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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
Hundreds of women to take part in annual sea swim
Hundreds of women are expected to take part in an annual sea swim.
Recap: Fatal crash closes road for hours
A serious crash has closed Pelham Drive in Crawley.
Developers submit plans for 1000-home estate with 2 new schools
Berkeley Strategic Land Limited has submitted plans to build the extensive development on farmland north-west of Southwater.
A27 reopens following fatal crash
A stretch of the A27 has been closed both ways after a serious collision
Jewellery brand celebrates 20 years in business
A jewellery brand is celebrating 20 years in business.
Comedy musical by LGBTQ+ company debuts at Brighton Fringe
Seeking to continue their run of sold-out productions, LGBTQ+ company Out Cast are proud to present their latest show, Get Real: The Return!
70 homes are approved for East Sussex village
Regional homebuilder Elivia Homes has secured Reserved Matters approval for its latest 70-home development in Barcombe Cross
Woman, 99, returns to home where she was born in 'sheer coincidence'
A 99-year-old woman has shared her joy after she returned to the home she was born in, now lived in by a staff member from her care home
Care home fails to meet legal standards as soiled clothes carried through the kitchen
Alma Lodge Care Home in Eastbourne rated 'requires improvement' by CQC after inspectors found safety, staffing and hygiene failings in latest care report
Why a 'climate-resilient garden' has been planted on town's beach
A new climate-resilient garden is taking root by the sea
Co-op store reopens with Costa, new bakery and recycling
The village of Saltdean sees its new-look Co-op re-open following a six-week investment programme to ‘transform’ the community store
New steak and fish restaurant with unusual name set to be approved in seaside village
Arun District Council planning officers have recommended a former East Preston pharmacy can be converted into a restaurant under the name 'The Podgy Spaniel'
Beloved animal centre issues plea to secure its future as appeal enters final days
An animal centre which has been open for over 30 years has issued a plea for support as it enters the final days of an appeal which could secure its future
'Intrusive' housing development set for approval despite fierce backlash
Horsham District Council planning officers have recommended the council approve the application for the development on the rural edge of Southwater
Rare glimpse of 'UK's smallest bird' as it is spotted in Sussex countryside
These images capture the tiny but striking firecrest, one of Britain’s smallest and most colourful birds
What Brighton thinks of seafront leisure centre proposals
People wanted a better design, more seating and a sports hall without natural light when asked about the plans being drawn up for the new King Alfred Leisure Centre
TV star loses high court fight over stepdad's property empire including Sussex pad
Lonan O’Herlihy, 36, a personal trainer who has appeared on Made in Chelsea, said late millionaire Hugh Taylor had promised him his property empire
Opening date announced for popular danish brand's new store
Danish lifestyle brand Søstrene Grene will soon open a new store in Eastbourne's Beacon shopping centre, giving customers numerous opening day incentives
Church speaks out as expansion project unearths macabre discovery
Unmarked graves believed to date back to the Victorian era have been discovered during an excavation on church grounds
Fears for future of much loved seafront paddling pool
An MP has expressed her fears about the future of a much loved pool in Brighton









































