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Amazon and eBay to pay for e waste recycling under Government plans
The Government has unveiled plans to make online marketplaces and vape producers pay their fair share towards recycling electrical waste in the UK..
Cat sanctuary raises 12000 to restore a demolished pen after Storm Darragh
A cat sanctuary has raised more than £12,500 after a fallen tree branch demolished a newly-built pen housing rescued cats, during Storm Darragh..
David Coote sacked by PGMOL after Jurgen Klopp comments
Referee David Coote has been sacked following the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp..
NHS ordered to focus on patient safety as hospitals deal with record demand
NHS leaders have been ordered to prioritise patient safety ahead of a key AandE target as hospital beds in England near full capacity..
Starmer has economy as top priority on Saudi trip amid human rights concerns
Sir Keir Starmer is putting efforts to kickstart economic growth above human rights concerns as he meets Saudia Arabias crown prince Mohammad bin Salman..
Reeves pushes for closer trade ties with EU in Brussels talks
Improving trade ties with the European Union could boost the economy and drive up living standards, Rachel Reeves claimed, as she attended a meeting of EU finance ministers..
North of England to benefit from further Saudi trade Starmer says
The north of England will directly benefit from closer trade ties with Saudi Arabia, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he visits the country..
NHS waiting list pledge should have been fulfilled by September says Labour
A recent government pledge to eradicate waits of more than 12 months for NHS treatment should have been fulfilled by September, Scottish Labour have said..
Abba chose the UK for virtual show which brings 14bn boost to economy
Abbas virtual concert has boosted the UK economy by more than £1 billion, new analysis shows, as its executive producer sets his sights on another two years of the London residency which he hoped could exist forever..
Strictly Come Dancing 11th celebrity departs show and misses out on final
Reality star Pete Wicks will miss out on the Strictly Come Dancing final after becoming the 11th celebrity to depart the show..
Daniel Craig It would take me months to recover emotionally from a Bond film
Daniel Craig has revealed he felt exhausted after shooting James Bond films and said it would take him six months to recover emotionally..
Rayner knows people impatient for change amid fall in support for Labour
Angela Rayner has said she understands people are angry and impatient for change, after several polls showed a drop in support for Labour following the Budget..
Further disruptive strong winds across UK in Storm Darragh aftermath
Strong winds will continue to hamper the majority of the UK on Sunday following the widespread disruption caused by Storm Darragh..
Wes Streeting signals move to train thousands more GPs
Thousands more GPs could be trained in order to deal with the NHS staffing crisis, Wes Streeting has indicated..
UK exported thousands of tonnes of banned pesticides in 2023 probe reveals
The UK exported thousands of tonnes of pesticides last year that have been banned domestically due to their harmful impacts, an investigation has found..
England clinch series win against New Zealand with 323 run victory in Wellington
England secured their first away series in two years with a 323-run rout of New Zealand, Joe Root marking the occasion with a 36th Test century..
Syrian government appears to have fallen as 50 year rule of Assad family ends
The Syrian government appeared to have fallen early on Sunday in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family after a lightning rebel offensive..
West Ham confirm Michail Antonio involved in road traffic accident
West Ham forward Michail Antonio has been involved in a road traffic accident, the Premier League club have confirmed..
Wind speeds top 90mph as Storm Darragh starts to lash UK
Gusts of 93mph have been recorded as Storm Darragh hit the UK..
Devolved leaders hail improved relationships with UK Government under Labour
Working with the Conservatives when they were in government could not have been more awful but relationships with Westminster are incomparably better now Labour is in power, John Swinney has said..
Local News
Eight people rescued from major fire at block of flats
Eight people had to be rescued from a major fire at a block of flats in Steyning.
What is the cheapest supermarket for Christmas dinner in 2024?
Christmas dinner can be expensive, so experts analysed the costs of Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Iceland to see which was cheapest.
Recap: Crash causes severe delays on the A27
There are severe delays on the A27 at Hove due to a crash.
Fort to host weddings for first time after £7.5 million restoration
Newhaven Fort, a historic coastal landmark, will host weddings starting in 2025 after a £7.5 million restoration, offering stunning views and unique packages.
Have your say on schools consultation
There is something so magical about Brighton and Hove as twinkly lights start to appear in homes across the city, school fairs get underway and tree stalls pop up all over the place from churches to pubs. Our city knows how to get festive and bring joy.
Arab film directors breaking the barriers of gender and sexuality
Arab film directors breaking the barriers of gender and sexuality
Brighton labelled one of the noisiest holiday spots in the UK
Brighton has been revealed as one of the noisiest holiday destinations in the UK, according to statistics
Eight townhouses to be built on former garage in Hanover
Eight new townhouses will be built on a former garage in Hanover
Pilot travels 300 miles to adopt adorable pair of cats
A pilot from Horsham travelled 300 miles to adopt a pair of cats after spotting them on social media
Husband's emotional tribute to 'beautiful' wife who died while sectioned
The husband of Nicolette McCarthy who took her own life at Beachy Head while she was sectioned has paid tribute to his wife
Sussex town is crowned the UK's 'Grinch capital' - and this is why
Hastings has been crowned the UK’s “Grinch capital” - and this is why.
Sussex garden centre with 'beautiful displays' named among best in the UK
Haskins Snowhill Sussex was named among the UK's best garden centres according to the Daily Mail
Housing association slammed for taking hours to move debris that fell off flats
A housing association took hours to remove dangerous cladding from a block of retirement flats after it was blown off in a storm, a councillor has claimed
New padel courts on seafront opened for bookings
The four padel courts in Hove Beach Park are part of Brighton and Hove City Council’s development of the park and will be operated by Game4Padel
Heartbreak at death of 'caring, kind, polite boy' who was 'always happy and smiling'
A “caring, kind and polite” teenager who suffered from “debilitating” mental health issues died after failings in his care, an inquest has found.
Man threatened to 'cut person's legs off' before violent brawl in street
A man threatened to cut another man's legs off before a violent brawl erupted in the streets of Portslade, a court heard
Pensioner charged twice by energy company and threatened with legal action
Energy company EDF has apologised after charging an East Sussex pensioner twice - and threatening him with legal action
All the energy companies offering free or cheaper electricity this Christmas
Multiple energy companies have announced that they will pause charges for electricity at points over the festive season, including Christmas Day
Quality Street discontinues chocolate labelled 'favourite of all time' by fans
Quality Street has revealed it's fan favourite Collisions chocolate bar has been discontinued.
Tesco issues warning to customers as Christmas dinner staple is recalled
Tesco has issued a warning to shoppers who have purchased the product saying: "Please do not eat it."