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Driving licences and veteran cards to be first digital IDs in Government app
Digital driving licences stored in a government smartphone wallet that can be used to prove a persons age are to be made available this year..
Deaths of man 36 and young girl unexplained say police
The deaths of a 36-year-old man and a six-year-old girl whose bodies were found at a property in West Lothian are being treated as unexplained by police..
Risk to life warning as Storm Eowyn to sweep strong winds and rain across UK
A storm named Eowyn could put lives at risk as strong winds batter the north of the UK on Friday and into Saturday, the Met Office said..
Starmer hints at tougher laws to block tidal wave of violence online
Tougher laws could be needed to regulate the nightmares of the online world, Sir Keir Starmer said after it emerged Axel Rudakubana trawled the internet for extreme violent content before the Southport atrocity..
Former IICSA chair criticises weaponisation of child sex abuse
The former chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has criticised the recent weaponisation of child sexual abuse, as she told of her relief at news her reports recommendations will finally be implemented..
State failures in Southport child killer case frankly leaps off page Starmer
The Prime Minister has said the failure of state institutions in the case of child-killer Axel Rudakubana frankly leaps off the page..
Unemployment rate rises but pay growth picks up again ONS
Britains jobless rate has risen unexpectedly and the number of workers on payrolls has fallen by the most since the height of the pandemic, according to official figures..
UK needs reckoning with Government spending Treasury minister will say
The UK is long overdue a reckoning with Government spending, a senior Treasury minister will say as Labour faces the prospect of making further cuts..
Reeves heads to Davos in bid for more investment
The Chancellor will attend the World Economic Forums annual meeting.
PM to deliver Downing Street press conference
Its after ministers announce inquiry into Southport attack.
Donald Trump becomes 47th president of United States
He was sworn in at the US Capitol Rotunda.
Reform critical over Southport response as local MP welcomes guilty plea
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper must appear in Parliament and account for why Axel Rudakubanas terror links were not revealed sooner, Nigel Farage has signalled..
Trio appear in court accused of raping teenage girls in Rotherham
Three men have appeared in court charged with rape and other offences following an investigation into the abuse of two teenage girls in Rotherham..
Nine in 10 people as worried about paying energy bills as last year
The vast majority of people are just as worried about paying their energy bills as they were last winter, despite a fall in prices..
Trump returning to power after unprecedented comeback
Donald Trump is due to be sworn is as Americas 47th President, capping a remarkable comeback after he overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and two assassination attempts to win another term in the White House..
Southport child killer Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty on first day of trial
The 18-year-old accused of killing three girls at a dance class in Southport has admitted the attack on the first day of his trial..
Whole country thinking of Southport families as trial begins Home Secretary
The Home Secretary has said the whole country is thinking of the families of those killed in the Southport knife attack as the man accused of their murders goes on trial..
Families of hostages wait for news after three freed on first day of ceasefire
Families of remaining Israeli hostages are waiting for news on their loved ones after three women were reunited with relatives following their release by Hamas on the first day of a ceasefire deal..
Mondays football briefing Brutal assessment from Amorim and derby delight for Toone
Manchester Uniteds inconsistency was on show in a 3-1 defeat to Brighton as boss Ruben Amorim admitted his side might be the worst in the history of the club..
Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump ahead of inauguration
Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration and said that the so-called special relationship will continue to flourish for years to come..
Local News
National bar chain selling £1 pints of beer in Brighton this week
A national bar chain is selling £1 pints of beer in Brighton until Friday, as part of a 'Blue Monday' promotion.
Couple's holiday hell as luxury hotel looked more like a 'war zone'
A couple claim their wedding anniversary was ruined when their On The Beach holiday looked more like 'Syria or Beirut' than a four-star hotel.
Aldi in-store workers get pay rise to at least £12.71 per hour
The pay increases come after Aldi’s UK boss Giles Hurley signed an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning her about the impact of rising taxes
Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts amid Budget cost increases
JD Wetherspoon’s boss wants Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to cut pub food taxes.
Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones to star in new Harlan Coben Netflix series Run Away
Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones and Line of Duty's James Nesbitt will star in Harlan Coben's new Netflix series Run Away.
Millions unaware they could save up to 90 per cent off water bills
Millions of households across the country could be eligible for huge savings of up to 90 per cent off their water bill
New digital driving licences to be launched this year as part of government app
Digital driving licences stored in a new government app on smartphones that can be used to prove a person’s age are to be made launched this year
Plans for driving bans and DWP bank snooping powers to tackle benefit fraud
Benefit cheats could be disqualified from driving for up to two years if they refuse to repay money they owe
New rules could remove £100 limit on contactless payments
Contactless payment rules could be changed, scrapping the £100 limit, says the Financial Conduct Authority
Exact time to buy car insurance as cheapest revealed
The exact time to buy car insurance cheapest has been revealed, and it could save you more than £500 on your renewal price
Do you have to pay council tax if you receive benefits from the DWP?
If you’re on a low income you might be able to get your council tax reduced.
DWP warning to report changes or risk losing £434 a month in benefits
Many claimants are entitled to higher levels of support, and could be missing out on more than £400 a month benefit payments
Sustainable deliveries help FareShare provide 99,750 meals over Christmas
FareShare Sussex & Surrey redistributed 41.9 tonnes of food over Christmas, feeding 14,720 people weekly. Supported by the Rampion Fund, eco-vehicles boosted their sustainable operations.
Updates as crash on A27 causes delays
A crash on the A27 Arundel Road near Worthing is causing delays.
Updates as trains delayed and cancelled due to fault
A signalling fault has blocked some lines between Haywards Heath and Gatwick Airport, causing train disruption.
University of Brighton receives highest accreditation for sports courses
The University of Brighton has earned CIMSPA’s prestigious three-star accreditation for its sports and physical exercise degrees, highlighting excellence in education, placements, and student support.
Inspector dismisses retirement apartment plans
A planning inspector has turned down proposals to convert an unused shop in Ticehurst into retirement housing.
Unused plot of land in prominent Brighton location up for auction
An unused plot of land in a prominent Brighton location has been put up for auction, by auctioneers Clive Emerson.
Stunning pictures of golden sunset over West Sussex beach
Argus Camera Club member Joanna Kaczorowska took to Bognor beach last week to enjoy a winter sunset and get some snaps.
Plans to demolish former gym next to Hove Greyhound Stadium
The owner of a former gym premises in Hove has applied for permission to demolish the building for fear that it may be unsafe.