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Children On Social Media For Three Hours A Day More Likely To Develop Anxiety
Children who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression and anxiety as teenagers, according to research..
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..
Local News
Substance thrown at man at railway station was 'corrosive'
A substance that was thrown at a man at Crawley Station was corrosive, British Transport Police said.
Person injured in railway station incident
A person was injured in an incident at Worthing Station.
Son of Sussex couple jailed in Iran to speak in Washington
The son of a British woman imprisoned in Iran is at the centre of a diplomatic dispute, with growing calls for stronger government intervention.
Woman named and charged with carrying knife and making threats to kill
A woman is accused of carrying a knife and making threats to kill in Brighton
Recap: Emergency services responding to overturned car- updates
Emergency services are dealing with an overturned car in Haywards Heath.
In pictures - see how new seafront leisure centre will look as formal plans submitted
See artists' impressions of how the new King Alfred Leisure Centre will look as Brighton and Hove City Council submit a formal planning application.
Recap: Emergency services dealing with incident at railway station
Emergency services are dealing with an incident at Worthing Station.
Formal plans to demolish seafront leisure centre and build £65m replacement submitted
Brighton and Hove City Council have submitted formal plans to demolish the King Alfred leisure centre and build a £65 million replacement.
Major train disruption after person died at railway station
There was major train disruption between Brighton and Haywards Heath after a person died at Wivelsfield Station
Updates as emergency incident at station causes delays
All lines are blocked following an emergency incident at Aldrington Station.
Updates as emergency incident at station causes delays
All lines are blocked following an emergency incident at Aldrington Station.
Beloved medieval weekend returning to historic castle due to popular demand
Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex will step back 600 years this May Bank Holiday for a weekend of combat displays and living history.
Driver caught speeding on the Lewes Road and man whole stole gingerbread men at court
In the dock - A round-up of recent cases heard at Crawley Magistrates’ Court in West Sussex in February 2026.
Decision made on plans to convert Old Town pub into vet surgery
Plans have been approved to convert the Prince Albert pub on Eastbourne High Street in East Sussex into a veterinary surgery.
Ping pong fury about seafront changes made in the 'dead of night'
Regular table tennis players have shared their anger after seafront tables were moved.
The 14 locations in Sussex where M&S is looking to build new stores - full list
M&S currently has more than 220 full-line and 310 Food stores across the UK, with more already scheduled to open before the end of the financial year.
I tried the Sussex farm restaurant that's been awarded a Michelin Green Star
The Knepp Wilding Kitchen has just picked up an impressive accolade from the Michelin Guide - so I thought I'd pay the restaurant a visit and see what the hype was
'Terrific' Sussex hotel latest to appear on upcoming episode of popular TV show
The Castle Inn Hotel in Bramber, near Steyning, will feature on Channel 5 show The Hotel Inspector on March 26, according to its owners.
Indian restaurant seeks licence to serve alcohol
MDU Foods Ltd are applying to the council to serve alcohol from their restaurant at 194 Church Road, Hove.
Marina's fresh bid for dredging licence after legal battle
Brighton Marina has applied for an interim dredging licence after its previous one was quashed after legal action from Sussex Wildlife Trust.







































