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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.
Man, 89, remains in hospital with 'significant' injuries following serious crash
An 89-year-old man remains in hospital with significant injuries following a serious collision.
Updates as crash on A259 causes severe A27 delays
A crash on the A259 at Pevensey is causing severe delays on the A27.
Teenager arrested after man stabbed in park
A teenager has been arrested after a man was stabbed in a park.
'Once proud' seafront hotel 'now fighting for survival' to appear on TV show
The Navigator Hotel in Bognor Regis will feature on Channel 5's The Hotel Inspector on Thursday, March 5, at 9pm.
Councillor wouldn't support calls for PM to resign even if his 'bum was on fire'
A Crawley councillor has said he wouldn’t support a call for the prime minister to resign, even if his "bum was on fire".
Man seriously injured in pub assault
A man sustained a serious head injury during an assault in a pub in Chichester.
Closures to take place at major crossroads
The Buck Barn crossroads, which intersects the A24 Worthing Road with the A272, will partially shut overnight between 8pm and 6.30am on March 3.
Alleged pro-Palestine protester from Sussex among four to deny £1.2m factory damage
Bea Sherman, 23, from Hassocks, West Sussex, is among four individuals accused of breaking into the Moog Aircraft Group base in Pendeford.
Police issue update on man who set himself on fire
A condition update has been issued for a man who set himself on fire in St Leonards.
Public toilet tax plans and city centre roadworks slammed by councillors
Independent councillors criticised the council’s proposed toilet tax on the seafront and roadworks in front of the Palace Pier where the Aquarium roundabout is being removed as the budget was set.
Councillors promise to listen to residents over day centre closure plans
Leading councillors in Brighton have promised to listen to families during a consultation as the council looks to save money by closing a day centre for adults with learning disabilities.
Man arrested over social media post calling for Jewish businesses to be targeted
A man has been arrested in East Sussex after a social media post called for Jewish businesses to be “targeted with stink bombs”.
Road cordoned off after police officers attacked by man
Police officers were attacked by a man in West Sussex causing a road to be cordoned off for hours.
Woman 'devastated' to find out huge wind farm cable will be built under her land
A woman was left “devastated” after finding out a wind farm cable route is proposed to run under her land











































