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Government Must Plan For Iran War To Continue For Some Time Starmer Says
Britain must be prepared for the Iran war to continue “for some time”, the Prime Minister has said..
Aspiring First Time Buyers With Student Debt Face 2000 Annual Savings Gap
People who are saving up for a house deposit are putting aside around £2,000 per year less typically if they are still paying off a student loan, compared with those without education debts, according to research for a bank..
Report Highlights Economic Value Of Railway Stations
Railway stations could help to unlock one million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, new research suggests..
Keir Starmer To Chair Cobra Meeting After Donald Trump Call On Iran Crisis
Sir Keir Starmer is set to convene an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday after a call with Donald Trump to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz..
Police Investigate Antisemitic Hate Crime After Ambulances Set Alight In London
Police are investigating an antisemitic hate crime after an apparent arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service in London, the Metropolitan Police said..
One In Four Donors Have Blood That Helps Critically Ill Newborn Babies
Around one in four donors in England have the blood needed to help critically-ill newborn babies, health officials have revealed..
Children On Social Media For Three Hours A Day More Likely To Develop Anxiety
Children who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression and anxiety as teenagers, according to research..
Newcastle Vow Action After Alleged Racist Abuse Halts Tyne Wear Derby
Newcastle have vowed to track down those responsible for discriminatory abuse aimed at Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida during Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby..
Cases Of Meningitis Linked To An Outbreak In Kent Have Dropped
The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has decreased after some “confirmed” cases were downgraded following further tests, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said..
Over 8000 Meningitis Vaccines Handed Out In Kent As Queues Improve Over Weekend
More than 8,000 meningitis B vaccines have been handed out since the outbreak in Kent while the number of cases is up to 34 from 29..
First Minecraft Theme Park Land To Open In London Next Year
The world’s first Minecraft theme park land is set to open in the UK in 2027 and plans to bring the bestselling video game of all time to life..
Nicola Coughlan Graham Norton And Michael Cera Appear In Saturday Night Live UK
Saturday Night Live UK has kicked off its first show with guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton and Canadian actor Michael Cera..
Trump Warns Iran To Reopen Hormuz Or Face Strikes On Power Plants
President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours..
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..
Local News
Playgrounds across town to be upgraded with £1 million investment
Playgrounds across the town are set to receive a £1 million upgrade, including a new destination play area in Alexandra Park.
Police force praised for exceeding recruitment targets
A police and Crime Panel has applauded Sussex Police for its efforts in recruiting officers and increasing visible policing.
Major health hub in town will house GP surgeries and pharmacy
Key partners visited the landmark Newhaven Health Hub this week to see first‑hand the progress being made on the project.
Independent jeweller celebrates 30 years of design and growth
This April, Chichester jeweller Timothy Roe Fine Jewellery celebrates 30 years in business.
It is about time we scrapped the twice yearly clock changes
This is your early warning system. Next weekend our clocks change to herald in summer with British Summer Time (BST), writes Graham Bartlett.
Developer reveals plans for former bank building
A developer has put forward plans to redevelop a former HSBC bank building in Seaford.
Social housing scheme approved despite concerns
A social housing development in Eastbourne has secured planning permission.
Calls for 'lessons to be learned’ over road building project that 'caused chaos'
A Hastings councillor has called for the publication of a report into the “lessons learned” following a troubled road building project
American coffeehouse chain popular with Gen Z set to open in city
An American coffeehouse chain beloved by Gen Z is opening its first branch on the South Coast
Why these Sussex spots are among the best places to live in the region (and the UK)
The Sunday Times revealed its annual best places to live list for 2026 at the end of last week, with 3 places in Sussex named - here is why.
The quaint old town with cobbled streets and a 'majestic' National Trust house
A town in Sussex 90 minutes from London has been named among the UK’s best places to live by The Sunday Times.
Fears a massive block of flats will be built on land are 'unfounded'
Crawley planning officers have assured residents that their fears that a massive block of flats could be built in Three Bridges are unfounded
Plans for taproom and bar opposed by police and council
Police and council officials have objected to a drinks licence for a bar and taproom because the premises would be in a part of Brighton where the level of crime is high
A27 to be closed as Greggs drive-thru coming to Sussex petrol station
A new Greggs drive-thru is coming to an East Sussex petrol station
New bridge connecting East Sussex communities is one step closer to reality
Lewes District Council approves £558,000 CIL funding for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Ouse, linking Lewes and Hamsey, pending planning
Victorian station master's house renovated by actor on the market
An old station master's house is on the market after being renovated by an actor
Man arrested on suspicion of bomb hoax after homes were evacuated
A man has been arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax after people were forced to evacuate their homes.
Homes evacuated as police respond to 'suspicious item'
Homes in Lancing have been evacuated as police respond to a report of a "suspicious item".
Large emergency response at railway station due to incident
There is a large emergency services response to an incident at a busy Sussex railway station
'It's liberating': Women brave icy waters for mass topless swim
Dozens of women braved freezing waters topless to highlight the importance of checking breasts









































