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Russell Brand Being Investigated Over Two New Rape Complaints
Russell Brand has been accused of raping two more women and could now face further criminal charges, it can be revealed..
Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape And Sexual Assaults
Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career..
Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape And Sexual Assaults
Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career..
Bank Hikes Interest Rates To 4 And Warns More To Come If Iran War Continues
The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years and warned that further hikes are likely if the Iran war is not resolved..
Guitar Used By Johnny Marr After The Smiths Split Could Fetch 30k At Auction
A guitar used by Johnny Marr after his split from The Smiths is expected to fetch up to £30,000 when it goes under the hammer next month..
England Captain Harry Kane Signs New Deal With Bayern Munich
Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane says he feels “right at home” after signing a bumper contract extension at Bayern Munich..
BT Sheds Nearly Another 8000 Jobs As Cost Cutting Helps Boost Earnings
BT has revealed almost another 8,000 jobs have been axed since the end of March as part of its ongoing programme to slash costs..
Poundland Is Challenged And Vulnerable Say Owners After Talks With Ministers
The US owners of Poundland have said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid Government criticism of their handling of the retailer..
Get A Life Minister Says When Asked About Smoky Bacon Crisps EU Ban Claim
A Cabinet minister told her interviewer to “get a life” when asked about claims that smoky bacon crisps could be banned under a deal to be signed with the European Union this month..
Bank Of England Set To Hike Interest Rates To 4 To Tackle Rising Inflation
The Bank of England is poised to hike interest rates for the first time in more than three years, economists think..
James Blunt I Felt Betrayed By Romesh Ranganathan On Celebrity Traitors
James Blunt has said he thought Romesh Ranganathan “betrayed” him during the final of The Celebrity Traitors..
Multiple Reported Bomb Threats To Flights For Second Time In A Week
Multiple flights have reportedly been diverted on Thursday morning following a further series of bomb threats..
Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From International Football
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football..
Channel 4 Axes Married At First Sight UK After Review Following Misconduct Claims
Channel 4 has cancelled Married At First Sight UK following an external review triggered by “serious allegations of wrongdoing”..
Charles Leclerc To Miss Brazilian GP Media Duties
It follows the birth of his first child.
Viktor Gyokeres Makes Most Of Starting Chance In Arsenal Victory
The Gunners beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League.
Charles Dickens Writing Chalet Among Sites Added To Heritage At Risk Register
The two-storey Swiss chalet stands in the gardens of Eastgate House in Rochester.
Manchester City Claim A Win In Germany In The Champions League
Erling Haaland scored the winner in the 78th minute against RB Leipzig.
The Bank Of England Are Poised To Increase Interest Rates
Their decision will be announced at lunchtime.
UK Agrees To Time Bound Talks On Historical Harms Of Slave Trade
That's according to a joint statement by Commonwealth Leaders.
Local News
Charity launches winter fundraiser to help children with complex disabilities
Chailey Heritage Foundation is inviting people in Sussex to take part in Woolly Hat Wednesday.
Council opens applications for community grants worth £5,000 or more
The next round of Crawley Borough Council’s Community Grants Programme is open for applications.
Restaurant deals and special menus announced for new dining campaign
A dining campaign is set to launch next week, offering exclusive deals at restaurants across the city and beyond.
Councillors welcome government decision on overseas care workers
Labour councillors have welcomed a government decision to retain five-year route to settlement for qualifying overseas care workers.
Electric vehicle charging network hits major milestone with 1,000 sockets
More than 1,000 public electric vehicle charging sockets are live across West Sussex.
New campaign launched after series of bird deaths and rescues at buildings
A new campaign is urging for safer bird management around buildings following local incidents.
Men's mental health service launches first online support group
A men’s mental health service is launching its first online support group to help men connect and share experiences in safe, facilitated space.
Enchanting woodland transformed into sea of gold and red in autumn pictures
These photographs capture the beautiful autumn colours transforming the woodland at Goodwood.
Blondie's biggest hits to come alive in high-energy tribute show
A high-energy tribute to Blondie set to light up Worthing this autumn.
Annual photography competition launches with £150 prizes for winning images
A shimmering galaxy of talent is being sought as South Downs National Park astrophotography competition returns for its seventh year.
Society announces evening talk exploring history of famous royal palace
The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society has announced upcoming talk on Brighton's Royal Pavilion.
Town announces Remembrance Sunday events
A town has announced details of how it will mark Remembrance Sunday.
Live updates as road closed after crash in Crawley
A road is closed in both directions following an accident on Ifield Avenue, Crawley.
Four month old kitten found nearly two miles from home after dramatic search
A missing Brighton kitten has been reunited with her family after inexplicably travelling almost two miles to Kemptown veterinary practice.
New restaurant opens in high street after previous venue's sudden closure
Blue Sea Restaurante has opened at 52 High Street, Littlehampton, less than two weeks after former occupier Elia announced it would be closing its doors.
Decision made on plans to turn former social club into Islamic centre
Plans to convert Brighton and Hove Sports and Social Club at 16 Lewes Road, were approved on October 30
Campaigners demand answers over 'redacted references' to weapons factory
Campaigners are demanding answers from Mid Sussex District Council after references to US weapons maker L3Harris were allegedly redacted from public planning objections
Woman 'gobsmacked' by blood-soaked beheaded Buddha statue on roundabout
A woman was left "absolutely gobsmacked" after seeing what she described as a beheaded Buddha statue on a roundabout while taking the bus
Woman turns up at ex's house and attacks his new girlfriend
A woman from Haywards Heath admitted through tears to assaulting her ex-partner, his new girlfriend and damaging the window of his car
Everything you need to know ahead of Lewes Bonfire
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