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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
'Ten person gang' breaks into home and torches cars
A gang broke into a country home on the Sussex border and torched 14 cars.
Girls arrested after city centre shop incident that triggered major police response
Three teenage girls were arrested for theft, criminal damage and assaulting an emergency worker following an incident in Boots in Brighton.
Boys arrested amid spate of moped and motorbike thefts in town
Two boys have been arrested in Worthing amid a spate of moped and motorcycle thefts.
Man arrested in connection with terrorism offence
An Eastbourne man has been arrested in connection with a terrorism offence, police said.
Hotel described as 'an absolute triumph' after featuring on popular TV show
The Navigator Hotel in Bognor Regis was the focus of Channel 5's The Hotel Inspector on March 5
Musical which premiered at Sussex theatre nominated for Olivier Award
A musical which had its world premiere in Sussex has been nominated for an Olivier Award
Council to sell landfill site the size of 12 football pitches for development
Worthing Borough Council hopes to transform Decoy Farm, which was used for landfill in the 1970s, into a much-needed employment space.
Arrests made after seafront stabbing
Two men have been arrested after a stabbing on Worthing seafront.
Fears that seafront sauna users could inadvertently 'moon' passersby
The lack of changing facilities at a Hove seafront sauna could expose passers-by to being inadvertently “mooned”, according to councillors.
Hospital helipad now ready to receive patients after years of delay
The Royal Sussex County Hospital's helipad in Brighton is now operational and ready to receive patients after years of delay.
'Naive' i360 plan compared it to Eiffel Tower, London Eye and Empire State Building
A report has damned the projections for i360 visitor numbers as naive after it was compared to the Eiffel Tower, London Eye and New York's Empire State Building .
Four year project to replace thousands of streetlights to begin this month
West Sussex County Council will begin replacing more than 64,000 streetlights with LEDs this March, as part of a four-year project
Seafront hotel run by same manager for 22 years taken over by huge global chain
The former Kings Hotel next to Brighton beach has been taken over by huge international hotel chain Marriott, and is now a Four Points Flex by Sheraton.
Restaurant's bid to open until 3am criticised by neighbours amid noise fears
Pink Flamingo in Haywards Heath, has applied to extend its licence, to enable it to sell alcohol and play music until 2.30am
New management at castle café speak out following shock closure and staff controversy
The café at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex has reopened under new management after a public backlash over its sudden closure last month.
Sussex company receives large fine for failing to keep people safe
Edward Baden Group Limited, based in Uckfield, must pay nearly £29,000 after admitting a health and safety offence at Brighton Magistrates’ Court.
Plans for 'deeply concerning' homeless accommodation spark dozens of objections
Residents are fighting plans to convert Pinewood House into 51 temporary short-stay accommodation homes.
Opening date for 'innovative' H&M store at shopping centre revealed
The opening date for a new H&M store in Brighton has been announced
Landmark new bridge could be built over river in the South Downs National Park
The proposed bridge would connect Lewes and Hamsey, creating an off-road route for pedestrians and cyclists over the River Ouse in East Sussex
'Veteran campaigners' throw a party for pothole to celebrate its eighth birthday
Two "veteran pothole campaigners" have celebrated the eighth birthday of a pothole









































