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Isa Millionaires Investors Near Seven Figure Savings
Thousands of investors were “within touching distance” of being Isa millionaires in 2023 according to a money app, with many likely to have now surpassed this milestone to add to the more than 5,000 million pound Isa savers already in existence..
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..
Local News
Council seeks developer for major cultural hub scheme
Mid Sussex District Council are searching for a Development Partner to help deliver its plans for the redevelopment of the Clair Hall site in Haywards Heath.
Mayoral charity auction of artworks on display at shopping centre
Haywards Heath is set to be transformed into a vibrant art trail this March as a silent auction in support of the Mayor’s Charity of the Year.
Lowest council tax in Sussex maintained in new budget plans
Horsham District Council has balanced its budget for the 2026/27 financial year whilst securing the lowest Council Tax rate in Sussex.
Sussex councils confirm plans for tax increase
Residents across Sussex face a proposed council tax rise for the year 2026/27.
Preschool backs conservation drive with hedgehog project
To combat the significant decline in hedgehogs across the UK, David Wilson Homes has donated 30 hedgehog habitats to Potters House Preschool.
Open-air cinema trail to bring moving images to town
Three evenings of outdoor film screenings will transform Shoreham’s streets and public spaces into a night-time moving image experience.
MP calls for hobby hubs to tackle loneliness crisis
Liberal Democrat MP has called for “hobby hubs” to be set up in the Lewes constituency.
Award success for Sussex firm ahead of 20th anniversary
A Sussex-based wellness specialist is celebrating national recognition as it approaches a major business milestone.
Council's new reading charter launches to benefit thousands of families
Brighton and Hove City Council has launched a new Reading Charter to support a culture of reading for pleasure in schools.
South Downs business named among luxury brands of tomorrow
Artelium Wine Estate, the artisanal English winery located in the South Downs, has been named one of the prestigious Brands of Tomorrow 2026 by Walpole.
New business forum brings together 60 company leaders
Horsham District Council hosted its first Business Leaders Forum event at the Roffey Park Institute on February 24.
Landscape artist auctions paintings to support Ukraine
Grant Delonge, from Plumpton, Sussex, is auctioning five of his original landscape paintings to raise funds in support of Ukraine.
New plan could transform education for children with special needs
Last week saw the release of a consultation on a new government policy to reform the way that children who have special educational needs will access that support.
Sussex MP concerned over handling of local elections
Jess Brown-Fuller MP has raised concerns about the previous postponement of local elections in West Sussex.
MP presses government over military site housing asylum seekers
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, continues to make representations to Ministers regarding the situation at Crowborough Training Camp.
Aldridge Education School defibrillators join national emergency network
Every school in the Aldridge Education family, including across Brighton, has now registered their defibrillators (AEDs) on The Circuit.
D-Day veteran who helped liberate Europe celebrates 103rd birthday
A Second World War veteran who helped liberate Europe following the D-Day landings has celebrated his 103rd birthday in Worthing.
Meet the rising comic making waves with podcast and tour success
Lee Peart is a brighton-based comedian, presenter, broadcaster and actor known for his sharp wit, infectious energy and camp charm.
Garden invites visitors to explore science and join a citizen science project
As part of British Science Week which takes place from March 6 to March 15, Wakehurst is encouraging visitors to contribute to the Trees for Bees project.
Businesswoman turns side hustle into luxury flower brand
This International Women’s Day, local entrepreneur Maria Del Mar Jones is proving that the path to success is rarely a straight line.











































