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2000 To Gather For Historic Service For First Female Archbishop Of Canterbury
The Church of England’s first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the “immense privilege” she feels ahead of her official enthronement..
Iranian Man And Romanian Woman Charged After Submarine Base Incident
An Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after two people tried to enter the naval base which is the home of the UK’s nuclear deterrent..
Meningitis Cases Rise To 34 From 29 As Students Queue For Third Day For Vaccines
The number of cases linked to the meningitis outbreak in Kent has risen to 34, up from 29 previously, as hundreds of students queued for a third day to get vaccinated..
Iran Targets Diego Garcia With Missiles After Warning British Lives In Danger
Iran has reportedly fired missiles towards a joint US-UK base in the Indian Ocean following its warning that British lives are “in danger” after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer backed the US to carry out further strikes..
Live From London Saturday Night Live UK To Launch With Host Tina Fey
US actress Tina Fey will launch the series premiere of Saturday Night Live UK alongside Isle Of Wight band Wet Leg who will join as the show’s first musical guest..
Wintry Weather To Return After UK Enjoys Warmest Day Of The Year So Far
A return to colder weather, and a chance of snow for some, is set to follow a week of sunshine which brought the warmest day of the year so far in the UK..
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..
Local News
Pupils enjoy magical storytelling session in honour of world book day
In celebration of World Book Day Barratt Homes partnered with Hailsham Academy as pupils welcomed Sussex storyteller Helen Tozer to read a selection of books.
University teams up with Malaysian partner to offer UK degrees
An exciting new partnership with SEGi University in Malaysia will allow the University of Chichester to deliver dual award degrees in Engineering, Education, Psychology and Business overseas.
Brighton Festival’s 2026 Big Give campaign
Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival has joined leading match-funding charity Big Give’s Arts for Impact initiative to raise money for free-to-attend events.
New benefits rules confirmed to level playing field for people in supported housing
Campaigners are celebrating a breakthrough that ends benefits anomaly which left people in supported housing financially worse off when they move into work.
Crowdfunder launched to open 'fully accessible warm water therapy centre' in city
A crowdfunder has been launched to support the creation of an accessible warm water therapy centre.
Award-winning Police Cops back with anniversary revival
Police Cops celebrate their 10-year anniversary with Police Cops: The Original at Brighton Fringe.
Statue honouring historic suffragette could be installed in the city this year
A statue in Brighton for the ‘forgotten’ suffragette and heroine , Mary Clarke, has come a step closer at the start of Women's History Month.
Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile The Musical comes to Theatre Royal
A brand-new production of Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile The Musical is opening in Brighton later this month.
Why eating seasonally is key to health and wellbeing and where to buy local produce
Not so very long ago, a seasonal approach to eating was all we knew. Then came the excitement of having any foods we wanted, any time of year.
Drawback of working from home? No doors to close to separate work from life
There is no doubt that during my 30 years in the police I worked long and hard.
MP warns cutting jury trials threatens cornerstone of justice system
MP Jess Brown-Fuller opposes David Lammy’s plans to scrap jury trials in the House of Commons,
University's anti-apartheid legacy attracts major international visit
A South African government minister praised the unique relationship between the University of Sussex and South Africa during a visit last week.
Council leaders to discuss support package for residents in financial hardship
Councillors will be discussing proposed allocations of funding to support households experiencing financial hardship at the Cabinet meeting on March 19..
Exhibitions and events to see at Colonnade House this April
Colonnade House is set for a busy April, with a month-long programme of events.
New banking hub opens to restore face-to-face services for residents
Mims Davies MP is thrilled to announce the official opening of the temporary banking hub in Uckfield which has opened today on the High Street for residents.
Public consultation launched on wide-ranging air quality strategy
Adur District Council has prepared a new draft plan to further improve air quality across the area and protect residents’ health and wellbeing.
Three decades with the train: long-serving driver celebrates milestone
Barry, Bus Driver and Dotto Conductor, is marking an extraordinary 30 years working on the town’s transport network.
New partnership brings aged-metal powder coating to UK designers
New partnership brings premium aged-metal inspired powder coating finishes to the local market with durability, repeatability and designer appeal.
Series of car boot sales to take place at Hove school
A series of car boot sales will take place at a school in Hove
Plans of new food bank as 'need is increasing' in town
A satellite foodbank is being planned to address growing demand in Hastings, St Leonards.










































