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Newcastle Vow Action After Alleged Racist Abuse Halts Tyne Wear Derby
Newcastle have vowed to track down those responsible for discriminatory abuse aimed at Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida during Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby..
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..
Local News
Community receives boost to fund activities and projects
Burgess Hill Town Council is pleased to support a wide range of local voluntary organisations and community groups through its annual grants programme.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after A27 crash
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Severe delays on A27 after crash involving car and motorbike
A crash on the A27 in Chichester is causing severe delays.
Man raped woman in city centre park
A man has been jailed for 12 years for raping a woman in a park
Owner denies wanting to turn bistro into nightclub as decision made on music plans
A bistro and bar in Haywards Heath has been refused permission to vary its licence to allow it to play music and sell alcohol until 2.30am at weekends
Man spared jail after more AI child sex images found on his phone
A man serving a suspended sentence over artificial intelligence (AI) images of child sexual abuse has been warned by a judge he has escaped prison “by the skin of your teeth”
Food waste collections start in 3,000 central city households
Brighton and Hove City Council has launched the final phase of its food waste collections, covering an additional 3,000 households in central areas
94-year-old named and charged with child sex abuse spanning decades
A man has been charged with child sex offences that span decades
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Drifting yacht is rescued from rough seas
RNLI crews launched a joint rescue mission to save a stricken yacht drifting towards shore in rough seas
Jury retires in trial of woman accused of supporting Hamas
A jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of a former student who is accused of expressing support for Hamas a day after its militants entered Israel
No one to be charged following investigation into 'horrific' abuse of young soldiers
No one will be charged with any offence despite another six-year investigation into the “horrific” abuse of young soldiers at an army barracks
Rock legend Alice Cooper reads from “ultimate memoir” in Brighton
Alice Cooper has announced a new autobiography and a UK speaking tour.
The cheapest places for petrol and diesel in Sussex as prices continue to rise
Oil prices have been climbing higher since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran.
New bus and cycle lane to be built on key route into city
A new bus and cycle lane is to be built on a key route into the city
Katie Hopkins joins march against housing of migrants at former army camp
A controversial political commentator joined protesters marching against the use of an army camp to house asylum seekers
Five people arrested following burglary spree in historic area of Sussex town
Five people have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in an East Sussex town
Give a new meaning to “working from home” with a live-work apartment at Lyon Quarter
Buying your first home means finding a place that ticks all your boxes. With more people demanding flexibility from their home and work lives, if only there was a way to combine the two…
Fears key council building could become holiday lets as it is put up for sale
The council has put one of its main offices up for sale £5 million to bring in cash to help fund its £240 million “capital investment programme”
Woman accused of supporting Hamas was 'celebrating freedom', court hears
Celebrating freedom would be made a criminal offence if a woman who gave a speech at a pro Palestine rally is convicted of supporting a banned terrorist organisation, a court heard









































