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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
Council announces winners of £60k community grants
Community projects are set to benefit from £60,000 investment through a new council grant scheme.
Fresh funding awarded to tackle domestic abuse in West Sussex
A fresh round of funding has been awarded to help tackle domestic abuse in West Sussex.
Care home with staff 'who act like family' rated outstanding
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has again rated Portland Road care home in Hove, West Sussex, as outstanding following an inspection in July last year.
Half marathon raises record-breaking £300,000 for charity
More than 800 runners took part in the half marathon to raise funds for Brighton-based HIV charity The Sussex Beacon.
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.
Services cancelled as person is hit by train
A person has been hit by a train between Clapham Junction and Balham causing cancellations across Sussex.
Lord of the Dance announces 30th anniversary UK tour return
Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance has announced a major UK tour in 2026, including a three-night run at the Brighton Centre from September 4 to 6.
Rape accused asylum seeker ‘posed smiling for camera’ during attack, court told
An asylum seeker accused of repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach posed “smiling and sticking his tongue out” on footage of the alleged attack
Universities in Sussex take action amid meningitis outbreak
Two universities in Sussex have assured pupils amid the ongoing meningitis outbreak.
Comedian and TV star to get new title after quitting Sussex for Scottish Highlands
Alan Carr has bought the historic Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders after moving out of Horsham, and the purchase comes with a new title.
Man arrested by police at McDonald’s in Brighton Marina
A drink-driver had an unhappy meal after he was arrested by police at McDonald’s
Two asylum seekers 'repeatedly raped' woman on beach while a third one filmed
Two asylum seekers repeatedly raped a woman on Brighton beach while a third one filmed the incident in a “cynical, predatory and callous” attack, jurors have been told
Arrest at city cabaret venue impacted by event cancellations
A man has been arrested at a cabaret venue plagued by cancellations
Man punched woman in the face in antisemitic attack
A man punched a woman twice in the face in an antisemitic attack in Shoreham
UK’s biggest tulip festival to open in Sussex - showcasing 1.5 million flowers
The UK’s biggest tulip festival is preparing to open its gates at Tulley's Farm, east of Crawley, as 1.5 million flowers burst into bloom
List of threatened sites in Sussex as car park giant falls into administration
Car park giant National Car Parks (NCP) has called in administrators after a post-pandemic drop in commuters left it struggling to recover
Licence scheme for holiday lets could be trialled in Brighton and Hove
A scheme to license short-term holiday lets, often known simply as Airbnbs, could be trialled in Brighton and Hove.
Bereaved families will need council permission to leave flowers at accident sites
Bereaved families and friends who want to leave flowers at an accident site for more than a fortnight will be expected to apply to the council for permission.










































