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Large blaze at Birmingham shop tackled by dozens of firefighters
A fire that broke out at the front of a shop in Birmingham is under control, emergency services said..
Victim calls Archbishop of Yorks response to abuse case insulting
A victim of an alleged sex abuser priest has called for the Archbishop of York to step down over his insulting and upsetting response to his handling of the case..
Advice to look for dementia symptoms at Christmas amid record diagnosis number
The NHS has urged people to look out for symptoms of dementia as they gather with loved ones at Christmas as new data shows more people than ever before have been diagnosed with the condition in England..
Belfast City Airport reopens after landing emergency
Belfast City Airports runway is operating at normal after it was forced to close following an emergency incident..
Roman Kemp says visiting The Repair Shop for Christmas show really special
TV and radio presenter Roman Kemp has said it was really special to visit The Repair Shops barn for its festive special..
UK economy failed to grow in third quarter of 2024
The UK economy flatlined in the third quarter of the year, according to revised official figures..
Shop staff facing Christmas crime wave with more shoplifting cases unsolved
Shop staff are facing a Christmas crime wave, an MP has warned as new figures revealed an average of more than 650 shoplifting offences a day went unsolved in the past year..
Star studded sisters of Blake Lively voice support after Justin Baldoni suit
A sisterhood of celebrities have voiced their support for US actress Blake Lively in the wake of her lawsuit and sexual harassment complaint against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni..
Conditions expected to improve after bad weather disrupts Christmas travel
Conditions are expected to improve this week after bad weather caused disruption during the Christmas getaway period..
King waves as he leaves Sandringham church service
The King has been pictured waving to well-wishers after attending a church service on his Norfolk estate..
Colleen Hoover supports Blake Lively after legal complaint naming Justin Baldoni
US actress Blake Lively has been supported by It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover after accusing Justin Baldoni, her co-star in a film of the novel, of sexual harassment in a legal complaint..
Germany mourns five killed and 200 injured in attack on Christmas market
Germans have mourned the victims of an apparent attack in which authorities say a doctor drove into a busy outdoor Christmas market, killing five people and injuring 200 others..
Tyson Fury loses title showdown against Oleksandr Usyk by unanimous decision
Tyson Furys mission to avenge his only professional defeat ended in crushing disappointment as he lost on a unanimous points decision to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh..
Quarter of 18 to 34 year olds expect cost of Christmas to put them into debt
A quarter (25%) of 18 to 34-year-olds expect the cost of Christmas to put them into debt, a survey has found..
Christmas getaway disruption as some flights cancelled due to high winds
A perfect storm of bad weather and millions of travellers has resulted in disruption at the start of the Christmas getaway period with some flights and ferries cancelled due to high winds..
Lower housebuyers bills with solar panels on newbuild roofs ministers urged
Housebuilders should lower buyers bills with solar panels on every roof, renewable energy charity and company chiefs have urged..
Max George says pacemaker has been fitted and is best Christmas present ever
The Wanted star Max George has revealed his pacemaker has been fitted after an operation to address a 2:1 heart block..
More misery for Manchester City as Aston Villa comfortably see off the champions
Manchester Citys abysmal run of form continued with a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa thanks to goals in each half from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers..
Drivers urged to be patient as millions begin Christmas getaway
Millions of drivers have been urged to be patient on the roads as the UK prepares for a perfect storm of the Christmas getaway and bad weather..
Thousands greet sun with cheers at Stonehenge to mark winter solstice
Thousands of people greeted the sun with cheers and applause as it rose over Stonehenge at the winter solstice..
Local News
People in Brighton spend more at this shop than anywhere else in the UK does
People in Brighton, really do go to Specsavers according to data from a UK bank.
Seasonal fair raises over £670 for Hastings greenhouse
The Hastings Seasonal Fair at Alexandra Park Greenhouse raised over £670 while celebrating local crafts, books, and festive cheer with Ye Olde Victorian Carol Singers.
Dancing on Ice judge and Olympic figure-skater takes to the ice
An Olympic figure-skating champion celebrated the season return of a fully accessible ice rink. Olympic figure-skating champion, Robin Cousins MBE took to the ice at Lightning Fibre’s accessible Ice Rink to celebrate its accessibility and seasonal return to Eastbourne.
Animal charity battling 'perfect storm' of high costs and requests
The Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare has issued an urgent appeal to ensure its animals stay warm and safe this winter.
New cabinet line-up announced for Wealden District Council
Wealden District Council announces its new cabinet line-up, focusing on housing, culture, and environmental priorities under its updated strategy.
Experience the Joy of Learning at Burgess Hill Nursery
Burgess Hill Nursery is an exceptional early years setting, providing a warm and nurturing environment for boys and girls aged 2½ to 4. Located within the stunning grounds of Burgess Hill Girls school, our expansive site offers endless opportunities for young learners to explore, discover, and grow through a variety of engaging, hands-on activities. We pride ourselves on creating an environment that sparks curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of learning.
Fundraising Snowman Ball raises £136,000 for children's hospice
The Snowman Ball at The Grand Brighton raised over £136,000 for Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice, supporting vital care for children and families.
Solar is the way to go and we're on track
It never ceases to amaze me how joyful and talented our communities are. And this was all on display at the Wish Park carols last Sunday evening. We were blessed with a mild night and clear skies. The Hangleton Brass Band were superb, playing requests and filling the air with sweet sounds. Hove residents were in good voice and Wish Park Café and the Friends of Wish Park kindly laid on mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas treats. A good time was had by all.
City gets £2.8 million grant to install 1,500 EV charging points
Brighton and Hove secures £2.8M funding to install 1,500 EV charging points over three years, with flexible tariffs and off-peak rates for residents.
Reindeer make a flying visit to town centre to spread festive cheer
Two reindeer visited a town centre to spread festive cheer
Convoy of vehicles sets off to Ukraine with toys and gifts for orphanages
Crews with vehicles laden with toys and gifts have set off to Ukraine to visit local orphanages
Grandmother fitted with groundbreaking tech that zaps tongue to help sleep apnoea
An East Sussex has been fitted with a Genio Nyxoah implant.
Brighton pub revealed to be inspiration for name of Netflix's Black Doves series
The Black Dove in Kemptown was revealed to be the inspiration for the name of the Netflix series Black Doves
Brighton.co.uk domain name for sale - how to buy it
The Brighton.co.uk domain name is now for sale - and here's how you can buy it
Coffee chain celebrates tenth shop by offering customers free coffee
Trading Post is celebrating the opening of its tenth coffee shop in Horsham by offering customers free coffee
Have your say on public transport in the city as part of new consultation
Residents are being asked to share their views on how roads and public transport should change over the next 20 years.
West Sussex secondary schools ranked best to worst
Four secondary schools in West Sussex saw pupils perform “well above average” in the past year, new figures show
The best and worst secondary schools in East Sussex, ranked
Two schools in East Sussex have been praised as pupils achieved more than half a grade better than similar students across the country
Family-run café takes over city centre coffee shop to bring a 'taste of Greece'
A new independent cafe has opened, bringing a “taste of Greece” to the city
Stunning photos showcase canal at sunset
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