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New performance room at the University of Chichester welcomes local colleges to see Esports in action
Young people from St Vincent’s College in Gosport have been given an insight into careers in Esports during a visit to the University of Chichester.
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A27 collision, man pleads guilty to charge of dangerous driving
A man has pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving following a collision on the A27 westbound between Falmer and Hollingbury on Saturday (3 January).
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Children in drug and alcohol treatment in Hampshire
Children under 14 in Hampshire are being drawn into drug use, as new figures reveal a sharp rise in those needing treatment.
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Shipping containers land on beaches in Sussex
Warnings are being issued to dog owners and beachgoers after shipping containers and debris washed up along parts of the Sussex coastline following recent stormy weather.
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Worthing businesses and residents invited to help scrutinise Worthing Heat Network
Residents and businesses in Worthing are being invited to quiz the designers of the town’s new heat network, ahead of the next phase of work getting underway.
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Thousands still without water in East Grinstead
Thousands of residents in East Grinstead remain without running water for a fourth consecutive day, as disruption to local supplies continues.
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Hundreds of graffiti reports logged in Hampshire
Hundreds of graffiti reports have been logged on Hampshire’s roads, with some cases left unresolved for years.
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Police appeal following domestic assault in Hove
Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported domestic assault in Hove.
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Crawley's decision to decide whether it will postpone May's elections
Crawley Borough Council is to decide whether or not it wants to postpone May’s elections.
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Investigation launched in Littlehampton after serious assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious assault in Littlehampton.
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Shipping containers lost in the Solent - Updated: 09/01/2025 @19:45
HM Coastguard has confirmed a number shipping containers have gone into the sea from two separate vessels off the Isle of Wight
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Man sentenced following Eastbourne stabbing
A man from Eastbourne has been jailed for 32 years after a knife attack that left another man with serious injuries.
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Dedicated Sussex nurse recognised in New Year Honours
NHS Sussex is celebrating the achievements of Jacqueline Whitnell, a nurse at Lime Tree Surgery in Worthing, after she was awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours.
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Planning issues in Chichester
Developers who delay for years after receiving planning permission to build new homes should be taxed, a Chichester councillor has said.
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Strengthened partnership secures future of Alexandra Theatre in Bognor Regis
Arun District Council has confirmed its commitment to reopening and securing the long-term future of the Alexandra Theatre in Bognor Regis.
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Chief Constable of Sussex calls for tougher sentences for drink and drug drivers
The Chief Constable of Sussex Police has called for tougher sentences for drink and drug drivers who kill people, warning that current penalties are failing to act as a strong enough deterrent.
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WATCH: Storm Goretti sweeps in across the South - Live Blog Updated: 09.01.2025 @16:00
Storm Goretti has left flood warnings in place across the South.
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Older residents in Sussex being encouraged to get out and try something new
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove is encouraging older people to focus on fun, friendship and fitness in 2026.
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Exploring a new Enterprise Centre in Chichester
Chichester District Council plans to explore the possibility of building a £6m Enterprise Centre in the city to nurture new businesses.
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Chichester could get improvements to council car parks
Car park improvements are among a number of projects included in Chichester District Council’s new Corporate Plan.
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MP backs Baltic Klipper clean up operation on West Sussex coast
Alison Griffiths, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, has renewed calls for the clean-up following the Baltic Klipper incident to continue until all debris is removed, and for assurances that local taxpayers will not face any hidden or residual costs.
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Fatal crash near Balcombe
Do you have any information or dash-cam footage relating to a fatal collision near Balcombe?
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Three people charged following pursuit in Chichester
Rapid action by police has led to three people being arrested and charged following an incident involving dangerous driving and weapons near Chichester.
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Prime Minister pays tribute to volunteers who cleaned beaches in West Sussex
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to volunteers who helped clear waste and pollution from beaches along the West Sussex coast following the loss of shipping containers at sea.
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Extreme cold weather continues across the South
An amber cold health alert remains in force across the South until Friday, with renewed warnings about the dangers of frozen rivers and lakes.
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£52m to improve bus services in Hampshire
Hampshire County Council has secured more than £52 million in Government funding to improve bus services across the county.
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Recruitment drive for volunteers in prisons across the South
People across the South are being encouraged to volunteer with the Independent Monitoring Board to go into prisons as part of a new recruitment drive.
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92 homes planned for Broadbridge Heath
Plans to build 92 homes in Broadbridge Heath have been approved by Horsham District Council.
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Sussex Police hunt for wanted man
Sussex Police are looking for 46-year-old Adrian Tarft wanted to recall to prison, where he was serving a sentence for possession of drugs with intent to supply.
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West Sussex river gets £3m water quality boost
More than £3M has been invested in upgrades at Blackstone Wastewater Treatment Works, with the improvements already delivering benefits for the health of the River Adur and its tributaries.
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New resources launched to help people in Sussex get mental health support
New mental health resources have been launched to help people across Sussex find the right support when they need it.
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Elderly man has money stolen after charity donation request in Rustington
Police are asking for help after a woman stole cash from an elderly man in Rustington.
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Operation Stopwatch cuts shoplifting and ASB in Bexhill
Operation Stopwatch has seen Sussex Police step up patrols across Bexhill in the weeks before Christmas, targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
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Portsmouth Navy sailor missing 40 years on
Hampshire Police say they’ve now exhausted all reasonable lines of enquiry into the disappearance of a Royal Navy sailor who went missing nearly 40 years ago.
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Witness appeal following fatal collision near New Alresford
A man from Chichester has died after a three-vehicle crash near New Alresford.
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Information sought in Lewes rape investigation
Police are appealing for information following a report that a man in his 30s was raped in Lewes on the night of Wednesday, 24 December.
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Snow to fall across the South
Parts of the South could see snow showers towards the end of the week and into Monday, according to the Met Office.


