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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
Firefighters called to marina to tackle boat fire
A boat caught fire in the early hours of this morning.
Doctoral student helps shape government education policy
University of Brighton doctoral researcher Nikki Smith supported a government report on how best to support neurodivergent young people in mainstream education.
Orbit Homes celebrates World Book Day with book donation to primary school
Orbit Homes celebrates World Book Day with donation of mental health and wellbeing themed books to St Leonards-on-Sea primary school
'This system is at breaking point' - councillors slam planning overhaul
Green party councillors have spoken of their anger at the government’s proposed changes to the planning system.
Parent confirms social importance of schools to children's growth
Friendship and confidence are amongst the most valuable lessons learnt at school according to parents surveyed in Brighton and Hove.
Brighton dog lover's surprise TV appearance steals the show at Crufts 2026
A former Gladiators wannabe enjoyed a shock meeting with TV star Clare Balding at Crufts 2026.
Family of 'amazing' mother who died of brain tumour thank 'incredible' hospital
The family of an “amazing” mother-of-two who died of an inoperable brain tumour is thanking the hospital which gave her access to “experimental” treatment
Southern Water among highest users of bailiffs in water industry
Southern Water is one of the highest users of bailiffs in the water industry, according to Government figures
Update on multi-million pound new road to cut congestion to several villages
West Sussex County Council is prepared to use compulsory purchasing powers to deliver part of the A29 scheme
Frustration mounts as seafront nightclub site still derelict years after serious fire
Hastings Borough Council is pursuing enforcement action against a developer over the derelict site of a former club that was destroyed by fire.
Passengers warned of Easter weekend rail disruption in Sussex
Engineering work will shut key routes and push passengers onto replacement buses from Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6
'World-class' multi-million pound property with own helipad on sale in Sussex
The estate, located on The Forestry Road, near Billingshurst, sprawls across 20 acres of private woodland on the Surrey-Sussex border
This picturesque Sussex town saw property prices rise by 50% in the past decade
Rye in East Sussex has seen some of the sharpest increases in property prices of anywhere in the UK between 2015 and 2025
Man battles against plans for bungalow in neighbour's back garden
The proposal, submitted by Mr and Mrs Radia, would see a bungalow built on a 2,500 square-metre plot in a garden in 3 Ridgewood Gardens
204 more homes on former pharmaceutical site set to be built
Horsham District Council planning officers have recommended the council approve an additional 204 homes at the former Novartis site on Parsonage Road
Everything you need to know about plans for new £65m seafront leisure centre
Brighton and Hove City Council has submitted plans to demolish the ageing King Alfred Leisure Centre and build a new £65m facility next to it
'Total chaos' fears as major road to shut in stages over 4 month period
Chichester Road, which connects Bognor Regis and Chichester, will close in phases from June 1 until September 25 while engineers carry out essential works
Supermarket blighted by flooding seeks to build 1-metre-high raised car park
Plans have been submitted to build the platform at the Tesco Superstore on Shripney Road in Bognor Regis, which has been blighted by flooding in recent years
Win for residents as council delays tree felling after protest
A council has delayed the felling of trees after residents protested to save them.
Doctor arrested after crashing into traffic while under influence of alcohol
A doctor who crashed into stationary traffic on his way to work while under the influence of alcohol has faced a misconduct hearing.









































