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Cases Of Meningitis Linked To An Outbreak In Kent Have Dropped
The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has decreased after some “confirmed” cases were downgraded following further tests, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said..
Over 8000 Meningitis Vaccines Handed Out In Kent As Queues Improve Over Weekend
More than 8,000 meningitis B vaccines have been handed out since the outbreak in Kent while the number of cases is up to 34 from 29..
First Minecraft Theme Park Land To Open In London Next Year
The world’s first Minecraft theme park land is set to open in the UK in 2027 and plans to bring the bestselling video game of all time to life..
Nicola Coughlan Graham Norton And Michael Cera Appear In Saturday Night Live UK
Saturday Night Live UK has kicked off its first show with guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton and Canadian actor Michael Cera..
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..
Local News
Fun activities planned for children this Easter holidays
Sponsored by various organisations and coordinated by Burgess Hill Town Council, there are options for children with different interests.
Of patios, perseverance and the return of tulip season
I mentioned struggles with power cleaning last week, and I’m pleased to say I completed the task at the back of the house, writes Geoff Stonebanks.
The invention that united East and West Sussex
Bruce Fogle on the humble trug – the invention uniting East and West Sussex
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.
Brighton artist shortlisted to create artwork from the wood of Sycamore Gap tree
The public is being invited to vote on which of six shortlisted artists should create an artwork from the wood of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree
Police issue statement after huge fire at derelict property
Sussex Police have released a statement after a fire at a derelict property in Eastbourne.
Man who set himself on fire remains in hospital in serious condition
A man who still himself on fire in St Leonards remains in hospital in a serious condition.
Crucial bridge work to start soon on key route
Essential maintenance work is set to begin on a crucial bridge in East Sussex.
Police investigating theft of £15,000 bangle from jewellers
A bangle was reportedly stolen from Boutique Sophia Jewellery, in Rustington on Monday March 9.
Jury fails to reach verdict over activist accused of expressing support for Hamas
A jury has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict in the trial of a former Sussex student accused of expressing support for Hamas a day after the October 7 attacks in Israel.
Identity appeal after boy photographed over toilet cubicle in shopping centre
Sussex Police are investigating a report that a person took photos of a boy over a toilet cubicle in a Brighton shopping centre.
Man charged with outraging public decency following incidents in Portslade
A man has been charged by Sussex Police with two counts of committing an act of outraging public decency on The Drove in Portslade
Reports of man exposing himself to people in woodland
A man has been arrested after it was reported that members of the public had been exposed to in Polegate.
Spring on the way, or back to winter? Here's the hourly Brighton weekend forecast
Here is an hour-by-hour weather forecast for Brighton and Hove for the coming weekend, March 13 to March 15, with sun and wind expected.
Just three families apply to send children to troubled school facing closure
Just three families have applied to send their children to Brighton's Middle Street school in September after a proposal to close the troubled primary school.
Sewage pours into sea from flats just 100 metres from water
Sewage has been pouring straight into the sea from a block of flats due to misconnections
Cause of fire at property remains under investigation
Teville Road in Worthing remains closed following a fire at a property.
Photos show aftermath of devastating fire at derelict building
A serious fire at a derelict building has caused severe damage to the building.
Photographs show work to build hundreds of homes on town centre car park
Photographs show work to build hundreds of homes on Worthing's Union Place car park getting underway
Fears that 'amazing' girl, 12, took her own life after being bullied on Snapchat
A 12-year-old girl is feared to have taken her own life after she was bullied on Snapchat








































