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Early Christmas Shoppers Estimate They Save 120 On Average
Christmas shoppers who start early typically believe they save £120 by making their purchases before mid-December, a survey indicates..
Reeves Could Raise Billions Without Breaking Labour Pledges
Rachel Reeves could raise tens of billions from tax reforms without breaking Labour’s manifesto pledges but must avoid “half-baked fixes” to Britain’s economic woes at the Budget, leading economists have said..
Advanced Genetic Tests Could Predict Patients At Risk Of Blood Cancer Relapse
Offering a combination of genetic tests to people with a “very complex” blood cancer could accurately predict if the disease is likely to come back within 18 months of treatment, a study has found..
Phillipson Signals Government Will Do The Right Thing And Lift Benefit Cap
Bridget Phillipson has said she is “confident” the Government will “do the right thing” over the two-child benefit cap, in the clearest sign yet that ministers could scrap the policy..
Swinney Vows To Remain First Minister If He Wins Election Without SNP Majority
John Swinney has said he will not step down if he wins next year’s Holyrood election but fails to achieve an SNP majority..
Woman 43 Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Deaths Of Two Children
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the deaths of two children in Stafford, Staffordshire Police said..
Hull KR Clinch Historic Treble After Thrashing Champions Wigan In Grand Final
Hull KR completed an historic treble after battering defending champions Wigan 24-6 in a pulsating Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford..
The Godfather And Annie Hall Star Diane Keaton Dies At 79
Actress Diane Keaton, best known for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather and Something’s Gotta Give, has died at the age of 79, according to US magazine People..
UK Visitors To Southern Europe Should Allocate Four Hours For Border Checks
UK travellers visiting countries such as Spain, Portugal and Italy are being urged to prepare for four-hour queues when a new EU border system comes into force on Sunday..
17 Year Old Fighting For His Life After North London Shooting
A 17-year-old boy is in a critical condition after he was shot in north London..
Funding Pressures Could Result In Cuts To Rape Crisis Services Centre Warns
Scotland’s largest rape crisis centre has warned services are at risk of closure without “urgent and adequate” additional funding from Government..
Military Horse That Bolted Through Central London Retires
A military horse which bolted through central London after being startled by construction work has retired..
New Era In History Of Passports Will See Kings Coat Of Arms On The Front
The King’s coat of arms will be on the front of all new passports from December, the Home Office has announced..
Local News
Owner of American Bully banned from keeping a dog for two years
The owner of an American Bully dog, which attacked three dogs in the city, has been banned from keeping a dog for two years.
Road cordoned off as fire service respond to incident
A residential road was closed off today as emergency services responded to an incident.
Labour chooses its candidate to battle it out to become Sussex mayor
Labour has chosen its candidate to battle it out to become Sussex’s first ever mayor
Family pays tribute to 'beloved' man who died after jet ski incident
The family of a jet skier who was recovered from the sea have paid tribute to the “beloved” man
I’m a Celebrity 2025 line-up ‘confirmed’ – from soap legends to iconic singer
Rumoured names for I'm a Celeb 2025 include Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, singer Martin Kemp and former footballer Alex Scott.
Street celebrates after huge prize win on Postcode Lottery
Neighbours on this Sussex street have won big with the People's Postcode Lottery, with a grandmother now heading to see her son in the USA.
Teenager who stabbed 17-year-old boy is jailed
A teenager who stabbed a 17-year-old boy in July has been convicted at court
'Decaying' bingo hall will be demolished to make way for housing
The former Buzz Bingo hall in Worthing will be demolished to make way for housing.
Live updates as 'paint spillage' causes emergency road closure
Live updates as a road is closed due to paint being spilled
Former pub could become a boutique hotel, bar and restaurant
Plans to change a former pub into a boutique hotel, restaurant and bar are to be considered by Horsham District Council
'Environmental catastrophe' fears as harmful pollution 'leaks from sewage works'
Southern Water has apologised after "millions" of bio-beads washed up on Camber Sands beach.
Funding boost for city's tourism group
Tourism in Chichester is set to receive a £130,000 boost from the district council for the next four years.
Recap: broken down vehicle causes delays on the A27
A stalled vehicle in Lancing is causing delays on the A27.
Changes could be made to school admissions
LDRs should be credited as “first name, last name, local democracy reporter”.
Be kind to those not wired for heroism
How terrifying must it have been to find yourself on that 18.25 Doncaster to Kings Cross train last Saturday when a knife attacker struck.
400 crimes were recorded within 500 yards of this post office but it will sell booze
LDRs should be credited as “first name, last name, local democracy reporter”.
Plans to move beach car park and toilets being eroded by sea divide community
A community is divided over plans to relocate a beach’s car park and toilets which are being eroded by the sea.
TV series filmed in Sussex starring Matt Smith to premiere this month
A TV series starring a House of Dragon actor which was filmed in Sussex is being released this month.
Huge swathe of parking and loading bay changes planned across city - check your zone
Brighton and Hove City Council is set to change parking and loading restrictions across several areas.
The marina buildings with a high fire risk and tiles that fall to the ground
Combustible cladding is set to be removed from two “high risk” buildings containing businesses and shops at a marina.



































