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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..
New Checks For Train Passengers Who Buy Tickets With Railcard Discounts
Train passengers who buy tickets with railcard discounts will be required to pass additional checks as part of a Government crackdown on fare dodging..
Black Music Makes Up 80 Of UK Recorded Music Revenue Over Past Three Decades
Black music has made up 80% of the UK’s recorded music revenue over the past three decades, new figures show..
Cost Of Fixing All Potholes On National Disgrace Roads Estimated At 186bn
The estimated cost of bringing pothole-plagued local roads in England and Wales up to scratch has risen to a record £18.6 billion, according to a new report, which branded the situation “a national disgrace”..
Meningitis Outbreak Tribute Paid To Student Who Died As Hundreds Seek Treatment
Three schools have confirmed cases of meningitis after an outbreak killed two students and others were admitted to hospital.
Nursery Worker Jailed For Raping And Abusing Young Children
A nursery worker who raped and abused young children in his care has been jailed for 24 years..
Starmer Says UK Working With Allies On Viable Plan To Open Strait Of Hormuz
Sir Keir Starmer says he is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz..
School Pupil Among Two Dead In Meningitis Outbreak
A school pupil is the second person to have died following an outbreak of meningitis in Kent.
Donald Trump Urges UK To Send Warships To Help Secure Strait Of Hormuz
The UK must send ships to help the US secure a key oil shipping route out of the Middle East, Donald Trump has said..
Chancellor To Intervene To Ease Soaring Energy Bills
Rachel Reeves drawing up plans to help with spiralling costs as Iran war continues.
Andrew And Lord Mandelson Pictured In Bathrobes With Jeffrey Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson have been pictured in bathrobes alongside paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
UK Economy Flatlines Unexpectedly In January
The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January following meagre growth at the end of last year, official figures have shown, amid fears Britain is heading for a hit from the Iran conflict as prices are sent soaring..
VIP Donor With Ultra Rare Blood Says She Feels Honoured To Help Sick Patients
A woman whose blood is so rare that it can be frozen for up to three decades every time she donates has said she feels “very special and honoured” to be able to help sick patients..
Edinburgh International Festival To Mark 250 Years Of American Independence
This year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) “will confront complexity with curiosity and openness” as it marks 250 years of American independence, its director has said..
MPs To Look At Fairness Of Student Loans System
MPs will examine the fairness of student loans repayment in a new inquiry following increasing debate over the system..
NHS Trusts Face Perilous Financial Situation With Deficit Of 780m Last Year
Many organisations in the health service face a “perilous” financial situation, with analysis finding that NHS trusts ran a deficit of more that three quarters of a billion pounds last year..
CPS Loses Appeal Over Kneecap Rapper Terror Case
Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case..
Starmer Warned Of Reputational Risk Over Mandelsons Links To Epstein
Sir Keir Starmer was warned there was a “general reputational risk” over Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein before giving him the role of ambassador to the US..
Some Train Services Resume At Glasgow Central Station After Fire
Some train services at Glasgow Central have resumed after a weekend fire devastated an adjacent building, but the main part of the station will remain shut for the rest of the week..
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











































