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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.

Chichester City Council hosted its 39th Annual Awards and Freedom of the City Ceremony at the Festival Theatre today.

Portsmouth City councillors have united in lobbying the government to reinstate cuts to addiction and recovery funding.

Hampshire County Council will continue using X despite admitting the platform has become a “less pleasant” and “darker” place.

West Sussex County Council is to add more than £3.7m to its capital programme to help bus companies buy 27 zero emission buses (ZEBs).

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 12 new recruits to its Fire Cadet programme at Bognor Regis Fire Station.

Wakehurst in Ardingly has once again been named the top visitor attraction in Sussex.

West Sussex County Council has welcomed new Government guidance aimed at keeping smartphones out of schools during the day.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of vehicle interference in Fleet after the car owner, who was in Argentina, spotted him on camera.

A family-friendly BFG trail is launching in Chichester city centre this Easter.

Plans for three city centre tower blocks have been given the green light, replacing the “problematic” former Debenhams with a “vibrant” mixed use development.

West Sussex County Council says it is aware of the meningitis outbreak in Kent and is keeping the situation under review.

Plans to convert Chichester’s former House of Fraser building into 87 flats have been submitted to the district council.

Plans to build 74 homes in Ashington have been approved by Horsham District Council.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious assault in Chichester city centre.

Sussex Police have confirmed they are investigating an alleged assault reported at the Butlins holiday park in Bognor Regis.

A Bognor Regis takeaway and two individuals have been convicted following a West Sussex County Council Trading Standards investigation into unsafe food and the presence of undeclared genetically modified ingredients.

A series of community-focused improvements at Marina Gardens in Littlehampton has been completed, aimed at making the space more accessible, welcoming and environmentally friendly.

A student volunteer group from the University of Southampton will be sharing a life-saving message at this year’s Southampton Marathon Festival.

A Brighton filmmaker and Royal Marines ambassador is marking his 75th birthday with an extraordinary series of endurance challenges to raise money for charity.

A warning for households using heating oil in Hampshire, as police highlight an increased risk of theft.

County councillors in East Sussex are set to debate controversial government plans to introduce digital ID.

Plans to build 204 homes on the former Novartis site have been approved by Horsham District Council.

University of Sussex bosses say there’s no cause for alarm locally, despite a meningitis outbreak in Kent.

Health officials in Sussex say they are closely monitoring a meningitis outbreak in Canterbury which has resulted in a number of deaths.

A new weekly food waste recycling service is being rolled out across the Chichester District and is on track.

Students at Priory School in Southsea are benefiting from a major upgrade to their outdoor space, designed to support exercise, creativity and social interaction.

Hospitals across Sussex are set to benefit from more than one-point-three million pounds in government funding.

Councillors have called for an investigation after raw sewage entered a stream that feeds the River Itchen after a burst pipe.

Police in Worthing have charged a man with 12 sexual offences involving three young girls.

Five Scouts from across Chichester and Bognor Regis District have been selected to represent their area at the World Scout Jamboree 2027 in Poland.

Police made an arrest on Friday morning (13 March) following a report that a man had been seen behaving suspiciously around William Clarke Park in Brighton.

A rare Anglo-Saxon artefact discovered in West Sussex will soon be on display in Chichester.

Ten young people have completed the latest GRIT course run by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

Crimestoppers has increased its reward to £30,000 for information that could help solve the murders of a Burgess Hill father and son.

“He was my rock and the kindest man I have ever met” - A heartfelt tribute has been paid to a 59-year-old man who died in a fatal collision in Cosham.

Police investigating a serious assault in Chichester city centre are appealing for witnesses and information.

People in the South East say they need around £47,000 a year to live comfortably.

The gender pay gap at Portsmouth City Council has narrowed slightly, though more women continue to work in part-time roles and lower pay bands.

Plans for five gypsy/traveller pitches in Runcton have been approved by Chichester District Council.

West Sussex County Council has confirmed that Twineham CE Primary School is to close.