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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
Free choir founded to support wellbeing and connection
A new community singing group is soaring in popularity since launching at Eastbourne Crematorium.
Mean Girls The Musical to hit the stage this April
Mean Girls The Musical is coming to the Eastbourne stage this April.
Crematorium to host special Mother’s Day remembrance event
Arun Crematorium is inviting those missing a mother or mother figure, or parents bereaved of a child, to visit to honour their loved ones and mark Mother’s Day.
University student achieves national recognition for dissertation research
A University of Chichester student won the Masters Dissertation of the Year award from Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Lifeboat back on station following scheduled maintenance
Hastings RNLI’s Shannon class all-weather lifeboat Richard and Caroline Colton (13-28) has returned to her home station after a period of scheduled maintenance.
Library to host exhibition of art by Guantánamo Bay detainees
The UK Guantánamo Network and Amnesty International UK present a rare exhibition of artwork by former* Guantánamo Bay detainees.
Photographers capture 'love' in February
Photographers have shared a heart-warming selection of entries for February's competition.
What Gorton and Denton tells us about Labour and the Greens
Both Labour and the Greens claim they want to do politics differently and better, writes Andy Winter.
Fashion label unveils tweed collection for race season
As the Horse Racing world prepares to take on the Cheltenham Festival, British designed suit brand Dobell have curated their 2026 Cheltenham Race Day edit.
Temporary closure approved to allow development works
Motorcyclists will be banned from parking in Clarence Square, Brighton, as part of road closures for development works.
MP calls plans to cut jury trials an 'insult to victims'
The Liberal Democrats are calling for a major shakeup to the court system, to bring down the backlog instead of scrapping vital jury trials.
New housing scheme to deliver 43 affordable properties
Housing association Aster Group, in partnership with housebuilder Stonebond, has started construction on a new development in a village near Horsham.
MP seeks alternative banking hub after branch closure
Nusrat Ghani, MP has secured an urgent meeting with Cash Access UK to discuss what can be done to set up a banking hub in the town.
MP calls for greater protection for carers' employment rights
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, continues working with and supporting Hailsham resident and champion for local kinship carers Wendy Turner.
Charity receives £10,000 to help grief support workshops for children
Jigsaw South East, a death support service for children and young people has been presented with a £10,000 cheque from Wealden Crematorium.
Cult 90s band with links to Brighton return with first live show in a decade
After a decade-long hiatus Easter sees the return of Lo Fidelity Allstars with live UK gigs, a new single and a new compilation album.
Moroccan-style courtyard garden by award-winning designers features on TV competition
Fern & Pine, an award-winning garden design studio based in Brighton, has been featured on The One Show after one of its locally designed gardens was selected.
Woman receives fine for driving at 52mph on the M23 in a BMW
A 31-year-old woman from Horley has been fined after admitting speeding through temporary roadworks on the M23 in West Sussex.
Sewage pollutes 'beautiful stream and woodland' after Southern Water pipe bursts
Sewage has polluted a “beautiful stream and woodland” after a Southern Water pipe burst.
Laser tag centre could be turned into cash-and-carry warehouse
Crawley Borough Council planning officers have recommended for approval the proposal to redevelop the Lazer World site on Spindle Way, Three Bridges.









































