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Wife says Amie Gray can rest in peace after student convicted of her murder
The wife of physical trainer Amie Gray who was butchered to death on Bournemouth beach has said she can now rest in peace after a student was convicted of her murder..
Tyson Fury vows to annihilate Oleksandr Usyk and dominate heavyweight division
Tyson Fury has vowed to annihilate Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh on Saturday as the first step towards ruling the heavyweight division..
Practice trenches and tomb of 119 year old woman listed by Historic England
Practice trenches from the First World War, a bungalow maternity ward and the tomb of a woman believed to have lived to 119 years old are among the places that have been added to the National Heritage List for England..
Vital cash injection to tackle and prevent homelessness welcomed
Funding of almost a billion pounds next year marks a turning point in Government efforts to tackle and prevent homelessness, the Housing Secretary said..
Light to moderate wine drinking can be as good as statins for heart study
A bottle of wine a week, combined with a Mediterranean diet, could be as good as statins for heart health, academics have suggested..
Harry and Meghan release official Christmas card
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared a rare picture of their two children as part of a series of images for their official Christmas card..
Sara Sharifs father and stepmother jailed for life for torture and murder
Sara Sharifs father and stepmother have been jailed for life for years of horrific torture and despicable abuse culminating in her murder..
Environment Agency More than 6m homes and businesses in England face flood risk
About one in five homes and businesses in England are in areas at risk of river, sea and flash flooding, analysis from the Environment Agency has warned..
Liverpool named most generous city in UK after Southport response
Liverpool has been named by GoFundMe as the UKs most generous city in 2024 after its response to the Southport stabbings and subsequent disorder..
Travellers and Roma face most prejudice of any ethnic group in Ireland report
Travellers and Roma face the highest levels of prejudice of any ethnic group in Ireland, according to new research..
Campaign groups to take part in appeal bids over M25 protest sentencing
Two environmental campaign groups will be allowed to take part in bids to challenge the sentences given to climate protesters for their roles in a protest which blocked the M25..
Letby legal team seeks fresh bid to challenge convictions of child serial killer
Lawyers for child serial killer Lucy Letby will make a fresh bid to challenge her convictions on the grounds that the lead prosecution medical expert at her trial was not reliable..
Andrew to stay away from Christmas at Sandringham after links to alleged spy
The Duke of York is to stay away from the royal familys traditional Christmas gathering at Sandringham this year amid the controversy surrounding his links to an alleged Chinese spy..
Royal Mail sale to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky cleared by the Government
Royal Mails sale to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has been cleared by the Government, paving the way for the more than 500-year-old postal service to pass into foreign ownership for the first time..
Met Office issues warning as parts of Scotland face up to 150mm of rain
A very wet, damp and miserable start to the week has been forecast for parts of Scotland, with the risk of flooding due to persistent downpours..
Rayner to promise devolution by default in speech to local leaders
Angela Rayner will promise to make devolution the default setting for councils across the country after senior Government figures warned they could overrule local authorities objections to push through key building plans..
Spy accused Chinese businessman was invited to Buckingham Palace by duke
The businessman accused of being a Chinese spy was invited to Buckingham Palace by the Duke of York, it has been reported..
South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Koreas parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration this month..
27 of Britons comfortable asking for contributions to cost of Christmas meal
More than one in four Britons would ask Christmas Day guests to contribute to the cost of the festive meal, a survey suggests..
Thousands lose NHS healthcare funding after living longer than expected
Thousands of people are having NHS funding for their care withdrawn after living longer than expected, new research suggests..
Local News
Brighton Christmas fair forced to shut early
Brighton Winter Fayre has been forced to shut early due to high winds.
Sussex farmers provide homegrown strawberries for Christmas in UK first
Strawberry-growers have developed new techniques to allow Britons to enjoy home-grown fruit for Christmas Day.
'Insult to women' - MPs and campaigners slam decision against Waspi compensation
MPs and campaigners have slammed the government’s decision not to compensate women affected by changes to pension rules.
Air ambulance charity holds festive carol service at 19th century chapel
Stunning pictures of the inside of a chapel have been shared following a charity’s evening of carol singing.
What would a teacher say about our leaders?
What stall would you like to be on? I’d just arrived at Carden Primary School’s Christmas fair, Santa hat squashed on my head. I’d turned up a bit late – I was always late to school – and the parent in charge was already frazzled. Tombola? No thanks. I’d done that the week before. It’s hard work. Splat the rat? I can’t encourage cruelty to animals, even plastic ones. I settled for the sweet stall. Who doesn’t like giving out goodies? Anything to try to restore the Tory image. B
Thoroughly recommend having a go at making your own table centrepiece
Not long to go now! Are you all ready for the big day? I’ve certainly been getting into the Christmas spirit at home. I decided to have a go at making my own wreath to use as a table centrepiece. You can see the items used, laid out on the table, a moss ring I purchased, some wired gold and red berries, a couple of groupings of colourful mushrooms, some wired pine cones and other bits. After a walk around the garden, I had managed to gather some nice sprigs of both holly and ivy, even some hol
Social housing provider donates presents to Bradford residents
Hundreds of Christmas presents are being handed out across the Bradford district.
Best spots for a warming hot chocolate in Brighton according to readers
Knoops and Mila's Cafe were considered among the best spots for hot chocolate in Brighton according to readers
Sussex named among best places to visit around the world in 2025
Condé Nast Traveller's list of the best places to visit around the world has included Sussex for its 2025 version
This Sussex pub played a starring role in Christmas hit's music video
A pub in Sussex played a starring role in the music video for Paul McCartney's Wonderful Christmastime
'This menu is a love letter to British autumn'
Etch's latest tasting menu at the Hove restaurant is a homage to British autumn, championing seasonal produce while delighting tastebuds.
'A real shame': Residents react to the sudden closure of the i360
Residents are ‘surprised’ and ‘sad’ following the closure of Brighton’s i360
Brighton i360 closure: what we know so far
Yesterday, the news broke that Brighton’s i360 had shut its doors - here’s everything we know so far
Paramotor and glider teaching student almost crash into each other
A paramotor and a glider came within metres of a mid-flight collision in June 2024, as revealed in a UK Airprox Board report
Huge pile of waste dumped near woodland
A large amount of waste has been dumped near woodland in Worthing.
Baking megastar visits Sussex to film festive special
Baking royalty Dame Mary Berry visited the RNLI Rye in Sussex to film her latest Christmas special
Company could lose thousands after New Years Eve event falls through
A events company says they have lost thousands of pounds after its flagship New Year’s Eve event on the i360 has been cancelled by the viewing tower’s closure
Existing gym 'will go' as part of leisure centre redevelopment
A popular gym looks like it will go when the King Alfred Leisure Centre is finally redeveloped, a senior councillor said
Pictures from scene of murder investigation after man found dead
Pictures show the scene of a murder investigation after a man was found dead at his home.
Trains stopped due to trespassers
Rail services were stopped between Seaford and Lewes due to trespassers.