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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
Teenager honoured for years of volunteering and helping save lives
A teenager has been recognised for dedication to helping others.
Care home invites visitors to special open day with vintage tea dance
Norden House is gearing up to welcome visitors to open day.
Veterans' charity receives funding boost for ambitious expansion plans
A veterans’ charity is set to expand its services thanks to £1,500 donation.
Garden centre unveils festive line-up with Santa visits and charity fundraisers
A garden centre is getting into the Christmas spirit with full line-up of festive events.
Eight arrested over Palestine Action signs renew call for MP to defend ban vote
Eight Sussex residents arrested over Palestine Action support renew calls for Helena Dollimore MP to defend her vote to proscribe the group as a terrorist group
Charity closes in-person centre amid rising costs
A charity has closed its in-person centre
'Iconic' phone boxes could become book libraries or mini art galleries
Two historic red telephone boxes in Bedford Square, Brighton, could soon be given a new lease of life
The most high profile criminals jailed in October
Below is a round-up of some of the criminals jailed in October 2026
Woman fined after lost and cancelled blue badge used in Ford Fiesta
A woman has been fined over the use of a blue badge.
Plans to build hundreds of homes on edge of village set for approval
Chichester District Council planning officers have backed Martin Grant Homes’ outline application to build 223 homes on land at Loxwood Farm Place, off High Street in Loxwood
Former care home with mountain of dumped furniture could become 25-bed HMO
Nextgen Lettings Limited has lodged proposals with Worthing Borough Council to turn Fitzroy Lodge in Windsor Road into a house in multiple occupation for up to 25 individuals
Live updates as crash on A27 causes delays
A crash has been reported on the A27 near Arundel.
120-year-old car crashes into parked vehicle
An old car crashed into a private motor vehicle in Brighton
Police release update on standoff at Brighton flats
Sussex Police have issued an update after a stand-off at a block of flats in Brighton prompted a major emergency services response and road closure.
Union calls for West Sussex local government reorganisation to be stopped
The Government needs to stop the local government reorganisation (LGR) process and concentrate on giving West Sussex councils the funding they need.
LGBTQ+ community hub to expand with new venue in city centre
A LGBTQ+ community hub is set to open at the Ironworks in Brighton city centre
Plans submitted for eight homes on former builder’s site
Plans to redevelop a former builder’s site in Birdham with eight homes have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Food waste scheme collects 197 tonnes in first three weeks
Almost 200 tonnes of food waste was collected by Crawley Borough Council in the first three weeks after the new service started.
Pictures show police stand off as emergency services descend on flats
A major emergency services response was mounted outside a block of flats in Brighton on November 2
'Legendary' singer who kept The Beatles off the top of the charts dies at age 76
Pop singer Steve Ellis, frontman of 1960s group Love Affair, has died aged 76. Ellis, who lived in Portslade and made Brighton his adopted home town, died on the evening of October 30 following complications from a chronic illness.










































