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BT to take on 400 apprentices and graduates in September
Positions will include engineering, customer service, applied research, and cyber-security.
Frank Lampard has paid tribute to everyone connected with Everton
Hes issued a statement via the League Managers Association.
England captain backs Jason Roy as the opener bids to find his form
Jos Buttlers comments come ahead of the first ODI against South Africa.
Broadband firms urged to axe mid contract exit fees as prices rise
Its come from the Consumer Group, Which?.
Surge in current account customers ditching and switching their bank
Over 376,000 were processed during the last three months of 2022.
Royal Mail reveals mounting losses after 200m strike hit
The groups owner, International Distributions Services, says Royal Mails operating losses mounted to £295 million in the first nine months of its year so far.
Under fire rail operator urged to recruit more drivers
Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, has criticised Transpennine Express.
NatWest to close another 23 branches across England and Wales
Some will close as early as April.
Mecca Bingo owner Rank slumps to loss as costs surge
The group reported pre-tax losses of £107.1 million for the six months to the end of December.
TSSA union to hold fresh ballot of members over continued strike action
Members of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association with 12 train operators will vote in the coming weeks as the union aims to force a settlement.
Mural unveiled to celebrate pioneering female train driver
Avanti West Coast commissioned the artwork at London Euston station to depict trailblazer Karen Harrison, who in 1979 became one of the UKs first female train drivers.
Jet2 upgrades profits outlook as bookings soar ahead of pre pandemic levels
The business now expects to beat market forecasts and report pre-tax profits of between £370 million and £385 million.
England bowler Katherine Brunt retires from county cricket
She is set to feature in next months T20 World Cup.
Man charged following an incident at St James Hospital in Leeds last week
He faces charges in connection with terrorism, explosives and firearm offences.
Anthony Gordons absence from Everton continues amongst hope for transfer
His current contract expires in 2025.
Jofra Archer is set to return to England duties against South Africa
Hes been out of the international game since March 2021.
Almost 300 jobs at risk at Asda and 4100 staff face pay cut
The shake-up comes two years after the company was snapped up by the billionaire Issa brothers and private equity backers TDR Capital for around £6.8 billion.
Gareth Southgate Family persuaded me to stay on after Englands World Cup ended
His contract is due to run until the end of 2024.
Newcastle midfielder Joelinton fined 29000 after admitting drink driving
He was stopped by police earlier this month.
Wout Weghorst hopes his Manchester United stay stretches beyond this season
He scored his first goal for the club in the Carabao Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
Local News
Sunken 17th century warship off Sussex identified
The wreck has been identified as the Dutch warship Klein Hollandia, which was built in 1656 and involved in all major battles in the second Anglo-Dutch war
'A thrill' - Brighton talent has already set his sights on Liverpool target ahead of Amex game
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma enjoyed a memorable experience against Liverpool in a 3-3 draw at Anfield earlier this season and he is looking forward to taking them on again
'Doesn't make sense' - Paul Barber has made it clear what Brighton's transfer plan is
Between the pair of them, midfielders Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister have been linked with Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United but for now, they remain on the south coast
Brighton transfer news on Moises Caicedo, Yasin Ayari and permanent exit hinges on Arsenal deal
Brighton have had a quiet month in terms of incomings with 18-year-old midfielder Facundo Buonanotte the sole first-team signing but it could be a busy end to the January window
Win a year-long family pass to Port Lympne Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park
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'Most perfect' West Sussex village in area dubbed England's alternative to The Hamptons
We have previously compared the West Sussex to village to our own version of Venice, while some locals say it wouldn't look out of place in Devon or Cornwall
Brighton's first Black-owned bookshop could be left ‘homeless’ in light of soaring costs
Afrori Books has launched a fundraiser raise money to move to a new premises
How Brighton beat Manchester United to Chelsea and Arsenal target Moises Caicedo's signature
Brighton managed to sign the Ecuadorian international for £4.5million at the start of February 2021 from Independiente del Valle, in what seemed like a long, drawn-out transfer
'Patients not always kept safe' at Storrington's The Glebe Surgery as CQC rates it inadequate
The report came out last week (January 18)
Unique spot on narrow country lane where three county borders meet including West Sussex
The spot is the place where three counties unite
League One boss makes transfer decision that will affect Brighton, Southampton and Celtic
The midfielder joined Morecambe on a season-long loan from Brighton last July and since then he has scored nine goals and bagged an assist in 31 appearances in all competitions
Police to up patrols near schools after child approached by man in a van in Uckfield
Two incidents have been reported in the Uckfield area this week
'Easy decision' - Evan Ferguson proven right as Brighton make third January transfer signing
The 18-year-old striker's former team, Carrigaline United Soccer Club, announced the Cork City striker has joined Brighton after a trial with the Premier League side
Plan to build 300 homes on Chichester farmland labelled 'environmental vandalism' by objectors
The site will be built besides the Chichester Harbour Area of Natural Beauty
Brighton CEO has already made contract stance clear amid Caicedo and Mac Allister transfer links
Between the pair of them, midfielders Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister have been linked with Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United but for now, they remain on the south coast
East Sussex area has the second-highest proportion of pensioners in England - Census data reveals
Some 32.4 per cent of people in Rother are aged 65 and over
'I think you would' - Brighton talent makes Liverpool FA Cup tie point after Amex humbling
Brighton welcome Liverpool to the Amex Stadium on Sunday for an FA Cup clash, just a fortnight after they thumped Jurgen Klopp's men 3-0 at the same ground in the Premier League
'Mammoth' rescue task as 18 sheep escape Kingley Vale nature reserve after fence 'tampered with'
They could have potentially been missing for 48 hours
Brighton captain Lewis Dunk reflects on his Liverpool 'disappointment' ahead of FA Cup tie
Brighton earned a thrilling 3-3 draw on Merseyside back in October, in what was Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge as head coach, and now they face Liverpool again on Sunday
NatWest to close Crawley and Shoreham branches as switch to online banking continues
The branches are the latest banks to close in Sussex