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Shared House On Cards If Brighton Councillors Approve
Plans to turn a former restaurant with a staff flat into a shared house are due to be decided by councillors next week.
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Appeal After Serious Collision Near Newhaven
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a serious collision near Newhaven.
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Appeal Following Assault In Crawley
Police investigating a report of an assault on a man in Crawley have appealed for any further witnesses to come forward.
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Decision Due On Eastbourne Homes
The next steps for a controversial housing development on the outskirts of Eastbourne are set to go in front of Wealden planners.
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Sussex Councillors Set To Reconsider Heathfield Housing Plans
Plans for a housing development on the outskirts of Heathfield are set to go back in front of Wealden councillors next week.
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Appeal For Witnesses To Aggravated Burglary In Brighton
Police are appealing for witnesses after two intruders broke into a flat in Brighton and assaulted the householder.
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Appeal After Stalking Reports In Hailsham
Police are investigating reports of stalking in Hailsham after a series of concerning incidents.
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Plans For 191 Henfield Homes Submitted To Horsham District Council
Plans to build up to 191 homes in Henfield have been submitted to Horsham District Council.
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Future Of Crawley Culture Under Scrutiny This Week
Crawley’s cultural offering is the subject of a consultation which ends on January 10.
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Council Leaders To Consider Property Purchases As Part Of Medical Centre Project
Rother District Council could be set to purchase two Bexhill doctors’ surgeries as part of plans to build a new medical centre in the town.
Entertainment
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World's Tallest And Shortest Women Meet For First Time To Celebrate Guinness World Records Day 2024
The very first meeting between the world's tallest and shortest women has taken place in London.
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Shannen Doherty: Beverly Hills, 90210 Star Dies Aged 53
Shannen Doherty, the star of Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed, has died at the age of 53.
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Olivia Dean, Chaka Khan, Terence Trent D’Arby And Dionne Warwick Confirmed For Star-Studded Love Supreme
Europe’s largest outdoor jazz festival returns to Glynde Place in East Sussex next month.
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Boom Shakes The Room — Explosion of Colour And Happy Vibes At Spellbinding Gathering
Few festivals have been as eagerly anticipated this summer as Winchester's Boomtown Fair - the first new chapter turned since 2019.
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Struggling To Sleep? New Research Names The Movies That Will Help
Whether at the cinema or in the comfort of your own home, many people frequently find themselves falling asleep to films, even if they didn’t intend to.
Stuff We Like
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Five Weird Wellbeing Foods Around The World
January might be known as the month of healthier living, but you'd have to be quite brave to give some of these wellbeing delicacies a go!
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Five Hilarious New Year's Resolutions Worth Trying
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, we often set lofty resolutions like "exercise daily" or "eat healthier." While these goals are admirable, they can sometimes feel daunting or a little too serious. Why not mix things up this year? Here are five hilarious New Year's resolutions that are sure to bring some laughter into your life—and maybe even those around you:
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Five Alternative Christmas Dinners For Turkey Haters
Turkey may be the traditional centre-piece of Christmas dinners, but it’s not for everyone. Whether you’re looking for something new, accommodating dietary preferences, or simply not a fan of turkey, there are plenty of delicious alternatives. Here are five ideas to inspire a memorable Christmas feast:
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Five Brilliant Food Games For All The Family On Christmas Day
Christmas Day is all about family, fun, and feasting. After the big meal, there’s no better way to keep the festive spirit alive than with some food-themed games that everyone can enjoy. From kids to grandparents, these entertaining activities add a playful twist to your holiday celebrations. Here are five brilliant food games to try this Christmas...
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Five Most Unique Christmas Dinners Worldwide
Christmas is celebrated worldwide with a dazzling array of traditions, and nothing brings people together quite like a festive meal. From roasted turkeys to sweet treats, each country adds its unique twist to the holiday. Here are five of the most unique Christmas dinners that showcase the diversity of global traditions:
Lifestyle
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Five Weird Wellbeing Foods Around The World
January might be known as the month of healthier living, but you'd have to be quite brave to give some of these wellbeing delicacies a go!
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Five Hilarious New Year's Resolutions Worth Trying
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, we often set lofty resolutions like "exercise daily" or "eat healthier." While these goals are admirable, they can sometimes feel daunting or a little too serious. Why not mix things up this year? Here are five hilarious New Year's resolutions that are sure to bring some laughter into your life—and maybe even those around you:
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Five Alternative Christmas Dinners For Turkey Haters
Turkey may be the traditional centre-piece of Christmas dinners, but it’s not for everyone. Whether you’re looking for something new, accommodating dietary preferences, or simply not a fan of turkey, there are plenty of delicious alternatives. Here are five ideas to inspire a memorable Christmas feast:
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Five Brilliant Food Games For All The Family On Christmas Day
Christmas Day is all about family, fun, and feasting. After the big meal, there’s no better way to keep the festive spirit alive than with some food-themed games that everyone can enjoy. From kids to grandparents, these entertaining activities add a playful twist to your holiday celebrations. Here are five brilliant food games to try this Christmas...
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Five Most Unique Christmas Dinners Worldwide
Christmas is celebrated worldwide with a dazzling array of traditions, and nothing brings people together quite like a festive meal. From roasted turkeys to sweet treats, each country adds its unique twist to the holiday. Here are five of the most unique Christmas dinners that showcase the diversity of global traditions:
Watch
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Could this be the future of farming? Inside Europe's biggest vertical farm
Outside it is the bleak midwinter. We are smack bang in the middle of some of the country's best agricultural land.
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Reform deputy praises 'popular' Elon Musk - as Labour criticises 'ridiculous' grooming gangs intervention
Reform's deputy leader has praised Elon Musk as "popular" and "appreciated" by the British public - as a government minister criticised the tech tycoon for "ridiculous" and "ill informed" comments on the UK grooming scandal.
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Myanmar frees more than 6,000 prisoners as country marks anniversary of independence from Britain
More than 6,000 prisoners have been released in Myanmar as part of an amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of the country's independence from Britain.
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Elon Musk could act as middleman between China and Trump in possible global trade war
Drive an hour outside China's commercial capital Shanghai, and you'll reach Elon Musk's Tesla gigafactory.
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Santa Tracker: The slip-up that started a 70-year-old festive tradition
In early December 1955, the phone rang at an air base in Colorado Springs. The officers on the watch floor of the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) - who were defending the skies above the US and Canada - stiffened.
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Household bills could rise by almost £270 in April, Sky News analysis suggests
The typical household could see major bills rise by almost £270 by April, Sky News analysis suggests.
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Plans to reduce waiting times so NHS 'doesn't go the way as Woolies', health secretary says
The prime minister is set to unveil plans to reduce NHS waiting times to 18 weeks before the end of parliament as part of efforts to ensure it does not "go the way of Woolies", the UK's health secretary has promised.
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'Littered e-bikes are not just annoying. For people with mobility issues, they're a serious problem'
Electric bikes that riders can hire and park at their convenience are an increasingly common sight on UK roads - with an estimated 30,000 Lime bikes available in London alone.
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William and Kate release statement after death of his ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack
William and Kate have paid tribute after it was confirmed a British man, the stepson of an ex-royal nanny, was killed in the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day.
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Phone calls, anti-catfish measures and vegan apps: The frustrated entrepreneurs taking on dating
Dating apps changed single life forever when they brought swiping, liking and ghosting to the masses.
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Death of New Orleans attack victim has impacted Royal Family in a devastatingly personal way
Members of the Royal Family are often among the first to extend condolences to families of those who have been impacted by incidents of serious crime.
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Bus cap rises across England today but Labour mayors buck national trend
The cap on bus fares has risen to £3 in much of England today as new government policy took effect.
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What is freezing rain and what makes it so dangerous?
An amber warning for snow and ice, with the risk of freezing rain, covers most of Wales and central England until midday on Sunday.
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Business, the economy and the pound in your pocket - what to expect from 2025
UK business goes into the new year in a surly mood.
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Elon Musk must be a busy man - so why is he so interested in UK politics?
There's no doubt that Elon Musk, the richest man in the world and live-in best friend of the US president-elect, must be a busy man - even before a Tesla truck exploded at the entrance to the Trump hotel in Las Vegas on 1 January.
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Jimmy Carter: Former US president's six-day state funeral starts with procession - as mourners gather for service
Six days of funeral events are under way for the former US president Jimmy Carter as a service took place in Atlanta.
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Sudan's history took centuries to be recognised - and faces erasure once again
Every nation has its heroes, history and myths.
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Kemi Badenoch unlikely to apologise over 'fake' Reform membership claim, says Tory frontbencher
Kemi Badenoch is unlikely to apologise for claiming that Reform UK's membership figures were "fake", shadow home secretary Chris Philp has said.
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'Complete buzz': Headset allows visually impaired football fan to watch Premier League games
Crystal Palace football club has become the first in the world to offer permanent technology for fans who are visually impaired, to improve their match experience.
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Best dogs of 2024: Good (and bad) boys and girls that made headlines this year
Dogs were the best of us in 2024.
SKY NEWS
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'Farage doesn't have what it takes': Musk says Reform UK needs a new leader
Elon Musk has said Reform UK needs a "new leader" because Nigel Farage "doesn't have what it takes".
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Boy, 7, found alive five days after going missing in 'lion-infested' Zimbabwe game park
A young boy has been found alive five days after going missing in a "lion-infested" game park in Zimbabwe, officials have said.
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Jeff Baena: Filmmaker husband of actress Aubrey Plaza took his own life, medical examiner rules
The filmmaker husband of US actress Aubrey Plaza took his own life, a medical examiner has ruled.
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Could this be the future of farming? Inside Europe's biggest vertical farm
Outside it is the bleak midwinter. We are smack bang in the middle of some of the country's best agricultural land.
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Angelina Jolie and Pamela Anderson among nominees for Golden Globes - here's what you need to know
While the Oscars bestows the film industry's highest honours, the Golden Globes is the ceremony that gets the awards season party started.
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Major winter storm hitting US, with 60 million people under weather warnings
A major winter storm has hit America, producing heavy snow and significant ice which is expected to last days.
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Hamas releases video of 19-year-old Israeli hostage amid renewed Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas has released a video of a 19-year-old Israeli hostage amid a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Kemi Badenoch unlikely to apologise over 'fake' Reform membership claim, says Tory frontbencher
Kemi Badenoch is unlikely to apologise for claiming that Reform UK's membership figures were "fake", shadow home secretary Chris Philp has said.
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Elon Musk must be a busy man - so why is he so interested in UK politics?
There's no doubt that Elon Musk, the richest man in the world and live-in best friend of the US president-elect, must be a busy man - even before a Tesla truck exploded at the entrance to the Trump hotel in Las Vegas on 1 January.
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Cheap and easy tips for keeping warm - from people in some of the coldest towns on Earth
Surviving -52C temperatures by heating a chainsaw with an open flame is not a situation familiar to many Britons.
Tech News
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Could this be the future of farming? Inside Europe's biggest vertical farm
Outside it is the bleak midwinter. We are smack bang in the middle of some of the country's best agricultural land.
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Stargazers treated to rare sight as Venus appears beside crescent Moon
Stargazers spied an unusual sight on Friday night, as Venus appeared beside a crescent moon.
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'Littered e-bikes are not just annoying. For people with mobility issues, they're a serious problem'
Electric bikes that riders can hire and park at their convenience are an increasingly common sight on UK roads - with an estimated 30,000 Lime bikes available in London alone.
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Elon Musk could act as middleman between China and Trump in possible global trade war
Drive an hour outside China's commercial capital Shanghai, and you'll reach Elon Musk's Tesla gigafactory.
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Phone calls, anti-catfish measures and vegan apps: The frustrated entrepreneurs taking on dating
Dating apps changed single life forever when they brought swiping, liking and ghosting to the masses.
Business News
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Could this be the future of farming? Inside Europe's biggest vertical farm
Outside it is the bleak midwinter. We are smack bang in the middle of some of the country's best agricultural land.
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Shawbrook aims to kickstart London IPO market with £2bn float
The owners of Shawbrook Group, the mid-sized British lender, are drawing up plans to kickstart London's moribund listings arena with a stock market flotation, valuing it at more than £2bn.
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Donald Trump tells UK to 'get rid of windmills' and says raising windfall tax on North Sea oil is 'big mistake'
Donald Trump has said the UK is making "a very big mistake" in its fossil fuel policy - and should "get rid of windmills".
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SME lender Tide rises to challenge with new fundraising
Tide, the business banking services platform, has hired advisers to orchestrate a fresh share sale as it pursues rapid growth in the UK and overseas.
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Hammond-backed outsourcer Amey among bidders for £300m Telent
An outsourcing group backed by Lord Hammond, the former chancellor of the exchequer, is among the suitors circling Telent, a major provider of digital infrastructure services.
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Post Office targets £100m-plus fee hike from banking deal
The Post Office is proposing a big hike in the fees that banks pay to allow their customers to access its network as it attempts to secure additional funding to boost postmasters' pay.
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Household bills could rise by almost £270 in April, Sky News analysis suggests
The typical household could see major bills rise by almost £270 by April, Sky News analysis suggests.
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Phone calls, anti-catfish measures and vegan apps: The frustrated entrepreneurs taking on dating
Dating apps changed single life forever when they brought swiping, liking and ghosting to the masses.
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Business, the economy and the pound in your pocket - what to expect from 2025
UK business goes into the new year in a surly mood.
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Bus cap rises across England today but Labour mayors buck national trend
The cap on bus fares has risen to £3 in much of England today as new government policy took effect.
Hidden County
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Win A Meal For Two At The Seasons Kitchen
The Seasons Kitchen is offering you the chance to win a delicious breakfast or lunch meal for two at their organic wholefood café in Forest Row!
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Win A Party For Up To Ten People At The Ultimate Christmas Party Fest
We're offering one lucky Hidden member the chance to win up to ten tickets to this fantastic Christmas extravaganza with Eastbourne Music Fest!
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Win A Family Ticket To Fabulously Festive
We've got THREE family tickets to give away to this brand-new immersive Christmas experience!
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Win A Two-Course Sunday Lunch And Wine For Two At The Butler's Pantry
We've got a lovely Sunday lunch for two up for grabs with a bottle of house wine at this lovely farm kitchen and barn in the Sussex countryside...
Recipes
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Spanish Tortilla: A Taste of the Country
With lockdown affecting many family holidays this summer, you can still bring a taste of the Mediterranean sun to your home with this classic
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Recipe: Crispy Duck Pancakes with Hoisin Sauce
This warming dish is perfect for autumn nights at home. And it's much easier to make than you might think. Serve with rice and salad, or enjoy on their own
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