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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
Sussex Wildlife Trust announces new photo competition and prizes
Sussex Wildlife Trust has launched a competition inviting photographers to capture the beauty of its nature reserves.
Specialist schools in England offered funding for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
State-funded specialist schools in England are set to receive funding to help more children with additional needs complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Pier to Pier challenge sees Butlin’s raise record funds for GOSH
Butlins celebrates a ‘Decade of Difference’ with GOSH Charity with team members taking on the brand’s biggest fundraising event, the Pier to Pier challenge.
Food scraps now recycled as Brighton and Hove caddies rolled out
Food waste is being collected in the city for the first time, starting today in Saltdean, Rottingdean, Ovingdean, Woodingdean and Brighton Marina.
Cowdray Estate owner wins prestigious RASE award for land management
Viscount Michael Cowdray has received the 2025 RASE Bledisloe Gold Medal.
Sussex organist Michael Maine joins Brighton Voices Community Choir
Sussex organist and musician Michael Maine has joined Brighton Voices Community Choir as guest director this Autumn.
Have your say on Adur and Worthing’s draft homelessness strategy
Efforts to break the cycle of homelessness are taking centre stage in a new long-term strategy.
Event at The Beacon to highlight work of East Sussex carers
The wonderful work of caregivers will be highlighted at a drop-in event run by the Association of Carers at The Gather unit in The Beacon.
Mayor of Eastbourne invites community to annual Civic Harvest Festival
The Mayor of Eastbourne is welcoming people to join her for the Civic Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 5.
Wakehurst unveils autumn season of trails, tours and celebrations
Wakehurst marks a new season of exploration and discovery for this autumn.
MP calls for A27 express bus to link Eastbourne and Lewes communities
Liberal Democrat MP for the Lewes constituency, James MacCleary, calls for an A27 express bus service between Eastbourne and Lewes.
Trial date set after green tiles ripped off pub
A trial date has been set after green tiles were ripped off a pub.
Brighton Just Stop Oil activist on trial after plane sprayed with orange paint
Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed aircraft with orange paint could have caused “catastrophic” consequences, a court has heard.
Police officer sexually harassed colleague with suggestive messages
A former police officer sexually harassed a female colleague.
Brighton band to play same day as Justin Bieber at famous festival
Lambrini Girls have been announced in the Coachella line-up, a major music festival taking place in Indio, California, in the US held over two weekends in April 2026.
Museum closed until 'further notice' after overnight break-in
A town centre museum has been forced to close following a break-in
Body found on beach
A body was found on a beach.
Dispersal order issued in city centre after fight
Police are attending an incident in New Road, Brighton.
Mother 'beat and burned girl who was sexually abused by generations of same family'
A young girl was raped and abused by three generations of her own family while her mother did nothing to stop it, Hove Crown Court heard.
'Strongly object': Plan to convert house into 16-person HMO sparks concerns
Plans to convert a property in Hastings, East Sussex, into an eight-bedroom HMO have prompted forceful objections from neighbours.