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Campaigners opposing plans for 3,000 homes west of Ifield intend to call for a judicial review if the application is given the go-ahead.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met British and Ukrainian military personnel aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth.

A mother of two has praised Sussex Police after her attacker was handed a ten-year restraining order.

A man who nearly died after a van driver high on cocaine crashed into him in Hampshire has spoken of his anger at being left with life-changing injuries.

Two applications to build up to 120 and 130 homes close to the Pagham Waste-water Treatment Works have been refused by Arun District Council.

Council staff in Portsmouth took almost 7,000 more sick days over 12 months, as long-term absences and mental health workforce issues persist.

A letter written by a second-class passenger shortly after he boarded the Titanic in Southampton has sold for £60,000 at auction.

Sussex Police has adopted the Forcer Protocol, a pioneering initiative designed to improve the identification and support of armed forces veterans, particularly those at risk of harm.

An amber heat-health alert will come into force across the South tomorrow as the fourth heatwave of the year approaches.

Sussex Police has said public safety remains its top priority as Brighton and Hove prepares to host Pride this weekend.

One man has died after two people were pulled from the sea off West Wittering beach.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a suspicious fire in Bognor Regis.

Plans for a permanent home for a Southampton school on a former city centre shopping site have been given the green light.

Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Alison Griffiths has called on the new Health Secretary to urgently decide whether the permanent closure of Zachary Merton Hospital should be reviewed.

The University of Chichester has been named Green Business of the Year at the 2026 Sussex Chamber Business Awards.

Taxi fares in Wealden could increase for the first time in four years if plans gain the backing of councillors.

Most children in care in Portsmouth say they feel safe and supported, but fewer feel involved in decisions affecting their lives than a year ago.

Councillors have approved plans for a housing development in Hailsham.

A burglar who broke into three businesses in Bognor Regis during a single night has been jailed for 18 months.

Aircraft refuelling workers at Gatwick Airport are being balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay and overtime rates.

Passengers travelling from Gatwick Airport will be able to use a new robotic parking service from August.

A man who exposed himself to the public through the window of a property, and who sexually abused a young girl known to him has been jailed.

People attending Brighton and Hove Pride are being urged to take extra care on the roads, near traffic and along the seafront as large crowds are expected across the city.

HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Duncan are returning to Portsmouth this morning after completing the first phase of a three-month mission in the Arctic and North Atlantic.

Detectives investigating a sexual assault on a teenage girl in St Leonards have released an efit of suspect.

Police in Hastings are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in the early hours of the morning.

Plans for a retail park in Littlehampton containing big names such as M&S Food, Lidl, B&Q and Greggs have been approved by Arun District Council.

Brighton DJ and producer Norman Cook has backed the community purchase of The Pipeline, helping to secure the grassroots music venue’s future.

A Chichester man who paid for children in the Philippines to be sexually abused to order has been jailed for 12 years.

Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre is appealing for trustees and volunteers to join its growing team as demand for its rescue and education services continues to rise.

Almost £20 million worth of cocaine has been seized at Portsmouth Docks, prompting an investigation by the National Crime Agency.

SailGP will return to Southsea this weekend, bringing two days of high-speed international racing, live music and waterfront entertainment to the Solent.

Police have charged a 14-year-old boy after an elderly man was assaulted in Cowes.

Hampshire’s Utilita Bowl will host a men’s Ashes Test for the first time as part of a historic summer of international cricket in 2027.

A Sussex Police officer has been dismissed without notice after failing to properly store and record seized ammunition and a butterfly knife while working at Gatwick.

​​​​​​​The A27 has been ranked among the lower-performing major roads in England in a new survey of drivers, as motorists continue to raise concerns about journey times, road surfaces and disruptive roadworks.

Police have made two arrests in their search for Oliver Mazirel, who is wanted for escaping from HMP Ford, near Arundel, on Tuesday evening, 30 June.

A free celebration of skateboarding, scooting and BMX riding is returning to Chichester Skatepark.

People across Portsmouth are being invited to share their views on the future of the city’s parks, seafront, countryside and other open spaces.

Plans to set up a six-pitch traveler site on a former vineyard in Warnham have been approved by Horsham District Council.

West Sussex County Council is calling on the government to urgently review the way schools are funded after councillors from across the political spectrum backed a motion demanding a fairer settlement.

Four former Southern Water employees, including the company’s former chief executive Matthew Wright, are facing a charge of conspiracy to defraud over the alleged manipulation of wastewater treatment testing.

Arundel and South Downs MP Andrew Griffith has called on the government to bring more than two years of uncertainty over the future structure of local government in West Sussex to an end.

Two new police dogs serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have successfully completed their specialist training to detect drugs.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving two cars close to Gatwick Airport.

A potentially life-saving water safety roadshow is visiting Littlehampton as part of a nationwide tour of coastal communities.

Firefighters have tackled a series of damaging wildfires across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as prolonged hot and dry weather created ideal conditions for outdoor blazes to start and spread.

Eastbourne Bandstand is set to host 12 community-focused events this summer, showcasing local performers, cultural organisations and grassroots creativity.

West Horsley Place is preparing to welcome visitors back to Tudor England when its Henry VIII Festival takes place this weekend.

A man has been charged with several offences following a stabbing in Littlehampton town centre.

A University of Chichester academic has shared his expertise in developing female leaders at a major international summit on gender equality in sport.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl reported being grabbed by a man who sexually assaulted her by touching in a field near Edinburgh Road, St Leonards.

Measures to improve seafront safety are due to be debated this week after at least five deaths in the sea off Brighton and Hove over the past few months.

Police are appealing for a woman who may have witnessed an assault which left a man with several broken bones in Southsea.

A woman has been injured after being struck by an electric scooter while in Worthing.

West Sussex residents are being encouraged to consider whether they, or someone they know, may be at greater risk of a fire at home and could benefit from a free safety visit.

A Hayling Island man who suffered a catastrophic brain injury in a serious car crash is preparing to take part in his fifth disability-inclusive triathlon.

Firefighters remained at the scene of a large wildfire in Abbots Wood, Arlington, on Tuesday morning as crews continued to damp down several hot spots.

Two people have been seriously injured in a collision on the M3 near Winchester.

Firefighters have extinguished a large crop fire on Hayling Island after the emergency services received around 40 calls reporting the blaze.

A new clinical study in Sussex is investigating whether a specialised liquid nutrition programme could help people with Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel conditions recover more successfully from surgery.

Calls for “sensible discretion” over removing England flags have emerged after Portsmouth City Council delayed a debate on its fire safety policy.

Organisations are being invited to put forward ideas for a site at Brooklands Park as part of plans to further improve one of Worthing’s most popular green spaces.

Military families should not be “penalised” by the High Income Child Benefit Charge, Portsmouth councillors have said.

Chichester District Council has put in a bid to buy a large property to be used as short-stay temporary housing.

A Hawker Hunter Aircraft on display at Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is marking 75 years since its first flight.

Residents in the Meads District of Eastbourne are being invited to two public meetings this week to discuss plans aimed at making the area healthier, greener and more connected.

Police investigating a fatal collision on the A27 near Pevensey have appealed for further witnesses and information.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A27 near Arundel.

Part of Lewes district will not be included within the new council for East Sussex, the government has confirmed.

Following the launch of a new national Policing Performance System, Sussex Police has been assigned to the highest grading available.

A police officer has been recognised for his work at an awards ceremony for bringing cases against nearly 200 dangerous drivers at illegal car meets across Hampshire.

Council leaders have vowed to share details of plans for Southampton’s former Toys R Us site with residents as soon as possible.

New polling suggests six in ten adults in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton oppose government proposals for a visitor levy on overnight stays.

The Government has still not decided how West Sussex should be divided under local government reorganisation.

Portsmouth residents are being encouraged to share their views on the city’s library service as part of a new survey.

A new sign highlighting the dangers of food allergies has been installed at Hotham Park in Bognor Regis as part of efforts to make public play areas safer and more inclusive.

A statue of Lord Nelson and the Captain of his Fleet will not be allowed to stay in Chichester permanently, the district council has decided.

Three men convicted of the rape of a woman on Brighton beach have been jailed for a total of over 60 years.

A new wetland capable of storing up to 600,000 litres of water has been created near Gatwick Airport as part of efforts to reduce flood risk and make the landscape more resilient during prolonged dry weather.

East Sussex County Council is to explore providing free bus travel for veterans.

Gunwharf Quays contributed more than £145 million to the local economy and supported almost 2,800 jobs during 2025, according to a new report.

Motorists across the South East are being urged to plan rest stops before setting off on long summer journeys, rather than waiting until they begin to feel tired behind the wheel.

A tribute has been paid to ‘a loving, generous, energetic man with a kind and selfless heart’ following a fatal collision in Southampton.

A prolific burglar has been jailed after admitting a series of business burglaries and shop thefts committed in Bexhill town centre.

The decision to remove an England flag from a communal balcony at a Portsmouth council block has “nothing to do with flags”, “football” or “patriotism”, the council leader has said.

Sussex Police chief officers will face questions on claims of “two-tier policing”, hate crime, online child sexual abuse, officer welfare and road safety at a public accountability meeting.

Flights were diverted and several aircraft declared emergencies after London Gatwick’s runway was temporarily closed overnight because of a technical problem involving a British Airways plane.

Reports of a fire at a property in Barnham on Stempswood Way.

An Arundel-linked medical charity is preparing for an extraordinary 1,000-mile cycling challenge to Austria to help children who rely on breathing support every night.

Two men have been charged with offences in connection with involvement with an organised crime group.

Four popular green spaces and nature reserves in Shoreham and Lancing have once again been recognised with national Green Flag awards.

A platform over the water, a redesigned High Street gateway, and new signs inspired by Gosport’s naval past are part of multi-million-pound plans to transform the town’s historic waterfront.

Every second counts when it comes to catching criminals and savings lives.

Worthing’s newest council housing development has won a major award for its innovative and environmentally friendly design.

Campaigners are to hold a public meeting to update people on the Homes England planning application to build 3,000 homes West of Ifield.

Detectives in Hampshire have made an arrest in connection with the 1989 murder of Ricky Haywood.

The University of Portsmouth has become a founding member of the UK’s new Defence Universities Alliance.

Tourism and hospitality businesses in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton have warned that rising costs, policy uncertainty and employment regulations are making it increasingly difficult to open, recruit staff and invest.

Patients could be banned from Southampton General Hospital under beefed up measures introduced to tackle rising levels of violence, harassment and abuse against staff.

Businesses and building managers across East Sussex are being urged to review their written fire safety arrangements to ensure they comply with legislation and reduce the risk of fires.

A major milestone in the construction of a new specialist school in Crowborough has been celebrated following the completion of its roof.

Community organisations across Arun are being invited to apply for grants of up to £2,500 for projects aimed at reducing crime, tackling antisocial behaviour and protecting vulnerable residents.

A man who fled the UK while under investigation for serious drug offences has been jailed for ten years after being extradited from Georgia.

Police are increasingly pulling neighbourhood officers away from their communities due to a surge in 999 calls, Hampshire’s police commissioner has admitted.

June’s heatwave led to an increase in deaths and a sharp rise in strokes, Southampton hospital leaders have said.

A wildfire warning has been issued for large parts of southern England as the continuing hot and dry weather increases the risk of fires breaking out.

A West Sussex animal welfare charity has led tributes to its long-serving patron Anne Widdecombe, as a murder investigation continues into her death.

British Transport Police have issued an image of a man they would like to speak to following a serious assault at a pub in Southampton.

Two men have been sentenced after being found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Police have seized an e-bike following reports it was being ridden in an anti-social manner in Horsham.

The National Joint Council should “Pay up for Pompey” as council workers face strike ballot, the union UNISON says.

A 40-year-old man has been fined for unlicenced tree felling and habitat damage in Horsham

A giant tortoise believed to have been abandoned in Bognor Regis has found a new role as an educational ambassador for a Sussex reptile charity.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue have been called out this afternoon to a fire on the busy A27 between Boxgrove and Fontwell.

The Church of Scientology has been given permission to set up an events arena at its East Grinstead home.

A routine training exercise became a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the volunteer crew of Littlehampton RNLI after their lifeboat was surrounded by dolphins.

Tributes have been paid to former West Sussex County Councillor Richard Burrett, who has died at the age of 57.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is urging residents and visitors to take extra care outdoors as the South East experiences the UK’s third heatwave of the year.

The University of Chichester has received outstanding results in the National Student Survey (NSS).

More than 350 objections have been received by Mid Sussex District Council to plans to build up to 117 homes in Haywards Heath.

A company and its director have been ordered to pay almost £17,000 after a trailer loaded with hundreds of bottles of tomato ketchup was dumped in a Littlehampton car park.

Police in the Horsham district are trying to identify three people seen on CCTV after a burglary at The Dragon Pub in Colgate.

A Horsham charity is marking 20 years of supporting local people with its first sponsored walk.

A 38-year-old man has been charged following a serious collision on the M23 in West Sussex.

New plans to tackle fly-tipping have been welcomed by Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan.

People living on the Isle of Wight and in parts of Hampshire face hosepipe restrictions from today as dry weather continues to put pressure on water supplies.

The MP for Chichester has written to David Wilson Homes after learning that open days were being advertised at the Fossil Bay development in Earnley, despite a stop notice remaining in force.

An amber heat health alert is in place across the South.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed gets underway today, bringing four days of world-class motorsport to Goodwood House, near Chichester.

Flight EZY87PX issued the emergency alert at around 9.05pm on Wednesday evening after departing from Gatwick Airport.

Police in Hampshire are investigating a reported robbery in Eastleigh.

Chichester International Film Festival is returning this summer with 15 days of films, special events and open-air screenings.

National Highways has joined forces with mental health charity Chasing the Stigma to help people access support more quickly across the South.

The Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner’s Independent Custody Visiting Scheme has been recognised nationally for the quality of its work.

A new University of Brighton project is bringing together international researchers to challenge structural bias in body image science.

Firefighters have extinguished a blaze involving two sheds in Littlehampton.

The expansion of a special school in Worthing has been approved by West Sussex County Council.

More than 11,000 people visited Chichester Cathedral’s Festival of Flowers over four days in June, helping to raise £176,403 towards the preservation of the historic cathedral.

Two stolen motorbikes, multiple police units, one very good girl — and a well-earned box of chicken nuggets.

A Gosport man has pleaded guilty to attempted false imprisonment and trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence after breaking into a home in Rogate.

The family of a man who died following a fire in Cowes have paid tribute to a much-loved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend.

People in Horsham are being advised about upcoming roadworks to improve safety at a key town centre junction.

Two men have been found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a 34-year-old man died following an assault in central Brighton.

Police in Eastbourne are seeking to identify six men in connection with a robbery.

A young 999 caller from East Sussex has met the ambulance call taker who helped him stay calm when his mum suffered a severe allergic reaction.

People in the South East are underestimating how much water they use each day by more than 100 litres, according to new research.

Calls to end a controversial booking system at rubbish tips in East Sussex are set for debate by councillors.

Chichester’s MP is calling on the government to rethink proposed changes to payments for coastguards.