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Government Must Plan For Iran War To Continue For Some Time Starmer Says
Britain must be prepared for the Iran war to continue “for some time”, the Prime Minister has said..
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..
Local News
Business Secretary listens to call for fairer business rates from music producers
Peter Kyle MP has listened to a call for fairer business rates for recording studios.
Two ambulance staff leaders dismissed for sexual misconduct
Two senior staff members at South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) have been dismissed for sexual misconduct
New approach to gambling management agreed in Hastings
Councillors have agreed to an updated Gambling Statement of Principles and No Casino Resolution for Hastings.
Dazzling sunset paints Brighton in gold and pink
These images capture a sunset along Brighton beach, as the sky softened from gold to pink and the tide slipped gently across the sand.
Full police statement after man stabbed in seaside town
Police have issued a statement after armed police were seen in a seaside town.
Pictures show armed police response to stabbing near seafront
Images show armed police at the scene of an incident
Updates as armed police respond to stabbing
Armed police have been seen responding to an incident in Worthing
People with learning disabilities die after not getting routine cancer screening
People with learning disabilities had died after not having routine cancer screening, a health board was told on Tuesday (March 3).
Full statement after large police presence at country property
Police are investigating an arson at a country home on the Sussex border.
Footwear giant announces opening date for new town-centre store
Skechers will be opening on March 6 in the former Argos building located at 97-99 Montague Street, according to Worthing Town Centre BID
Large police presence following arson at country home
A large police response has been seen at a country home on the Sussex border.
Calls for health secretary to step in over closure of village hospital
Alison Griffiths MP has written to Wes Streeting to ask for a full review of the decision to axe services at Zachary Merton Hospital in Rustington
Police called to railway station due to incident
A man was injured at a city railway station
Car crashes into ditch
A car has crashed into a ditch.
Former builder's store will be turned into a house despite objections
The application went through without debate at a meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 4 March)
Images show empty Sussex petrol stations amid oil price fears
Pictures taken in the Worthing area show an Asda fuel station in Ferring with a sign reading "No unleaded fuel available"
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Potfest: Go potty for major celebration of ceramics at Glynde Place
GROWING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE LAST THREE YEARS, POTFEST IS PLEASED TO RETURN TO GLYNDE PLACE IN 2026
Paramedic 'feared for his life' after man pointed gun in his face
A man has been jailed after he pointed an imitation firearm at a paramedic, causing him to fear for his life.
Motorcyclist dies in crash with another motorbike
A motorcyclist died in a crash.









































