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More than 150 dead as plane crashes off runway in South Korea and catches fire
At least 151 people were killed when a passenger plane skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames after its front landing gear apparently failed to deploy, officials said..
US attorney general wanted to stop Gerry Adams fundraising trip
The United States attorney general attempted to block Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams from fundraising there in 1995, newly released records show..
UK to give Ukraine another 45m to help investigate Russian war crimes
The UK has pledged millions of pounds more to help bring Russian war criminals to justice for atrocities in Ukraine..
Netanyahu visited Ireland in bid to establish now closing embassy
Benjamin Netanyahu visited Dublin years before he became Israeli prime minister, in a bid to establish a diplomatic presence in the capital..
Small boat Channel crossings continue after migrant total reaches 150000
Small boat crossings have continued in the English Channel on Saturday despite the mornings foggy conditions..
Luke Humphries bid for back to back World Championship titles on track after win
World number one Luke Humphries continued his bid for back-to-back World Championship titles after easing through to the last 16..
TUC leader calls for year of delivery for workers
A union leader has called for 2025 to be a year of delivery for workers after 14 years of Tory chaos..
Passengers at some of UKs busiest airports face fog disruption
Passengers at some of the countrys busiest airports are facing disruption due to foggy weather..
Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will miss more than two months
Bukayo Saka is likely to be sidelined until at least March following surgery on his hamstring, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed..
Drivers frustrated at five year wait for parking code of practice
Four out of five drivers are frustrated that a Government-backed code of practice for private parking companies is still not in force five years after becoming law, a new survey suggests..
More than 2500 attacks on prison staff recorded over last decade figures show
The Scottish Government has been urged to take action after statistics showed there were more than 250 assaults on prison staff on average each year over the last decade..
Thousands of motorists caught drug driving four times or more
Thousands of motorists have been caught drug-driving at least four times, sparking calls for ministers to consider introducing rehabilitation courses for offenders..
UK aims to help more Ukrainian troops manage stress of combat
The UK is to increase efforts to help train Ukrainian soldiers to manage the stresses of combat..
Man charged with two counts of murder after Christmas Day stabbing
A 49-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder after two women died in a suspected stabbing in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day..
Farage Badenoch must apologise for crazy conspiracy theory on Reform numbers
Nigel Farage said he is weighing up what action to take if the Conservatives do not apologise for accusing Reform UK of fakery over its membership numbers..
Tributes paid to well loved father of six who died on Christmas Day
Tributes have been paid to a devoted fisherman and Aston Villa supporter who died on Christmas Day in Staffordshire..
Wham remain top of UK charts with Last Christmas
Wham! have marked a 10th non-consecutive week at the top of the UK singles chart with Last Christmas..
Ruben Amorim aware his job will be in danger if Man Utd do not find form soon
Ruben Amorim knows his job will be in danger if Manchester United continue to struggle but the head coach is comfortable with the pressure..
Channel crossings Number of migrants arriving in UK since 2018 hits 150000
More than 150,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in the last seven years..
Starmer pays tribute to wonderful brother Nick who died on Boxing Day
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his brother Nick, who has died aged 60..
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.
Guide launched to help music venues navigate planning system
A new guide has been launched to help music venues navigate the planning system.
Three carol services in one day, and I can't wait!
Do you like your name? Mine could be worse. It does mean ‘defender of the people’ which I try to remember whenever I go to a council meeting. There are many Alistairs I look up to – Alastair Campbell (much less so), Alastair Sim (the best Scrooge, more so) – but in 2024, it’s only the 592nd most popular name, and alas declining. Of course there are countless different spellings: Aleister, Alastair, Alister. If I’d had my way, I’d be Alasdair. Unfortunately, my parents didn’t hear
With Christmas just around the corner, here are three of my favourites
IT is certainly beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the garden at Driftwood as I get on with jobs out there. I bought a small potted tree a few years ago and this is its third year on display at the back of the house. Mine has always been left outside and decorated with lights and a few weatherproof baubles as you can see.
Recruiters combine adventure and charity this festive season
Brighton-based Hypha Rec2Rec embarks on a Kilimanjaro climb for Project Purpose, promoting professional development and raising funds for a Tanzanian orphanage
Brighton mum takes campaign for better education to Westminster
A Brighton mum has travelled to Westminster to campaign for better education for autistic pupils
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.
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