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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..
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.
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.
Boyband legends to bring Boyzlife tour to the stage
Boyzlife, with Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden, will head to Eastbourne this March for one-night only.
Free choir founded to support wellbeing and connection
A new community singing group is soaring in popularity since launching at Eastbourne Crematorium.
Mean Girls The Musical to hit the stage this April
Mean Girls The Musical is coming to the Eastbourne stage this April.
Crematorium to host special Mother’s Day remembrance event
Arun Crematorium is inviting those missing a mother or mother figure, or parents bereaved of a child, to visit to honour their loved ones and mark Mother’s Day.
University student achieves national recognition for dissertation research
A University of Chichester student won the Masters Dissertation of the Year award from Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Lifeboat back on station following scheduled maintenance
Hastings RNLI’s Shannon class all-weather lifeboat Richard and Caroline Colton (13-28) has returned to her home station after a period of scheduled maintenance.
Library to host exhibition of art by Guantánamo Bay detainees
The UK Guantánamo Network and Amnesty International UK present a rare exhibition of artwork by former* Guantánamo Bay detainees.
Photographers capture 'love' in February
Photographers have shared a heart-warming selection of entries for February's competition.
What Gorton and Denton tells us about Labour and the Greens
Both Labour and the Greens claim they want to do politics differently and better, writes Andy Winter.
Fashion label unveils tweed collection for race season
As the Horse Racing world prepares to take on the Cheltenham Festival, British designed suit brand Dobell have curated their 2026 Cheltenham Race Day edit.
Temporary closure approved to allow development works
Motorcyclists will be banned from parking in Clarence Square, Brighton, as part of road closures for development works.
MP calls plans to cut jury trials an 'insult to victims'
The Liberal Democrats are calling for a major shakeup to the court system, to bring down the backlog instead of scrapping vital jury trials.
New housing scheme to deliver 43 affordable properties
Housing association Aster Group, in partnership with housebuilder Stonebond, has started construction on a new development in a village near Horsham.
MP seeks alternative banking hub after branch closure
Nusrat Ghani, MP has secured an urgent meeting with Cash Access UK to discuss what can be done to set up a banking hub in the town.
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.











































