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Study reveals how long people with dementia live after diagnosis
Medics have revealed how long a person can expect to live after being diagnosed with dementia..
Millions head online at 6am 7am and 8am as alarms go off data shows
Britons reach for their mobile phone as soon as they wake up with spikes in network traffic detected immediately after 6am, 7am and 8am, figures show..
3500 electric vehicles ordered by BT
Telecoms giant BT has announced a huge order for thousands of new electric vehicles..
Food prices to rise by 42 this year amid increased costs industry warns
Food prices will rise by an average of 4.2% in the latter half of the year as retailers battle £7 billion of increased costs from the Budget, the industry has warned..
Blood tests could reduce lung cancer deaths study finds
Blood testing people at high risk of lung cancer could reduce the number of deaths, a study has found..
West Ham have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui
The Spaniard has been in charge of the Hammers for less than eight months.
Two out of five young passengers killed in car crashes not wearing seat belt
More than two out of five young passengers who die in car crashes are not wearing a seat belt, according to new analysis..
Vapes four times more profitable than tobacco to convenience stores study
Vapes are four times more profitable to convenience stores than tobacco amid a nine-fold increase in sales of the devices in three years, according to a study..
Drink coffee in the morning to reap health benefits study
Drinking coffee in the morning could bring more health benefits than drinking a few cups throughout the day, according to a new study..
Schools face tight budgets as rising costs may outstrip growth in funding IFS
State schools in England could face very tight budgets as rising costs are likely to outstrip the growth in school funding, a report has estimated..
Exercising in year before diagnosis can cut odds of cancer progressing study
Exercising in the year before a cancer diagnosis can reduce the odds of the disease progressing by up to 27%, a study has suggested..
Health Secretary ashamed as pressure leads to critical incidents in hospitals
The Health Secretary has said he feels ashamed at the experiences of some patients in the NHS, admitting that some patients are being taken to hospital to die because the right care is not available when they need it..
Teenager stabbed to death on bus in London
A 14-year-old boy has been stabbed to death on a bus in south-east London, the Metropolitan Police said..
CAA workers to take industrial action in pay row
Members will work to rule and ban overtime from January 20.
Meta ends fact checking on Facebook and Instagram
Will instead rely on community notes.
McDonalds faces fresh harassment claims
UK boss faces MPs.
NHS trusts declare critical incidents amid sustained pressure
Flu season is the straw that is breaking the camels back.
South Korean agency receives new warrant to detain impeached President Yoon
South Koreas anti-corruption agency says it has received a new court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its previous attempt was blocked by the presidential security service last week..
Alexis Jay No need for new grooming gangs inquiry just get on with reforms
The head of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has said the time has passed for another lengthy examination of grooming gangs and that the row is distracting from the issues..
Severe flooding and snow disrupt travel as weather warnings remain
Severe flooding and snow are causing travel disruption as weather warnings remain in force..
Local News
'No viable offers' for i360, says council as attraction shuts
No viable business offers were received for the Brighton i360, the council has claimed
This is how long taxpayers will be paying for the i360
A leading councillor said last night how long the people of Brighton and Hove will be paying off a loan brokered for the i360
Every day of Christmas win an E-gift card worth £100
This Christmas we're giving away a different E-gift card worth £100 every day until January 5. Enter our competition for a chance to win.
Martin Lewis urges pensioners to 'spread the word' in urgent plea
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent plea to 700,000 older people who are eligible for Pension Credit who will miss the Winter Fuel Payment.
Household water bills to rise by from April next year
The increase is significantly higher than the expected average rise of around £20 a year per household
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 - recap
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.
Hundreds of new homes to be built in Crawley
There has been a considerable increase in the number of new homes set to be built in Crawley, as part of government plans to build 1.5 million new homes
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.
McDonald's restaurant staff swap roles for festive charity party
Ronald McDonald House Charities UK and McDonald's Brighton restaurant have thrown a festive party for families
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
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.