than £3.5million through the Government’s Local Authority Housing Fund.
East Sussex pupils shine in national maths challenge
Rye College is celebrating exceptional success after students impressed in the prestigious UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Challenge.
Man who woke up blind in pub is honoured
A blind veteran from West Sussex has been awarded an ‘Outstanding Achievement’ award by the charity Blind Veterans UK.
If it is windswept romance you want, try Brighton
You learn something new every day. I knew Scotland was famed for its Harris tweed, but I didn’t know Yorkshire was big on latex, writes Alistair McNair.
Artist’s work inspires romantic Valentine’s Day proposal
At a local art gallery in Chichester, a couple celebrated their engagement with a creative proposal inspired by Doug Hyde’s artwork, Love Found Us.
Teen assaulted emergency workers and racially abused security guard at hospital
A teenager assaulted a hospital worker and racially abused a security guard at Conquest Hospital in St Leonards.
Recap: Part of A27 blocked and severe delays after crash
There are long delays on the A27 at Shoreham following a crash.
Man who set himself on fire arrested
A man who set himself on fire in St Leonards has been arrested.
Man jailed for slashing at man with knife in front of horrified commuters
A man has been jailed for attacking another man with a knife in front of horrified commuters at Bognor Station.
Major housing development at 'less than ideal site' is approved
Proposals for a major housing development near Stone Cross have been approved
'Loitering' drug dealers caught in the act
Two drug dealers were caught in Brighton after they were spotted “loitering” and acting suspiciously.
M&S reveals plans for huge new Sussex foodhall
Marks and Spencer (M&S) have announced proposals for a 19,000 sq ft Foodhall that would be built in Littlehampton as part of a new retail park.
Man arrested after setting himself on fire
A cordon has been put up in St Leonards after a man set himself on fire outside a job centre.
Full police statement as man fights for his life after setting himself on fire
A man is fighting for his life after setting fire to himself on fire in St Leonards.
Cars involved in town centre crash
Two cars were involved in a crash in Worthing.
Man raped woman at knifepoint in city centre
A man raped a woman at knifepoint in Brighton city centre while he was on bail for sexual assault.
Legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers at military camp dismissed
Crowborough Shield has lost a bid to bring a High Court challenge against the Home Office after it announced proposals to use a military training camp as accommodation for asylum seekers.
Concerns raised as three-bedroom house set to be built in home's garden
An application to build a three-bedroom house in the garden of an existing home is recommended for approval next week
Town-wide march to stand against racism this weekend
A march and rally to stand against racism and promote unity will take place this weekend.










































