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Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Eastbourne which left a man in his twenties with a significant head injury.

A fire at a derelict building in Bognor Regis is believed to have been started deliberately, prompting a response from emergency services.

A couple from Bognor Regis have launched a new streetwear brand 'now found' inspired by their personal journey to Christianity, turning an idea developed in their living room into a clothing business.

It's another busy weekend of football across Sussex and Hampshire, with Brighton preparing for a Premier League showdown against Crystal Palace, while Portsmouth, Southampton and Crawley Town are all in action this afternoon.

Thousands of runners are taking to the streets of Portsmouth today (Sunday 18 October) for the 2026 Great South Run, one of the biggest running events on the South Coast.

Hundreds of schoolchildren across Hampshire have been given the chance to experience life in the spotlight, with Fareham Live helping young performers showcase their talents on a professional theatre stage.

The number of names needed for a petition to be debated by West Sussex County Council has been reduced from 9,000 to 3,000 – seven months after it was increased.

The council is still hoping a major art gallery will eventually be built at Black Rock on Brighton seafront.

Southsea’s seafront is set for another major transformation, with residents invited to see plans before work begins next year.

Families across Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight looking for something different to do this October half-term are being encouraged to get outdoors and discover the spooky side of nature.

Patients diagnosed with brain tumours in Sussex are receiving care recognised as among the best in the country, after University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust was awarded prestigious national Centre of Excellence status.

The University of Chichester has invested more than £5,000 in environmentally friendly film production equipment, giving students access to professional-standard sets while helping to reduce the environmental impact of filmmaking.

A boy has been arrested as part of an ongoing police investigation into homophobic abuse in Chichester city centre.

The family of a Southampton man who was shot dead in his flat 37 years ago are making a fresh and emotional appeal for information, as detectives continue their investigation into his unsolved murder.

Plans for 64 homes in Fontwell are set to go before Arun District Council’s planning committee, despite objections from Walberton Parish Council over drainage, sewer capacity and pressure on local services.

A vehicle has overturned on a busy road in Chichester, causing significant traffic disruption and long queues across parts of the city this evening (Thursday 15 October).

A man from Hampshire has been sentenced for attempted false imprisonment, trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence, and actual bodily harm in Sussex and for child sex abuse in Hampshire.

Portsmouth Water is launching a new campaign to help households across Hampshire and West Sussex identify hidden leaks that could be wasting hundreds of litres of water every day.

Schoolchildren across Adur and Worthing are being encouraged to put their imaginations to the test and come up with some rather rubbish names for a fleet of new food waste collection trucks.

A 23-year-old man from Farnborough has been jailed for three years following a violent attack involving a knife and baseball bat which left a man in his 20s with serious injuries.

People across Sussex are being urged to choose the most appropriate NHS service for their healthcare needs as hospitals prepare for increasing pressure on emergency departments this winter.

More people at risk of homelessness across West Sussex are set to receive practical support following the expansion of services designed to help individuals and families keep a roof over their heads.

Motorsport students from Northbrook College in West Sussex are celebrating a historic double victory after securing two major racing championship titles at Silverstone.

Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Chichester have spoken of years of frustration, lost education and the emotional toll of fighting for support during a meeting organised by local MP Jess Brown-Fuller.

Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan has welcomed Government plans to introduce free personal care for older people across England, funded through changes to the State Pension Triple Lock from April 2030.

A 22-year-old man from Crawley who repeatedly stole mopeds and motorbikes from people while they were at work has been jailed following a Sussex Police investigation.

Two men have been charged following a police investigation into a series of burglaries and theft-related offences targeting businesses in Bognor Regis.

Sussex Police are encouraging victims and witnesses of hate crime to come forward as part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, highlighting the devastating impact these offences can have on people and communities across the county.

Police in Eastbourne are appealing for the public’s help to locate a missing 33-year-old man who also has links to Brighton.

A Bognor Regis animal rescue charity is hoping to raise £3,500 to bring reptile education to more communities across Sussex, following heartwarming feedback from care homes where residents living with dementia continued talking about the animals days after their visits.

Children of RNLI crew members have been bullied at school because of their parents’ lifesaving work, councillors heard during a debate over honouring the charity.

Portsmouth councillors have thrown their support behind Chris Packham’s National Emergency Briefing documentary on climate change.

The family of a 17-year-old boy who died after being accidentally shot with an air rifle in Hampshire have paid an emotional tribute to their son, describing him as a much-loved, sporty teenager whose organ donations have helped save lives.

Schoolchildren in Portsmouth have taken part in an unusual wildlife rescue operation, helping to relocate crabs from Canoe Lake in Southsea ahead of work to improve the lake's water quality.

An Eastbourne man who subjected a woman to years of sexual abuse, violence and controlling behaviour has been jailed for 18 years.

A Sussex hospital is warning parents about the dangers of everyday household items after revealing that almost half of children assessed for burn injuries are aged two or under.

A bus company boss is preparing to take on the Great South Run alongside his teenage son, 18 years after losing his baby daughter, in a moving tribute to her memory.

Two men have been arrested following a violent altercation involving knives at Worthing railway station.

West Sussex County Council has secured £182.7 million in government funding to help tackle the growing financial pressures of supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

A new species of meat-eating dinosaur, armed with giant claws and roughly the size of a large tiger, has been identified from a fossil discovered on the Isle of Wight more than a century ago.

Police are appealing for help to find a missing 38-year-old woman from Southampton who may have travelled to London.

Sussex Police are warning residents to be on their guard after fraudsters began impersonating police officers in an attempt to steal personal information, including passwords and financial details.

A new exhibition celebrating the achievements of remarkable women from across the Chichester district is set to open this weekend.

Residents across West Sussex are being urged to prepare for possible flooding this winter, as the county council invests more than £32,000 tackling long-standing drainage problems in a local village.

A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Cheapside near London Road, Brighton in the early hours of Friday 9 October.

Southampton needs a broader mix of development if it is to challenge the UK’s biggest regional cities, property experts have said.

Women suffering a cardiac arrest are less likely to receive lifesaving CPR from bystanders than men, prompting a new campaign by South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) to tackle the potentially deadly gender gap.

Bird lovers across West Sussex are being encouraged to grab their binoculars, look out of their windows and spend an hour enjoying nature as the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch returns in January.

Smokers across the South East are estimated to be spending a staggering £2.12 billion a year on cigarettes, according to new analysis of official figures.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run collision involving an SUV in Southampton.

Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight reopened after a dramatic collision that left a police car hanging over the pier's edge earlier today (Tuesday 13 October).

Sussex Police have renewed their urgent appeal to find a missing 38-year-old woman from Brighton who has not been seen for almost two weeks.

An air ambulance has landed in a Brighton park following reports of a road traffic collision on the A270 Old Shoreham Road this morning (Tuesday, 13 October).

The A27 near Angmering has been closed eastbound following a road traffic collision involving an overturned heavy goods vehicle in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, 13 October).

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was involved in a collision with a car at Shoreham Beach.

Reform councillors in West Sussex are to call for the county council to withdraw from all voluntary refugee resettlement schemes.

The future of a former civic hall and theatre in Haywards Heath has been rubber-stamped after Mid Sussex District Council chose a developer for the multi-million pound redevelopment.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a collision near the war memorial in Crowborough.

Two sisters from Haywards Heath, who tragically lost their father following a cycling collision, have become Young Ambassadors for Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS).

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is encouraging people from all walks of life to consider becoming volunteer police officers as it prepares to hold a special recruitment event in Winchester.

British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of an altercation involving three males allegedly carrying knives at Worthing Railway Station.

Railway trespassing across Sussex has caused nearly 110,000 minutes of train delays in just one year, prompting Network Rail and British Transport Police to launch a new crackdown on offenders.

A campaign supported by V2 Radio to ensure children have a comfortable and safe place to sleep has already helped 70 youngsters this year.

Four people were arrested during a major policing operation surrounding the South Coast derby between Southampton and Portsmouth, as officers prevented rival supporters from clashing following the match.

A Sussex businesswoman who began her career with a £700 beauty course has scooped two prestigious national awards — almost 20 years after taking her first steps into the industry.

Nine in ten young women across the South East say they have experienced sexism in the past year, with many reporting a damaging impact on their mental health, confidence and personal safety.

Portsmouth Conservatives will urge councillors to ask the government to “pick up the bill” after it withdrew plans for a council shake-up.

A leading microbiologist from the University of Brighton has reassured the public that there is no reason to panic following reports that a scientist in Russia may have died after contracting plague.

Four grassroots organisations across Sussex are sharing almost £20,000 in funding to help neurodivergent adults and people experiencing mental health difficulties.

The Capitol theatre is due to be handed back to Horsham District Council is a couple of weeks following a multi-million pound refurbishment.

Ten young people from Oak Grove College have celebrated successfully completing a special firefighting programme organised by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.

Members of Arun District Council’s Housing and Wellbeing Committee questioned whether crime prevention projects were having a demonstrable impact on crime and residents’ safety.

Plans to turn a former betting shop in Bognor Regis into a 24-hour adult gaming centre have been refused, despite a separate approval for signage at the property.

Royal Navy sailors have received an emotional welcome home in Portsmouth after spending seven months protecting British interests and facing the threat of missiles and drones in the Mediterranean and Red Sea.

Football fans across Sussex and Hampshire have plenty to look forward to this weekend, with Brighton & Hove Albion returning to Premier League action, a South Coast derby between Southampton and Portsmouth, and a busy Saturday for local non-league clubs.

A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital after being stabbed during an altercation outside Portslade Railway Station.

A 62-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Bognor on Wednesday (7 October).

Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a three-vehicle collision on Hayling Island which has claimed the life of a 93-year-old man.

An East Sussex councillor has become an independent after resigning from Reform UK.

Six fire engines were called to a residential building fire in Brighton on Thursday evening (8 October).

A 42-year-old man from Mannings Heath has been jailed for breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and making indecent images of children.

Police in Hampshire are appealing for information after a trailer containing a dog was stolen from a farm in Droxford.

Sussex Police stopped more commercial vehicles than any other force during a national operation targeting insecure loads.

Plans to build 27 one-bedroom flats in Worthing town centre have been refused after councillors raised concerns over the design, heritage impact, housing mix and flood risk.

A University of Brighton graduate has teamed up with Mattel to turn unwanted Barbie and Ken dolls into sustainable technology.

The Bluebell Railway has been told to review its procedures for coupling and uncoupling trains after a shunter (member of staff) was caught between two steam locomotives when they unexpectedly moved.

People in Chichester are being asked for their views on plans for a new walking and cycling route linking the city centre with Oaklands Park, the University of Chichester and St Richard’s Hospital.

A coroner has ruled that three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton died by suicide.

A man has been arrested after a 70-year-old was stabbed in Bognor Regis.

Residents at a Littlehampton care home were treated to a rather unusual visit when two Shetland ponies dropped by.

Portsmouth’s schools face a £1.05m funding gap as rising SEND costs put growing pressure on the council’s education budget and reserves.

Hundreds of people turned out in Bognor Regis for a community event aimed at helping women feel safer and more connected.

Two men have been arrested after police received reports of a man with a suspected firearm in Lancing.

Sussex and Hampshire High-street pharmacy chain Boots is set to get a new owner after a deal worth around £6.7 billion was announced.

Motorcyclists across Sussex are being urged to carry out a series of basic safety checks before heading out on the road.

Sussex Police has charged a man with the rape of another man in Crawley last year.

Smokers in Portsmouth are being encouraged to quit this Stoptober with free support from the City Council’s Wellbeing Service.

Private rents in Arun have risen to an average of £1,231 a month, while 388 homelessness cases were linked to the ending of private rented tenancies or rent arrears, according to the council.

A new NHS podiatry clinic has opened at the University of Brighton, creating more than 4,500 additional appointments a year for patients across Sussex.

A man who carried out a brutal and unprovoked attack on a friend in Rye has been jailed.

West Sussex County Council says its customer service centre handled more than 137,000 calls from residents during the first half of 2026.

Kew Wakehurst in West Sussex has been named Best Heritage Park or Garden at the South & South East in Bloom awards.

Manufacturing businesses in West Sussex are investing in new digital technology with support from a regional programme aimed at helping firms grow and improve productivity.

Police in Totton have arrested a man after recovering a number of suspected stolen bikes and a hydraulic cutting machine.

Firefighters are tackling a house fire on Shripney Road in Bognor Regis this morning.

Two Sussex Police officers have been dismissed without notice for inappropriate use of force against an elderly and disabled care home resident in St Leonards.

More than three kilometres of water mains have been renewed across Hampshire and West Sussex in recent months as part of a major investment programme by Portsmouth Water.

Twelve complaints about the conduct of councillors were received by Arun District Council over a 12 month period, according to a report.

Applications are now open for children due to start reception at primary and infant schools across West Sussex in September 2027.

A community event to help women feel safer and more connected is taking place in Bognor Regis.

Chichester councillors are being urged to stand by their decision to refuse plans for a solar farm in Runcton.

The University of Chichester is launching two new law clinics aimed at giving students practical experience while providing legal assistance to people who may otherwise struggle to access support.

Eastbourne councillors are set to make a decision on plans to replace garages with a housing development.

Detectives investigating a domestic-related assault in Havant have (Monday 5 October) charged a 35-year-old man.

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with the death of 20-year-old hairdresser Amber Street.

Arun District Council is urging residents to check their heating is up to scratch before colder weather arrives, with grants available to help some households repair or replace their heating systems.

South East Coast Ambulance Service is holding its first-ever CPRathon to raise awareness of why women are less likely to receive lifesaving CPR during a cardiac arrest.

Portsmouth is celebrating the country’s first National Cadets Week with a series of events highlighting the role cadet units play in the city.

Funding to improve leisure facilities in Polegate is set for discussion.

West Sussex County Council is trialling new artificial intelligence technology aimed at making road inspections safer and more efficient.

A burglar and thief who targeted offices and building sites for his offences has been jailed.

Six people have been arrested after more than 100 protesters gathered in Gosport as migrants arrived by small boat.

More than a thousand runners have taken to the streets and countryside around Chichester as the city’s Half Marathon returns.

Eastbourne council leaders are being called on to consider extending seasonal powers against anti-social driving at Beachy Head.

South East Water has tightened hosepipe restrictions across Sussex after removing exemptions from its current temporary use ban.

A 17-year-old boy has been jailed for murdering another teenager at Seaford station, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

Littlehampton Bonfire Society is appealing for 20 more volunteers to help marshal this year’s event on Saturday 24 October.

Replacing gas-powered cremators at Worthing Crematorium with electric alternatives could cost millions and require the site to close for at least six months, according to Adur and Worthing councils.

Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan has welcomed the government’s decision to reopen the UK Resettlement Scheme for new referrals.

Portsmouth could establish a “cool space network” and introduce “reflective roofs” and window film as the council prepares for future heatwaves.

Brighton have the weekend off due the Premier League’s extended international break. They sit third after three wins, with a draw and just one defeat from five. The Seagull’s will travel to the North East to Sunderland in their next fixture.

Hastings RNLI has announced the death of one of its crew members following a medical incident at the town’s lifeboat station.

A man from Brighton has been charged in connection with an alleged breach of a Part 4 Terrorist Notification Order.

Christmas is coming to Chichester — and this year, two local heroes will get the honour of pressing the big switch

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was assaulted in Bognor Regis.

Police are trying to identify a person in connection with a burglary at an address in Brighton.

A technical issue has left a council unable to receive phone calls or emails, while online payments have also been disrupted.

A prolific shop thief who targeted stores in Worthing has been jailed.

Learners supported by homelessness charity Single Homeless Project have celebrated completing a University of Chichester programme designed to open up access to higher education, employment and volunteering.

Thousands of railway staff across the South East are getting a new look, while their old uniforms are being reused to support charities and community organisations.

Energy-saving projects across schools and council buildings in West Sussex are expected to reduce energy bills by more than £63,000 a year.

Police are appealing for information after five sheep had to be put down following a livestock worrying incident in Bordon.

Sussex Weald MP Nusrat Ghani has called for greater investment in the Uckfield Line after raising concerns directly with rail bosses at a meeting this week.

People across Sussex are being urged to take simple steps now to protect their health and prepare for the colder months.

Worthing Football Club has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough in recognition of its contribution to the town and local community.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision in Portsmouth.

Police are appealing for information after passengers were reportedly racially abused on a bus in Brighton.

A drink-driver who killed a highways worker after crashing into a coned-off area of the M23 near Crawley has been jailed for 10 years.

A distinctive stained-glass window at Eastbourne Town Hall has been restored as part of ongoing work to preserve the Grade II listed building.

A bronze pig could soon take pride of place in a historic town centre as part of celebrations marking a major milestone in the area’s history.

Santa is heading back to Chichester this Christmas — and this year he could be trying his hand at beatboxing.

Summer seasonal beach patrols have come to an end across Arun coastline

People who do not live in Lewes are being urged not to travel to the town for this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations.

Plans to use Chichester’s old Post Office building as extra rooms for a Travelodge hotel have been submitted to the district council.

Volunteers at The Hidden Garden in Selsey are celebrating after receiving the highest possible rating in a Royal Horticultural Society community gardening scheme.

Planned strikes involving more than 220 workers at Gatwick Airport have been called off after staff accepted an improved pay offer.

Protests over rising household energy bills are due to take place in Portsmouth and Brighton today as the latest Ofgem price cap comes into force.

A Southampton drug dealer has been jailed for three years after police uncovered a Class A drugs line operating from a property in St Mary’s.

A festive fun run is returning to Havant this winter, with organisers calling on people to get involved.

An 89-year-old man from Horsham has been convicted of multiple sex crimes against four different children.

Non-League teams return for more matches this week, with teams across the South in action.

Plans for 89 homes in Westergate have been approved after changes were made to a development previously refused following an appeal.

New bus shelters outside Eastbourne District General Hospital are expected to be installed in October after local councillors pressed for the work to be brought forward.

More than 72 tonnes of food waste was collected across Adur and Worthing during the first week of a new weekly recycling service.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted during a reported racially aggravated public order incident in Portsmouth.

Specially trained police dogs are being deployed across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to help identify people carrying substances linked to spiking offences.

Portsmouth is marking a century of public health progress with a new report highlighting how life in the city has changed since 1926.

A St Leonards man has pleaded guilty to a series of child sex offences after police were alerted to sexual messages found on a teenage girl’s phone.

The council has made life harder for older people and those with disabilities, according to a motion due to be debated this week.

An independent Arundel restaurant is celebrating after receiving its fourth consecutive Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award and retaining a five-star Food Hygiene Rating.

Chichester Cathedral has begun the search for a designer to lead the creative vision for its next Festival of Flowers in 2028.