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Sussex Weald MP Nusrat Ghani has voiced her support for Crowborough youth charity Clued-Up following a recent meeting with the organisation.

Public car parks across Adur are being cleaned and tidied as part of a programme to improve sites throughout the district.

Campaigners are calling on East Sussex County Council to improve the safety of a pedestrian route often used by Lewes school children.

Charities and community organisations across West Sussex are being invited to apply for £1,500 in funding through a new scheme launched by Avisford Park Hotel.

Residents have slammed Southern Water over a leak which has seen water pour down the pavement of a residential road in Southampton for more than 50 days.

Police in Hampshire have released images of a woman they want to speak to in connection with several reported shopliftings from a Co-op store in Hedge End.

Firefighters have issued a warning about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after an e-bike battery left on charge caused a significant fire at a property in Crawley.

Colleagues at Stagecoach South’s Chichester depot have paid tribute to one of the South’s longest-serving bus drivers, Royston Shaw, who has died aged 87.

A fire at a derelict industrial building in Fernhurst is believed to have been started deliberately.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car on the A29 at Westergate on Friday afternoon, 21 August.

Firefighters have been tackling a grass fire on an embankment beside the skate park at Bersted Park, near Bognor Regis.

Nearly 2000 properties lose electricity supplies as firefighters continue to tackle a fire at an industrial estate in Rowfant on Saturday (22.08.2026).

A six-year-old girl has died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea off Shoreham, bringing the number of people who lost their lives in the incident to four.

An air ambulance remains at Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre, several hours after being sent to the scene of a nearby road incident.

Worthing Borough Council has ordered the companies responsible for parts of the Montague Quarter shopping precinct to clean up their areas or face being charged for contractors to carry out the work.

Plans to build a three-storey building with nine flats in Bognor have been refused although council officers concluded the development’s design and parking were acceptable.

Firefighters are warning people not to take part in a dangerous social media trend involving setting fire to aerosol cans after a deliberate blaze at Horsham Skate Park.

A Hayling Island man recovering from a catastrophic brain injury has been awarded a special golden cape after completing his fifth Superhero Tri.

A tribute has been paid to a 14-year-old boy who died following a collision involving a bus in Portsmouth.

Young people leaving care have been recognised for their achievements and personal development at a West Sussex House Project summer celebration in Crawley.

An Eastbourne man has been jailed for seven and a half years after running a drug line in Brighton.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a 14-year-old boy died following a collision involving a bus in Portsmouth.

Football fans across Sussex and Hampshire have a busy weekend of fixtures ahead, with league and cup action taking place across the region.

A man has been arrested following a fire at a flat in Littlehampton.

A man from West Sussex has been sentenced at court for possession of child sexual abuse material.

The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes is planned to reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September, following the derailment earlier this month.

Police in Lewes are urging motorcycle owners to take extra security precautions as thefts continue to be reported across the district.

A new strategy aimed at reversing the decline in biodiversity across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove has been published.

Families are being encouraged to make the most of the final weeks of the Dragonfly Festival at WWT Arundel, which runs until 31 August.

Nearly £80,000 is being spent on repairs to the roof of Worthing Town Hall because of water leaks causing damage to its timber structure.

West Sussex County Council leaders have met representatives from Manor Royal Business Improvement District to discuss future economic growth and investment in Crawley.

The parents of a 23-year-old Lindfield, East Hampshire, woman who committed suicide in 2023 have spoken about the devastating impact her death has had on their family.

A fault on a train at Clapham Junction is causing disruption to Southern services between East Croydon and London Victoria this afternoon.

Thousands of teenagers across the South will receive their GCSE results today, with careers advisers urging young people not to panic if their grades are different from those they had hoped for.

Hovertravel is adding late-night services between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight over the August Bank Holiday weekend as Ryde prepares for a busy period of tourism and hospitality activity.

A 14-year-old Sussex cyclist who suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in a serious bike crash has returned to riding just months later.

The RSPCA, based in Horsham, is raising concerns over the use of imported eggs in UK restaurants, cafés and pubs, after research suggested many diners are unaware that eggs from hens kept in battery cages can still be served.

Portsmouth City Council’s children’s services have been rated Outstanding in all four areas following an inspection by Ofsted.

The chair of Adur District Council has paid tribute to the three people who died in Shoreham.

A 21-year-old Newhaven man has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for multiple child sex offences.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a 49-year-old man was assaulted in Preston Park, Brighton.

A council-backed trial is using new technology to help protect vulnerable young calves from the effects of extreme heat in West Sussex.

Rail investigators say they have identified track irregularities close to the scene of last week’s train derailment near Lewes.

More than 1,000 households are waiting for homes as Adur District Council refurbishes dozens of empty council properties in Southwick.

Arundel and South Downs MP Andrew Griffith has voiced his frustration over further delays to the rebuilding of the Angel Inn site in Midhurst, warning that the town’s patience is running out.

Plans to make the overflow car park at Ferring Country Centre permanent have been submitted to Arun District Council

Young people across the South heading abroad this summer are being warned not to risk their futures by accepting offers of so-called “free holidays” which could be linked to drug smuggling.

A new exhibition exploring the hidden world of fungi is opening in Brighton next week, featuring sculptures grown from living fungal networks, mushroom-spore prints, film, sound and performance.

A drug dealer described as a significant supplier of cocaine and cannabis across West Sussex has been jailed for ten years.

Rail passengers face continued disruption between Lewes and Haywards Heath as a major operation gets under way to recover the derailed Southern train.

Organisations across West Sussex can now apply for funding to provide food and activities for eligible children during the 2026 winter school holidays.

Drivers travelling between Bognor Regis and Littlehampton are being warned of possible overnight delays as temporary traffic restrictions continue near Comet Corner.

Developers have been urged to ‘go back to the drawing board’ after plans to build nine homes in Halnaker were refused by Chichester District Council.

A yellow Heat-Health Alert covering the South comes to an end at 9 am today (18.08.2026), following the recent spell of hot weather across the region.

Crowborough man who groomed a teenage girl and raped her has been jailed for 19 years.

A nine-year-old girl has been taken to a major trauma unit following a serious cycling accident at Tamworth Field in Baffins.

Residents and their families at Westergate House in Fontwell enjoyed an afternoon of puppetry and prosecco when Shakespeare’s Globe brought a little theatrical magic into their home.

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed following a targeted theft campaign at a single shop in Bexhill.

Cat owners heading away on their summer holidays can put down the suitcase and step away from the guilt, according to Cats Protection in Haywards Heath.

Mobile phones across southern England have sounded after the Government issued an emergency warning about the very high risk of wildfires.

A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the rape of a girl under the age of 13 in West Sussex.

Rail investigators are examining two passenger train derailments within the space of 24 hours following incidents near Lewes and Wickford.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a fatal collision in Hook.

Passengers travelling between Littlehampton and Chichester are benefiting from more than £166,000 of investment in new bus shelters.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is urging people not to ignore wildfire prevention advice as crews continue to respond to a high number of outdoor fires.

The family of a motorcyclist who died following a collision near Petworth has paid tribute to an “amazing dad” whose personality “filled a room”.

Sussex Police has been ranked as the top performing force for answering 999 calls for 12 consecutive months.

Eight fire engines are tackling a fire at a waste transfer site in Ford Road, Ford.

British Transport Police has praised Lewes residents for supporting passengers and emergency crews following yesterday’s train derailment.

A Crowborough man who advertised himself on a childcare website and sexually abused a young girl has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Arun District Council is currently housing 252 households in temporary accommodation and has spent more than £3.5m on emergency and temporary housing in 2025/26.

Firefighters tackled a blaze which spread across two fields and a hedge near Ringmer.

Firefighters have been tackling a large woodland fire at Hawley Lakes in Blackwater.

Residents and community organisations have celebrated the success of Shoreham’s Community Food Hub following its move to the town’s fire station.

Crawley councillors have welcomed the news that local authorities could be given more powers to stop vape and betting shops from opening in town centres.

Two Sussex services have been shortlisted for national awards recognising their work to improve care for adults with ADHD and young people with complex mental health needs.

A man has been jailed for four years and three months for his involvement in a series of burglaries targeting businesses in Hastings.

Students across the South East have achieved some of the strongest A-level results in England, with almost a third of entries receiving the top grades.

A house in Saltdean has been badly damaged after a fire broke out in its roof.

Students across the South will receive their A-level, T Level and vocational qualification results today (Thursday, 13 August.)

A councillor has asked what action Brighton and Hove City Council is taking to prevent potential flooding once the current drought is over.

Residents have just days left to apply for a role helping decide how much councillors in Worthing and Adur receive in allowances.

Victoria Park will be transformed into a world of light, colour and architecture when Luminarium makes its Portsmouth debut this September.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Eastbourne when Airbourne returns to the town’s seafront today (Thursday, 13 August.)

Hovertravel added 156 extra flights to its timetable during July after recording an increase in demand from passengers travelling between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner KPM has joined senior policing figures from across the UK in calling on the Prime Minister to prevent the early release of those responsible for the death of PC Andrew Harper.

A family track day featuring an impressive collection of supercars raised £15,000 to provide beds for children in need in Sussex.

An unidentified disc-shaped object passed within a few hundred feet of a commercial passenger aircraft as it approached Gatwick Airport, an official safety report has revealed.

A family-run Chichester restaurant has been recognised as one of the leading curry restaurants in the South East.

A red wildfire-risk warning has been issued across the Arun district as continuing dry conditions leave beaches and green spaces vulnerable to rapidly spreading fires.

The number of households in temporary housing has reached a new high in Brighton and Hove.

People across Sussex and Hampshire looked skyward as Britain experienced its most dramatic solar eclipse since 1999.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a cyclist was seriously injured in a collision in Cosham.

A pilot was taken to hospital after a light aircraft crashed while landing near Billingshurst.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was injured in a reported stabbing in Worthing.

Portsmouth Water has advised residents on how to reduce their water usage while confirming there are no plans for a hosepipe ban.

On the 5th August, Lewes District Council’s planning committee green lit proposals to build a five-court padel facility on part of a site used as a HGV driver training centre.

A man formerly of Hurstpierpoint who sexually abused two girls known to him has been jailed.

A man who threatened staff at a Post Office and caused criminal damage has been jailed.

A motorist has appeared in court and admitted causing the death of a highways worker by dangerous driving.

A Brighton family who lost their teenage daughter to a brain tumour earlier this year are preparing to take on a gruelling 100km endurance challenge in her memory.

Charities and community organisations across the Isle of Wight are being invited to meet potential funders and learn more about accessing financial support at an event in Newport.

A prominent site on Worthing promenade is being opened up for investment, with organisations invited to help shape its future.

South East Coast Ambulance Service has strengthened measures to protect its staff following a review into violence and aggression experienced by frontline workers.

​​​​​​​A groundbreaking research study led by Sussex mental health specialists is taking cognitive behavioural therapy beyond the consulting room to help people living with psychosis rebuild their lives.

The Chichester Harbour Conservancy has spoken against plans to build 85 homes on land within the Harbour National Landscape.

Airshow fans in Eastbourne will not see the Red Arrows this year after poor weather delayed the team’s return from North America.

Temperatures could soar to 36C across parts of the South this week as Britain heads towards a possible fifth heatwave of the summer.

People across West Sussex are being asked how the county should respond to longer heatwaves, an increasing risk of flooding and growing pressure on water supplies.

A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering Sussex teenager Joshua Ingram in a knife attack prosecutors said was triggered by an unpaid £20 cannabis debt.

Police say 25 people were arrested during Brighton and Hove Pride, as hundreds of thousands attended events across the city.

New teams of Highway Rangers are taking to the streets of West Sussex to tackle the smaller problems that can leave neighbourhoods looking untidy or neglected.

Four Hampshire and Isle of Wight police officers are being investigated for potential gross misconduct following the death of a 23-year-old man who became unwell after being arrested in Portsmouth.

People could soon be able to exercise for free while looking out across the sea under plans for a new outdoor gym on the East Sussex coast.

A man in his twenties has died following a single-vehicle collision near a West Sussex village.

Eastbourne’s all-weather lifeboat has joined a major international rescue operation after a boat carrying more than 150 migrants caught fire in the English Channel.

Campaigners have been refused permission to continue their legal challenge against plans to expand Gatwick Airport in West Sussex.