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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..
Bank Warns About Cruel Friendship Fraudsters Targeting Older People
Older and vulnerable people are being targeted by online scammers in a “cruel” spate of friendship fraud, a bank is warning..
Starmer Tells Zelensky We Cant Lose Focus On Ukraine Despite Iran Crisis
Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to benefit from the Iran war, the Prime Minister told Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to the UK..
Crowds In Cities And Towns Across Island Of Ireland Enjoy St Patricks Day
Families and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns across the island of Ireland for St Patrick’s Day, while reflecting on what it means to be Irish..
King To Host First State Visit By Muslim Leader During Ramadan For A Century
The King is preparing to host the first incoming state visit by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in what is believed to be nearly 100 years..
Rachel Reeves Sets Out Plan For UK To Align With More Rules Set In Brussels
The UK should follow more of the European Union’s rules to boost trade and cut prices, Rachel Reeves has claimed..
Meningitis Outbreak Students In University Halls In Kent To Be Offered Vaccine
Students in university halls in Kent are to be offered the meningitis B vaccine, Wes Streeting has said, as officials work to stem the spread of infection in an “unprecedented” outbreak..
Meningitis B Confirmed As Strain Behind Outbreak That Has Left Two Dead
Some cases of meningitis seen in Kent have been confirmed as meningitis B, health officials have said, as hundreds of people are being urged to get antibiotics to stem the spread of infection..
Local News
Line-up announced for Brighton band's huge homecoming show on the beach this summer
The Maccabees are heading back to Brighton to headline a homecoming show as the full line-up for On The Beach 2026 is finally revealed.
I tried the Jamaican place that Uber Eats called the best restaurant in the country
Review of Natty's Jerk Kitchen & Rum Stop, their newest branch, which opened recently near Preston Park in Brighton, selling Jamaican food.
Tributes paid after devoted Brighton supporter dies in the line of duty
Tributes have been paid to a devoted Brighton and Hove Albion FC fan from Tonbridge in Kent who died recently in the line of duty, on March 21.
Four men uncovered through criminal chat messenger jailed for drug dealing
Four men operating as “professional drug dealers” across the county have been jailed
Major town centre 300-home development recommended for approval
The long-awaited Crawley Station Gateway scheme has been recommended for approval by planning officers
Pet dog dies following 'horror' attack on bus
Police are looking for witnesses following a “traumatising” dog attack on a bus
Grace stars share what it's like being part of the show ahead of sixth series
John Simm and Richie Campbell have such a great time on the set of ITV’s Grace that they are happy to keep reprising their roles on the Brighton-based detective drama.
New exhibition launches in city celebrating women in rugby
An exhibition celebrating women in rugby will launch at Brighton and Hove’s Seafront Gallery next week.
Man jailed for stealing Asda van from retail park
A man has been jailed for stealing an Asda delivery van from Eastbourne
Boy wows judges with 'absolutely phenomenal' audition on Britain's Got Talent
A 12-year-old boy wowed the judges on Britain’s Got Talent this weekend
Hit comedy show returns with stars from Sussex
Last One Laughing UK returns to Prime Video with Sussex stars Romesh Ranganathan and Maisie Adam joining other top comedians in the hit comedy competition series
Updates after main road partially blocked following crash
The A259 at Lancing has been partially blocked due to a crash.
Police chase sees boy among three people arrested
Three people were arrested including a 15-year-old after reports of an assault and suspicious behaviour relating to a car travelling from Brighton
The three Brighton missing cats which need to be found
A cat charity is encouraging owners to get their pets microchipped
Person taken to hospital after emergency incident on railway tracks
A person was taken to hospital with injuries after a casualty was reported on train tracks
Sussex man jailed in Iran slams government for 'abandonment' in war zone
An East Sussex who has been jailed alongside his wife for ten years in Iran for spying has criticised the government for abandoning them in a war zone.
Overnight deep cleaning scheme for city is approved
The streets of Brighton may not be paved with gold but a deep clean down one side of West Street burnished the route to and from the seafront.
Multimillion-pound flood defences upgrades for Sussex towns announced
The money will be used for investment in Adur and Worthing, as part of a wider £830 million funding pot for projects across England.
'Delight' as popular attraction named the top for visitors in Sussex
Wakehurst is the number one visitor attraction in Sussex for the second year running, according to new figures released recently
Teacher struck off after repeatedly confessing his love for pupil
A teacher at a more than £30,000 a year boarding school has been struck off after repeatedly declaring his love to a pupil











































