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Thousands flock to Assad regime prison in search for missing loved ones
Sprawling prison is known as the Slaughterhouse.
Eustons large advertising screen to be used for train information
A controversial large advertising screen above the concourse at Euston railway station will be used to display train information, Network Rail said..
Reeves to take iron fist to waste as departments challenged to find 5 savings
Whitehall departments will have to find savings of 5% as Rachel Reeves promised to use an iron fist to squeeze government waste..
Amazon and eBay to pay for e waste recycling under Government plans
The Government has unveiled plans to make online marketplaces and vape producers pay their fair share towards recycling electrical waste in the UK..
Cat sanctuary raises 12000 to restore a demolished pen after Storm Darragh
A cat sanctuary has raised more than £12,500 after a fallen tree branch demolished a newly-built pen housing rescued cats, during Storm Darragh..
David Coote sacked by PGMOL after Jurgen Klopp comments
Referee David Coote has been sacked following the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp..
NHS ordered to focus on patient safety as hospitals deal with record demand
NHS leaders have been ordered to prioritise patient safety ahead of a key AandE target as hospital beds in England near full capacity..
Starmer has economy as top priority on Saudi trip amid human rights concerns
Sir Keir Starmer is putting efforts to kickstart economic growth above human rights concerns as he meets Saudia Arabias crown prince Mohammad bin Salman..
Reeves pushes for closer trade ties with EU in Brussels talks
Improving trade ties with the European Union could boost the economy and drive up living standards, Rachel Reeves claimed, as she attended a meeting of EU finance ministers..
North of England to benefit from further Saudi trade Starmer says
The north of England will directly benefit from closer trade ties with Saudi Arabia, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he visits the country..
NHS waiting list pledge should have been fulfilled by September says Labour
A recent government pledge to eradicate waits of more than 12 months for NHS treatment should have been fulfilled by September, Scottish Labour have said..
Abba chose the UK for virtual show which brings 14bn boost to economy
Abbas virtual concert has boosted the UK economy by more than £1 billion, new analysis shows, as its executive producer sets his sights on another two years of the London residency which he hoped could exist forever..
Strictly Come Dancing 11th celebrity departs show and misses out on final
Reality star Pete Wicks will miss out on the Strictly Come Dancing final after becoming the 11th celebrity to depart the show..
Daniel Craig It would take me months to recover emotionally from a Bond film
Daniel Craig has revealed he felt exhausted after shooting James Bond films and said it would take him six months to recover emotionally..
Rayner knows people impatient for change amid fall in support for Labour
Angela Rayner has said she understands people are angry and impatient for change, after several polls showed a drop in support for Labour following the Budget..
Further disruptive strong winds across UK in Storm Darragh aftermath
Strong winds will continue to hamper the majority of the UK on Sunday following the widespread disruption caused by Storm Darragh..
Wes Streeting signals move to train thousands more GPs
Thousands more GPs could be trained in order to deal with the NHS staffing crisis, Wes Streeting has indicated..
UK exported thousands of tonnes of banned pesticides in 2023 probe reveals
The UK exported thousands of tonnes of pesticides last year that have been banned domestically due to their harmful impacts, an investigation has found..
England clinch series win against New Zealand with 323 run victory in Wellington
England secured their first away series in two years with a 323-run rout of New Zealand, Joe Root marking the occasion with a 36th Test century..
Syrian government appears to have fallen as 50 year rule of Assad family ends
The Syrian government appeared to have fallen early on Sunday in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family after a lightning rebel offensive..
Local News
Big changes ahead as we move into the new year
It’s been a hectic final week of the year in Parliament – with a flurry of announcements on funding for local councils, homelessness, devolution and much more. This often happens around Christmas as MPs and the Government try to get big announcements out before the end of the year.
Police searching for wanted man
Sussex Police are searching for a wanted man who has links to Brighton, Worthing and Hastings.
Man found dead in stream
A man was found dead in a stream in St Leonards.
Millions to be spent repairing council homes
Millions of pounds will be pumped into council home repairs in Shoreham and Lancing.
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
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