Contractors in Brighton clearing the rubbish, but it’s a slow process. Meanwhile Council and GMB talking again… an even slower process. Latest ⁦BBC South East⁩ at 5pm #Brighton #binstrike

Hear about the difference #fostering has made to Gemma and to foster carers Lydia and James. Could you open your home to young people and give them the security they need to flourish? BBC South East Sara Smith Watch before 7pm👉bbc.in/3G4HYWN #FosterForYourCouncil

Try finding some ⁦Tim Minchin⁩ songs with lyrics suitable to use in a piece on ⁦BBC South East at 6.30… Thank goodness he’s a lovely interviewee and also wrote #Matilda! Catch him live and unedited tonight ⁦Brighton Centre⁩.

David Fuller changes pleas to Guilty of 1987 murders of Wendy Knell and Caroline Pierce in Tunbridge Wells.

Popped along to the walk-in centre to get my #booster just nine days before my six months is up… but the NHS hasn’t updated its advice yet so no jab for me. Don’t squander all that publicity Sajid Javid NHS England

The Civility in Politics Awards shines a spotlight on politicians and campaigners who have exemplified civil, thoughtful and reflective politics. It's your chance to vote for some positivity: civilityinpolitics.org

Get your booster dose and make it a vaccine hat-trick at the iconic Wembley Stadium this weekend! ➡️Sunday 19 December, 10am-6pm ➡️Walk in ➡️Or book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/vaccination-…

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P&O Ferries appear to have cancelled next week's planned Dover Calais crossings for passengers. The first date you can book now is Friday 13th... which shows a certain amount of chutzpah...

Six years ago today the person we loved most in the world was taken from us. Our family’s wish is that on this day we remember what we have in common, even with those we might disagree with. And to emphasise what connects us rather than what divides us. #MoreInCommon

With winners still waiting for prizemoney from April's Brighton Marathon, I spoke to organisers who say entrant numbers are recovering and they're "confident" next year's event - and others - will go ahead: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Happy special birthday to LWN legend Jacqui Smith ❤️ First woman Home Secretary, The Labour Party Chief Whip, pod/broadcasting queen, The Jo Cox Foundation Chair, NHS leader & full-time feminist. Thank you for being generous with your time & influence, & always encouraging other sisters🌹

1/ There's no longer such a thing as the international community. So said a prominent African leader aware that, along with the UN, the IMF and COP27, the G20 will fail to address the world’s multiple crises. So what’s the solution? [Thread] amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

NEW: City Hall will be funding free school meals for every primary school pupil in London. No child should go hungry in our city. The Government have refused to act, so I’m stepping up. theguardian.com/education/2023…

#BookTwitter we need your help! I run Book Bodega, an Indy bookshop in Ramsgate. Winter is killing us, it’s soo quiet & we need to make £800 by Tuesday to pay our bills. This is my current view = no customers 🥹. Please shop with us and help us stay open! uk.bookshop.org/shop/bookbodega

Just a quick note on how BBC News verifies deaths in order to report them Yesterday I was assigned the death of online star Lil Tay A statement on her Instagram page said she, along with her brother, had died I contacted her management to double check it was true

It takes two Thameslink Thameslink staff to do the important work here of making sure no one even stands in the well used first class section... #LondonBridge