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Some Older People Having To Unretire Due To Financial Pressures
A significant proportion of older people are deciding to “unretire” as the financial reality of retirement falls short of expectations, according to research..
West Brom Insist They Have Not Breached EFLs Financial Rules
West Brom insist they have “fully complied” with the EFL’s financial rules amid fears of a points deduction for the relegation-threatened Championship side..
Paddington The Musical Sweeps Oliviers As Evita And Into The Woods Also Triumph
Paddington The Musical was the big winner at the 2026 Olivier Awards, where the West End revivals of Evita and Into The Woods also won plaudits..
Duke And Duchess Of Sussex To Begin Australia Visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to begin a visit to Australia which includes both charitable and commercial engagements across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney..
Southport Attack Could And Should Have Been Prevented Inquiry Finds
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana had “clearly revealed” he was an extreme danger and his attack on a children’s dance class “could and should have been prevented”, a public inquiry has found..
Deep Fried Food To Be Banned On School Menus And Sugary Treats Cut Down
Deep-fried food will be banned from school menus and sugary treats limited as part of a sweeping standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay..
Estimated 25000 Unpaid Carers To Have Debts Cut Or Cancelled
Tens of thousands of unpaid carers are to have their debts cut or cancelled in a sweeping Government review of historic overpayments..
Starmer Refuses To Join Trumps Hormuz Blockade As Oil Prices Expected To Rise
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to join Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which could compound economic pain for Britons with higher petrol costs..
More Violence In Jails Warning After Fall In Prison Officer Experience Levels
British jails face a “vicious circle of violence” as experience among prison officers falls to its lowest level in 15 years, ministers have been warned..
Irish Government Announces 505m Euro In Fuel Cost Measures After Protests
Further reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase have been announced by Irish premier Micheal Martin after an emergency cabinet meeting agreed on a response to the fuel crisis following major protests..
Rorys Lead Evaporates At The Masters
The Northern Irishman remains the joint clubhouse leader, level with the USA's Cam Young.
No Deal In US Iran Peace Talks
Lack of agreement after 21-hour Islamabad negotiations leaves fragile ceasefire in doubt.
Expert Teams To Be Sent To Worst Corridor Care Offenders In Bid To End Practice
Teams of experts will be deployed to NHS trusts with the highest rates of corridor care in a bid to end the “unacceptable, undignified” practice, the Government has announced..
Golden Eagles Could Be Reintroduced To England With New Funding Ministers Say
Bird lovers could see golden eagles return to England, the Government has said, as it announced new funding to explore their reintroduction..
We Will Not Tolerate This Any Longer Irish Police To Step Up Enforcement
The head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure..
I Am Maximus Storms To Famous Second Win In The Grand National
I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the Aintree spectacular..
Eamonn Holmes Recovering In Hospital After Stroke
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, the broadcaster has said..
Woman Who Drank Two Litres Of Gin A Day Set To Run Half Marathon For Charity
A 28-year-old woman who was told she had six months left to live after consuming two litres of gin a day, is running a half marathon to raise money for an alcohol harm charity..
US Iran Talks With Vance And Iranian Officials In Pakistan As Ceasefire Strains
A US delegation led by US vice president JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian representatives for the first such meeting since the war began more than a month ago, which will test whether they can shore up a fragile ceasefire and pave the way for peace..
First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years Splashes Down After Epic Voyage
Nasa astronauts have landed safely back on Earth following their record-breaking lunar flyby which marks a stepping stone towards a future Moon landing and eventual Mars mission..
Local News
Funding secured for major transformation of community centre
Adur District Council is to transform Eastbrook Manor Community Centre for the community, after securing funding to improve youth services.
Much-loved festive shop hopes to make a return
A Christmas shop is hoping to return to Lewes this winter and organisers are calling on local property owners, businesses and community venues to get involved.
South Downs vineyard launches new English sparkling wine
South Downs vineyard Everflyht Estate has unveiled Wylde, a Charmat-method English sparkling wine created in collaboration with viticulturalist Luke Spalding.
MP calls for urgent action to tackle 'car-wrecking' potholes
Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller has called for action to fix the state of roads.
Pedestrian hit by bus and seriously injured in city centre
A pedestrian was hit by a bus and seriously injured in the city centre.
Man seriously injured in stabbing
A man was seriously injured in a stabbing and taken to hospital.
Man dies in crash involving pedestrian and vehicle on A27
A man has died in a crash on the A27.
A27 reopens after fatal crash
The A27 is closed between Arundel and Angmering due to a serious crash.
New visuals compare current seafront leisure centre to proposed site
New visuals compare plans for a new seafront leisure centre with the existing site.
Endangered traditional Sussex craft could soon see a revival
A traditional craft in Sussex, considered critically endangered, may see a revival.
Rock legend swaps bass playing for bell-ringing in this 'must-visit' Sussex village
Rock icon Guy Pratt has revealed he has swapped the bass guitar for bell-ringing in the local village church in Alfriston.
Plans unveiled to transform town centre building
The proposals, for the site of St Mary's Church Hall in Shoreham, have received the nod from Adur District Council planning officers.
Town to get portable CCTV unit to tackle crime 'hot spots'
The unit is one of a number of measures that have been approved by Worthing Borough Council to improve safety and security in public spaces.
Day of action planned in village faced with 1,000 new homes plan
Campaigners in Henfield will host an community action day on April 18 as part of a UK-wide Day of Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces.
New owner of popular vegan restaurant shares his vision for its future
Bonsai Plant Kitchen in Brighton is being taken over by a new owner
Asking price slashed for 'cracking old school' pub
The Prince of Wales pub in Newhaven has had its asking price slashed.
Teacher called pupil 'very special person' and sent 'hundreds of text messages'
A former teacher who exchanged hundreds of text messages with a pupil has been banned from the profession
National inquiry launched on migrant training camp housing
A lack of clarity over Sussex asylum accommodation has prompted national scrutiny from the Home Office
Devastated family want to move loved one's remains after grave repeatedly vandalised
Ian Tester, 50, said he and his family have been left "devastated" after the grave of his late sister was vandalised twice
'Incredibly rare' new house in national park hailed as 'the finest on sale for years'
An “incredibly rare” new-build property in the South Downs National Park has been completed and is now on the market for £3.2 million











































