Builder Robert Needham ‘shot his partner and two daughters in Woodmancote West Sussex’

A builder who killed his partner, their dog and two children before turning the gun on himself’ was able to acquire a firearm despite being known as a ‘nasty piece of work’.  Robert Needham, 42, is thought to have shot Kelly Fitzgibbons, 40, and their two children Ava, four and Lexi, two, before killing the … Read more

Duke and Duchess of Sussex will put their plans to rebrand ‘on ice’ amid coronavirus crisis

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have put all plans to rebrand ‘on ice’ amid the coronavirus crisis, royal expert Camilla Tominey has claimed.  Prince Harry , 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, yesterday shared their final post on the Sussex Royal Instagram account, ahead of officially stepping down as working senior royals today.  The couple, … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share their final Sussex Royal Instagram post

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their final post before they step down from royal duties. Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, who will drop the royal from their titles tomorrow after giving up their positions as senior members of the Firm, posted a message to their account this evening.  The couple, … Read more

UK’s patient zero ‘is Sussex IT worker, 50, who caught coronavirus in Austrian ski resort party bar

The UK’s coronavirus patient zero is an ‘IT consultant who caught the killer bug at an Austrian ski party’ and started spreading it here weeks earlier than was thought. Daren Bland from Maresfield, East Sussex, is understood to have infected his wife Sarah and children after returning from Ischgl in mid January. The 50-year-old had … Read more

Sussex Royal foundation is to be wound up

Sussex Royal foundation is to be wound up as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to take their campaigning global The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have carried out their final round of royal duties Consultants from Stanford University planning couple’s new non-profit entity Director of Sussexes’ UK foundation has left her post without being … Read more

The most charming towns and villages in the UK revealed with Rye in East Sussex No1

Prepare to be charmed. That’s because a ranking of the 25 most charming towns and villages in the UK has been revealed – think quaint cobbled streets, picturesque harbours, thatched cottages and, in general, loveliness all round. It has been compiled by Big 7 Travel, which graded UK settlements based on factors such as natural … Read more

Meghan’s got the upper hand: The Duchess of Sussex is always reaching out to touch Harry

Every couple has their secret codes — whether it’s pulling a particular expression to signal that you want to go home, or the touch of a hand on an arm when one partner needs extra reassurance. But when you’re in the public eye together, being able to communicate non-verbally is perhaps more vital than ever. … Read more

The Inspector reviews Gravetye Manor in Sussex

An Inspector Calls… A blooming lovely hotel nestled among 6,000 tulips with delicious (albeit fussy) Michelin-starred food on the menu The Inspector checked into Gravetye Manor in Sussex which was built in 1598 Jeremy and Elizabeth Hosking bought the manor nine years ago  At the restaurant there is a seven-course tasting menu on offer for £95 … Read more

A review of the Cat Inn in the West Sussex village of West Hoathly

An Inspector Calls… at the Cat Inn in West Sussex, which charms with ‘wonky ceilings’, a candle on the dresser and ‘stupendous confit duck’ The Cat Inn, in the West Sussex village of West Hoathly, has four rooms The Inspector says it’s the food that brings people from miles away He described his breakfast as ‘perfect’, … Read more