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Met Officers Probed Over Alleged Racism In Handling Of Wimbledon School Crash
Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated for alleged racism over their handling of a road crash that killed two schoolgirls..
Southport Families Urge Reform As Inquiry Finds Attack Could Have Been Prevented
The report into the Southport killings shows “devastating” failures and the need for urgent reforms, lawyers for the three murdered girls have said..
Terminally Ill Patients Share Pearls Of Wisdom In Marie Curie Campaign
To live in the moment and let go of grudges is some of the life advice shared by terminally ill patients for a new Marie Curie campaign..
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..
Local News
Don't approach badgers found in unusual locations, rescue charity warns
WRAS has been responding to an increase in reports of badgers sleeping in exposed or unexpected locations across the county over recent weeks.
Students compete in exhibition matches against Bexhill Chess Club
Bexhill Academy welcomed ten experienced players from Bexhill Chess Club for a special afternoon of competitive chess matches.
'Not finishing a book shows skill and sophistication.'
I, of all people, should know the blood, sweat and tears that go into writing a book, writes Graham Bartlett.
Village bread run brings neighbours together in old Sussex tradition
In Kingston, a project led by young people is reviving a long tradition of bread delivery, reconnecting residents with a centuries-old practice.
Council making preparations as bill which could lower voting age discussed
The council is preparing provisions for a new bill which could see the voting age lowered.
Edwardian home with a pool near Pulborough on the market at £3.25m
This Edwardian home comes with an indoor swimming pool, games room, orangery and stables set in just under six acres
Southern Water assures residents as 'brown murky water' seen pumped near stream
Southern Water has assured residents after reports of “brown, murky water” being pumped into stream.
Manhunt launched after suspected acid attack at railway station
A manhunt has been launched after a suspected acid attack at Crawley Station.
Man to appear in court accused of encouraging terrorism
An Eastbourne man is set to appear in court charged with encouraging terrorism.
The Sussex town with a 'world-first' vintage railway on its doorstep
If you’re looking for some new villages to add to your visit list this spring, Uckfield offers quintessential charm with a vintage railway.
Brand new whisky festival to take place in Sussex this summer
A huge new whisky festival is set to transform Brighton into a "whisky wonderland" for three days next summer, in June 2026.
Why this new Sussex hotel is the coolest addition to the scene for years
Crafted at Powdermills is the smartest, coolest addition to the Sussex hotel scene since Eastbourne's Grand Hotel
Sale agreed for music star's Sussex mansion after price slashed by £250k
Storries, the grand estate owned by Depeche Mode's Alan Wilder for the past 35 years, was put on the market last year.
Beautiful Sussex town home to stunning park and one of Britain's prettiest streets
Petworth, in West Sussex, is a charming town with a 'truly historic feel' and one of Britain's prettiest streets.
'Attractive' countryside pub in 'affluent and popular village' goes on sale
The Fountain Inn pub in Plumpton Green, a village in the Lewes district of East Sussex, has gone on sale with estate agents Fleurets.
Project to save one of city's 'most loved' outdoor spaces is now underway
To mark the next phase of the project to restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens, a display on New Road was unveiled explaining its history and more about the restoration
Decision made on plans to convert family home into 'disgusting' HMO
Plans to convert a family home into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Eastbourne, East Sussex, have been rejected.
'A pleasant spot to get gently sozzled': Sussex pub praised by national publication
The Rye Waterworks Micropub, an award winning pub in Rye, East Sussex has been featured the New Statesman's weekly pub review column.
'Outrageous' housing plans that could 'destroy' village could be approved
Horsham District Council planning officers have recommended councillors approve plans for 74 homes on land east of Mousdell Close on Rectory Lane, Ashington
Man fined for parking on double yellows says council will have to take his telly
A gardener has said the council will have to seize his television before he pays a fine for parking on a double yellow line











































