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Meningitis Parts Of UK Could See Sporadic But Containable Clusters
Students in Kent have queued for hours for meningitis vaccines for a second day as a public health director said “sporadic” household clusters could appear in other parts of the UK..
Cooper Warns Tehran Against Targeting UK Interests
The Foreign Secretary has warned Tehran against targeting UK interests as her Iranian counterpart said the UK providing its military bases to the US to use is seen as “participation in aggression”..
Entering Football Match Without Ticket To Become Illegal Before Wembley Final
Entering a football match without a ticket will become a criminal offence ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley, more than five years after thousands of ticketless fans stormed the same stadium..
Household Energy Bills To Jump By 332 A Year In July Latest Forecasts Show
Household energy bills could jump by £332 a year in July as recent sharp increases in wholesale prices are set to feed through into Ofgem’s price cap, according to the latest forecasts..
Meningitis Family Describe Immeasurable Loss As Cases Rise To 29
The family of a teenager who died from meningitis in the Kent outbreak have described their “immeasurable loss” as the number of cases jumped to 29..
NHS Coped During Covid But Only Just Inquiry Chairwoman
The NHS “coped, but only just” during the Covid-19 pandemic, the inquiry into the crisis has concluded..
Health Secretary Promises More Meningitis Vaccines As Number Of Cases Rise To 27
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said more people affected by a meningitis outbreak in Kent will get vaccines as the number of cases rose to 27..
Bank Holds UK Interest Rates At 375 And Stands Ready To Act Over Iran War
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% as policymakers hiked forecasts for UK inflation due to war in the Middle East pushing up energy prices..
Rain And Oil Prices Could Be A Problem For People With Lung Conditions
Wet weather in the UK, teamed with the “spectre” of higher energy bills sparked by the conflict in the Middle East, could place millions of people with lung conditions at risk of health problems, a charity has warned..
Covid 19 Pandemic Probe To Set Out Impact On NHS And Patients
The harrowing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on patients and NHS staff is to be laid bare in a new report..
Senegal Stripped Of AFCON Title And Morocco Declared Winners After CAF Ruling
The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title..
MSPs Vote Down Assisted Dying Bill At Holyrood
Controversial legislation that would have made Scotland the first nation in the UK to back assisted dying has been defeated at Holyrood..
Meningitis Cases Rise To 20 As Health Officials Deal With Explosive Outbreak
Five new cases of meningitis have been reported in Kent, taking the total number being investigated by health officials to 20.
Charity Calls For Legislation To Allow Shared E Scooter Schemes
A charity is urging Scotland’s political parties to commit to passing legislation that would give people access to shared e-scooter schemes for the first time..
Bank Warns About Cruel Friendship Fraudsters Targeting Older People
Older and vulnerable people are being targeted by online scammers in a “cruel” spate of friendship fraud, a bank is warning..
Starmer Tells Zelensky We Cant Lose Focus On Ukraine Despite Iran Crisis
Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to benefit from the Iran war, the Prime Minister told Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to the UK..
Crowds In Cities And Towns Across Island Of Ireland Enjoy St Patricks Day
Families and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns across the island of Ireland for St Patrick’s Day, while reflecting on what it means to be Irish..
King To Host First State Visit By Muslim Leader During Ramadan For A Century
The King is preparing to host the first incoming state visit by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in what is believed to be nearly 100 years..
Rachel Reeves Sets Out Plan For UK To Align With More Rules Set In Brussels
The UK should follow more of the European Union’s rules to boost trade and cut prices, Rachel Reeves has claimed..
Meningitis Outbreak Students In University Halls In Kent To Be Offered Vaccine
Students in university halls in Kent are to be offered the meningitis B vaccine, Wes Streeting has said, as officials work to stem the spread of infection in an “unprecedented” outbreak..
Local News
One of English history's most famous tales about the Battle of Hastings 'is a myth'
New research has debunked of the most famous tales in English history, involving the Battle of Hastings
Greens call for councils to take highways back into public control
Green councillors say bringing highways services back in-house could improve road maintenance, increase accountability and reinvest over £1 million annually.
Two jailed following violent robbery during which they broke man’s nose with pliers
Two men have been sentenced following a violent robbery during which they broke a man’s nose with pliers.
Man found guilty of the manslaughter of murdered lifeguard after retrial
A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a lifeguard from Crawley, following a retrial
Cause of fire at leisure centre revealed by emergency services
A leisure centre set to be demolished was evacuated and closed following a fire.
Distillery that offers tours faces objections to later opening hours
A distillery that offers tours faces objections from neighbours to its application for a later licence so that visits can take place in the evening.
Two fire engines mobilised to rescue trapped seagull from building
Two fire engines were called to Heene Road, in Worthing, yesterday morning (March 19), where crews used an aerial ladder to rescue the bird.
Men admit to supplying class A drugs in town
Two men have admitted to supplying class A drugs in Crawley.
Man attacked outside city centre pub
Sussex Police are investigating after a man was attacked outside the Dolphin and Anchor pub in Chichester.
Woman dies following crash
A woman in her seventies has died following a collision
MP claps back at council for overspending on highway scheme by five million pounds
A county council which overspent by over £5 million on a major road project is facing backlash
Pictures show emergency crews tackling fire at seafront leisure centre
A fire has broken at a seafront leisure centre.
Large emergency response to fire at seafront leisure centre - live updates
Emergency services are currently attending an incident at the King Alfred leisure centre
Investigation launched into what went wrong as Brighton's oldest school 'is failed'
An independent investigation is due to look into what went wrong at Brighton’s oldest school as senior councillors discussed a proposal to close it
New bus lane and stop on A259 agreed despite objections
Plans linked to a new bus interchange in Newhaven have been approved.
Sussex-based Strictly stars reveal baby son’s unique name
Strictly Come Dancing stars Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg have welcomed their first child, Bowden Mark Richard Sugg
Activist accused of Hamas support to face retrial after jurors fail to reach verdict
A former student who is accused of expressing support for Hamas a day after its militants entered Israel will face a retrial
Several spots in Sussex named among the best places to live in 2026
Several Sussex locations have been included in the Sunday Times' Best Places to Live Guide
Family moves out of 'disturbing' historic home after paranormal activity
A historic seaside house converted from a famous hotel visited by Hollywood royalty has left a Sussex family in fear after a series of ghost sightings
Shock after woman fined by parking company despite buying a ticket
A woman has criticised a private parking company after she said her aunt received a fine despite buying a ticket











































