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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”..
Entering Football Match Without Ticket To Become Illegal Before Wembley Final
Entering a football match without a ticket will become a criminal offence ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley, more than five years after thousands of ticketless fans stormed the same stadium..
Household Energy Bills To Jump By 332 A Year In July Latest Forecasts Show
Household energy bills could jump by £332 a year in July as recent sharp increases in wholesale prices are set to feed through into Ofgem’s price cap, according to the latest forecasts..
Meningitis Family Describe Immeasurable Loss As Cases Rise To 29
The family of a teenager who died from meningitis in the Kent outbreak have described their “immeasurable loss” as the number of cases jumped to 29..
NHS Coped During Covid But Only Just Inquiry Chairwoman
The NHS “coped, but only just” during the Covid-19 pandemic, the inquiry into the crisis has concluded..
Health Secretary Promises More Meningitis Vaccines As Number Of Cases Rise To 27
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said more people affected by a meningitis outbreak in Kent will get vaccines as the number of cases rose to 27..
Bank Holds UK Interest Rates At 375 And Stands Ready To Act Over Iran War
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% as policymakers hiked forecasts for UK inflation due to war in the Middle East pushing up energy prices..
Rain And Oil Prices Could Be A Problem For People With Lung Conditions
Wet weather in the UK, teamed with the “spectre” of higher energy bills sparked by the conflict in the Middle East, could place millions of people with lung conditions at risk of health problems, a charity has warned..
Covid 19 Pandemic Probe To Set Out Impact On NHS And Patients
The harrowing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on patients and NHS staff is to be laid bare in a new report..
Senegal Stripped Of AFCON Title And Morocco Declared Winners After CAF Ruling
The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title..
MSPs Vote Down Assisted Dying Bill At Holyrood
Controversial legislation that would have made Scotland the first nation in the UK to back assisted dying has been defeated at Holyrood..
Meningitis Cases Rise To 20 As Health Officials Deal With Explosive Outbreak
Five new cases of meningitis have been reported in Kent, taking the total number being investigated by health officials to 20.
Charity Calls For Legislation To Allow Shared E Scooter Schemes
A charity is urging Scotland’s political parties to commit to passing legislation that would give people access to shared e-scooter schemes for the first time..
Local News
Brighton favourite Lost in the Lanes to reopen after refresh
Popular Brighton eatery Lost in the Lanes in Nile Street will be closed on Tuesday, 24 and Wednesday, March 25 for an extensive refresh.
Sussex charity which supports disabled children shortlisted for national award
Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (DVLCC) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award as part of the Lifelites 25 campaign.
Ancient Bronze Age treasures unveiled in newly upgraded gallery
Horsham Museum and Art Gallery has unveiled a new display of Bronze Age artefacts, which was made possible thanks to donations from the Horsham community.
Retired Army veteran walks 10,000 steps a day for brain tumour research
A retired member of the British Army’s Royal Signals from West Sussex has clocked up 10,000 steps to raise vital funds for research into brain tumours.
Insurance firm named best provider for fourth consecutive year
Brighton‑based life insurer, Beagle Street, has been awarded Best Life Insurance Provider at the YourMoney.com Personal Finance Awards 2026.
University gets top marks for teacher training programme
The University of Chichester’s International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) programme has been awarded Grade 1 in its recent inspection by Penta International.
Why trees are vital for Brighton’s future and the fight against climate change
Trees are a key part of our Sussex landscape, writes Jen Eneke.
How much West Sussex County Council is spending on roads this year
The county council will invest £60.7 million maintaining and improving highways in West Sussex over the coming year.
Rare 1,400-year-old Anglo-Saxon artefact to be displayed in Sussex
A rare Anglo-Saxon sword fitting known as the Stopham Mount is set to go on display at The Novium Museum in Chichester.
University lecturer's milestone 1,000th match in professional football
A lecturer at the University of Chichester reached a milestone in English football on Saturday, recording his 1,000th game.
'Will I leave any footprint on this earth after I have gone?'
“You die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time."
Brighton and Hove Albion hosts special event celebrating female athletes
Brighton & Hove Albion hosted a special International Women’s Day event at Rockwater.
Art auction at shopping centre raises hundreds for children's charity
The Haywards Heath Mayor’s Charity Silent Art Auction has successfully concluded, raising £578 for the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity.
Classic thriller and comedy to feature in summer theatre run
Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatreproudly hosts a duo of productions from the celebrated production team phil&ben.
Ambulance service launches new volunteering strategy
A new strategy to strengthen volunteering and build more resilient communities has been launched by South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb).
Artist marks 40th anniversary with UK tour starting at Ropetackle
In celebration of his fourth decade as an independent soloist, Shoreham's guitarist and composer Richard Durrant presents his 2026 tour: The Art of Levitation.
County council campaign helps more than 900 residents quit smoking
West Sussex County Council’s Quit4Wellbeing team is celebrating a successful first year, having supported more than 900 residents since April 2025.
Graduate wins award for transforming theatre for blind audiences
Brighton-trained artist, Linh Luong, won an international award for his pioneering project transforming how people with visual impairments experience theatre.
'Pavements are for people, not vehicles': Parking problems concern MP
James MacCleary, MP for Lewes spoke out in Parliament against the lack of progress to solve the pavement parking crisis plaguing the Polegate.
Opening date for new city-centre games arcade venue announced
Continue Arcades have announced that the venue located at 19 Southgate, in Chichester, will be opening on March 27










































