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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
The Iran War – is there an end in sight? Ivor Gaber is sceptical
US president facing a sex scandal that could bring his presidency to an end is advised that a war would be a great distraction – so he starts one.
Argus Camera Club member channels Hopper in Brighton
These images of Brighton were inspired by the style of American artist Edward Hopper, capturing moments of quiet reflection within the city’s everyday life.
Primary school praised by government minister for life-changing lessons
A school has been praised by the Education Secretary for helping change the life of a child with special educational needs.
Startup launches AI app to take pain out of wedding planning
Development studio amillionmonkeys announced the launch of Knottd, available now on iOS and Android.
MP challenges rejections of proposal for new banking hub in town centre
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, submitted an appeal against LINK’s assessment that concluded that Crowborough doesn’t require a banking hub.
Free public lectures happening at university this summer
The University of Brighton’s public lecture series continues with informative talks on fascinating research from leading academics.
Campaign launched to save remaining trees as elm disease strikes
Residents in the Pembroke Conservation Area has launched an fund-raising project to preserve the Brighton and Hove National Elm Tree Collection.
Long-time companion of African activist praised by Nelson Mandela dies at 96
The long-time companion of a priest known for his work as an anti-apartheid activist has died at the age of 96.
Laser tag centre to be turned into cash and carry
Plans to change the use of a laser tag centre to a cash and carry have been approved by Crawley Borough Council.
Brighton company to collaborate with Nato on new global security measure
A Brighton firm is teaming up with Nato on a new AI security drive.
I tried the food at the new restaurant in one of city's hottest food destinations
The stretch of Western Road and Church Road where Brighton politely shakes hands with Hove is firmly establishing itself as a go-to food and drink quarter
Changes are afoot at 'best fish and chip shop' in Sussex town
Plans have been submitted to convert the back of a fish and chip shop into a flat
Council takes next steps in 'ambitious' seafront project
New lighting is being tested as part of the Madeira Terrace restoration in Brighton.
Stunning images show one of UK's only white stork colonies nesting in Sussex
Images taken by Joshua Whymark show white storks nesting at Knepp Wilding, raising hopes of a bumper new season.
Disappointment as seaside café will not reopen
Colonnade Café, a popular seaside café near to the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill will not reopen after terminating its lease early.
City convenience store told to improve as food hygiene rating drops
Blakes Newsagents and Post Office, which includes a convenience store, has seen its food hygiene rating drop from five stars in March 2023 to two stars
Asylum seekers from Sussex camp 'harassed while attending church'
Asylum seekers have been 'harassed' while attending church, a cabinet meeting heard
Homeless person returns to fly-tipped encampment just days after clearance
A homeless person whose encampment in Newhaven was cleared out by the council returned to the same spot days later.
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









































