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Trump Warns Iran To Reopen Hormuz Or Face Strikes On Power Plants
President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours..
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.
Local News
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle furiously hit out at claims she 'brainwashed' Prince
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have hit out at an author for 'constructing ever more elaborate theories' about the Royal Family.
Queen Elizabeth told friend Meghan Markle 'brainwashed' Prince Harry, claims author
Author Tom Bower has suggested that the late Queen Elizabeth once told a friend, “Meghan’s brainwashed Harry”
From schools reform to Royal Mail and Lords overhaul
One of the issues that gets raised with me most often is the huge challenges many families face with the SEND system.
No Smoking Day offers fresh hope for Brighton and Hove
No Smoking Day this year feels especially important for Brighton and Hove, writes Councillor Mitchie Alexander.
MP challenges Southern Water chief over pollution and higher bills
Liberal Democrat MP John Milne, has met with Chief Executive of Southern Water to press the company on sewage pollution and the rising cost of water bills.
Six great-value food and drink offers in Brighton and Hove
Weekly round-up of pocket-friendly dining and drinking deals across the city, compiled by Nick Mosley.
Glastonbury headliner and TV judge to feature in Sussex painting competition
The Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026 will be taking place on March 28 at The Venue in Worthing.
These are five everyday habits that make mould grow in coastal areas in Sussex
Everyday habits could be turning your home in Brighton and Hove into a breeding ground for damp and mould, according to experts from HG.
Decision due on speed limits and bus lanes as part of new interchange plans
Plans linked to a new bus interchange in Newhaven are set to go in front of county councillors.
From navy base to eyesore: looking back at crumbling leisure centre's history
With long awaited plans to transform the crumbling King Alfred submitted, we look back at the landmark building’s history.
'Best micropub in Sussex' with 'fantastic range' of drinks that is loved by TV star
The Rye Waterworks was the first micropub to open in South East Sussex, its website says, and has been popular ever since.
Boarded up former vape shop on busy street could become fried chicken takeaway
Plans have been submitted to transform a vacant high street shop on Western Road in Brighton, formerly a vape shop, into a fried chicken takeaway.
Plans approved for Traveller pitches on landfill site
Plans for seven gypsy/traveller pitches in Westbourne have been approved by Chichester District Council.
More than 100 acres of farmland near the coast put up for sale
More than 120 acres of coastal farmland are up for sale in East Sussex between Seaford and Newhaven.
Young Brighton couple wins multimillion-pound payout in lottery win
A young couple from Brighton has won the equivalent of £3,600,000 on The National Lottery
Corner shop could have licence suspended after selling vodka drink to child
Arun District Council licensing officers have recommended the suspension for Londis on Norfolk Road, in Littlehampton, after the store failed a test purchase
Pub in former church in the heart of The Lanes is set for revamp and name change
The Font in The Lanes in Brighton could get a revamp and name change
Neighbour fears over house plans that 'looks like World War Two bunker'
Playden residents have objected to plans for a new single-storey house on Saltcote Lane, citing rural impact and flood risk as other concerns
Developers stop work at site blighted by sewage issues
Work at the Fossil Bay site in Earnley has now been paused, after Chichester District Council planning officers rejected proposals for an on-site sewage system.
Fears deadly disease could be unearthed by construction of new homes
Plans for two homes near the historic anthrax pit in St Leonards face public concern over contamination, flood risk, wildlife, and local infrastructure










































