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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..
Bank Warns About Cruel Friendship Fraudsters Targeting Older People
Older and vulnerable people are being targeted by online scammers in a “cruel” spate of friendship fraud, a bank is warning..
Starmer Tells Zelensky We Cant Lose Focus On Ukraine Despite Iran Crisis
Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to benefit from the Iran war, the Prime Minister told Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to the UK..
Crowds In Cities And Towns Across Island Of Ireland Enjoy St Patricks Day
Families and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns across the island of Ireland for St Patrick’s Day, while reflecting on what it means to be Irish..
King To Host First State Visit By Muslim Leader During Ramadan For A Century
The King is preparing to host the first incoming state visit by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in what is believed to be nearly 100 years..
Rachel Reeves Sets Out Plan For UK To Align With More Rules Set In Brussels
The UK should follow more of the European Union’s rules to boost trade and cut prices, Rachel Reeves has claimed..
Meningitis Outbreak Students In University Halls In Kent To Be Offered Vaccine
Students in university halls in Kent are to be offered the meningitis B vaccine, Wes Streeting has said, as officials work to stem the spread of infection in an “unprecedented” outbreak..
Local News
Beach lined with sunbathers as UK experiences warmest temperatures so far this year
The seafront saw large crowds today as warm, sunny weather drew people outdoors
In pictures: King dons sturdy shoes for Sussex visit
The King donned his sturdy shoes as he marked the opening of England’s newest nature reserve at a treasured Sussex landscape and walked part of the King Charles III England Coast Path on its launch.
King Charles visits Sussex to unveil the world's largest coastal path
King Charles has unveiled the world’s longest managed coastal walking route
Drugs, cash and weapons including firearms seized in drug crackdown
Drugs, cash and weapons, including firearms, have been seized amid a week-long drugs crackdown
Plans to turn department store into 87 flats and more shops
Plans to convert Chichester’s former House of Fraser building into 87 flats have been submitted to the district council
Demolition notices to be served on people living in eight tower blocks
Formal “initial demolition notices” are due to be served on people living in eight condemned tower blocks in Brighton.
Seafront team discover aquatic creature on beach in 'unusual' rescue
A seafront team helped to rescue an aquatic creature when it found itself in an "unusual" spot
Residents not receiving food waste bins and being sent wrong ones
People living in flats in Whitehawk, in Brighton, have either not received their food waste caddies or in some cases have received the larger bins meant for houses.
'Evil' rape-accused asylum seekers ‘ruined my life’, complainant tells court
A woman who was allegedly raped on Brighton beach by two asylum seekers while another filmed the attack broke down in tears as she told a court the men are “evil” and ruined her life.
'Adults should accompany new teen drivers' after boy killed in crash
Teenage drivers who have just passed their test should be accompanied by an adult, a coroner has suggested after a 16-year-old died in a crash on the Sussex border
Historic mosaic to be safeguarded during installation of library's accessibility lift
Hastings Central Library to install an accessible platform stair lift, protecting historic mosaic flooring and Grade II listed features. Work set for summer 2026.
'The years have gone so quickly': Couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
A couple celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary have said they are proud to have reached the milestone
Historic property on 'famous' street to reunite after years as separate holiday homes
A 16th Century Grade II listed building in Rye that served as holiday lets is set to return to a single family home
Angry neighbour takes on supermarket over its plans for new store
The national supermarket chain has submitted plans for a new store in a former Range unit have faced objections over noise
Police object to bar seeking 4am opening extension after 60 incidents in a year
Sussex Police have objected to a temporary late-licence extension for Molotov Cocktail and Vodka Bar on Chatsworth Road, in Worthing
Sussex beach to receive £8m windfall to tackle coastal erosion
Elmer Beach will get £7.9 million to tackle coastal erosion as part of a wider £4.2 billion government investment to tackle coastal erosion
Nursery told to improve meets welfare requirements but rated 'needs attention'
Ofsted is now satisfied the nursery has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised, but rated it "needs attention" in an inspection on January 14
'Waste of money' claims as seafront pedestrian crossing is moved 'a few yards' away
The crossing is being moved east of the Montague Place junction as part of the Montague Gardens transformation project
Furious dad says delivery driver ate his Greggs outside his front door
A furious dad said a delivery driver ate his Greggs takeaway order outside his front door
Council leader promises seafront paddling pool will be replaced in revamp
The leader of Brighton and Hove City Council has promised that the King's Road paddling pool will be replaced after there were fears for its future.











































