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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
Two businesses win seafront concession licences
Seaford Town Council is pleased to announce the successful award of concession licences for the 2026 season.
Living Library event invites visitors to borrow a human book
A community event, titled 'Our Living Library,' will take place from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, March 28, at The Assembly Rooms in North Street, Chichester.
A night of noise and community: The local scene at The Prince Albert
Brighton’s local music scene continues to prove why it's one of the most exciting grassroots communities in the UK.
Thousands of schoolchildren to perform in huge dance festival
The UK’s largest schools dance festival, Let’s Dance, returns to Brighton, bringing together more than 2,300 young performers.
Community art show champions confidence and expression
Oxmarket Contemporary, a registered charity that brings artists and the public together in the heart of Chichester, is pleased to announce, ‘ART of Living’.
Wild Flower Conservation Society honours 'Green Man of Sussex'
The Wild Flower Conservation Society has paid tribute to John Gapper following his death.
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.
Man who founded leading music college slams the industry and his old haunt
Kev Nixon co-founded BIMM, the Brighton Institute of Modern Music in 2001, but now says a degree there is 'worthless', in his new book.
Major search launched as eight-year-old schoolboy goes missing
A major police search was launched for an eight-year-old boy from Sussex who went missing
Live updates with police on the scene after city centre motorbike crash
Live updates as police attend Richmond Terrace in Brighton, next to The Level, where a green motorbike has suffered a crash.
Restaurant shocks customers by announcing it will no longer serve food
MEATliquor in Brighton, a meat-themed restaurant has announced it is no longer serving food, as of today, Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Man charged with raping a young woman in a car park
A man from Worthing has been charged with raping a woman in Lyndhurst Road car park in Worthing, and will appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court.
Investigation underway after huge fire rips through residential property
An investigation has begun after a fire ripped through a residential property. Seven fire engines went to Teville Road in Worthing on the night of March 12.
Person stuck 'up to their knees' in sinking mud prompts rapid emergency response
A person getting stuck "up to their knees" in sinking mud at Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve in West Sussex prompted a large emergency response.
Harry Styles throws shade at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Saturday Night Live live
Former One Direction singer Harry Styles aims joke at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during Saturday Night Live (SNL).
Serial rapist who tied up victim with computer mouse cord dies in prison
A serial rapist has died in prison
18th century cottage gutted by fire could be saved by building homes in its garden
The Grade II-listed Thatch Cottage in Pond Lane, Worthing, has been left in ruin since the roof an first floor of the property were destroyed in a fire in 2023.











































