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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..
Germany mourns victims after BMW driven into Christmas market
Germany is in mourning after a Saudi doctor drove a BMW into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers, killing two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities called a deliberate attack..
Mandelson says it is great honour to be named UK ambassador to US
Lord Peter Mandelson has said it is a great honour to serve the country as the Prime Minister confirmed he had appointed him the next British ambassador to the US..
Sue Gray among 30 new Labour peers
Sue Gray, the partygate investigator who went on to become Sir Keir Starmers chief of staff, has been named among 30 new Labour peers..
King jokes Im still alive during visit celebrating Walthamstow community
The King joked that he was still alive during a visit with the Queen to Walthamstow after Augusts peaceful anti-racist protest in the area..
Lord Mandelson good fit for ambassador to US Cabinet minister says
Lord Peter Mandelson is a really good fit to become the next UK ambassador to the US, a Cabinet minister has said as the Labour grandee is expected to be named to the post..
PM urges councils to get on with fixing broken roads
Sir Keir Starmer has urged councils to get on with the job of fixing pothole-plagued roads..
Two men have been charged with assaulting police after a disturbance at Manchester Airport
But no police officers will face charges over their role in the incident, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said..
Four million people embarking on foreign festive trips
An estimated four million people in the UK are preparing to spend the Christmas and new year period overseas, according to a travel trade organisation..
Disruptive pupils parents should be forced to co operate with schools report
Teachers should be given powers to compel parents of disruptive children to engage with them tackling the burgeoning crisis of behaviour in schools, a report has said..
Flying to London from Edinburgh cheaper than train to Glasgow research finds
The Scottish Government has been urged to reduce the cost of rail travel after a price comparison found it was cheaper to fly from Edinburgh to London than commute from the Scottish capital to Glasgow by train..
King speaks about heritage crafts with Matt Baker on Countryfile
The King will speak about his commitment to heritage crafts as part of a BBC Christmas special of Countryfile..
Lord Peter Mandelson expected to be named next ambassador to US
Labour grandee Lord Peter Mandelson is expected to be the next UK ambassador to the US..
Daily tablet for advanced breast cancer patients set for NHS rollout
A new once-a-day tablet that treats advanced breast cancer is to be rolled out on the NHS, with about 1,100 patients in England set to benefit..
Household water bills to rise by an average 31 a year from April
Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average £31 a year over the next five years, regulator Ofwat has announced..
Harder for disadvantaged pupils to catch up as they move into secondary school
Disadvantaged pupils in England find it increasingly difficult to catch up as they progress into secondary school, a report has suggested..
Call for action after devastating rise in drink deaths
There has been a catastrophic rise in deaths caused by drinking, leading public health experts have said..
Local News
Brighton i360 shuts - full email to staff members
Brighton i360 has closed with staff allegedly told they will not be paid ahead of Christmas
Brighton i360 employees speak out as landmark shuts - live updates
Live updates after the Brighton i360 shuts down for good - with staff allegedly told they will not be paid ahead of Christmas
Martin Lewis issues Christmas NS&I Premium Bonds warning for parents
Martin Lewis has warned against people giving children NS&I Premium Bonds for Christmas.
Met Office issues White Christmas update with Christmas Day forecast
The definition that the Met Office uses to define a white Christmas is for one snowflake to be observed falling in the 24 hours of December 25
Santander paying £250 into customers' bank accounts in huge change
Santander has introduced a cashback incentive on residential mortgages at 85% LTV (loan-to-value) and above.
Thousands denied £3,900 cost of living boost as deadline approaches
Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs
Fire crews tackle flat blaze into early hours after smoke seen coming from building
Fire crews tackled a flat blaze into the early hours of the morning after smoke was reported coming from the building.
Campaigners urge the council to decriminalise prostitution laws
Sex workers are urging the council to support their demands to end the criminalisation of prostitution laws
Warning over 'nightmare after Christmas' for dog owners
Dog owners are being warned about the "nightmare after Christmas" that could be caused by feeding dogs toxic foods.
Jaw-dropping experience at the recently opened Pearly Cow
After working in and around the Sussex hospitality and tourism industry for more years than I care to remember, its a rare time when my jaw drops and I genuinely say ‘wow’.
Garden centre to host free festive trail with prizes
Join the free Christmas I Spy Trail at Notcutts Garden Pride Garden Centre in Ditchling, running December 14-30, with festive fun and prizes for kids.
RNLI crew member is ready for a Christmas on call
RNLI launches its Christmas appeal during its 200th year, highlighting volunteers like Brighton crew member Rebecca Kingdom who will be on call to save lives at sea
Decision made on 125 homes in West Sussex town
A decision has been made on plans to build 125 homes in Billingshurst
More than 1,200 new homes to be built in Sussex town
There has been a considerable increase in the number of new homes set to be built in Chichester, as part of government plans to build 1.5 million new homes
Coffee shop celebrates its first anniversary
Tamp & Grind, a coffee shop in Lancing, celebrates its first anniversary with a community gathering and ‘Highly Commended’ business award recognition
Christmas rubbish and recycling collection dates for Brighton and Hove announced
Brighton and Hove council has announced rubbish and recycling collection dates for Christmas and New Year
5 of the best winter walks to try out in Sussex to enjoy some fresh air
Sussex has a few great winter walks that travel through places like Seaford, Wilmington and Arundel
Man charged following burglary of town centre bank
A man has been charged after a bank was burgled in Eastbourne
Graffiti scrawled on A27 road signs for months is 'deeply frustrating'
National Highways say it is “deeply frustrating” that it has to clean graffiti scrawled over road signs on the A27 which cover them up and make them unusable
TV licence fee to increase this year - here's what you'll pay
The cost of a TV licence is to rise by £5 to £174.50 in April 2025. Here's who needs to have a licence, and the discounts available to different groups.