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King waves as he leaves Sandringham church service
The King has been pictured waving to well-wishers after attending a church service on his Norfolk estate..
Colleen Hoover supports Blake Lively after legal complaint naming Justin Baldoni
US actress Blake Lively has been supported by It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover after accusing Justin Baldoni, her co-star in a film of the novel, of sexual harassment in a legal complaint..
Germany mourns five killed and 200 injured in attack on Christmas market
Germans have mourned the victims of an apparent attack in which authorities say a doctor drove into a busy outdoor Christmas market, killing five people and injuring 200 others..
Tyson Fury loses title showdown against Oleksandr Usyk by unanimous decision
Tyson Furys mission to avenge his only professional defeat ended in crushing disappointment as he lost on a unanimous points decision to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh..
Quarter of 18 to 34 year olds expect cost of Christmas to put them into debt
A quarter (25%) of 18 to 34-year-olds expect the cost of Christmas to put them into debt, a survey has found..
Christmas getaway disruption as some flights cancelled due to high winds
A perfect storm of bad weather and millions of travellers has resulted in disruption at the start of the Christmas getaway period with some flights and ferries cancelled due to high winds..
Lower housebuyers bills with solar panels on newbuild roofs ministers urged
Housebuilders should lower buyers bills with solar panels on every roof, renewable energy charity and company chiefs have urged..
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..
Local News
Schoolgirls ripped out woman's hair and punched police in 'chaos, mayhem and bedlam'
A gang of teenage girls ripped hair out of a woman’s head and assaulted police officers during a violent brawl.
Huge increase in number of new homes to be built in Worthing
There has been a huge increase in the number of new homes set to be built in Worthing, as part of government plans to build 1.5 million new homes
Christmas bin collection schedule announced for Sussex town
Hastings Borough Council has announced revised bin collection dates over the Christmas period. Here's the full list of changes
Plans for huge three-storey home on one of Brighton's most expensive streets
Plans have been submitted to demolish a "traditional" house and erect a three-storey replacement on one of Brighton's most expensive streets
Planes almost crash into each other over Brighton
A near miss occurred between the two light aircraft flying over Brighton in June 2024, with details emerging in a new report.
Part of Shoreham Port on the market for £4 million
An area of Shoreham Port has been spotted for sale
Men jailed after 'vicious' stabbing outside coffee shop left man in hospital
Two men have been jailed after a “vicious” stabbing outside a coffee shop which left a man in hospital
Paedophile nursery worker jailed for sexually assaulting toddlers
A paedophile sexually assaulted two three-year-old children while working at a nursery
Trees to be felled over fears they could fall on 'busiest road in the city'
Three large trees are set to be felled later this week over fear they could fall on cars on the A23.
Preston Circus closed off by police and firefighters - due to burnt toast
Emergency services swarmed a property due to burnt toast, closing off Preston Circus
Updates as A27 crash causes delays for motorists
A crash on the A27 in Lewes is causing delays.
Seafront cafe can stay open after noise complaints from neighbours
A cafe can continue to sell alcohol after the owner offered to close earlier following noise complaints from neighbours
Major pub chain announces increase in the price of a pint of beer
A major pub chain in the UK has announced an increase in the price of a pint of beer amid tax hikes.
Sir David Jason admits the one 'disappointment' he had with own beloved show
Sir David Jason has shared his one disappointment and complaint he had with the popular show A Touch of Frost.
Council tax set to increase by almost £330m to fund increase in police budgets
Ministers have set out a provisional 3.5% real-terms increase in funding for forces police
I saved £150 in a month by using 3 envelopes and a viral TikTok trend
I tried the viral TikTok trend called cash stuffing and saved £150 in a month using just 3 envelopes - here's how it went.
Aldi tells shoppers the best time to shop in the lead-up to Christmas
Aldi has told customers when is the best time to shop in the lead-up to Christmas.
Waspi women blast ‘bizarre and unjustified’ decision as they are denied compensation
Waspi campaign director Jane Cowley said she was “absolutely incensed” by the Government’s decision.
Pensions minister issues update on DWP Winter Fuel Payment cuts
From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.
UK inflation at highest level since March as Chancellor says 'more to do'
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.6% in November