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
Man given three-year Football Banning Order after repeated antisocial behaviour
A 20-year-old man from Brighton has been handed a three-year Football Banning Order following repeated incidents of antisocial behaviour linked to football matches.
Live updates as stand off sees block of flats locked down by police
Police have been spotted outside a block of flats in Brighton.
Council votes to bring more community plans under initiative
Worthing Borough Council has approved plans to bring more community projects together under its Pride in Place intiative.
Plans to redevelop storage site are approved
Plans to redevelop a storage site in Chichester have been approved by the district council.
Teenager bailed after man stabbed
A 17-year-old boy was released on bail after a Lancing stabbing left a 21-year-old man injured. Police called the October 31 incident isolated.
Sussex firearms licence checks could double as Covid-era renewals due
Firearms licence checks are expected to come under extra pressure next year as covid-era renewals are expected to double Sussex Police’s workload.
Brighton-based burger chain to open branch in prominent disused building
Uncle Sam’s is preparing to open a branch at 33 Richmond Place in Brighton, the building formerly home to the Richmond and Pressure Point.
Man jailed for two years after assaulting and strangling woman
A man has been jailed for two years after subjecting a woman to a campaign of abuse, including assault and intentional strangulation.
Restaurant chain offers £5 meals and free cocktails ahead of Christmas
A Latin American restaurant chain is turning up the heat this festive season with sizzling line-up of food and drink offers.
Sold-out festival returns with 500 visitors set to enjoy rare British food
A sold-out festival celebrating one of Britain's least known wild luxury foods is returning for day of discovery and canine-friendly fun.
Man arrested after two men hit by car at Brighton Marina released on bail
A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car reportedly hit two men at Brighton Marina has been released on bail.
Brighton favourites play triumphant homecoming gig to fervid sold out crowd
a thoroughly enjoyable Halloween evening with Penelope Isles at the Hope and Ruin. The Brighton-based band played two sold-out shows on Saturday, October 31, with an afternoon matinee followed by an evening performance.
Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism
Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.
Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.
Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign
Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.
Schoolgirls earn Sussex cricket selection after developing their skills at school
Young cricketers from Cottesmore School have been selected to represent Sussex after progressing through the county’s highly competitive trial process.
Centrepoint resident welcomes minister to mark new changes to Housing Benefit
Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP
Live updates as M23 traffic builds as police called to protest
The M23 turn-off into Hickstead is seeing delays as police respond to an incident in the area.
Live updates as A23 blocked following two accidents
Two accidents have caused the A23 to be partially blocked.
'I feel like I am losing him again' - Woman brought to tears over memorial bench row
A grieving daughter says she feels she is losing her dad “all over again” after Seaford Town Council announced plans to replace memorial benches.










































