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Meghans Father Arrested By FBI In US Over Alleged Child Sex Abuse Material Reports
The Duchess of Sussex’s father has been arrested by federal agents in the US on charges related to child sexual abuse material, it has been reported..
Six Arrested After Shocking Bonfire Night Violence Leaves Officers Injured
A number of police officers were injured when emergency services were attacked with bricks, missiles and fireworks in “shocking scenes” on Bonfire Night..
Russell Brands Actions Horrifying Says Burnham As He Praises Victims
Andy Burnham has praised the courage of Russell Brand’s victims as police chiefs prepare for a flood of further allegations against the rapist comedian..
British Airways Owner Hit By Fuel Costs And Up To 25m Air Traffic Chaos Bill
The owner of British Airways has revealed a profits hit from soaring fuel costs and a bill of up to 30 million euros (£24.6 million) from recent air traffic control outages..
Jobe Bellingham And Josh King Handed England Call Up But Cole Palmer Overlooked
Jobe Bellingham and Josh King have been included in the final England squad of the year, but Thomas Tuchel has overlooked Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo for November’s internationals..
Global Market Downturn Spreads To UK And Europe Amid Tech Sell Off
London’s financial markets slid on Friday morning as a major tech sell-off on Wall Street spread globally..
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..
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..
Local News
Live updates as crash closes Eastbourne seafront road
An accident has been reported on Royal Parade in Eastbourne.
Man denies spying on Iranian journalist for foreign intelligence service
A man has denied spying on a journalist in the UK for a foreign intelligence service
James Blunt reveals why he felt 'betrayed' by Romesh Ranganathan in Traitors finale
Singer James Blunt has revealed he felt “betrayed” by Sussex Comedian Romesh Ranganathan during the tense finale of The Celebrity Traitors
Anti-racism rally to take place in city after actor speaks out on bigotry cast faced
A campaign group is organising a march and rally against hate and discrimination after comedian Munya Chawawa and fellow cast members alleged they suffered racist and homophobic abuse while working in Chichester
Police officers 'horrified' to find baby and toddler with no car seat
The vehicle was spotted travelling without a rear number plate while en-route from Seaford to Essex.
New burger restaurant to open with 100 free burgers and half-price food
A new burger restaurant will open in Brighton and Hove with Miami-inspired menu and a launch day giveaway.
£2,500 daily charge could be introduced in Brighton and Hove to cut roadworks
A new scheme could see utility companies charged up to £2,500 per day for roadworks during peak hours
Racing set to return to historic motorsports venue after closure scare
Arlington Stadium, near Hailsham in East Sussex, is due to reopen on Saturday, November 14, with stock cars and bangers on the track from 5pm.
Businesses welcome road reopening - but warn battle over red route is not over
Businesses and residents have renewed their fight against the proposed red-route scheme
Two Sussex police officers named and charged with assaulting detained man at hospital
Two police officers have been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an incident involving a detained man
Police seek witness as investigation continues into serious crash at marina
Sussex Police are appealing for help to identify a woman as part of an ongoing investigation into a serious collision at Brighton Marina.
Thousands turn out for spectacular Lewes Bonfire Night celebrations
20,000 excited people attended the annual Lewes Bonfire Night Parade yesterday on November 5 2026.
Former Brighton College student crowned winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK
A former Brighton College student has been crowned the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8.
Man jailed for using fake Italian passport to enter the UK
A man who tried to enter the UK using a fake passport has been jailed
Thousands turn out for spectacular Lewes Bonfire Night celebrations
20,000 excited people attended the annual Lewes Bonfire Night Parade yesterday on November 5 2026.
'Poorly advised' glamping pods at family attraction may have to be removed
A set of glamping pods built at one of Sussex's most well-known family attractions have been retrospectively refused
Indian restaurant told to make major improvements after one star hygiene rating
A Crawley Indian restaurant has been given a one-star food hygiene rating
10 tonnes of litter and debris created by visitors of Lewes Bonfire parade
An estimated 10 tonnes of rubbish and debris were cleared up on November 5 2026 after the annual Lewes Bonfire Night Parade
Car park unlikely to be replaced after tower block demolition
A public car park in the centre of Brighton is unlikely to be replaced when the flats above it are demolished and rebuilt.
Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert








































