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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
Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up
Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.
I tried Brighton's newest Turkish restaurant - it was a meal I won't forget
Review of Istanbull Katz, a new upmarket Turkish restaurant in The Lanes in Brighton, on little East Street, owned by Ash Kazmaz.
Live updates as Gatwick Express services cancelled due to track failure
A points failure at Gatwick Airport means train services on the line between Brighton and London are disrupted, with Gatwick Express rail services currently cancelled.
Plans made to turn HGV driving school into padel centre
Plans for a new six-court padel centre at a driving school have been submitted.
Development wants to start work on new homes before water drainage plan approved
A developer has requested the council change conditions linked to the delivery of affordable housing so it can be funded.
Seafront restaurant reopens after three-week makeover
The Peacehaven Stonehouse officially reopened on February 19 after a three-week closure and a complete revamp
Have your say on blueprint for town’s future development
Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Local Plan.
First star guest announced for Sussex town's comic con
The White Rock Theatre is delighted to announce that Red Dwarf’s Chris Barrie is the first confirmed celebrity guest for this year’s Hastings Comic Con.
What you think of pride ticket prices as they top £350 for the weekend
Readers have shared their thoughts to the rising costs of Brighton and Hove Pride ticket prices
Former garden centre taken over by Aldi could now become another store
The garden centre is no longer required by Aldi, leading to the current application for alternative use
Plans for new gym in Sussex town given go-ahead
Permission has been granted by Crawley Borough Council for PHX Gym to transform a vacant unit on Gatwick Road in Manor Royal, Crawley, into a gym
The landmark building that used to be a prince's stables
Brighton Dome is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks next to the Royal Pavilion; The Argus delves into the building’s rich past
Council eyes new crackdown on street drinking in two Sussex towns
Arun District Council is looking to extend an existing order that expires at the end of March for a further three years, until 2029
The 5 Sussex councils which will miss deadline for weekly food waste collections
Horsham, Chichester, Adur, Worthing and Eastbourne are among more than 70 councils that will miss the Government’s March target, a BBC investigation has found
Council speaks out as rusting seafront shelters and broken railings spark outrage
Brighton and Hove City Council has spoken out about the state of Hove seafront after rusting shelters and broken railings has sparked an outcry among residents
'Essential' works to repair castle as part of plans for new cafe and visitor centre
Funding for “essential” repair works at Hastings Castle are due for discussion by council leaders
Intrigue mounts into sale of rock legend's seafront mansion amid mysterious update
Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour’s seafront mansion, Medina House in Hove, East Sussex, has been removed from Zoopla and Rightmove
Outcry over 'dangerous' plans for HMO that 'resembles Las Vegas motel'
A controversial plan to build flats was rejected due to concerns about residents' quality of life and neighbourhood disruption
Parking row as coach provider says it won't move from city centre spot
A coach provider has spoken out amid a row over coach parking in the city
'Strong concerns' raised over proposals for parking fees at city parks
Proposals for new car parking charges at city parks have been dropped











































