Local News

Three people have been arrested after a public order incident in Worthing.

A teenager has been arrested following a stabbing in Littlehampton.

A major power cut is affecting parts of the Isle of Wight this afternoon (09/04/2026), leaving more than 1,600 customers without electricity.

A man from Eastleigh who kept indecent images of a teenage girl he met through the online game platform Roblox, before travelling hundreds of miles and turning up in her home uninvited, has been jailed.

Police are appealing for information to help locate a man with links to West Sussex wanted on recall to prison.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is appealing for more people to step forward as on-call firefighters, helping to support emergency response across the county.

London Gatwick has welcomed a new airline, as German carrier Condor launches its first UK route with regular flights to Frankfurt.

A University of Brighton apprentice has been named Graduate of the Year at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards, marking a second consecutive win for the university’s degree apprenticeship programme.

The search is continuing for a missing capybara that escaped from Marwell Zoo last month.

Patients in Sussex with advanced prostate cancer are now receiving innovative, personalised treatments as part of a major national clinical trial being delivered in Brighton.

A West Sussex firefighter is preparing to take on the London Marathon later this month in memory of his mum, while raising money for Cancer Research UK.

Residents in Adur and Worthing are being warned about a suspected scam involving individuals posing as environmental enforcement officers.

More than 2,000 oysters have been introduced into the Solent as part of a major environmental initiative aimed at improving water quality and boosting marine life.

A small boat that drifted more than 60 nautical miles along the south coast has been recovered by RNLI crews after being spotted off Rustington.

Residents in Eastbourne say they are being disturbed by a series of loud bangs late at night, with reports emerging from across the town.

Work is set to begin on a scheme to improve safety and accessibility along St Paul’s Road in Chichester later this month.

Spring Live! is set to return to West Sussex later this month, promising a packed weekend celebrating the countryside and the arrival of the new season.

Sussex personality Katie Price has been disqualified from driving for a seventh time after failing to respond to police over a speeding offence.

Researchers from the University of Southampton are exploring how the Isle of Wight’s outdoor spaces can improve people’s health and wellbeing.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected arson incidents in Yateley.

Did you witness a group of men fighting with knives and weapons in Whitehawk on 18 March?

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is highlighting a major new editorial in the British Journal of Psychiatry, calling for a step change in how psychiatrists recognise and respond to neurodivergence across all areas of clinical practice.

Police in Chichester are appealing for information following a reported assault on a young boy inside a supermarket.

Chichester Festival Theatre is launching a new summer academy aimed at inspiring the next generation of backstage talent.

The Red Arrows are set to headline this year’s Eastbourne International Airshow, as organisers unveil plans for another spectacular four-day event on the Sussex coast.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is encouraging people to consider volunteering as police officers, as part of a drive to boost its Special Constabulary.

An investigation is underway after a fire at an industrial estate in Fordingbridge.

South East Coast Ambulance Service has reported improved response times for urgent calls over the past year.

There was a positive outcome for a much-loved V2 Radio office dog after he was found safe and well following a dramatic escape from the radio station near one of Chichester’s busiest roads.

Police are continuing to appeal for information after a fatal crash in Angmering.

A new charity walking event is set to take place next month, raising vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness across West Sussex.

Businesses across Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and the Isle of Wight are being invited to apply for funding to support new water-saving projects.

Three young children from Chichester have been recognised with a national award for their extraordinary support for their mum, who lives with epilepsy.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue are reminding building managers that new fire safety laws have now come into force.

An airline has withdrawn its Cornwall to London Gatwick service earlier than planned, blaming rising costs and declining passenger demand.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue say the M23 northbound continues to be closed between Junction 10 for Crawley and Junction 9 for Gatwick due to a crash.

A man has been sentenced for supplying Class A and B drugs in Brighton.

A new initiative in Hampshire to boost road safety across even more local communities has seen over 2,200 speeding offences captured in just over seven months.

Keep Britain Tidy has praised an “army” of litter-pickers across the South East after more than 62,000 bags of rubbish were pledged during this year’s Great British Spring Clean.

The Sussex Beacon has announced that award-winning singer, songwriter and BAFTA-nominated actor Olly Alexander has become its newest patron.

Selsey RNLI is inviting the community to take the plunge this May Bank Holiday weekend as it hosts its second “Seal Dip” fundraiser.

Police are working to identify a man after damage was caused to the shopfront of a business in Hastings.

A new community café has opened in Bognor Regis, aiming to tackle food waste and support local people.

A teenage girl from Selsey is at the centre of a major community fundraising effort after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Thames Valley Police is renewing its appeal for the public’s help to find missing man Stephen, from Oxford, but has links to Littehampton.

Sussex Police’s Online Child Abuse Team have charged a man with dozens of online child sex offences.

Two people have been arrested after two teenage boys were reportedly stabbed in Littlehampton.

Two young ducklings have been rescued after falling down a drain on the M27 westbound between junctions 9 and 10.

Two men have been sentenced to prison following a burglary at a pharmacy on Sandown High Street.

People in Bognor Regis are being encouraged to get involved with Guide Dogs through a range of local volunteering opportunities.

Stagecoach South is celebrating a major milestone after welcoming its one millionth customers on the 500 bus service.

A teenager has been disqualified from driving, after he was caught riding an illegal e-bike in public in Littlehampton.

Brighton has been named one of the most socially connected cities in Britain, according to new research exploring how strongly people feel connected to where they live.

Children from across Chichester were given a memorable literary experience last week, as bestselling author and illustrator Guy Bass visited Chichester Cinema for a special Children’s BookFest event.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of a vehicle being driven dangerously in Horsham on Thursday 26 March.

A man has been robbed in broad daylight in Portsmouth.

Plans to remove Cath Lab services from St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester have been confirmed.

With more than a thousand urgent calls to the 111 service over the Easter Holidays made for repeat prescriptions, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is urging the public to plan ahead.

Two teenage boys have reported being stabbed in an alleyway in Littlehampton on Thursday night (26 March).

Stonepillow, the West Sussex homelessness charity, has appointed a new chief executive - David Francis takes on the role following Hilary Bartle's departure after eight years.

Local artists are showcasing their work across a series of independent cafes on the South Downs and along the south coast, in a project designed to support Sage House by Dementia Support in Tangmere.

Chichester student is celebrating a major career milestone after refereeing his first televised football match.

The Havant Thicket Reservoir project is being held up as a model for the future of UK infrastructure.

A drink-driver who led police on a pursuit through Brighton has been jailed.

A woman from Goring-by-Sea who falsely claimed she was too ill to leave her home has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Nearly £300 million has been invested in West Sussex communities through Growth Deals over the past five years.

Jet2 has celebrated its launch at London Gatwick.

Chichester District Council plans to contact the owners of 34 playgrounds to ask permission to ban dogs from those areas.

Paris Hilton has been confirmed as a performer at this year’s Brighton Pride, completing the line-up for one of the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations.

Two Wealden district councillors have defected from the Conservatives to join Reform UK.

Police are appealing for help following a suspicious incident in Gosport.

Major improvements at Three Bridges Station will cost millions more than originally estimated.

A Worthing man has been jailed for three years following a serious multi-vehicle collision in Climping, which left a woman with life-changing injuries.

The delay in deciding how West Sussex will look under local government reorganisation has been described as ‘simply not good enough’ by the leader of the county council.

NHS Sussex is urging residents to plan ahead for their healthcare needs as Easter and the school holidays approach.

Residents in Portsmouth turning 100 this year are invited to a special celebration.

The leader of Hampshire County Council has branded the Government’s decision on the merger of councils “wrong for residents”, warning it could trigger major disruption to local services.

Two dogs have been rescued following a house fire in Southampton.

A new strategy to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities has been launched in West Sussex.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a racially aggravated assault in Eastleigh.

A drink-driver from Chichester who caused a serious head-on collision has been banned from the roads.The crash occurred at around 4 am on the 10th of August last year.

The Government has announced it is delaying a decision on the future structure of local government in West Sussex, while confirming outcomes for four other areas across the country.

Three people have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into an arson attack at a mosque in Sussex, led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East.

Reform UK has suspended its Hampshire mayoral candidate after comparing a Jewish community group to “Islamists on horseback”.

Matthew Johnston has been jailed for 16 years for grooming and sexually abusing a young boy in Littlehampton over several years.

More than 150 traffic offence tickets have been issued since Sussex Police launched its Fatal Five Unit in January.

The Cross Market & More artisan market is set to return to Chichester city centre next month, bringing a day of shopping, food and entertainment to the high street.

The team behind a University of Chichester programme helping people into higher education has been recognised with a High Sheriff’s award.

People living in Selsey are being encouraged to take part in a new survey to help plan future projects.

Residents, councillors and business owners have cut the ribbon on the revamped Castle Road, which aims to provide a “real hub of the community”.

Campaigners and Chichester District Council have expressed disappointment after plans for a solar farm in Runcton were approved on appeal.

AI-powered smart signs have been installed along Worthing and Goring beaches, giving visitors real-time access to information about bathing water quality while also helping authorities monitor conditions more closely.

Portsmouth businesses are pledging to help more young people into work.

A Sussex Police officer has been charged with sex offences against two children.

Beach Patrol officers are returning to Arun’s coastline this week, helping ensure residents and visitors can enjoy the seaside safely as the warmer months approach.

Gatwick Airport, Brighton and East Croydon have been named among the busiest railway stations for preventable accidents.

Portsmouth’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 has been boosted by extra funding.

A man has been jailed for 26 months after he stole an Asda van in Eastbourne.

A popular spring event is returning to the South of England Showground in Ardingly next month.

West Sussex County Council’s Library Service has been named regional winner of Library of the Year at the British Book Awards.

More than 500 people have responded to a survey on the future of the fire-damaged Angel Inn site in Midhurst.

West Sussex County Council is to sell a former Chichester infant school.

Police are appealing for witnesses and further information after a collision in Midhurst.