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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
Self-described 'body and energy therapist' sexually assaulted a client
A man from Brighton who described himself as a “body and energy therapist” sexually assaulted one of his clients, police said
Police officer accused of raping a young girl and sexually assaulting another
A Sussex Police officer is accused of raping a girl and sexually assaulting another
TV Licence cost to rise again - how to claim £175 refund and get one free
You may be able to avoid the cost increase if you are eligible for a free TV Licence.
Pier owner will face trial after denying £150k fraud at migrant hotels
Sheikh Abid Gulzar, owner of Hastings Pier and Eastbourne Pier, will face trial in November after denying 10 counts of fraud at migrant hotels
Hunt is on for sexual predator caught trying to rape woman on beach
A sexual predator was caught trying to rape a woman on Brighton beach.
Train ticket restrictions relaxed for passengers impacted by war in Middle East
Train ticket restrictions are being relaxed for passengers impacted by flight disruption due to the war in the Middle East
'Loved beauty spot' to reopen after cliff collapse
Storm-damaged coastal stairs in a local beauty spot are set to reopen in time for the busy summer season
Controversial plans for holiday lets at reservoir are rejected
Controversial plans for holiday accommodation at Bewl Water in East Sussex have been rejected
Prolific shoplifters who stole Lego, Easter eggs and alcohol jailed
Four prolific shoplifters, who stole medicine, Lego, Easter eggs and alcohol, have been jailed
Pictures show police investigation into rape at car park
A car park remains closed as police continue their investigation into the rape of a young woman
Empty council homes could be used for temporary housing
A plan to use empty council homes in Brighton and Hove for temporary housing for up to a year is due to be discussed next week.
Labour faces further criticism over public toilet charge U-turn
Opposition councillors have continued to criticise Labour for a lack of transparency over its sudden U-turn on charging to use seafront toilets.
Leisure centre to re-open after report of fire
Firefighters were called to the K2 leisure centre in Crawley this morning (March 12).
Car park closed following rape as police launch hunt for suspect
A woman in her twenties has reported being raped in a car park.
Man who cannot drive due to medication says bus pass rules are ‘virtually impossible’
A former councillor who is unable to drive due to a mental health issue has said he is “blown away” by the criteria to qualify for a disabled bus pass which makes it “virtually impossible” to obtain one.
Creature believed to be extinct in the UK is spotted in Sussex
A creature previously thought to be extinct in the UK has been spotted in Sussex
Plans to turn home into Airbnb 'party house' for 10 guests prompt neighbour uproar
Controversial plans to turn a residential property on Tidy Street in Brighton's North Laine into a "party house" for tourists have been rejected
Popular crime drama set in Sussex is back: here are the possible filming locations
A popular show set in Sussex is set to return to screens
School warns parents after reports of 'unknown adults' approaching young people
Parents of pupils at a secondary school have been warned to be careful after reports of “unknown adults” approaching young people.
Neighbours furious as they say plans for new homes will 'wreck' their street
Residents of a “narrow” residential road being used as access for a new development say that plans will “wreck our street”









































