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Star Olly Alexander joins Sussex Beacon as a patron
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (436+ words) Thursday, 2 April 2026 10:00 By Philip Keeler X @keeler_philip The Sussex Beacon has announced that award-winning singer, songwriter and BAFTA-nominated actor Olly Alexander has become its newest patron. The star recently showed his support for the charity by taking part in the Brighton…...
Mark Kleinman blog | Fortress-owned discount retailer Poundstretcher plots wave of store closures
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (111+ words) Monday, 30 March 2026 21:49 Millions of motorists who were mis-sold car finance agreements are due to receive "829 on average in compensation, it has been announced. Electric vehicle charger firms have warned that soaring energy bills will have to be passed on to…...
Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Reservoir project recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (381+ words) Monday, 30 March 2026 08:00 By Philip Keeler X @V2RadioSussex The Havant Thicket Reservoir project is being held up as a model for the future of UK infrastructure. The Institution of Civil Engineers says Portsmouth Water's scheme shows the benefits of close collaboration. In…...
Leeds Rhinos 26-22 Warrington Wolves: Maika Sivo hat-trick guides Leeds to hard-fought victory as Wolves suffer first loss of Super League season
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (858+ words) Sunday, 29 March 2026 20:36 Leeds Rhinos got back to winning ways with a 26-22 victory over Warrington Wolves in round six of Super League at AMT Headingley Stadium. Bringing a curtain down on Super League's 30th birthday celebration with another contest that took place…...
Tiger Woods has been involved in car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (473+ words) Friday, 27 March 2026 20:12 Tiger Woods has been involved in a car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida on Friday, confirmed by the Sheriff's Office for Martin County. There is no information yet on whether Woods sustained any injuries with his condition not…...
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One of Portsmouth's oldest streets gets a makeover
1+ week, 1+ day ago (662+ words) Wednesday, 25 March 2026 08:00 By Toby Paine, Local Democracy Reporter X @V2RadioSussex Residents, councillors and business owners have cut the ribbon on the revamped Castle Road, which aims to provide a "real hub of the community. One of Portsmouth's oldest streets now features…...
Portsmouth Council backs city of culture bid with £120k investment
1+ week, 2+ day ago (508+ words) Tuesday, 24 March 2026 10:00 By Philip Keeler X @V2RadioSussex Portsmouth's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 has been boosted by extra funding. The city council has committed a further "120,000 to support the next stage of the campaign. The money will help expand…...
Wakehurst named number one visitor attraction in Sussex two years running
1+ week, 3+ day ago (413+ words) Monday, 23 March 2026 06:00 By Philip Keeler X @keeler_philip Wakehurst in Ardingly has once again been named the top visitor attraction in Sussex. New figures from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions show the site has held onto the number one spot for…...
Plans formally submitted for former House of Fraser building in Chichester
1+ week, 6+ day ago (510+ words) Friday, 20 March 2026 05:00 By Karen Dunn, Local Democracy Reporter X @V2RadioSussex Plans to convert Chichester's former House of Fraser building into 87 flats have been submitted to the district council. Originally the home of the Oliver Whitby School, the Grade-II listed building, on…...