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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
Hundreds bid farewell to Second World War veteran
Hundreds in Salisbury pay tribute to Jim Wren, 105, one of the last Second World War Royal Marine veterans.
Don't let this iconic Sussex landmark fall into dereliction
In Sussex, we have more than our fair share of historic landmarks and cultural highpoints, writes Chris Ward.
Power washing patios and tending succulents for spring
It’s March already and spring is around the corner, along with longer days, after the clocks go forward at the end of the month.
International Women’s Day in Brighton and Hove: lifting each other higher
International Women's Day always asks us to look again at who we are as a city and where we'd like to be.
Survey launched to gather feedback on 'weight loss injections'
Healthwatch across the county has launched a poll to gather feedback on the use of jabs aimed at helping with weight management.
Rural housing scheme to deliver much-needed affordable homes
A rural affordable housing scheme that will provide homes for social rent in Birdham is benefitting from a council grant of £500,000.
YMCA project worker to take on marathon for heartfelt cause
Callum Taylor, who works with residents in supported housing, will take on the Brighton Marathon in April to raise funds for YMCA Brighton.
International NHS workers' podcast returning for second series
A podcast celebrating the journeys of international NHS workers is returning for a second series.
'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.
Live updates as serious incident brings trains into Brighton to a standstill
All train lines between Brighton and Haywards Heath are blocked due to a serious incident
Car's wheels fall off blocking busy roundabout
The back wheels of a car have fallen off blocking a busy roundabout before rush hour
Train headed for Albion match misses stadium stop
A train taking Albion fans to the team's most recent game missed the stadium stop
Sussex bakery clinches two top titles at British Pie Awards
Newhaven-based pie-expert, Tailomade Bakery and Kitchen has triumphed twice at this year’s British Pie Awards
Sussex city receives very own Monopoly board edition
Monopoly: Chichester Edition has officially launched as of March 6, with Chichester Festival Theatre taking pride of place on the board’s Mayfair square
Man jailed after stealing jewellery worth thousands from airport hotel room
A man has been jailed for three months after thousands of pounds worth of jewellery were stolen from a hotel room
Grove Park Mental Health Hospital Opens in Brighton
Grove Park Mental Health Hospital has now opened in Brighton, bringing quality and compassionate care right to your community.









































