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UK Economy Flatlines Unexpectedly In January
The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January following meagre growth at the end of last year, official figures have shown, amid fears Britain is heading for a hit from the Iran conflict as prices are sent soaring..
VIP Donor With Ultra Rare Blood Says She Feels Honoured To Help Sick Patients
A woman whose blood is so rare that it can be frozen for up to three decades every time she donates has said she feels “very special and honoured” to be able to help sick patients..
Edinburgh International Festival To Mark 250 Years Of American Independence
This year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) “will confront complexity with curiosity and openness” as it marks 250 years of American independence, its director has said..
MPs To Look At Fairness Of Student Loans System
MPs will examine the fairness of student loans repayment in a new inquiry following increasing debate over the system..
NHS Trusts Face Perilous Financial Situation With Deficit Of 780m Last Year
Many organisations in the health service face a “perilous” financial situation, with analysis finding that NHS trusts ran a deficit of more that three quarters of a billion pounds last year..
CPS Loses Appeal Over Kneecap Rapper Terror Case
Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case..
Starmer Warned Of Reputational Risk Over Mandelsons Links To Epstein
Sir Keir Starmer was warned there was a “general reputational risk” over Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein before giving him the role of ambassador to the US..
Some Train Services Resume At Glasgow Central Station After Fire
Some train services at Glasgow Central have resumed after a weekend fire devastated an adjacent building, but the main part of the station will remain shut for the rest of the week..
First Tranche Of Mandelson Papers Set To Be Published
Downing Street could begin releasing documents related to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington today, reports have suggested..
Cooper Speaks To Rubio As US Threatens Most Intense Day Of Iran War
The Foreign Secretary has emphasised “close co-ordination” on Middle Eastern security in a call with her US counterpart as Washington threatened its “most intense day” of strikes on Iran..
Wet Start To Year Causes Surge In Drivers Hitting Potholes Hidden By Puddles
Heavy rain at the start of the year caused a spike in drivers hitting potholes hidden in puddles, new figures suggest..
Older People Concerned About Climate Change With Just 58 Dismissive Study
Just one in 17 older people are dismissive of climate change, with the majority of over-50s viewing it as a serious risk, a study suggests..
Love Island Star Says Cancer Linked Pregnancy Drug Has Impacted His Health
A former Love Island contestant has become the first man to speak out about how a cancer-linked pregnancy drug taken by his grandmother in the 1970s has impacted his own health..
MPs Vote To Reject Social Media Ban For Under 16s
A ban on social media for under-16s has been rejected by MPs..
Glasgow Central Likely To Remain Closed For Second Day After Building Fire
Glasgow Central station is likely to remain closed for at least two days after a devastating fire which tore through a neighbouring building, causing major travel disruption..
Time Running Out To Rescue Forgotten Forests Under Plantations Charity Warns
England is “running out of time” to rescue nature-rich ancient woodlands buried under 20th century tree plantations, conservationists have warned..
Gender Affirming Hormone Treatment For Children Halted By NHS
Gender-affirming hormone treatment for 16 and 17-year-olds has been paused after an NHS review found evidence does not support its continued use..
Travel Disruption To Continue After Huge Fire Near Glasgow Central Station
Travel disruption is expected to last throughout Monday after a fire broke in a building adjacent to Glasgow Central railway station..
Son To Succeed Assassinated Iranian Leader
Mojtaba Khamenei will take over from Ayatolla Ali Khamenei.
Lindsey Vonn Stable After Olympic Dream Ends In Heartbreak
Lindsey Vonn is reported to be in a “stable condition” after her fairytale Olympic comeback ended with her being airlifted to hospital following a crash in the women’s downhill in Cortina..
Local News
Renowned British singer-songwriter to play at the Dome this autumn
Acclaimed musician, producer and songwriter Midge Ure is set to embark on his visionary A Man Of Two Worlds Tour this May and June 2026.
University in Sussex named 'best in Europe' by students
The University of Brighton has been ranked the number one university in Europe by international students in the EduOpinions 2026 International Student Ranking.
Farmers raise concerns over rural crime and police response times
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne has spoken to farmers, NFU representatives and partners at a Rural Crime Roundtable.
Mother-of-three with motor neurone disease regains voice through AI
A mother-of-three who lost her voice has recently regained it through AI.
Sussex MP named as one of 100 most influential women in UK politics
Nusrat Ghani, MP is recognised by The House Magazine’s annual list of 100 women who have achieved excellence in the world of Westminster.
New chief nurse appointed to lead on free healthcare service
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Mandy Stevens as the organisation’s new Chief Nursing Officer from March 30.
Council tax to rise following new budget plan
Chichester District councillors have agreed to increase the average council tax bill by £5.74 a year for a Band D property in order to protect vital services across the district.
Beautiful photographs capture different sides of Bognor Regis
These images capture a colourful glimpse of Bognor Regis, from spring flowers to sweeping coastal views beneath dramatic skies.
'Transport is not just infrastructure but culture.'
Brighton’s transport arguments have a way of sounding like the same old gripes you hear in any British city, writes Dr James Williams.
Sussex independent girl's school praised in ISI inspection
Burgess Hill Girls has been praised across all areas in a positive ISI report, recognising the school’s strong academic outcomes and supportive community.
New research partnership announced to study world-renowned Conan Doyle Collection
The University of Chichester has announced its new partnership with Portsmouth Museums and Portsmouth Libraries and Archives to research its world leading Conan Doyle Collection.
Major step taken in regeneration of seafront landmark
Worthing Borough Council has allocated £1.29m of Community Infrastructure Levy funding to pay for essential work to strengthen the lido’s substructure
New school based in a country house and stable plans fees of up to £111k
A proposed special needs school in Bexhill, which is set to charge annual fees of up to £111,000 per child, has been judged by Ofsted as likely to meet all of the independent school standards when it opens.
Botanic gardens to host sculptures from one of UK's top artists for the first time
From 5 June 2026 to 23 May 2027, Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex will host, Henry Moore and more
Sussex street named among Britain's most expensive with average house prices of £2m
Property group Rightmove has published its latest Most Expensive Streets report, with one in Sussex making the list.
Plans revealed for installation of footbridge at railway crossing
Govia Thameslink Railway had originally said that work would take place to install a footbridge at Birch crossing, between Bognor Regis and Barnham
'Extremely rare' 1,000-year-old Sussex coin listed for sale
The Aethelred II Penny, which was minted at the short-lived Cissbury Mint, is being sold by London-based coin dealers Sovereign Rarities for £2,750.
Indian restaurant told major improvements are needed by food hygiene inspectors
Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant in Hove told major food safety improvements are needed after an inspection found issues with handling, storage and management.
Leisure pool making big changes to be more self-sufficient
Bexhill Leisure Pool plans to install 140 photovoltaic solar panels on the premises to save up to 15.5 tonnes annually
Creature believed to be extinct in the UK is spotted in Sussex
A creature previously thought to be extinct in the UK has been spotted in Sussex











































