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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
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'If you don’t use it, you’re going to lose it': jewellers closes after 20 years
A jewellery business which has been a staple of the high street for 20 years is closing, after the owner said it has become unsustainable
Sussex MP delivers Christmas card to Speaker of the House of Commons
An MP delivered her Christmas card to the Speaker of the House of Commons.
My Christmas has changed over the years
As a child Christmas afternoon in our house was the one day in the year we weren’t allowed to make any noise. My dad was a vicar and had midnight mass on Christmas Eve going on until 1am. Friends of my parents would then come around for sherry and mince pies before we opened our presents. We would be off to bed gone 3am but my dad had five or six services on Christmas morning, the first at 6am. After visiting the sick and elderly of his parish, he would arrive home around 1.30pm, absolutely kn
Grade II listed toilets on Brighton seafront approved for major revamp
Planning permission has been granted to renovate a Grade II listed public toilet on Brighton's seafront, in the Madeira Colonnade on Madeira Drive.
American school bus business named 'most unique' at quirky awards ceremony
A business which operates out of an American school bus scooped up the prize for Most Unique Catering at the Quirky Wedding Awards
Plans for new signal crossing outside railway station due to accidents
Plans are in the works to make the section of Tarring Road outside West Worthing station safer
Take a look inside new city centre shop
Finisterre has opened its new shop in Bond Street in Brighton
Everything you need to know about Burning the Clocks this weekend
Thousands of people are set to line the city’s streets to watch the Burning the Clocks parade this weekend in Brighton
Britain’s 'most festive man' adds even more decorations to 10,000 strong collection
Geoff Stonebanks form Seaford has added even more Christmas decorations to his 10,000 strong collection this year.
Cyclists surprise workmen with bubbly and cake for building cycle lane
Cycling campaigners have handed out cakes and drinks to council workers for their role in improvements to the A23
Plan to install high security door to keep out 'unsolicited visitors'
A planning application has been submitted to install a 'high security' door on a central Brighton residence to keep out 'unsolicited visitors who sleep rough in the corridors.'
'Devolution plans are like shifting the deckhairs on the Titanic'
A former district and county councillor has called plans to potentially scrap two-tier authorities “shifting the deckchairs on the Titanic” amid plans to change how local government works.
Flats and convenience store could be built in pub garden
A planning application has been submitted to build flats and a convenience store in The Prince Albert's pub garden, just outside Crawley
Teacher's wide feet land her a modelling job - thanks to the menopause
Sussex teacher Rebecca Wells is starring in a new campaign by DB Wider Fit Shoes and sharing her story
Resident speaks out following 'shocking' graffiti in quiet street
A resident has spoken out after graffiti saying 'Free Tommy Robinson' appeared in St Andrew's Road, Tarring
Delight as ex-teachers set up nursery and get top Ofsted grade on their first go
A nursery which prioritises making children ‘world ready’ has received an outstanding Ofsted report
Family devastated after kitten 'eaten' by dog
A woman has spoken of her family’s heartbreak after their cat was allegedly eaten by a dog
A27 closed after multiple crashes cause long delays - live updates
Live updates after multiple crashes on the A27 near Chichester have caused severe traffic in the area
New owner for West Sussex shopping centre after being bought by company
A Horsham shopping centre has been bought out of receivership by real estate company CUBE RE