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Post Office needs to be taken out of Horizon redress scheme MP says
The Post Office needs to be taken out of its role in administering redress schemes for victims of the Horizon scandal, Labour MP Liam Byrne has said, as the legal bill appears to be racking up all the time on compensation..
History making events top chart of decades biggest TV audiences so far
A new King, a global pandemic and a trophy for England at the womens Euros mean this is already a decade like no other and all were responsible for some of the biggest TV audiences of the first half of the 2020s..
Bus passengers hit by costly start to 2025 after 50 rise in fares
Millions of bus passengers in England have been hit by an increase in single fares from £2 to £3..
Troubling rise in people admitted to hospital due to lack of vitamins
There has been a troubling increase in the number of people admitted to hospital for health problems caused by a lack of vitamins, new data shows..
Lower carbon jet fuel mandate comes into force
Flights from UK airports must use a minimum amount of lower-carbon jet fuel from Wednesday, with the introduction of the sustainable aviation fuel (Saf) mandate..
Starmer 2025 a chance to rediscover the great nation that we are
The UK faces a year of rebuilding while also rediscovering the great nation that we are in 2025, according to Sir Keir Starmer..
Veteran radio star Johnnie Walker dies aged 79
Veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker has died at the age of 79, it has been announced..
Drink sensibly on New Years Eve struggling ambulance service says
An under-pressure ambulance service has urged New Years Eve revellers to drink in moderation to help reduce demand on resources..
Max George returning to hospital for check up over flicking feeling in chest
The Wanted star Max George has said he is going back to hospital as he is getting a flicking feeling in his chest following heart surgery..
Wimbledon finalist Gabriela Dabrowski played through season with breast cancer
Wimbledon finalist Gabriela Dabrowski has revealed she played through the 2024 season while receiving treatment for breast cancer..
Mercedes cars to get human like conversations through AI systems
Drivers of Mercedes cars will soon be able to chat to their vehicles following an update..
Wind rain and snow hit UK as New Years Eve events cancelled
Heavy rain and high winds are causing disruption in much of the country with blizzards forecast in Scotland and widespread cancellation of New Years Eve events..
Households urged to submit energy readings before the New Year
It comes as the Energy Price Cap rises on January 1st.
Wayne Rooney and Plymouth mutually part ways
The club are currently bottom of the Championship.
Actor Stephen Fry and former England manager Gareth Southgate have been knighted in the New Year Honours
Honours have gone to a host of Team GB athletes.
US federal appeals court upholds sexual abuse finding against Donald Trump
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jurys finding in a civil case that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s..
Edinburghs Hogmanay fireworks cancelled due to bad weather in Scotland
There are Met Office yellow weather warnings for most of Scotland on Monday and Tuesday.
Five people charged in connection with Liam Paynes death
Five people have been charged in Argentina in connection with the death of One Direction musician Liam Payne..
Ferries and trains disrupted as snow wind and rain warnings in force
Ferries and trains have been disrupted as snow, rain and wind warnings are in force and are expected to cause further travel issues on New Years Eve..
Gatwick Airport returning to normal after fog disruption
Gatwick Airport has said operations are returning to normal after four days of fog-related flight restrictions..
Local News
A road closed due to multi-vehicle crash, causing heavy delays
The A21 near Ticehurst, East Sussex is closed due to a crash, causing delays
Man in hospital for days after being found in street with serious injuries
A man found in the street with serious injuries may have been assaulted, police say
Elderly man hit by car and seriously injured
An elderly man was seriously injured when he was hit by a car in Henfield.
People taken to hospital after four-car crash
People were taken to hospital after a crash between four cars
'Hundreds of gallons' of water gushing from burst pipe for three days
A man has said he is “sick and tired” of seeing “hundreds of gallons” of water gushing from a burst pipe
The Christmas food and drink you must avoid pouring down the sink
Have you ever had a drain blockage disaster after cooking Christmas dinner?
All the fan pictures from Albion's disappointing clash against Crystal Palace
There were lots of smiles and much festive cheer before a disappointing result for the Albion against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
Two people taken to hospital and dog treated after house fire
A dog was given oxygen and two people were taken to hospital after a house fire.
Mum claims Ryanair 'fooled' her family they were flying to Frankfurt
Bridget and her group were forced to fork out €350 on a taxi to travel into central Frankfurt.
Recap: Firefighters tackle blaze at house
Crews are currently tackling a fire in Derek Road, Lancing.
RAC urges all UK drivers to avoid major roads for 6 hours this weekend
The RAC has urged all UK drivers to avoid major roads this weekend amid a Christmas rush.
Cadbury's 'best' discontinued chocolate bar fans 'used to love' returns to B&M
Cadbury's Dairy Milk Marble chocolate bar has returned to B&M stores despite being discontinued in the UK back in 2012.
'Check your change': Rare 50p coin sells for 320 times face value on eBay
The Royal Mint Kew Gardens Anniversary 50p coin is the second rarest in circulation in the UK today
Guinness drinkers warned as national shortage causes crisis at UK pubs
Pubs and bars across the UK have begun running out of Guinness following "allocation limits" placed on the number of kegs they can receive.
'Do not eat': Tesco warning to customers over meat poses a 'risk to health'
Tesco has warned customers not to eat one of its beef products ahead of Christmas as it may pose a “risk to health”.
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire given green light by Government
Ofcom chief executive Dame Melanie Dawes said there are “real questions about what the service needs to be"
Arrests made following football match between rivals
Three were arrested during the policing of a football match.
Fabulous snaps show off Sussex's beauty at night
Argus Camera Club photographers have been sharing their snaps
Plans for 50 homes approved despite fears for wildlife
Plans to build 50 homes in Cuckfield have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council.
Courtesy costs nothing, so let's see more of it... please
Last week I had the pleasure of attending a Newcastle literary festival for the first time. I knew the experience would be something special but never anticipated seeing the north/south divide so starkly. I’m not talking about comparative wealth, infrastructure or opportunity; there are better qualified people than me to discuss that. I am talking about manners and common human decency.