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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
University in Sussex named 'best in Europe' by students
The University of Brighton has been ranked the number one university in Europe by international students in the EduOpinions 2026 International Student Ranking.
Farmers raise concerns over rural crime and police response times
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne has spoken to farmers, NFU representatives and partners at a Rural Crime Roundtable.
Mother-of-three with motor neurone disease regains voice through AI
A mother-of-three who lost her voice has recently regained it through AI.
Sussex MP named as one of 100 most influential women in UK politics
Nusrat Ghani, MP is recognised by The House Magazine’s annual list of 100 women who have achieved excellence in the world of Westminster.
New chief nurse appointed to lead on free healthcare service
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Mandy Stevens as the organisation’s new Chief Nursing Officer from March 30.
Council tax to rise following new budget plan
Chichester District councillors have agreed to increase the average council tax bill by £5.74 a year for a Band D property in order to protect vital services across the district.
Beautiful photographs capture different sides of Bognor Regis
These images capture a colourful glimpse of Bognor Regis, from spring flowers to sweeping coastal views beneath dramatic skies.
'Transport is not just infrastructure but culture.'
Brighton’s transport arguments have a way of sounding like the same old gripes you hear in any British city, writes Dr James Williams.
Sussex independent girl's school praised in ISI inspection
Burgess Hill Girls has been praised across all areas in a positive ISI report, recognising the school’s strong academic outcomes and supportive community.
New research partnership announced to study world-renowned Conan Doyle Collection
The University of Chichester has announced its new partnership with Portsmouth Museums and Portsmouth Libraries and Archives to research its world leading Conan Doyle Collection.
Major step taken in regeneration of seafront landmark
Worthing Borough Council has allocated £1.29m of Community Infrastructure Levy funding to pay for essential work to strengthen the lido’s substructure
New school based in a country house and stable plans fees of up to £111k
A proposed special needs school in Bexhill, which is set to charge annual fees of up to £111,000 per child, has been judged by Ofsted as likely to meet all of the independent school standards when it opens.
Botanic gardens to host sculptures from one of UK's top artists for the first time
From 5 June 2026 to 23 May 2027, Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex will host, Henry Moore and more
Sussex street named among Britain's most expensive with average house prices of £2m
Property group Rightmove has published its latest Most Expensive Streets report, with one in Sussex making the list.
Plans revealed for installation of footbridge at railway crossing
Govia Thameslink Railway had originally said that work would take place to install a footbridge at Birch crossing, between Bognor Regis and Barnham
'Extremely rare' 1,000-year-old Sussex coin listed for sale
The Aethelred II Penny, which was minted at the short-lived Cissbury Mint, is being sold by London-based coin dealers Sovereign Rarities for £2,750.
Indian restaurant told major improvements are needed by food hygiene inspectors
Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant in Hove told major food safety improvements are needed after an inspection found issues with handling, storage and management.
Leisure pool making big changes to be more self-sufficient
Bexhill Leisure Pool plans to install 140 photovoltaic solar panels on the premises to save up to 15.5 tonnes annually
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









































