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Brexit to blame for small boat migrants, says Lib Dem leader

Sir Ed Davey says the Conservatives and Reform UK are to blame for the numbers of migrants crossing the Channel.

Northern Ireland's best restaurants named in 'Oscars of the curry industry' shortlist

The overall winner will be announced next month

Bognor Regis cafe closes for renovations as owners tease ‘something new’

A Bognor Regis cafe has temporarily closed for renovations, with its owners teasing that “something new” is on the way.

‘A scourge on emergency services’: Woman jailed after bogus 999 calls

Another man accused of 2019 Hartlepool murder appears at crown court

Three men have appeared in crown court charged with the murder of Hemewand Ali Hussain

European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’

Commission president says EU must ‘urgently reimagine our partnerships’ as she makes unprecedented offer Canada has been invited to become the first “associate member” of the EU by the European Commission president, Urs…

Chichester woman turns cancer experience into new support group for ovarian cancer patients

A Chichester woman who felt ‘isolated and alone’ after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer has helped launch the first dedicated ovarian cancer peer support group in the region outside London.

Man, 57, arrested over death of West Lothian father Billy Watson

Police are continuing to investigate the death of Billy Watson, 35, and whether two fires in Armadale were linked to the incident.

Inquest into Oasis fan's death at Wembley Stadium gig to take place in 2027

Lee Claydon, 45, died after falling from a height during the gig

Swansea vodka brand bought by US Buzzballz owner in £300m deal

The Welsh vodka company has been acquired by US spirit giant Sazerac

Watch in full: Police issue update on hunt for missing Noah Woods

Suffolk police have urged people to check gardens, outbuildings, and home CCTV devices in the hunt for missing 3-year-old Noah Woods.

Midlothian homeowner appeals as plans for porch rejected because it's '30cm too wide'

The home owner said his proposed new front porch was inspired by other extensions added to houses nearby and the difference in the width was 'negligible'.

Suspect in 'Putney pusher' case found dead

A man who was the suspect in the so-called "Putney pusher" case in which a woman was pushed into the path of a bus by a jogger has been found dead at his home, Sky News understands.

East Lothian police carry out search warrant during 'ongoing investigation'

Officers were seen on Wednesday morning

Neighbours' gun fears on quiet Fenham street as three firearms suspects arrested

Searches are being carried out on Henshaw Place after car allegedly shot at on Monday

Groups invited to take on lease of community centre in St Leonards

East Sussex County Council is looking for a group to take on a community centre.

4 groups of state pensioners not eligible for HMRC state pension income tax waiver

People in the UK relying solely on the full new state pension are on course to breach the personal tax allowance for the first time next year.

No kids, no buffets and top comedians - Virgin Voyages finally made me a 'cruise person'

With their unique adults-only approach to cruising, Virgin Voyages is attracting a whole new generation of cruisers

Smirking 'nightmare neighbour' behind bars after breaching order

Renee Hammonds breached a civil order

Reform-linked thinktank ‘to call for big tax cuts for the rich’

Centre for a Better Britain will urge abolishing inheritance tax and phasing out capital gains tax, report says A thinktank linked to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is preparing an influential policy plan that is reportedly g…

CCTV images show missing Noah Woods moments before he vanished

Noah Woods, 3, was last seen at 3pm on Tuesday when he became separated from a relative after visiting the playground [National news]

West Derby couple close venue as it 'no longer formed part of plans'

Christopher and Hayley Commerford have closed the venue where everything started for their brand

Stockport to host free mile-long festival with street art, music and more

The town is set to become 'a giant creative playground' later this month

Coastal Currents Festival continues with big Hastings event

Two weekends of artist’s open studios proved a great success but this year’s Coastal Currents arts festival is far from over.