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Drought Declared In Yorkshire Amid Low Reservoir And River Levels
Yorkshire has officially entered drought status because of low water levels in reservoirs and rivers, the Environment Agency has announced..
Everton Put Up For Sale Less Than Two Years After Friedkin Group Took Charge
Everton’s owners have put the club up for sale after less than two years in charge to plunge the club into another period of uncertainty..
King Privately Funded Andrews Royal Lodge Repair And Restoration Costs
The King has privately made funds available for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s repair and restoration costs on the Royal Lodge..
OpenAI Sacks Three Safety Researchers For Breach Of Trust
OpenAI said it has sacked three safety researchers for a “breach of trust”, defending the dismissals after the trio accused the company of putting its corporate interests before safety as the reason for removing them..
Enzo Maresca Has Complete Trust In Man City And Says Achievements Not Tainted
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca rejected suggestions the club’s achievements have been tainted after they were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules..
Striking And Personal Self Portrait By David Bowie Up For Auction
A “striking and personal” self-portrait by David Bowie is expected to sell for up to £55,000 after coming to auction for the first time..
Andrew Granted 302000 Compensation After Royal Lodge Lease Surrendered
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been granted £302,000 in compensation after the lease on his former Royal Lodge home in Windsor was officially surrendered..
Retailers Suffer Sharp Year On Year Decline In Footfall
Retailers have suffered a sharp year-on-year decline in footfall as inflation, fuel and household bill rises kept shoppers at home, figures show..
Celebrity Traitors Contestant Speaks Out After Banishment
Richard E Grant was “convinced” his fellow traitor James Acaster would not vote to banish him on The Celebrity Traitors..
We Trust Completely The Club Says Man City Boss Enzo Maresca Despite Verdict
Enzo Maresca insists his players and staff “trust completely” in Manchester City after the club were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules..
ADHD And Autism Review Highlights Risk Of Misdiagnosis As Cases Rise
The nation has reached a “tipping point” where people are at risk of being misdiagnosed with ADHD and autism, according to a new review which calls for “radical reform” to support people..
Andy Burnham Unveils 48m Partnership In Bid To Defeat Dementia
Andy Burnham has pledged to make dementia research a national priority as he announced a £48 million industry partnership to accelerate the search for a cure..
Labour Win Holborn And St Pancras By Election
Sagal Abdi-Wali had a majority of 3,364 over Zack Polanski.
Polls Close In By Election To Replace Keir Starmer As Holborn And St Pancras MP
Polls have closed in a by-election to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Holborn and St Pancras MP, with results expected to be announced in the early hours of Friday morning..
Aleksander Ceferin To Stand For A Fourth Term As UEFA President
Aleksander Ceferin has announced he will stand for a fourth term as UEFA president..
Two Arrested On Suspicion Of Trespassing At An RAF Base
Two Latvian men have been arrested for breaching the perimeter fence at an RAF base used by US military intelligence, the Met Police have said..
US Indictment Charges Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro With Torture
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged by US authorities with torture and other crimes in a new unsealed indictment that adds pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking offenses..
Thames Valley Police Agree Search Warrants For Andrew Mountbatten Windsors Properties Were Unlawful
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Thames Valley Police have agreed that search warrants that allowed officers to raid two of his properties earlier this year were unlawful, a High Court judge has said..
Navy Sailor Accused Of Plotting To Leak Intelligence To Russia Appears In Court
A Royal Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak classified information to Russia has appeared in court for the first time..
UK Open To Germany Joining Next Generation Fighter Jet Programme
The UK is “open” to Germany joining an international coalition to build the next generation of fighter jets, Andy Burnham has announced..
Local News
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Major transport scheme moves forward with funding support from council
Councillors have approved plans to boost major transport scheme.
College awarded more than £4m to build nine new teaching rooms
A college has been awarded more than £4 million to build classrooms and improve its campus.
Football club receives highest civic honour for community contribution
A football club has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough in recognition of outstanding contribution to its community and the town.
Residents with long-term health conditions encouraged to stay active
A campaign is encouraging people with long-term health conditions to find ways to stay active.
Meet Olly, the playful dog hoping to find his perfect forever home
A five-year-old cockapoo cross Olly is looking for a fresh start.
Jobs fair attracts more than 450 people seeking work and training
More than 450 jobseekers attended packed jobs and skills fair, connecting with employers and training providers.
Residents and community groups invited to apply for free trees
Individuals and groups can now apply for free trees and planting materials as part of district-wide scheme to boost green spaces.
Orangutan mothers and babies rescued as devastating forest fires spread
A charity has warned of impact of forest fires on orangutans and their young.
Christmas tree growers to battle for chance to decorate Downing Street
The UK's top festive tree and wreath growers set to compete for the honour of decorating Downing Street.
City celebrates Black History Month with music, poetry and talks
A city-wide celebration of heritage, community and everyday heroes is underway.
Over-50s invited to free events aimed at boosting winter wellbeing
Older adults in Horsham are being encouraged to stay active and connected this winter.
Residents urged to use free support to stay warm and safe this winter
As colder weather approaches, residents are being urged to take advantage of support to stay warm and safe this winter.
Family-run vineyard launches partnership to support seriously ill children
A new partnership helping to raise vital funds for children living with serious illness.
10,000 tonnes of rock salt stockpiled as winter preparations begin
BASIL Salty, Ctrl Salt Delete and David Plowie are among fleet of gritters on standby this winter.
Music festival reveals first wave of artists for 2027 line-up
One Love music festival has announced its initial line-up for 2027.
Black History Month exhibition to explore SS Mendi and rare Sussex memorial
The Diocese of Chichester is marking Black History Month with a new exhibition.
Live updates as police spotted outside block of flats
Police have been spotted outside a block of flats on Coldean Lane.
Loss of gay venues prompts community campaigner to call for intervention
The loss of two of Brighton’s biggest gay venues has prompted a community campaigner to call on the council to intervene











































