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CCTV, protective screens and stronger fencing are to be tested at roadworks in West Sussex following abuse and threats directed at highways workers.

Four homes have been seriously damaged after a large fire spread through a residential street in Crawley.

Families are having to find new school places for September after one of West Sussex’s oldest independent schools announced its sudden closure during the summer holidays.

A specialist heat chamber at the University of Chichester has been featured in a new documentary following an athlete’s preparations for one of the world’s most demanding endurance races.

Plans for a new indoor padel centre at Plumpton Racecourse are set to go before councillors this week.

A three-year-old boy has been seriously injured in a collision involving a van at a campsite in West Sussex.

A police cordon was put in place inside the Beacon shopping centre in Eastbourne following an altercation involving a group of young men.

A multimillion-pound scheme to strengthen Worthing’s coastal defences and protect homes and businesses from the sea has been completed.

A specialist heat chamber at the University of Chichester has been featured in a documentary about preparing for one of the world’s toughest ultramarathons.

A senior fire officer from West Sussex is preparing to kayak 30 miles along the Sussex coast to raise money for charity.

Plans to close tower blocks in Somerstown have left some residents “absolutely buzzing”, while others are sad to leave “beautiful friendships” behind.

A proposal has been submitted for a new sports centre at Plumpton Racecourse.

Plans have been submitted for a new MRI department at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth to improve diagnostic services for patients.

Brighton Pride is back this weekend, with thousands of people expected to fill the city for two days of music, colour and celebration.

Police have issued reassurance following reports that a girl was offered a lift by a stranger in a vehicle in East Wittering.

Pinks Parlour in Bognor Regis has announced the immediate closure of its popular ice cream venue after more than seven years in business.

Residents living near Haslar Immigration Removal Centre say they have become “prisoners in their own homes” amid controversial plans to expand the site.

People attending Brighton & Hove Pride this weekend are being urged to plan ahead, stay safe and only use A&E for serious or life-threatening emergencies.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has renewed its appeal for people to help prevent wildfires as extreme heat and prolonged dry weather continue across the county.

Handmade hearts, messages and bookmarks are being hidden across the Chichester district as part of a summer campaign aimed at bringing some joy to local families.

A man has been arrested at the roadside after a car failed to stop in Crawley.

Police are seeking to identify this man in connection with enquiries after a robbery at The Range in Newhaven.

Police are seeking to identify these men in connection with enquiries following a high-value theft series in Midhurst.

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have officially been declared in drought as exceptionally dry and hot weather continues to affect water supplies, farming and wildlife across England.

Sussex businesses will have a say on decisions made by a new strategic authority.

The Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority (SBSA) board has committed to investing £3.3million for 12 new fire appliances for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) ahead of the service’s transfer to the authority, April 1, 2027.

Worthing Football Club is receiving specialist sports science support from the University of Brighton as it prepares for its first season in the National League.

A woman from Chichester has described the frightening moment she realised a rapidly spreading wildfire was threatening the area around her holiday accommodation in Spain. V2 Radio's Peter Phillips is reporting from Portugal on his journey through France and Spain.

Police in Hampshire are continuing to support a US investigation into the murder of a woman from Portsmouth.

NHS Sussex has been ranked as having the ninth-highest prescription spending per person in England, according to a new study.

Residents are being asked to help select 29 practical improvements for Bognor Regis ahead of the town’s royal centenary in 2029.

Sussex Police says the presence of armed officers at Brighton Pride is standard practice for a major event.

West Sussex homelessness charity Turning Tides has launched its annual Harvest Appeal, calling on residents, businesses, schools and community groups to donate food and essential items.

Detectives in Sussex have renewed their appeal over the unsolved murder of eight-year-old Vishal Mehrotra, whose remains were found near Rogate in 1982.

Crawley MP Peter Lamb has welcomed new government proposals aimed at preventing children and young people from becoming addicted to nicotine.

Young people in Worthing have launched a pioneering safety app designed to help children and teenagers find trusted places when they feel vulnerable or unsafe.

More than 500 households could have to move out of four council tower blocks in Somerstown and Buckland under plans to retire the ageing buildings by 2030.

Hampshire and West Sussex have been named among the ten riskiest counties in Great Britain for cyclists, while neighbouring East Sussex recorded a significantly lower casualty rate.

An amber heat-health alert has come into force across the South as temperatures continue to rise.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision at the Portfield Roundabout in Chichester.

West Sussex County Council is changing the way it maintains the county’s highways as it seeks to reduce the impact of extreme weather on roads, potholes and drainage systems.

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.