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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
Police called to reports of man with firearm making threats
A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm after allegedly threatening two men with it.
Helicopter and police cars chase vehicle in high-speed pursuit
A car has been involved in a police chase that saw the helicopter deployed
Pensioner dies after being hit by a van on the A27
A man has died after being hit by a van on the A27
Three people taken to hospital following A-road crash
Three people were taken to hospital after a crash between two cars
Firefighters tackle car blaze that left person needing medical treatment
A car caught fire on a busy A-road in West Sussex, leading to firefighters putting out the blaze
Man seriously injured in three-car A-road crash
A man was seriously injured in a crash between three cars
Woman found dead in property as police called out
A woman has been found dead at a property in Wheatcroft, Littlehampton - leading to police involvement
Brits urged to retune TV as 'important' changes made in new Freeview update
People are being urged to retune their TVs to access channel changes made on December 10 as part of the latest Freeview update.
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.
Labour responds to 'abolishing' BBC TV licence for UK households
The government has responded to calls to scrap the TV Licence fee for UK households.
How to avoid burst pipes this Christmas and dodge £550 repair bills
While it may be tempting to turn off your heating completely, experts recommend you don’t do this
5 household bills set to increase in 2025
From energy bills to the TV Licence, Council Tax to bus fares, a number of household costs will increase in 2025
Drinking too much this Christmas? Here is how you can beat the dreaded hangover
How to get rid of or avoid a hangover? The NHS reveals their top tips.
Childline ready to support thousands of children this Christmas
Childline bases across the UK, including in London, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow and Cardiff, will be in operation throughout the Christmas period
Recap: Two-car crash closes A-road causing severe delays
A two-vehicle crash has been reported on the A21 near Flimwell.
Cafes must now pay £500 to have tables and chairs outside
Mid Sussex businesses wishing to place chairs and tables outside their premises will now have to pay up to £500 to do so.
Help and advice available for residents facing rising energy bills this winter
Help and advice is available for residents living in cold homes and facing rising energy bills this winter.
City Plan 2041 consultation launched to shape Brighton's future
Brighton and Hove City Council has launched a public consultation to shape the city's future development.
Experience the Joy of Learning at Burgess Hill Nursery
Burgess Hill Nursery is an exceptional early years setting, providing a warm and nurturing environment for boys and girls aged 2½ to 4. Located within the stunning grounds of Burgess Hill Girls school, our expansive site offers endless opportunities for young learners to explore, discover, and grow through a variety of engaging, hands-on activities. We pride ourselves on creating an environment that sparks curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of learning.
Fundraising Snowman Ball raises £136,000 for children's hospice
The Snowman Ball at The Grand Brighton raised over £136,000 for Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice, supporting vital care for children and families.