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British Museum to receive highest value gift in UK history with 1bn collection
The British Museum is to receive the highest-value gift in UK museum history as it acquires £1 billion worth of Chinese ceramics..
Which launches 3 billion legal claim against Apple over iCloud
Consumer group Which? has launched a £3 billion claim against Apple, claiming the tech giant has breached competition law by forcing its iCloud services on customers..
Pharmacy owners vote to reduce hours in row over funding
Fewer pharmacies could be open in the evenings and at weekends from the New Year after pharmacy owners voted in favour of collective action for the first time in their history..
King celebrates 76th birthday with day out on official duties
The King is celebrating his 76th birthday, marking the occasion with a visit to a surplus food festival..
Republicans win 218 House seats giving Trump and party control of US government
The Republican Party has won enough seats to control the US House, completing the partys sweep into power and securing their hold on the American government alongside president-elect Donald Trump..
Pension megafunds to be created to boost investment and economic growth
Pension megafunds are set to be created to help unlock billions of pounds of investment in businesses and infrastructure..
Home buyers could typically save over 40000 by purchasing a fixer upper
Home buyers could typically save more than £40,000 by purchasing a fixer-upper property, according to analysis..
Carlos Alcaraz abandons practice session to cast doubt on ATP Finals involvement
Reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcarazs participation in the ATP Finals in Turin has been cast into doubt after he pulled out of practice with illness..
King to celebrate film and TV industry and meet stars at Gladiator II premiere
The King is celebrating the UKs film and television industry at a special reception in Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, before a night out at the star-studded Gladiator II premiere..
Failing hospitals to be named and shamed in league tables under Government plans
Failing hospitals will be named and shamed in league tables and NHS managers sacked if they cannot improve patient care and take control of finances, the Health Secretary will say..
Church of England must admit it has an abuse problem safeguarding lead
Abuse within the Church of England is a whole church problem, its safeguarding lead has said, after the Archbishop of Canterbury resigned following a damning report that revealed a cover-up spanning decades..
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to advise White House on government efficiency
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new non-governmental agency called the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge)..
Unlikely that NHS will meet 18 week waiting time target say trust leaders
The Government will not meet its ambition of getting NHS waiting times down to 18 weeks without investing in more capacity for primary care, childrens services and mental health, according to trust leaders..
Starmer not telling people how to live to reach new emissions goal
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not be telling people how to live their lives as part of plans to reach the UKs new emissions reduction target..
Wage growth slows further as unemployment rises ONS
Wage growth has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years while Britains jobless rate jumped by more than expected, according to official figures..
Gary Lineker set to step down as Match of the Day host at end of season
Gary Linekers departure from Match of the Day at the end of the season is expected to be announced on Tuesday..
New law offers safest choice to terminally ill who wish to die says MP
Terminally ill adults with less than six months to live who have a settled wish to end their lives which has been approved by two doctors and the High Court would be able to do so under a new law claimed to be the most robust in the world..
Josh Widdicombe revealed as first celebrity for Strictlys Christmas special
Comedian Josh Widdicombe has been revealed as the first celebrity taking part in the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special..
Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Manchester United
It follows his four-game stint as interim head coach.
Ref David Coote suspended over video appearing to show him insult Jurgen Klopp
Referee David Coote has been suspended pending an investigation after a video was posted on social media which appears to show him using highly offensive language about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp..
Local News
Christmas events cancelled due to high winds and rain
A number of Christmas events have been cancelled due to bad weather.
Tributes to former deputy prime minister John Prescott who helped with Amex campaign
Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family has announced. Though many may know him as a key figure of Sir Tony Blair’s New Labour project, across Sussex Mr. Prescott is celebrated as ushering in the “new era of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club”.
Ice warning issued for Sussex ahead of storm
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in West Sussex.
National park edges closer to 100,000 tree planting target
The South Downs National Park is edging closer towards planting 100,000 trees by its 15th anniversary next year.
Updates as snow hits Sussex
Snow is falling in parts of Sussex as the country continues to experience a cold snap.
Recap: Crash causes severe delays on A27
A crash on the A27 at Glynde is causing severe delays.
Recap: Railway lines blocked
Some train lines are blocked due to a safety inspection of the track between Horsham and Barnham.
Square's 26ft Christmas tree to be unveiled at switch on event
A 26ft Christmas tree will add some festive magic to Palmeira Square in Hove.
Aspiring designer features in Vogue for her amazing creation
A young designer won a competition by British Vogue and BMW for her accessories label which transforms assistive medical devices from functional clinical aids into striking pieces of art.
Restaurant bosses 'struggling' as pier repairs delayed
Bosses at Perch on the Pier in Worthing say they are “struggling” and “disheartened” after vital repairs to the pier have been further delayed.
Birds of prey, willow weaving and chocolate making: Winter Fair returns to Ardingly
A winter fair will kick off Christmas preparations with chocolate workshops, a Santa’s grotto and willow weaving.
Ice rink and Christmas market on pier cancelled
An ice rink and Christmas market which were set to delight visitors to the pier over the festive period have been cancelled.
Heroic couple who moved to Spain help people affected by floods
A couple who moved to Spain a month before the country was hit by flash floods were part of a volunteer operation to help rebuild afflicted towns.
Fire crews tackle blaze at residential property
Crews tackled a fire at a residential property.
Plans for new mosque in vacant building trigger controversial reaction
Plans for a new mosque and Muslim community centre are under consideration.
Debate continues on use of animals in warfare
It was revealed this week a beluga whale that died in August this year was being trained by Russia to be a spy. Hvaldimir became internationally famous in 2019 after being spotted wearing a harness that appeared to be designed to carry a camera. Fishermen in northern Norway noticed Hvaldimir in April 2019. The whale's nickname is a combination of the Norwegian word hval (whale) and the first name of Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Work will start soon on dozens of new homes near quarry
Construction will start soon on dozens of new houses near a brick works and quarry site in Bexhill.
Lifeline homelessness service at risk over £4.5 million funding loss in council cuts
A lifeline homelessness support service could be under threat from council budget cuts.
Two Sussex pubs are among the best places in the UK for a roast dinner
The Plough in Rye and the Cat Inn in West Hoathly have been included in a list of the best places to have a roast.
She's a phenomenon - I loved seeing Britain's big new star
beabadoobee started came on the stage with her band and went straight into the first song, the whole crowed was cheering and singing along. The set was covered in white sheets and looked great with the different strobe lighting. She started with songs such as talk, charlie brown and take a bite which is a very popular song from her new album ‘this is how tomorrow moves’ which she released just this august. The crowd was extremely engaged as she told us that she feels ‘at home when she’s on stage’ and processed to sing some of her very popular, slower songs like glue song and coffee which had everyone’s phone torches swaying.After that, she sang what she stated was her favourite song she’s written: ‘beaches’. During this song the sheets on the stage behind her fell down to reveal a background with hanging garlands of green leaves and lights. Beabadoobee was extremely engaging with the croud and at one point when the guitar cut on her song ‘the way things go’ she got the whole croud to sing at the top of their lungs with her without any music, which sounded beautiful. She then finished with her song ‘see you soon’ and waved goodbye before leaving the stage. Beabadoobee is one of britains best new artists and has amazing stage presence, a great set and fans waiting outside to arena for hours to see her close up, she’s a real phenomenon!