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Interest Rates Held At 4 As UK Not Out Of Woods On Inflation
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 4% as it said the UK was “not out of the woods” on inflation, with taxes contributing to rising food costs..
Little Progress Made Opening Up Top Jobs To State Educated People Charity
The privately educated are “maintaining a vice-like grip” on the top jobs in Britain, a charity has said, and is calling for employers to be required to report on the economic backgrounds of their workforce..
Power Of Peatlands Embraced In New Strategy To Tackle Climate Crisis
The “power of peatlands” is to be embraced in a new strategy by Stormont to tackle the nature and climate crisis and improve water quality..
US Firms To Invest 150 Billion In UK As Part Of Donald Trumps State Visit
American investment worth £150 billion has been unveiled as part of US President Donald Trump’s historic second state visit..
US Firms To Invest 150 Billion In UK As Part Of Donald Trumps State Visit
American investment worth £150 billion has been unveiled as part of US President Donald Trump’s historic second state visit..
Irish Police Find Remains Of Child In Search For Missing Boy
Irish police believe they have uncovered the skeletal remains of a child who had been missing for years following a search in the Donabate area of Co Dublin..
Jake Wightman Secures 1500m World Silver As Josh Kerr Pulls Up In Tokyo Final
Great Britain’s Jake Wightman claimed a stunning world 1500 metres silver medal after defending champion Josh Kerr pulled up in a final won by Portugal’s Isaac Nader in Tokyo..
Salfords Survival Is The Only Thing That Matters
That's according to Coach Paul Rowley.
Union Calls For Support For Staff Affected By Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack
Unite has called for a furlough scheme to be introduced.
Owner Of WH Smiths High Street Chain Frontrunner To Buy Claires UK Business
Claire’s appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business last month.
Man Utd Reveal Record Revenues For Last Season
However, the Old Trafford club reported a loss of 33 million pounds.
Donald Trumps State Visit To The UK Begins
He's been welcomed at Windsor Castle by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Fake Labubu Dolls Seized Amid Safety Warnings
100 were seized during raids in London.
Morrisons Reveals Increased Sales For The Latest Quarter
Total sales rose 3.5 percent in the 13 weeks to July 27.
Neil Morrissey To Star In Stage Version Of A Christmas Carol
He will play Jacob Marley at London's Alexandra Palace from 21st of November.
Ex Arsenal Footballer Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty To Raping Two Women
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to raping two women..
At Least 1147 Died From Climate Driven Heat In UK This Summer
At least 1,147 people in the UK died from climate change-driven heatwaves over this summer, leading scientists and epidemiologists have found..
UK Inflation Remains At 38 But Food Price Rises Accelerate For Another Month
UK inflation remained unchanged last month but food and drink price rises have accelerated for the fifth month in a row, new official figures show..
Amazon Announces Above Inflation Pay Rise For Staff
Some staff will receive a 5.9 per cent rise.
Talks Due In Bid To Resolve Dispute Which Led To London Underground Strike
Members of the RMT Union walked out last week.
Local News
Body of man found on beach has been identified
The body of a man found on Eastbourne beach has been identified
Masked man threatened shop staff with broken bottle before fleeing with till drawer
A man threatened a shop worker with a broken bottle and stole a till drawer.
Man named and charged with murder of 80-year-old Anthony Scarrott
Arno Engels, 39, of no fixed address, has been remanded into custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 18 September.
Boxing coach accused of sexual assault says woman 'lured' him to hotel room
A former boxing champ told a Brighton court how a woman tried to seduce him in silky, black lingerie after “luring” him to her hotel room.
Sussex man bailed after images of Trump and Epstein projected onto Windsor Castle
A 60-year-old man from East Sussex, a 36-year-old man from London, a 37-year-old man from Kent and a 50-year-old man from London were all arrested yesterday (16 September).
Arrest made after 'woman assaulted on seafront'
A man has been arrested after reports a woman was assaulted on Brighton seafront.
Festive feasts in Sussex: The best places to dine This Christmas
Festive feasts in Sussex: The best places to dine this Christmas
Traffic delays across the A27
AA is reporting that the A27 Westbound between the (Glynde turn off) and A26 (Beddingham Roundabout) is partially blocked and long delays due to stalled vehicle. Traffic is now able to pass slowly.
Oscar winning actress visits independent Sussex cinema
An Oscar-winning actress visited an independent cinema in East Sussex
Sports minister visits Sussex club leading way in gender equality
Her visit focused on supporting the women’s game and was facilitated by Lewes’ Liberal Democrat MP, James MacCleary.
School needs £3m to fix roof that collapsed and flooded classrooms with rain
A Crawley school needs an estimated £3m to replace part of its roof after damage led to tonnes of rain water flooding the first and ground floor.
'Particularly nasty': Heap of vehicle parts dumped next to golf course
A "particularly nasty" fly-tip has taken place next to a golf course in Crowborough, East Sussex, possibly related to banger racing.
Pocket-friendly dining and drinking deals across Brighton and Hove this month
You don’t need to splash the cash to enjoy great food and drink in Brighton and Hove, writes Nick Mosley.
Restaurant site to become private members' club with spa and bar
A restaurant is set to be turned into a private members’ club with a spa.
Hero bus driver helped elderly woman who collapsed at bus stop
He provided support until emergency services were contacted, reassuring the woman and her friend until help arrived.
Hove street gets city’s first kerbside electric car charger in £130m scheme
The first on-street electric vehicle (EV) charger has been installed as part of a project believed to be the largest of its kind in the UK.
14 hedgehogs killed since March in village is 'devastating'
Residents of a village where 14 hedgehogs have been run over since March are campaigning the council to introduce official signage.
New Masterchef host loved this restaurant's mains but there was 'little to remember'
Tillingham, a restaurant and winery near Rye in East Sussex, received a mixed review in The Guardian the new hosts of television cooking show MasterChef.
Pub landlord says he did not touch woman's crotch he 'slapped her on the bottom'
A pub landlord from Brighton denies a woman’s allegation that he touched her vagina but said he “slapped” her bottom.
Toddler dies after delay in treatment at 'manic' A&E
A three-year-old died from sepsis after a delay in treatment at a "manic" A&E in Chichester where her mother was told the symptoms were "probably just a virus".