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Aspiring First Time Buyers With Student Debt Face 2000 Annual Savings Gap
People who are saving up for a house deposit are putting aside around £2,000 per year less typically if they are still paying off a student loan, compared with those without education debts, according to research for a bank..
Report Highlights Economic Value Of Railway Stations
Railway stations could help to unlock one million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, new research suggests..
Keir Starmer To Chair Cobra Meeting After Donald Trump Call On Iran Crisis
Sir Keir Starmer is set to convene an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday after a call with Donald Trump to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz..
Police Investigate Antisemitic Hate Crime After Ambulances Set Alight In London
Police are investigating an antisemitic hate crime after an apparent arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service in London, the Metropolitan Police said..
One In Four Donors Have Blood That Helps Critically Ill Newborn Babies
Around one in four donors in England have the blood needed to help critically-ill newborn babies, health officials have revealed..
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”..
Local News
Recap: crash causes delays on the A27
A crash on the A27 at Chichester is causing delays.
Woman charged with drug and human trafficking offences
An East Sussex woman has been charged with drug and human trafficking offences.
'Politicians shouldn’t be seen dead in the lingerie section'
Being told off sticks in the mind, doesn’t it? Especially when you’re a child, writes Alistair McNair.
Award-winning Fringe show to return for 20th anniversary
Brighton’s Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show celebrates 20 years with café theatre treat at this year’s Fringe.
Electric vehicle test-drive event returns to seafront to give visitors new insight
Free Charge & Drive EV Experience Day on Brighton seafront offers residents the chance to get behind the wheel of the latest electric and hybrid vehicles.
Potential taxi fare increases being considered
Wealden residents could soon be asked to have their say on increasing taxi fares for the first time in four years.
Post Office shut for weeks after 'unforeseen technical issues'
"Technical issues" have seen a post office shut for weeks.
Why this Michelin-starred country hotel is the gold standard in Sussex hospitality
Last month Gravetye Manor in West Hoathly retained a coveted Michelin star at the annual awards ceremony
Dangerous potholes 'an accident waiting to happen' on A259
Newhaven Liberal Democrat Councillors are calling on East Sussex Highways to urgently work towards repairing the worst affected roads in and through the town.
Man crashed car into ditch on way to work while three times the drink-driving limit
Alouis Marimirofa, 39, was arrested in Nyton Road, Westergate, and charged with driving with 113 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml breath.
Toy shop reopens after undergoing transformation
The Entertainer reopened its expanded Brighton store at Churchill Square, featuring LEGO events, Bluey appearances, new sensory play zone and charity support.
Sussex's highest rated chippy in tiny village serving 'best fish and chips for miles'
The Master Fryer can be found in Billingshurst, in the Horsham District in West Sussex, and enjoys an impressive 4.9/5 rating on Tripadvisor.
The Brighton cafe that is now serving vegan eggs on its brunch menu
With plant-based alternatives on the rise, Nick Mosley went to Brighton’s Redroaster café to sample their new vegan ‘egg’.
Labour comes under fire after toilet tax U-turn
Labour has come under fire over its plans for a toilet tax again after reversing a decision to start charging people to use five public toilets on Brighton and Hove seafront.
I went on a drugs raid with the police - and this is what happened
It’s around 8 in the morning; I’m wedged in the backseat of a police car next to Sussex’s Police and Crime Commissioner swinging out of Brighton Police Station
Owner of former pub wins campaign amid row over its window frames
The owner of an old pub that was turned into flats, offices and the Albion Foundation community café has won an appeal to keep its plastic window frames and to paint them white
Meet the owners of seafront cafe who are selling lunches for £4
New owners of a popular cafe have reflected on their first three months running the business
One of Sussex's busiest stations to be remodelled to benefit pedestrians
Crawley Borough Council has given the go-ahead for the remodelling works to the station forecourt at Three Bridges Railway Station.
Family restaurant left 'disappointed' by police response over dine and dash incident
The owner of a restaurant who fell victim to a “dine and dash” incident has said he feels let down by the police
New music video for legendary electronic artist filmed in Brighton
TOMORA, Tom Rowlands from The Chemical Brothers with singer AURORA, filmed their latest music video on Brighton beach and Brighton Palace Pier









































