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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
National lottery grant to save medieval church that is on Heritage at Risk list
St Nicholas’ Church, Arundel awarded grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to replace failed south aisle roof and expand heritage projects.
Man buys Sussex oven cleaning business after chance conversation
A routine oven clean at his mother-in-law’s home turned into a life-changing business opportunity for Ashley Graham.
Charity launching crowdfunding campaign to continue equine-based therapy
Mid Sussex Riding for the Disabled Assocation has launched a new Crowdfunder appeal to help secure the future of its therapeutic riding sessions.
Conference to address gaps in workplace fertility policies
The West Sussex Branch of the NEU will host a public event with Fertility Action at the Sandman Signature Hotel in Crawley on April 25.
MP urges Education Secretary to visit innovative teacher training course
Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller invited Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to visit University of Chichester to see the teacher training programme.
Historic clock and stained glass to be reinstated on seafront arcade
Arun District Council has confirmed that the historic clock and stained glass are set to be reinstalled above The Arcade in Bognor Regis.
Sussex spot with 'stunning views' named one of the 50 most beautiful places in UK
The list was compiled by Big 7 Travel Blog, with places across the country picked out.
Beloved children's author and illustrator exhibition coming to Sussex
Children’s favourite Elmer the patchwork elephant will soon be arriving in Chichester for The Novium Museum’s latest exhibition which opens next month.
University looking for women with breast cancer to take part in study
A research study is seeking participants to explore why some women experience long-term fatigue after breast cancer treatment.
Magical world of Arabian Nights to come to life at theatre
Brighton's New Venture Theatre is set to stage its production of Arabian Nights, capturing audiences with the timeless tales of Al Layla Wa-Layla
Advisory firm opens flagship office in busy town high street
Menzies LLP, an accountancy and advisory firm, has opened its newest office in Crawley.
Music therapy helping patients reconnect through their recovery
Music therapy is transforming care for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, supporting rehabilitation, improving wellbeing and creating a harmonious atmosphere on the neurology ward.
MP urged to back business after meeting by entrepreneur
Brighton entrepreneur has urged the government to focus on leadership and long-term vision for UK businesses during a meeting with MP Peter Kyle.
Free Easter activities planned at Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
Families are invited to enjoy a fun and educational day out this Easter as Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare brings back its popular Family Learning Days.
Simply Red tribute band to perform live show next month
Holding Back the Years – The Ultimate Simply Red Tribute Experience, is set to bring its acclaimed live show to Ironworks Studios, Brighton.
MP urges government not to 'override local judgement' with planning reforms
MP Alison Griffiths has warned the government that planning reforms must not weaken the ability of local communities to shape where development takes place.
Man appears in court accused of raping woman in car park
A man has appeared in court accused of raping a woman in a Worthing car park
Jury sworn in trial of asylum seekers accused of raping woman on beach
A jury has been sworn in for the trial of three asylum seekers accused of raping a woman on Brighton beach
Numbers of elusive bird called 'goatsucker' on the rise in national park
Numbers of the nightjar, nicknamed the 'goatsucker', have doubled in the South Downs National Park after five years of intensive habitat restoration
Police officer faces misconduct proceedings for alleged sexual assault of colleague
A police officer is facing misconduct proceedings following allegations of sexual assault against another officer.










































