25 h. ago Tragedy as man dies after New Year's Day swim at Brighton beach

The 51-year-old was recovered from the water after he was seen in trouble at about 10.30am west of Brighton Palace Pier

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26 h. ago Brighton Pier put up for sale as visitor numbers at 'national treasure' fall

Knight Frank has been appointed by Brighton Pier Group to handle the sale of the 127-year-old pier

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28 h. ago Brighton Palace Pier up for sale as owner, and former Pizza Express boss, slashes value amid falling popularity of British seaside attractions

The seaside attraction, which opened in 1899, has been owned by Pizza Express entrepreneur Luke Johnson's Brighton Pier Group for the last decade.

Economics

28 h. ago Popular duo return to win Great British Bake Off New Year’s special

A meticulously crafted Christmas tree pie display and towering festive biscuit showstopper secured victory

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28 h. ago Brighton Pier put up for sale after ‘difficult’ decline in tourism numbers

The 126-year-old structure will cost ‘many millions’ its current owners say

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29 h. ago Brighton’s historic Palace Pier up for sale as tourist numbers fall

BPG hopes to find buyer for Grade II-listed structure by the summer after slump in profits and rising costsBrighton’s historic Palace Pier has been put up for sale after a decline in tourist numbers, a drop in profits and increase in costs in recent years.The leisure group that owns the 126-year-old structure, which has appeared in famous films including Brighton Rock and Quadrophenia, said it hoped to find a new owner by the summer. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago High street DIY chain slashes ALL stock in ‘closing down’ sale at busy UK branch shutting in just weeks

A POPULAR British craft store has announced it will be closing one of its branches early next year. On February 14 Hobbycraft in Strood Retail Park in Kent will close its doors for the final time. It is currently running a 20 per cent closing-down sale to get rid of its remaining stock. There are...

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4 d. ago Popular British clothing store to close 32 stores in January 2026

The British fashion brand will be closing 32 of its stores in January 2026, as part of a restructuring plan following a £32.3million pre-tax loss.

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8 d. ago Bake Off's Prue Leith begs 'don't tell them' in awkward admission about Christmas special

In a recent interview, Prue weighed in on the upcoming Christmas special of The Great British Bake Off, which will star actors from the popular sitcom Peep Show

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1 week ago Brit shot dead in Costa del Sol ambush as two men hunted over 'cowardly' killing

Steven Gray was shot dead outside a sports complex in the popular British holiday resort of Calahonda in Spain on April 21 - his mother described the killers as 'cowards'

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1 week ago British gardeners share concerns after popular flowers appear 'far too early'

British gardeners have been left concerned after spotting a number of flowers that have come into bloom far too early in December with many attributing it to climate change

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2 w. ago Victorian seaside gem dubbed 'queen of resorts' with history going back centuries

The Victorian seaside town of Llandudno in North Wales has been attracting holidaymakers since the 1800s with its picturesque beaches, historic Great Orme clifftop and palm-lined promenade

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2 w. ago Exact date first Spanish Wetherspoons will open at popular holiday destination

The first Wetherspoons in Spain will be serving British holidaymakers travelling to and from the popular destination

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2 w. ago Mia Khalifa dubbed 'our new monarch' as she becomes face of major British brand

Mia Khalifa made her name in the adult industry back in the 2010s. But, she's now dipping her toes into the fashion world after landing a campaign with a popular British brand

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2 w. ago More Brit blokes turning to fat jabs to shed pounds as 'brilliant shift' emerges

As weight loss jabs continue to surge in popularity, some British men are taking up the medication in order to drop their weight, with new figures showing men are catching up

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3 w. ago Leon to shut restaurants and cut jobs as administrators appointed

Leon, the popular British fast food chain, has said it plans to close some of its restaurants and cut jobs after appointing administrators Quantuma with the aim of creating a "leaner business"

Society

3 w. ago Foreign Office issues urgent Thailand and Cambodia warning as fighting breaks out

British backpackers have been warned that a popular border crossing is off-limits after fighting between Thailand and Cambodia resumed following the failure of a Donald Trump ceasefire deal

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3 w. ago From pepperoni to property owner: pizza boss wins a £695k home for 95p

One lucky takeaway owner has turned loose change into a life-changing win after scooping a house and a brand-new BMW in a BOTB competition

Economics

3 w. ago I tested mince pies from 6 supermarkets to find the best one to eat this Christmas

Ahead of the festive season, I tried a range of mince pies from popular British supermarkets - but not all of them are created equal.

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3 w. ago Premier League buildup, FA Cup second round updates, and more – live

Brighton v West Ham, Fulham v Palace to comeShare your thoughts with Matchday live hereHave you tried the Guardian’s new football game, Off The Ball?You can find it on the ‘Puzzles’ section of the app. Test your knowledge now! Continue reading...

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