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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
Two businesses win seafront concession licences
Seaford Town Council is pleased to announce the successful award of concession licences for the 2026 season.
Living Library event invites visitors to borrow a human book
A community event, titled 'Our Living Library,' will take place from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, March 28, at The Assembly Rooms in North Street, Chichester.
A night of noise and community: The local scene at The Prince Albert
Brighton’s local music scene continues to prove why it's one of the most exciting grassroots communities in the UK.
Thousands of schoolchildren to perform in huge dance festival
The UK’s largest schools dance festival, Let’s Dance, returns to Brighton, bringing together more than 2,300 young performers.
Community art show champions confidence and expression
Oxmarket Contemporary, a registered charity that brings artists and the public together in the heart of Chichester, is pleased to announce, ‘ART of Living’.
Wild Flower Conservation Society honours 'Green Man of Sussex'
The Wild Flower Conservation Society has paid tribute to John Gapper following his death.
English vineyard programme attracts sommeliers from high end venues
Sommeliers and wine buyers from the UK’s most prestigious hospitality venues, gathered at Roebuck Estates for the opening of the 2026 Viticulture Academy.
Man who founded leading music college slams the industry and his old haunt
Kev Nixon co-founded BIMM, the Brighton Institute of Modern Music in 2001, but now says a degree there is 'worthless', in his new book.
Major search launched as eight-year-old schoolboy goes missing
A major police search was launched for an eight-year-old boy from Sussex who went missing
Live updates with police on the scene after city centre motorbike crash
Live updates as police attend Richmond Terrace in Brighton, next to The Level, where a green motorbike has suffered a crash.
Restaurant shocks customers by announcing it will no longer serve food
MEATliquor in Brighton, a meat-themed restaurant has announced it is no longer serving food, as of today, Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Man charged with raping a young woman in a car park
A man from Worthing has been charged with raping a woman in Lyndhurst Road car park in Worthing, and will appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court.
Investigation underway after huge fire rips through residential property
An investigation has begun after a fire ripped through a residential property. Seven fire engines went to Teville Road in Worthing on the night of March 12.
Person stuck 'up to their knees' in sinking mud prompts rapid emergency response
A person getting stuck "up to their knees" in sinking mud at Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve in West Sussex prompted a large emergency response.
Harry Styles throws shade at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Saturday Night Live live
Former One Direction singer Harry Styles aims joke at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during Saturday Night Live (SNL).
Historic village pub's desperate plea to customers amid 'ridiculous' bills
The owners of The Red Lyon pub in Slinfold say the venue will struggle to survive without more local support.
Plans revealed to transform 'rotten' smelling 19th century chapel
A planning application has been submitted to transform a Rye chapel into a home.
Decision made on plans to turn 'dilapidated' Victorian hotel into 16-bedroom HMO
Plans to convert a "dilapidated" hotel on Western Road in Brighton and Hove into a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been approved
Serial rapist who tied up victim with computer mouse cord dies in prison
A serial rapist has died in prison
18th century cottage gutted by fire could be saved by building homes in its garden
The Grade II-listed Thatch Cottage in Pond Lane, Worthing, has been left in ruin since the roof an first floor of the property were destroyed in a fire in 2023.










































