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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..
Olivia Dean Sweeps The Board At The Brits
The pop star won four awards including album of the year.
Trump Claims US Has Killed Irans Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reported to be dead after a series of US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran.
Foreign Office Warns Over Travel To Middle East As Airlines Cancel Flights
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn against all travel to Israel and Palestine, and has urged British nationals in other Middle Eastern countries to “immediately shelter in place”..
Local News
Lockdown dance star backs community canvas event
Cara Sparkles is teaming up with artist Graham Cullis for a free community event in Brighton.
New plan will provide heating and energy efficiency help for households
Arun District Council has approved a new five-year Energy Efficiency and Fuel Poverty strategy.
Family duo mark business launch with community event
A mother and son duo who recently launched their family-run business, More Than Loft Ladders (MTLL) , have officially marked the occasion with a heartfelt community celebration.
Updates as incident in city centre sparks major response
An incident in North Street, Brighton has sparked a major response.
In Pictures: Sunseekers flock to the beach to enjoy spring sunshine
Sunseekers flocked to the seafront today as the city basked in glorious sunshine.
'It is very, very scary' - Sussex couple on 'bucket-list' trip stranded in Dubai
Nick Westwood, 62, and his wife Joanne, 61, from Barnham, are among thousands of Britons stranded as Middle East tensions disrupt travel.
New general manager with nearly 30 years of experience appointed at hotel
He previously served as general manager of Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, East Grinstead, from 2002 to 2008.
Man arrested over social media post regarding Jewish businesses now bailed
A man who was arrested after over a social media post called for Jewish businesses to be “targeted with stink bombs” has been bailed.
Air ambulance attends crash involving pedestrian on A259
An air ambulance attended a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on the A259
Homemaker to be handcuffed to stranger on 'social experiment' reality TV show
A Sussex housewife will appear on a reality show in which wildly mismatched pairs are handcuffed together.
Council leader to write to government about crime commissioner's conduct
The leader of a council will write to the government regarding the conduct of Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne.
Man named and charged after police officers attacked
A man has been charged after two police officers were attacked in West Sussex.
Emergency incident involving cyclist closes road
A road was closed due to an emergency incident.
'I'm going to sit here until I'm arrested' - protester vows as trees face the axe
Protesters threatened to chain themselves to trees at risk of being felled in Portslade.
New ferry route to 'one of Sussex's most popular beaches' announced
Chichester Harbour Charters has announced it will begin operating a ferry service linking Hayling Island with East Head Beach, in West Wittering, from April 3
Fresh challenge planned after court clears way for asylum seekers at military camp
A residents’ group in Crowborough has vowed to launch a fresh High Court battle over plans to house asylum seekers at a military training camp.
One form could protect you but millions haven’t done it, says Martin Lewis
If you lose capacity, your family may be unable to pay your care costs. Without an LPA, the process is long, costly and stressful, says Martin Lewis
Live: Protesters threaten to chain themselves to trees 'at risk of being felled'
Protesters are threatening to chain themselves to two trees which they say are at risk of being felled.
'Damaged' empty vessel washes up on Sussex beach, prompting coastguard response
A battered orange boat has washed ashore on a the beach in Bexhill, East Sussex, sparking a response from HM Coastguard yesterday.
School place offers sent to families for September 2026
More than 83 per cent of families in Brighton and Hove have been offered their first preference school.










































