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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
Market receives 'spring clean' as part of 'ambitious' plans to revive site
A covered market has been given a “spring clean” as part of the first phase of a revival plan after traders said they feared for the site’s future.
Water company could be hit with massive fine for years of supply failures
Ofwat wants to hit South East Water with a £22 million fine after water cuts left more than 286,000 people in Sussex and Kent repeatedly without supply.
Unlocking the secrets of perfect coffee at home
Unlocking the secrets of perfect coffee at home.
How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.
Popular seaside pier to begin charging for admission from this weekend
Brighton Palace Pier in East Sussex will start charging people for admission this weekend, starting on March 7, 2026, with an entry fee of £1.
The day a Victorian storm left streets six feet underwater
Sussex has been inundated with rain and flood warnings in recent weeks, but this winter weather seems tame compared to 1850.
Moody monochrome images capture windswept coastal walk
These black-and-white images capture a blustery Monday walk along Climping Beach in West Sussex, where low cloud and restless seas set a moody coastal scene.
University of Brighton graduates launch burger venture from a room in halls
What began as shared home-style cooking in University halls has grown into a Filipino- and Malaysian-inspired restaurant and takeaway in Brighton’s town centre.
Five-storey supported living block set for approval despite opposition
Planning officers have recommended for approval the scheme for the accommodation in Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill.
Another seaside town joins the race to become UK's first Town of Culture
Newhaven in East Sussex has applied to become the UK's first Town of Culture in 2028, joining Hastings, Bexhill, Lewes and others in Sussex.
Man giving 10 year stalking protection order despite opposing it in court
A man from Crawley has been made subject to a 10-year Stalking Protection Order following a hearing at Brighton Magistrates’ Court
Application is made for new Morrisons store in town
A licensing application has been submitted to Worthing Borough Council seeking permission to sell alcohol at a proposed new Morrisons Daily store.
Masonic Centre to undergo major changes due to 'decline in Freemasonry'
A Masonic Centre on Queens Road in Brighton, East Sussex, could undergo significant changes due to a "decline in Freemasonry", planning application.
Plans submitted to convert classic telephone box on seafront into tiny retail space
Plans have been submitted to convert a red telephone box next to Eastbourne pier in East Sussex into a retail space selling food and drinks
Block of flats will be built on former electricity substation
Plans to build a three-storey block of six flats on a former electricity substation site have been approved on appeal
Rock star having 'property nightmare' as £9m Sussex mansion is still unable to sell
Pink Floyd star Dave Gilmour first listed the seafront mansion in Hove for £15million over three years ago.
'Great if you are a cat' - shock at tiny flat with shower in kitchen up for rent
A studio flat with no bedroom and a shower in the kitchen has caused shock with one person saying it is great 'if you are a literal cat'.
'Reprehensible' plans for new countryside homes that could see 'wildlife suffer'
Mid Sussex District Council planning officers have recommended approving the controversial scheme for a field beside Batchelors Farmhouse, Burgess Hill.
Man 'surprised' to see rare glimpse of historic shipwreck exposed by low tide
A man from Hastings in East Sussex was “surprised” to find The Amsterdam famous shipwreck revealed by a low tide in St Leonards on the beach
New overnight street cleaning service will clean up the city and remove graffiti
A new overnight street cleaning service will be launched this spring to clean up Brighton.









































