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Swinney To Raise Whisky Deal In Talks With US Ambassador
First Minister John Swinney has said he will raise tariffs on Scotch whisky in talks with the US ambassador..
Firework Control Zones In Force In Glasgow For First Time
Restrictions banning fireworks in some parts of Glasgow have come into force for the first time after being delayed last year due to a missed deadline..
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor What Is The History Of The Former Dukes New Name
The former duke of York became known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor with immediate effect from October 30 2025..
Widow Completes Incredible 5000 Mile Charity Trek Around British Coastline
A retired professor has said it feels “incredible” to have completed a 5,000-mile charity trek around the British coastline in memory of her late wife..
Woman Says Former MPs Covid Testing Firm Offered Refund To Remove Negative Post
A customer of a former Labour minister’s allegedly fraudulent Covid-19 testing firm told a court the company offered her a refund if she took down a Facebook post about them sending her a false negative result..
Prunella Scales Son Sad She Wont See Him Star In Shakespeares Twelfth Night
The actor son of Prunella Scales and Timothy West has said he feels “very sad” that they will be unable to watch him play Malvolio in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s upcoming production of Twelfth Night..
Just Stop Oil Activists Acquitted Of Stonehenge Criminal Damage
Three Just Stop Oil activists who took part in a protest in which Stonehenge was sprayed with orange powder have been found not guilty of criminal damage after citing human rights law in their defence..
Mikel Arteta Hints Anything Is Possible If Fixture Concerns Are Not Addressed
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has warned “anything is possible” if football’s rulemakers ignore clubs over fixture concerns..
House Price Growth Slips Back Amid Subdued Buyer Confidence Nationwide Says
UK house price growth has fallen month-on-month in October, according to figures from Nationwide Building Society, as experts said budget uncertainty and a cooling jobs market is weighing on buyer confidence..
Polling Shows Immigration Concern Manufactured Say Campaigners
Concern about immigration is a “manufactured panic”, a campaign group has said after polling suggested only a quarter of people think it is an important issue locally..
Hard To Determine Whether Mental Health Spending Is Effective Say MSPs
A lack of transparency is blocking attempts to determine whether the Scottish Government’s spending on mental health is effective, a Holyrood committee has warned..
Consumers Urged To Reclaim Energy Credit As 240m Sat In Old Accounts
Around £240 million of energy credit is sitting in closed account balances and could be reclaimed by consumers, the UK’s energy watchdog has said..
King To Formally Remove Titles And Honours From Andrew Over Epstein Links
The King has begun the formal process to strip the titles from Prince Andrew who will move out of his Windsor home to Sandringham..
Man Dies After Helicopter Crash Near Doncaster
A 70-year-old man has died after a helicopter crash in South Yorkshire, police have said..
Government Confirms 55bn Boost For Science And Tech Research And Development
Climate science and AI safety are among the sectors receiving funding as part of a £55 billion boost for research and development (R&D), the Government has said..
Around 500 Million Of UK Energy Bill Debt To Be Written Off Says Regulator
Up to £500 million of household energy bill debt is set to be written off as part of a new relief scheme, the energy regulator has announced..
Critically Endangered Spider Found For First Time In 40 Years On Isle Of Wight
A critically endangered spider has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight after being unseen in the UK for 40 years..
Tom Daley Feels Fortunate To Present New Knitting Show After Diving Retirement
Tom Daley has said he feels “so fortunate” to present new Channel 4 knitting show Game Of Wool following his retirement from diving..
Man Charged With Murder After Triple Uxbridge Stabbing
A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder after a triple stabbing in Uxbridge.
Luke Littler Misses Players Championship In Wigan After Being Caught In Traffic
Luke Littler missed Wednesday’s Players Championship event in Wigan after a traffic jam caused the world number two to be late for registration..
Local News
There was one special dish you must try at this fantastic restaurant
If you love Indian food and have not tried Mowgli, I can highly recommend it after being invited down to The Lanes in Brighton to try their newer dishes
Housebuilder to launch latest phase of family-friendly homes
Taylor Wimpey South Thames is pleased to announce that it will be launching its next set of homes for sale at its Swingate Park development.
Major names in art support auction for torture survivors' charity
The 14th Drawing A Line Under Torture art auction involves artworks by Antony Gormley, Quentin Blake, Anish Kapoor and other esteemed names.
Festive flavours shine in The Ivy’s winter set menu celebration
This winter, The Ivy Collection is inviting guests to celebrate the season with family and friends alike, with its Festive Set Menu.
Brighton Dome to host Stewart Lee’s Man-Wulf comedy show
In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.
Some super deals at great Brighton restaurants
Nick Mosley’s weekly round-up of dining offers so you can treat yourself without breaking the bank.
'Sublime' winter light display loved by Oscar-winning actress set to return
Kew Wakehurst's Glow Wild, an "enchanting" winter light display is set to return, with a number of celebrities involved.
City to get 12 number plate recognition cameras
Sussex Police is to receive £103,033 from Chichester District Council to install 12 Automated Number Plate Recognition cameras across the district
Two of Brighton's high streets rank in the top 10 most unhealthy in the South East
Two of Brighton’s high streets rank in the Top 10 most unhealthy in the South East.
Sussex vineyard named one of the best in the world on prestigious list
The World's 50 Best website has unveiled vineyards ranked 51 to 100 ahead of the awards ceremony, picking the top 50, on November 19.
Fast-growing kebab chain to open new restaurant this winter
A new German Doner Kebab (GDK) restaurant is opening in Crawley.
Plans to spend hefty sum to expand GP surgery are 'long overdue'
Plans to spend more than £1m on a two-storey extension at Southbourne GP Surgery have been described as ‘well overdue’
Council lodges complaint as 800 homes and sports hub to be built on golf course
A council has issued a formal complaint after plans for 800 homes on a golf course were approved
Why is council buying homes in one of city's most expensive areas, ask residents
Residents are questioning why the council is choosing to buy properties in one of the city’s most expensive areas
Christmas lights spring up in city centre
Christmas lights have started to spring up in Brighton city centre
City takeaway told to make major improvements after poor hygiene score
Havana Burger, in Lewes Road, Brighton, was given the rating following an inspection on September 13 by the Food Standards Agency.
Nursery 'heartbroken' at lowest rating as children's safety 'not assured'
Oz Tots, a nursery and forest school near Crowborough in East Sussex, has been rated as "inadequate" following an Ofsted inspection
Landmark building in 'poor and declining' condition added to national risk list
St Mary in the Castle in Hastings, East Sussex, has been added to a "Heritage at risk" register by Historic England for the first time.
'So disappointing': Popular area of natural beauty plagued by fly-tipping
Ashdown Forest, a popular area of natural beauty that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh, has become a hotspot for fly-tipping
Angry residents 'driven bananas' by new crossing system at dangerous spot
Residents living near a railway crossing say that a new miniature stop light has blighted their lives











































