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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
Lockdown dance star backs community canvas event
Cara Sparkles is teaming up with artist Graham Cullis for a free community event in Brighton.
New plan will provide heating and energy efficiency help for households
Arun District Council has approved a new five-year Energy Efficiency and Fuel Poverty strategy.
Family duo mark business launch with community event
A mother and son duo who recently launched their family-run business, More Than Loft Ladders (MTLL) , have officially marked the occasion with a heartfelt community celebration.
Boyband legends to bring Boyzlife tour to the stage
Boyzlife, with Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden, will head to Eastbourne this March for one-night only.
Updates as incident in city centre sparks major response
An incident in North Street, Brighton has sparked a major response.
In Pictures: Sunseekers flock to the beach to enjoy spring sunshine
Sunseekers flocked to the seafront today as the city basked in glorious sunshine.
'It is very, very scary' - Sussex couple on 'bucket-list' trip stranded in Dubai
Nick Westwood, 62, and his wife Joanne, 61, from Barnham, are among thousands of Britons stranded as Middle East tensions disrupt travel.
New general manager with nearly 30 years of experience appointed at hotel
He previously served as general manager of Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, East Grinstead, from 2002 to 2008.
Man arrested over social media post regarding Jewish businesses now bailed
A man who was arrested after over a social media post called for Jewish businesses to be “targeted with stink bombs” has been bailed.
Air ambulance attends crash involving pedestrian on A259
An air ambulance attended a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on the A259
Homemaker to be handcuffed to stranger on 'social experiment' reality TV show
A Sussex housewife will appear on a reality show in which wildly mismatched pairs are handcuffed together.
Council leader to write to government about crime commissioner's conduct
The leader of a council will write to the government regarding the conduct of Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne.
Man named and charged after police officers attacked
A man has been charged after two police officers were attacked in West Sussex.
Emergency incident involving cyclist closes road
A road was closed due to an emergency incident.
'I'm going to sit here until I'm arrested' - protester vows as trees face the axe
Protesters threatened to chain themselves to trees at risk of being felled in Portslade.
New ferry route to 'one of Sussex's most popular beaches' announced
Chichester Harbour Charters has announced it will begin operating a ferry service linking Hayling Island with East Head Beach, in West Wittering, from April 3
Fresh challenge planned after court clears way for asylum seekers at military camp
A residents’ group in Crowborough has vowed to launch a fresh High Court battle over plans to house asylum seekers at a military training camp.
One form could protect you but millions haven’t done it, says Martin Lewis
If you lose capacity, your family may be unable to pay your care costs. Without an LPA, the process is long, costly and stressful, says Martin Lewis
Live: Protesters threaten to chain themselves to trees 'at risk of being felled'
Protesters are threatening to chain themselves to two trees which they say are at risk of being felled.
'Damaged' empty vessel washes up on Sussex beach, prompting coastguard response
A battered orange boat has washed ashore on a the beach in Bexhill, East Sussex, sparking a response from HM Coastguard yesterday.









































