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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
Seafront training fuels young biathlete’s Olympic dream
One young GB Biathlon athlete, Jack White can regularly be spotted training on a stretch of East Sussex seafront at Eastbourne.
Recap: Road cordoned off and large police presence due to incident
A residential road has been cordoned off by police due to a serious incident
Miracle escape for pilot in 50s as he walks away from plane crash
A pilot in his 50s has escaped with only minor injuries after an aircraft crashed into the sea off the coast of Lee-on-the-Solent
Is the Brighton Half Marathon the UK’s happiest? I braved the rain to find out
"When I woke up this morning to a wet and windy race day, the title of the Brighton Half Marathon being the “UK’s Happiest Half” was thrown into doubt for me"
Huge Millionaire Street Prize was among Sussex Postcode Lottery wins in February
Several streets across Sussex have been left celebrating this month after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in February.
Runners smash Brighton Half Marathon despite tough conditions: the full report
Thousands of runners pounded Brighton’s streets for this year’s half marathon
Football team's bus slapped with a parking ticket ahead of Albion match
The Nottingham Forest team bus has gotten a parking ticket on a visit to Brighton for Sunday's match against the Albion players
How the Brighton Half Marathon 2026 unfolded in pictures
More than 9,000 runners took part in the Brighton Half Marathon - here is how it unfolded in pictures
Family of Sussex couple imprisoned in Iran 'incredibly worried' after air strikes
The family of a British couple imprisoned in Iran said they have spoken to them on Sunday morning and are “incredibly worried” about their safety after US and Israeli forces attacked the country
Pop star says he's 'very proud' to run Brighton Half Marathon for a good cause
Olly Alexander said he was 'very proud' to run the Brighton Half Marathon for a cause close to his heart
Man stabbed in park in early morning attack
Officers are investigating a report that a man was stabbed in Victoria Park, Worthing at around 2.45am on Saturday
Gatwick Airport warns passengers of delays or cancellations amid Middle East attacks
Passengers flying from Gatwick Airport have been warned of potential disruption due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
The fastest 100 runners at the Brighton Half Marathon, listed
Here are the 100 fastest runners of the Brighton Half Marathon 2026
The steps you need to follow to clean an electric blanket (and what to avoid)
Electric blankets are a device used by plenty of households during the winter period, but how do you clean them safely?
Live updates as thousands take part in Brighton Half Marathon
Brighton Half Marathon 2026 is taking place today.
Bagel shop owners celebrate first anniversary after 'wild' 12 months in business
Bāyit Bagels, a Brighton bagel shop that saw queues stretching out of the door on its very first day has celebrated a whirlwind first year in business
Community centre put on in the market in shocking move is set to be saved
Plans to save a Hastings community centre have been announced.
Care home in 'state of disrepair' could be demolished and rebuilt
A care home in Hove which is in “a state of disrepair” could be knocked down and rebuilt.
Inside the Brighton business bringing 'magic' to the city centre
Tucked in the Lanes, a Brighton business looks to bring "magic" to the city's hospitality scene.
Man can't get a refund after theatre show cancelled due to emergency
A theatre-goer was left frustrated after he was told he could not receive a refund for a cancelled show until a new date was confirmed











































