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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
County council staff encourage people to become councillors
People in East Sussex are being asked to consider representing their community and putting themselves forward to become a councillor.
Council housing programme has now purchased more than 150 homes
Hastings Borough Council’s top priority is tackling Hastings’ housing crisis and working to ensure all our residents have a safe and secure home.
Pink sunrise washes over lagoon in stunning morning scenes
These images capture a vivid sunrise at Hove Lagoon, where the day begins in a wash of glowing colour across the sky and water.
Photo of RNLI training in Newhaven wins national award
London Camera Exchange has announced the winners of its LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 (LCE POTY) competition.
'If a test kit arrives through the door, don't leave it in the box; use it'
National awareness days and months play an important role in highlighting the quieter risk signs we may forget to watch out for, writes Mitchie Alexander
Comedy ukulele band to perform alongside touring exhibition
A comedy ukulele band, The Everly Pregnant Brothers, is set to perform in Brighton.
From sea kale to succulents - signs of spring fill the garden
Can you believe it? We’re just a week away from the clocks going forward, thus creating more time for us to be in the garden later in the day, writes
I went on the i360 for the first time and yes, I was in a holiday mood
How can you tell if I'm in a holiday mood? You probably give off the same signals, writes Alistair McNair.
Ten young people graduate from GRIT course at fire station
Ten young people have successfully completed the latest GRIT course run by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
Celebrating tourism, community pride and seaside attractions
English Tourism Week is a celebration of everything that makes our communities special.
One of English history's most famous tales about the Battle of Hastings 'is a myth'
New research has debunked of the most famous tales in English history, involving the Battle of Hastings
Greens call for councils to take highways back into public control
Green councillors say bringing highways services back in-house could improve road maintenance, increase accountability and reinvest over £1 million annually.
Two jailed following violent robbery during which they broke man’s nose with pliers
Two men have been sentenced following a violent robbery during which they broke a man’s nose with pliers.
Man found guilty of the manslaughter of murdered lifeguard after retrial
A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a lifeguard from Crawley, following a retrial
Cause of fire at leisure centre revealed by emergency services
A leisure centre set to be demolished was evacuated and closed following a fire.
Distillery that offers tours faces objections to later opening hours
A distillery that offers tours faces objections from neighbours to its application for a later licence so that visits can take place in the evening.
Two fire engines mobilised to rescue trapped seagull from building
Two fire engines were called to Heene Road, in Worthing, yesterday morning (March 19), where crews used an aerial ladder to rescue the bird.
Men admit to supplying class A drugs in town
Two men have admitted to supplying class A drugs in Crawley.
Man attacked outside city centre pub
Sussex Police are investigating after a man was attacked outside the Dolphin and Anchor pub in Chichester.
Woman dies following crash
A woman in her seventies has died following a collision










































