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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
£1 billion budget is approved with council tax rise
Brighton and Hove City Council’s £1 billion budget has been voted through for the next financial year.
Woman gets stuck in rocks on beach after late night fall
Rescue services were called after a person got trapped in sea defence rocks on William Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the coast.
Steak steals and set menus in this week’s dining deals round-up
A Sussex coaching inn, vineyard restaurant, neighbourhood bistro, midweek steak deal and a family dining deal at an Italian chain all make dining deals round-up this week.
Exclusive new partnership for award-winning Sussex wine
Roebuck Estates, one of England’s leading producers of vintage sparkling wine, has announced a new partnership with Brighton & Hove Museums.
Touring show tackles media storm around Janet Jackson
Nine Sixteenths will be staged in Brighton at The Old Market in Hove at 8pm on March 17.
'We should be protecting the city's child pedestrian safety scheme not cutting it'
On Wednesday, March 18, the road safety organisation Brake will hold their "Beep! Beep! Day,"
Postal deliveries 'deteriorating' as Sussex towns face delays
Royal Mail confirmed a "short period of higher sickness absence" at the Shoreham delivery office
Fears for Brighton primary school's future as deadline on academy plans looms
Consultations close this week on Coombe Road Primary School joining The Pioneer Academy
Care home seeks approval for development previously deemed an 'abuse of land'
The owner of Chase Rest Care Home in Eastbourne has submitted a retrospective planning application for two single-storey rear extensions following previous rejections
I tried the fondue at Hove's wine and cheese bar with a 'secret' speakeasy
Cases in Hove offers a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for dates or a catch-up with friends over good food and wine - or a tipple in the 'secret' downstairs bar
Comedian and TV star buys 17-bed castle after quitting Sussex
Alan Carr has bought the historic Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders, moving out of the Horsham home he once shared with his ex-husband.
Repairs to 'dilapidated' homes may reveal a piece of 'significant' medieval history
A historic building in Rye is the subject of a planning application proposing significant repairs, including the removal of "dilapidated" parts
Pub that has been on sale for months has asking price slashed again
The Fountain, a pub in Hastings, East Sussex, which closed in 2025 has had its price reduced for a second time by estate agents Savills.
Concertgoer collapses outside venue ahead of seeing 80s pop pioneer
Barry Wrench, 70, was on his way to a Gary Numan concert at the Brighton Centre on November when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest
Row between councils over plans for homes on gateway to national park
Lewes District Council proposes up to 30 homes on Seaford’s Chyngton field, sparking opposition over impact on South Downs National Park, wildlife and local heritage
Sat Nav providers contacted as road sees 'sudden rise' in cars turning into traffic
John Milne, MP for Horsham, said multiple people had contacted him to raise concerns about the A24 Bar Lane crossover junction near Southwater
Resident finds out she is being evicted after seeing it on social media
A housing society has apologised after residents were not contacted about their building's sale
'Hilarious' plaque put on 'ridiculous' Asda barrier that's annoyed drivers for years
The plaque, which has been attached to a barrier in the Asda carpark, in Selsey, pokes fun at the plastic barricade by describing it as an "ancient monument"
Teacher banned from profession for kissing pupil
A teacher has been banned from the profession for kissing a pupil at Lewes Old Grammar School.
Use of industrial unit confirmed lawful for planning purposes after application
The use of an industrial unit by a car mechanic has been confirmed to be lawful for planning purposes after Wealden District Council granted an application by the landlords.











































