National News
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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
Live updates as three-car crash blocks road with traffic queuing
Three cars were involved in a crash near the village of Flimwell.
Pub has licence suspended after violent brawl and evidence of drug use
A violent brawl and evidence of drug use and stashing has resulted in a three-month licence suspension for a Brighton pub.
Neighbours' fears over takeaway's new 3am delivery bid
A business that already delivers cold food to customers until 3am faced objections from neighbours after it applied for a late-night refreshment licence to add hot food to its menu.
Award-winning jazz singer and pianist to perform at special concert
A renowned jazz trio is set to perform in Frant.
Charity helping vulnerable people given £1,500 boost as winter approaches
A homelessness charity has been awarded a grant to help continue work supporting vulnerable people.
Take a look at the colourful book benches bringing city streets to life
These photographs capture some of the colourful BookBench sculptures in Brighton and Hove.
Families share emotional stories of love and loss as hospices face funding crisis
Families are sharing their stories of loss and love to highlight importance of hospice care.
Children's book inspired by The Wind in the Willows up for major award
A children’s book has been shortlisted for major literary award.
Social workers scoop prestigious national awards for changing lives
Social workers have been honoured with national awards for dedication and impact on people's lives.
Waste company founded with two skip lorries sold after more than 30 years
A family-run waste business has sold after more than three decades of growth.
Cocktail festival breaks records with 8,000 drinks served across 50 bars
More than 8,000 cocktail creations were served across Brighton and Hove during this year’s Brighton Cocktail Festival.
Supermarket allowed to keep its licence after smuggled cigarettes found
A supermarket in Bognor Regis has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence after a review over the sale and storage of illicit tobacco under its previous ownership.
£100 off energy bills, more homes and better wages – a step in the right direction
There was lots of positive news for Brighton and Hove in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first Budget last week, writes Bella Sankey.
Sussex reservoirs remain dangerously low despite record rain from storms
Sussex reservoirs remain dangerously low as drought threatens water security and raises concerns over East Sussex housing development and new homes.
Meet the team behind Brighton's musical theatre bar in the heart of the gay quarter
Meet the team behind Brighton's musical theatre bar - Bar Broadway - in the heart of the gay quarter
Former Lloyds Bank could be transformed into five residential flats
Plans to turn a vacant former bank into five homes have been unveiled
Man fined £17k for failing to help fire safety inspector carry out their work
The following cases have been heard in Brighton Magistrates' Court
'Watch this space' says university as it puts another large facility up for sale
The property at 64 Brunswick Street West is owned and used by BIMM University, which fitted out the building as a specialist music teaching facility
Major coffee chain thanks community as it closes branch in city centre
A major coffee chain closed down one of its branches in the city centre
Woman tries to build house on 'recreational' land
Applicant Hongwei Ren had lodged an appeal against Horsham District Council after the local authority refused permission for the detached three-bedroom home on land south of Amberley Close playing fields, off Rowlands Road in Horsham










































