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Governments pledge to ban trail hunting in spotlight as Boxing Day hunts meet
The Government is under pressure over its manifesto pledge to ban trail hunting as hunts gather for the traditional Boxing Day meet..
Train reliability hits the buffers as annual cancellations exceed 360000
More than 360,000 train services across Britain were fully or part-cancelled in the past year as reliability is at a joint record low amid major staffing shortages..
King praises doctors and nurses who provided care during cancer treatment
The Monarch spoke from Fitzrovia Chapel, a former London hospital chapel.
Man 39 shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve
A 39-year-old man was shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve..
Britons enjoying remarkably mild Christmas Eve
Britons are enjoying a remarkably mild Christmas Eve as shoppers dash to buy last-minute gifts and travellers head home for the festive season..
Over 10000 in armed forces not medically deployable Ministry of Defence says
More than 10,000 people in the armed forces are not medically deployable, figures from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have shown..
PM looks to brighter future at Christmas and wishes for peace in Middle East
Sir Keir Starmer said he would be looking towards a better, brighter future for every person in a Christmas message following a turbulent year for the UK..
Government aims to restore clarity with consultation on petrol car phase out
A consultation has been launched into the phase-out of petrol and diesel cars by 2030..
Permanent crisis in AE caused thousands of deaths in 2024
The Scottish Government has been accused of having responsibility for a disgracefully high number of deaths following growing waits for treatment in hospital accident and emergency departments..
Young people more likely to spend Christmas alone study finds
The number of young people spending Christmas Day alone has doubled, according to new research that compares festive attitudes and behaviours in 2024 and 1969..
How will a second Trump presidency impact the tech world in 2025
A second Donald Trump presidency is expected to be consequential in many ways, and its impact on the tech sector will be a key area after he enters office in January..
England captain Ben Stokes out for at least three months with torn hamstring
Ben Stokes will undergo surgery on a torn hamstring and be out of action for at least three months..
Two men jailed over 42m cocaine smuggling bid
Two men who tried to smuggle £42 million worth of cocaine into the UK have been jailed..
Luigi Mangione denies murdering UnitedHealthcare chief executive
The man accused of fatally shooting the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty to murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution..
Arsenals Bukayo Saka emotional as he faces lengthy injury absence
Arsenal have been dealt a major injury blow after Mikel Arteta revealed a really emotional Bukayo Saka has been ruled out for many weeks with a hamstring tear..
Morrisons extends discounts after IT issues hit Christmas shopping
Morrisons has cut the price of items including turkeys and Champagne for all shoppers after a system glitch hit its loyalty card on Monday, but some customers may face delayed Christmas orders..
Met Office forecasts mild Christmas with notably high temperatures
The Met Office has forecast a mild Christmas with notably high temperatures over the festive period..
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..
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..
Local News
Amazing objects rescued from West Pier are put on sale
A limited selection of “unique” artefacts from the West Pier are being sold.
Council issues a warning about 'killer' wood burners
The council has launched the “Cosy Killer” campaign to raise awareness of the “harm” being caused by people using wood burners and open fires
Steam bus to visit West Sussex town centre this weekend
The Steam Bus is set to return to Horsham town centre this weekend
The Sussex medieval town named among the UK's 15 most beautiful places
Rye in Sussex has featured among the UK's 15 most beautiful places according to a list from The Times
Casualty actress shows support for twin sister at breast cancer campaign
A former Casualty star visited Brighton Library in support of a new breast cancer awareness campaign
Brighton's best and worst secondary schools revealed in new ranking table
Brighton and Hove’s best and worst secondary schools have been revealed
Mum loses thousands of pounds after repeated bedbug infestations
A woman in a council owned flat which has become repeatedly infested with bedbugs said “it has left me with PTSD”
Delight as Dame Judi Dench visits pub for birthday lunch
A Mid Sussex pub had an unforgettable lunch service when Dame Judi Dench visited
'They're putting us under' - Shop owners' festive trade ruined by roadworks
A number of traders fear their businesses will shut by the New Year due to the impact of roadworks
Hot chocolate, live music and a vegan lunch: my trip to the winter fayre
Argus reporter Ramy Abou-Setta went down to the new event in Valley Gardens outside St Peter's Church to experience all that was on offer
Parents turn out in force to protest against school plans to join academy trust
Those involved in the Peaceful Protest Against Aurora gathered outside West Hove Infant School in School Road and Hove Junior School in Holland Road on Friday afternoon.
Parents protest plans to turn schools into academies
Parents have turned out in force to protest plans to turn two schools in Hove into academies
Men charged after thousands of pounds of stock stolen in phone store robbery
Four men have been charged following a robbery at a Three store which saw thousands of pounds of stock stolen
Drivers risk £1,000 fine if they don’t tell DVLA about these medical conditions
Drivers could face £1,000 fines or even lose their driving licence if they do not declare one of 110 medical conditions, the DVLA has warned.
MoneyMagpie's five financial products everyone should have
These are the five types of financial product you absolutely should have – and if you don’t, it’s time to start thinking about getting them
Warning as outraged shopper finds 'live bed bug' in Vinted parcel
An outraged shopper has claimed to find a 'live bed bug' in their Vinted parcel.
Meet Muppet, the 2024 winner of Britain's ugliest dog competition
Muppet, a Chinese Crested, has been named the winner of the ugliest dog in Britian competition.
I counted every Celebrations, Quality Street and more - any favourites missing?
I counted every Celebrations, Quality Street, Roses and Heroes - find out which Christmas tub has the most chocolates for 2024.
Are you a real Strictly fan? Try this quiz - see if you are a glitterball winner
Find out if you are a real Strictly Come Dancing fan by taking the ultimate quiz - see what score you can get. 10/10 means you're a glitterball winner.
I tried the world's best condiment and it wasn't ketchup or brown sauce
I tried what has been dubbed the world's best condiment and it wasn't ketchup, HP Sauce or mustard.