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Andy Burnham To Make Employers Include Salary Information In Their Job Adverts
Andy Burnham has said employers will be made to say how much they are prepared to pay new hires..
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley To Warn Policing Must Reform Or Decline
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley will call for urgent policing reforms in England and Wales during a keynote speech in Manchester on Friday..
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.
The Bank Of England Are Poised To Increase Interest Rates
Their decision will be announced at lunchtime.
Local News
Plans for 23 homes unveiled as council officers recommend approval
Plans to build 23 homes north of Southwater are to be considered by Horsham District Council
Campaigners against 3,000 homes plan say developer tried to discredit them
The examination of Horsham’s Local Plan has taken a step towards completion, with the government’s Planning Inspector indicating that it would be found to be sound
Council pauses major plans amid uncertainty over future of local government
Rother council leaders have agreed to partly pause plans to hand facilities to communities, as a result of uncertainty surrounding local government reform.
Heated exchange after Reform councillor reprimanded in meeting
A reminder to a Crawley Reform councillor that he was "in a professional meeting and not a classroom" has prompted an exchange of words.
Live updates as stalled vehicle causes long delays on A27
There are reports of very slow traffic due to broken down vehicle on the A27.
Controversial plans for almost 200 homes which were refused could get approved
Controversial plans for a major housing development near Ringmer are set to go back in front of councillors
Popular winter art festival returns with 70 venues and handmade gifts
A festive art festival set to return with 70 venues opening their doors to visitors.
Live: Police descend on seafront in search for missing woman
Police are appealing for help to find 73-year-old Joan, who has been reported missing from Eastbourne and was last seen in Brighton.
Prolific burglar confronted by woman during break-in
A prolific burglar has been jailed after being confronted by a woman during a break-in at her home in Hove.
Pictures show work underway to save seafront arches from collapse
A major project to save the King's Road arches in Brighton from collapse is underway.
Live: Police descend on seafront in search for missing woman
Police are appealing for help to find 73-year-old Joan, who has been reported missing from Eastbourne and was last seen in Brighton.
Pictures show work underway to save seafront arches from collapse
A major project to save the King's Road arches in Brighton from collapse is underway.
Prolific burglar confronted by woman during break-in
A prolific burglar has been jailed after being confronted by a woman during a break-in at her home in Hove.
Live updates as road partially blocked after crash
A road is partially blocked and traffic slow is due to an accident on A283.
12 ways John Healey’s Budget 2026 plans could affect your money
Find out what John Healey’s Budget 2026 means for your money, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.
Man accused of killing his mother to face murder trial
A man accused of strangling his mother will stand trial for her murder next year.
Queen Camilla calls for open conversations to end stigma around domestic abuse
The Queen has called for an end to the stigma surrounding violence against women and girls, saying open conversation could help "put an end to it forever"
Rogue trader stole thousands from clients and impersonated satisfied customers
A rogue trader who defrauded customers across West Sussex and the South of England has been jailed following an investigation by Trading Standards
Family urges legal action over Sussex couple jailed in Iran for espionage
The family of a Sussex couple jailed in Iran are urging the government to consider legal action
Post Office owner describes terrifying moment he fought off balaclava-clad robbers
A Post Office owner who fought off robbers said the whole ordeal lasted 47 seconds






































