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Inflation Jumps To Highest Level For Nearly 18 Months As Food Prices Rise Again
UK inflation rose to a near 18-month high in June as food prices surged for the third month running, according to official figures..
Former Defence Secretary Makes No Apology For Afghan Injunction
The former Conservative defence secretary who applied for an injunction blocking reporting about the Afghan data leak has said he makes “no apology”..
This Is Not A Fulfilling Life Scottie Scheffler Questions Why He Chases Majors
Long-time world number one Scottie Scheffler is chasing his second major of the year and fourth of his career at Royal Portrush but admits every day he questions why..
Britain Cannot Grow Without Fighting Fit Finance Sector Rachel Reeves Says
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told City bosses that Britain cannot meet its growth ambitions without a “fighting fit and thriving” finance sector, as she urged regulators to resist “excessive caution”..
Two Men Who Cut Down Sycamore Gap Tree Jailed For More Than Four Years
The two men who cut down the famous tree at Sycamore Gap out of “sheer bravado” have each been jailed for four years and three months..
Thousands Being Relocated To UK After Personal Data Leak Of Afghans
Thousands of people are being relocated to the UK as part of a secret £850 million scheme set up after a personal data leak of Afghans who supported British forces, it can now be reported..
Thames Water Sinks To 16bn Loss As Debt Mountain Balloons
Troubled Thames Water has revealed it slumped to a £1.65 billion annual loss and saw its mammoth debt mountain balloon higher..
Reeves Hails Instant Impact For Aspiring Homeowners As Red Tape Is Cut
First-time buyers are set to see an “instant impact” from the drive to kickstart economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to say..
Grants For New Electric Cars To Be Reintroduced
Grants for new electric cars are being reintroduced after being scrapped in June 2022, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced..
Council Overspend On Social Care Highest In Decade Amid Warning Over NHS Plan
Recent overspend by councils in England on their adult social care budgets was the highest in a decade, according to a major survey..
National Two Minute Silence To Be Held For 80th Anniversary Of VJ Day
A national two-minute silence will be held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day..
MasterChefs John Torode Confirms He Was Accused Of Racism In Wallace Review
MasterChef presenter John Torode has confirmed he is the subject of an allegation of using racist language that was upheld as part of a review into the behaviour of co-presenter Gregg Wallace..
French Action Has Prevented Nearly 500 Small Boat Crossings This Year
French authorities have stopped more than half of small boat crossings in the Channel this year, the Home Secretary has said..
Fugitive Aristocrat And Partner Guilty Over Babys Death
Aristocrat Constance Marten and her convicted rapist partner have been found guilty of killing their newborn baby..
Ofcom To Investigate After Gaza Documentary Breached BBC Editorial Guidelines
Ofcom has announced it will investigate the BBC’s Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary after a review found it had breached the corporation’s editorial guidelines on accuracy..
Four Confirmed Dead In The Southend Plane Crash
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Yorkshire Cowgirl Says It Will Be Nerve Racking But Fun To Compete In US
A teenage cowgirl from Yorkshire has said travelling to the US to compete against the world’s best riders will be “nerve-racking but fun”..
Extreme Weather Is The UKs New Normal
The Met Office has published its latest report of the state of our climate .
Eric Idle Says He Feels Lucky Every Single Day After Surviving Cancer
Actor and comedian Eric Idle has said he feels lucky “every single day” after surviving pancreatic cancer..
Trump To Be Hosted By King At Windsor During Unprecedented Second State Visit
Donald Trump will be hosted by the King and Queen at Windsor Castle during his unprecedented second state visit to the UK in September..
Local News
Lorraine Kelly fans slam 'brutal' decision after star 'lost her ITV iron fist'
Lorraine Kelly fans shared their dismay the host's programme is to be cut to just 30 minutes by ITV.
Rachel Reeves confirms there are no cuts to £20,000 ISA allowance planned
Rachel Reeves has ended speculation following Martin Lewis's post about rumoured changes to the £20,000 cash ISA annual limit.
Sainsbury's shoppers 'won't buy anything' as major change rolled out in-store
Sainsbury's shoppers have slammed its decision to close in-store changing/fitting rooms - see the full reaction.
Marks and Spencer bosses say cyber attack disruption will to continue to July
Marks and Spencer has said disruption from a major cyber attack is expected to continue through to July.
Brits who incorrectly use wheelie bin face £600 fine ahead of looming law change
Experts are warning the public about the dangers of disposing of old vapes, as they’re linked to more than 11 fires a week.
Mum calls for supermarket balloon ban after almost being killed on Asda visit
Rebecca says she contacted Asda regarding the balloons and claims Asda apologised and assured her they would be removed.
Millions to receive up to £70 each in Mastercard compensation case
Millions of people are set to receive up to £70 each following the final approval of a £200 million Mastercard settlement.
HMRC says one million pensioners now paying income tax at 40 per cent or above
HMRC says 1m pensioners now paying income tax at 40 per cent or above
Disabled man, 92, told police he thought he was dying after being tasered
Donald Burgess told police he thought he was dying after they shot him with a 50,000 Volt Taser when he refused to drop a butter knife.
DWP changes for Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit and others next week
Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the spring bank holiday next week
Stalker bombarded Sussex Police chief with abusive social media posts for years
A self-declared “X-oholic” has been jailed after he stalked Sussex Police's chief constable Jo Shiner.
Man sustains facial injuries in assault near park
Sussex Police are appealing for information after receiving reports of a man being assaulted in Crawley.
Influencer's 'day of connection' teaching 'how to hold space' sells in seconds
A “day of connection” event organised by a social media influencer sold out in “ten seconds”
Joy as Fatboy Slim donates instruments to primary school as he opens music room
A celebrity guest donated some of his own instruments to a school as he opened their new music room
Weekly food waste collections set to be introduced
Brighton and Hove City Council will roll out weekly food waste collections from September 2025 as part of a £1.2 million investment to increase recycling and cut household waste
Three Forts Challenge 2025: 650 runners, 66 dogs and £25k for charity
The Three Forts Challenge made a triumphant return this year, attracting more than 650 participants, raising funds for Ferring Country Centre.
Popular castle to host two-day medieval festival this summer
Arundel Castle will hold its Medieval Festival Weekend on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6
Road partially blocked due to railroad crossing 'failure'
AA is reporting that the A2031 South Street is partially blocked both ways at Down View Road with slow traffic due to a railroad crossing failure.
In the Dock: The people who've appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court
In the Dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Crawley Magistrates' Court in West Sussex.
23-bed care home that can be turned into a huge house on sale
A 23-bedroom care home with planning consent to be converted into a huge family house is going up for auction