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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
Neighbours give their support to deli's licence bid
Neighbours offered their support to the owners of a business that applied for a drinks licence for a new deli, restaurant and wine bar near Brighton station.
Teenager airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crash
Police received a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Battle Hill at 7.45am on Tuesday.
Council says it will give support for residents experiencing antisocial behaviour
Councillors were asked why Brighton and Hove City Council has no vulnerability policy or strategy to support victims of antisocial behaviour.
Council agrees to continue arts charity funding
Arun District Council has approved two more years of funding for a creative arts programme.
A259 partially blocked following crash
AA is currently reporting that the A259 Brighton Road both ways at The Rose Walk is partially blocked and that there is queueing traffic due to crash. Congestion to the Peacehaven Bypass Northbound.
'Ridiculous' plans to build 10 houses in historic village prompt furious backlash
Plans to build 10 houses in Robertsbridge, a historic village with medieval routes in East Sussex, have prompted a furious backlash.
'Riding up Ditchling Beacon felt like hell but London to Brighton was wonderful'
I don't think I've ever been so happy to see the sea.
Plans to close city centre store 'put on hold'
Plans to close a high street store in the city have been “put on hold”
Father and son pick up litter at new city park and call for extra bins
A Brighton man has called for extra bins at a new seafront development, after collecting seven bags worth of dumped rubbish
'We just want to be part of community' says man trying to build Gypsy caravan site
The man seeking permission to build a Gypsy caravan site in Barnham, West Sussex, says he and his family "just want to be part of the community".
Work begins to transform city centre museum
Work to regenerate a Brighton museum has begun
Public urged to keep distance as one of nature's 'fine spectacles' set to take place
South Downs National Park has warned parkgoers to keep their distance when the annual autumn deer rutting seasons gets underway.
Council keen to support town's history as war grave branded as 'neglected'
A council has said they are "open to working with the community" after a resident felt the grave of a local war hero had been "neglected"
Replica galleon's visit celebrated for its benefits to local area
Councillors have celebrated the visit of a replica Spanish ship
Church hall to be demolished to make way for houses
St Leonard's church hall in Seaford, East Sussex will be demolished to make way for new houses following approval by Lewes District Council.
I tried the Downton-themed menu at The Ivy - but was it a meal fit for a lord?
Was the fancy restaurant chain's latest collaboration on a par with Mrs Patmore's finest creations? There was only one way to find out
Record business to close one of its shops to focus on flagship store
An independent record business is closing one of its stores to refocus on its second hand range.
Pub landlord appears in court accused of sexual assault
A pub landlord from Brighton has appeared in court accused of sexual assault.
Person became stuck on wheel after electrical failure
A person became stuck on a wheel after an electrical failure, a council has revealed.
Pink insect with 'extremely rare' genetic mutation spotted at Sussex beauty spot
A pink insect with an "extremely rare" genetic mutation has been spotted at Seven Sisters Country Park in East Sussex.