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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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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
Emergency search launched after reports of a person in the water
Concerns for a person triggered an emergency search
English vineyard programme attracts sommeliers from high end venues
Sommeliers and wine buyers from the UK’s most prestigious hospitality venues, gathered at Roebuck Estates for the opening of the 2026 Viticulture Academy.
Garden trail event returning with new attractions and opportunities to explore
The much loved Fletching Garden Trail is back for 2026 raising funds for Fletching Primary School
Poetry event launching in city with top spoken-word performer
Writer’s Block is launching in Brighton as a collaboration with Culture Shift and East Brighton Trust with an evening of poetry.
Charity founder to dance 24-hour danceathon to mark 70th birthday
To mark her 70th birthday, Laura Murphy, founder of WayfinderWoman, is taking on an endurance challenge, dancing for 24 hours to raise funds for the charity.
Sketchbook challenge to display works of nearly 200 participants
The Sketchbook Challenge invited participants to complete a sketchbook, raising funds to support creative opportunities for young people in Sussex.
MP says rural households ‘abandoned’ over rocketing oil costs
Official data has revealed that over 8,000 off-grid households in Chichester are being "abandoned" by the Government as the conflict in Iran drives up costs.
University community 'coming together' in song for annual fundraising concert
Students and staff from the University of Brighton are once again coming together to host their Annual Fundraising Concert in aid of the Sussex Cancer Fund.
Greens brand i360 report 'factually inaccurate' and a 'complete waste of money'
The Green party has branded a report reflecting on mistakes made during plans for the i360 as “factually inaccurate” and a “complete waste of money”.
Council's 'defining moment' for multi-million pound site promising affordable housing
The council has secured a long-awaited site for affordable housing.
'Serene' Sussex hotel in 'ancient woodland' named among UK's top 50 places to stay
Experts at The Times have hand-picked the 50 best hotels in the UK for 2026 that are "worthy of a weekend break".
MP warns against flooding 'loopholes' in proposed planning update
Alison Griffiths, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, has said planning policy must reflect the "real issues" of flood risk and drainage pressures.
What we thought of the midweek steak night at a popular seafront restaurant
Pearly Cow's new Wednesday Steak Night promises to take the hump out of the midweek
Former bank could be turned into large HMO under new plans
Developers want to turn the upper floors of the former NatWest bank on London Road, in East Grinstead, into an eight-bedroom house HMO.
Concerns over impact of 3G pitches after school's million pound project approved
Concerns have been raised about the use of 3G pitches after the approval of a school's million pound project.
Landmark Gothic church that became homeless hostel gets put on the market
An English gothic church that formerly served as a homeless hostel has been listed for sale. St Patrick’s in Hove, a Grade II listed landmark, is being offered with full vacant possession.
I got my first tattoo at the Brighton Tattoo Convention - this is what it felt like
Argus reporter Charles Pring gets his first ever tattoo at the Brighton Tattoo Convention 2026 for Pring It On! This is how it felt going under the needle.
Update given on redevelopment of fire ravaged 400-year-old hotel as anger mounts
Plans are in the works to redevelop a town centre site after a major fire ripped through a 400-year-old hotel three years ago.
Giant observation wheel returning to seafront this Easter
The Sky Club Wheel is set to make a big return to Eastbourne this Easter, operating from Saturday, March28 to Sunday, September 6.
Council says backlash over moving homeless people out of Brighton is 'unfair'
A council has fought back at criticism for relocating homeless people outside of the city, saying that it is “grappling with an unprecedented scale of need”.











































