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Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:57:49 +0100
Campervans line seafront road
Campervans are parked along Marine Parade in Worthing.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:47:57 +0100
Firefighters tackle blaze at industrial estate
Firefighters are at the scene of a fire on an industrial estate.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:18:12 +0100
Body found after bungalow fire and two others injured as armed police called
Emergency services attended reports of a disturbance at an address in Swanbourne Road, Littlehampton, at about 9.50am on Thursday, 28 August

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:25:39 +0100
Reports of flooding as heavy rain hits Sussex
There are reports of flooding after heavy rain hit Sussex overnight and this morning

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:39:40 +0100
Huge tree falls onto parked van following heavy wind and rain
A large tree fell onto a van after heavy wind and rain overnight

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Owner speaks out over claims restaurant sign is 'lowering the tone' of the area
A restaurant sign has sparked complaint from a resident who believes it is “inappropriate” and is damaging to the area

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Disabled man fears he will lose carers due to 'disgraceful' pay conditions
A disabled man has called for better pay for carers and assistance staff as he fears poor pay conditions will see staff resignations

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Supermarket objects to preservation order for trees at site
An objection from Lidl about a tree preservation order at its Crawley site has been considered by the borough council.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Neighbours react to Angela Rayner buying 'third home' on their doorstep
The deputy prime minister has reportedly bought a home in the city

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Residents react to removal of St George's flags: but what do you think?
Residents have shared their thoughts after the council announced it will be resuming the removal of St George's flags

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Work begins to restore crumbling cottage of one of UK's most famous poets
Thatching has begun on the roof of the cottage where poet and artist William Blake wrote what has become known as the hymn Jerusalem

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Legal bid launched to stop 'harmful' material being dumped in 'wildlife hotspot'
Legal action has been launched to stop sediment being dumped in a “wildlife hotspot” amid fears marine life is being “harmed” by the material

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton and Hove has one of the lowest fertility rates in England
The fertility rate in Brighton and Hove has been reported as one of the lowest in the UK.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to install sauna at seafront location
The proposal is for a temporary pop-up mobile sauna and associated changing area to be installed on Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The sunny Sussex seaside town enjoying a revival
Discover the creative revival of Hastings and St Leonards—Victorian history, thriving arts, top restaurants and seafront attractions in Sussex.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
An unbeatable dining experience at the spectacular Ivy Asia
On a rather hot and sticky August mid-week afternoon darting around meetings in Brighton I was looking for some much needed respite so I dropped by Ivy Asia on Ship Street where I knew the air-con would be good and the cocktails even better, writes N...

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex vineyard predicts the sunny 2025 will lead to 'exceptional' wine
With the UK wine harvest expected to begin next month, leading English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber is expecting a top quality 2025 vintage.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Man speeding in a goods vehicle among those at magistrates’ court
A round-up of recent cases heard at Crawley Magistrates’ Court in West Sussex

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Nonagenarians share their advice to children going back to school
Residents at a care home in Bexhill have been sharing their memories of school.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:18:12 +0100
Flood alerts issued as heavy rain hits county
Flood alerts have been issued for parts of Sussex as heavy rain is set to hit the county.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
A scandal that barely anyone has heard of
With all the talk of a mayoral authority and extending our councils reach to the east and possibly north, I think it’s worth looking at the wider picture of our area, especially the finances. According to the BBC’s SDU (Shared Data Unit), East ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex road closures taking place on the M23, A23 and A27 this weekend
Here are the closures Sussex drivers should be aware of on the M23, A23 and A27 this weekend, according to National Highways.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Dance company looking for five people to take part in Brighton Dome show
Gary Clarke Company is looking for five local participants to appear on stage at Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange alongside its professional cast.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Pride Community Foundation in Brighton expands leadership team
Pride Community Foundation (PCF) has announced the appointment of four new directors to its board.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:38:26 +0100
Recap: Vehicle crashes into bridge, causing train delays
A vehicle has crashed into a bridge between Horsham and Barnham, causing train disruption.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:58:05 +0100
Updates as armed police and emergency crews attend fire
Emergency services are currently attending an incident in Littlehampton

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Kylie tribute act in disbelief as show cancelled amid row with bonfire society
An 80s event at a village hall has been pulled after an objection was made to the promotional material which featured a Kylie Minogue tribute act

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:21:43 +0100
Weather warning for heavy rain issued as homes could flood
A yellow weather warning for "heavy rain" has been issued.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-council leader with 'distinguished career' died after health complications
The “significant contributions” former Brighton and Hove council leader Mary Mears made to the city have been recognised at her inquest.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Sudden commotion' as 'rare' bird of prey spotted in Sussex
An osprey, or sea hawk, was seen recently in East Sussex at the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, which is run by Sussex Wildlife Trust

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:08:47 +0100
Council has borrowing debts of more than £215m
Worthing Borough Council has borrowing debts of more than £215.3 million.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:43:00 +0100
Elderly man followed and grabbed during robbery at medical centre
An elderly man was robbed at a medical centre in Hove.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:01:00 +0100
Seafront cafe closes months after major refurb due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
The seafront café has returned to its former name and management after the sale of the premises fell through

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Children with long-term illness enjoy Newhaven park for free
A Sussex charity took families facing the toughest of times to enjoy three days of fun at Paradise Park in Newhaven, gifted by the family-run venue.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Mince pies spotted on supermarket shelves four months before the big day
Mince pies have been spotted on the shelves of a supermarket in Sussex, four months ahead of Christmas

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0100
Daughter of conspiracy theorist had 17cm tumour on her chest when she died
The father of a Cambridge graduate who died after refusing chemotherapy blames medical professionals and “members of her family” for her death, an inquest heard.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Completely ridiculous': Decision made on controversial 8-bed HMO plans
Plans to convert a house in Eastbourne, East Sussex, into an eight bedroom house in multiple occupancy (HMO) have been decided on by the council

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-police officer sent pictures of herself to prisoner and flirted with him
A former police officer sent pictures of herself to a member of an organised crime group and flirted with him over the phone while he was in prison.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Famous TV personality is spotted at cool Sussex hotel
In a chance encounter renowned English Tea Room Guide expert, the Reverend Joe Ellis, crossed paths with the illustrious hotelier Alex Polizzi.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:40:00 +0100
Pair stole nearly £4,000 worth of stock from shops
Two men stole nearly £4,000 worth of stock from shops in West Sussex.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:30:00 +0100
Shop staff 'threatened with suspected firearm' by men in balaclavas
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a shop keeper was threatened with a suspected firearm at a shop in St Leonards.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bench commemorating Queen Elizabeth II defaced by vandals
A bench commemorating the late Queen Elizabeth II has been defaced. The bench was installed by the Manor Park and Hempstead Fields Residents' Association in Uckfield

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bear rescued from spa resort after years in captivity
International Animal Rescue (IAR) has launched Beau’s Lifeline Appeal, an emergency fundraising campaign to raise £50,000 to cover the lifelong care of Beau

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Landmark' town centre building on sale for £5.6 million
The office building known as One Priory Square, in Hastings, was completed in 2008

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:03:00 +0100
Sussex walk named one of the UK's most searched for hikes
The Seven Sisters cliff walk in East Sussex has seen a large increase in online Google searches, the second most of any UK hiking trail.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:31:28 +0100
St George's flags and Union Jacks put up in city centre
People have been spotted attaching St George's flags to lampposts in the city centre.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:51:00 +0100
All the fan pictures from Brighton and Hove Albion vs Oxford
There was plenty for Albion fans to smile about during the seagulls’ last clash.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100
Transformative education: Christ’s Hospital extends fee assistance to day places
Christ’s Hospital combines academic ambition with a broad co-curricular programme and a strong commitment to widening access through bursary support.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:03:00 +0100
The rise of facial recognition has been fast but is it reliable enough?
Facial recognition technology is in the news, with objections to it being used by the police at the Notting Hill Carnival. The rise of facial recognition rise has been swift and, in many ways, astonishing. It’s found on smartphones, laptops and pas...

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Chichester builder prepares for 55-mile charity cycle to Brighton
Jason Grounsell, founder of TED Construction Limited, is gearing up to tackle the iconic London to Brighton bike ride in support of Children’s Charity,

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