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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.

A public inquiry into Chichester District Council’s refusal of an application to set up 22 gypsy/traveller pitches in Sidlesham has been reconvened.

Littlehampton Lifeboat is warning people heading to East Beach during the hot weather to take extra care in the water.

People across the South are being urged to take care as a yellow heat-health alert remains in place during another spell of hot weather.

Two new NHS dental clinics could soon open in Portsmouth as part of efforts to improve access to care in the city.

Families are being invited to explore Chichester city centre through a new creative trail this summer.

Mid Sussex District Council has approved five community grants totalling £16,855.

Sussex has crowned the Peacock as its favourite butterfly, and now residents are being urged to help find out how the much-loved species is faring this summer.

Staff, students and families from the University of Chichester have celebrated the achievements of nursing and physiotherapy students who took part in the Time for Dementia programme.

Work on a permanent repair scheme to protect Worthing Pier for future generations is set to begin this August.

Police in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are launching a new free course for young and inexperienced motorcyclists.

Southern Water is introducing a temporary hosepipe ban for customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as hot, dry weather continues to put pressure on local water supplies.

The family of a 14-year-old boy who died in Southampton on Sunday 21 June have described him as a “beautiful, loved boy”.

Police in Littlehampton are trying to identify two men following a robbery at Wickes.

People across the South are being urged to check in on vulnerable neighbours, friends and relatives as the region faces its third spell of hot weather so far this year.

Worthing Pride has been hailed a success after a colourful weekend of celebration, music and the LGBTQI+ community.

Residents have warned that a proposed block of 32 flats could worsen “overcrowding” and parking problems as plans go out to consultation.

Visitors to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will be able to see HMS Victory from a new perspective this summer, with rare objects and new views.

The Conservative MP for Farnham and Bordon is set to speak to MPs this week about efforts to prevent sewage overflows and protect local waterways.

Businesses across the Chichester District are being encouraged to find out more about a new series of council grants on offer.

A West Sussex County Council officer has helped protect a nesting pair of swans and their young near Arundel Castle, following a swift response from councils and the local community.

Lewes is coming alive today as Patina’s Moving On Parade returns to the streets of the town.

Work to prevent the failure of sea defences at Selsey has been approved by Chichester District Council’s planning committee.

East Sussex-based International Animal Rescue is inviting people across the UK to take part in its latest fundraising challenge to support bears rescued from captivity.

After a fatal high-speed collision near the village of Warninglid, West Sussex, a man has been sentenced.

A man has been charged with two counts of murder after a 66-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman were found deceased at an address in St Leonards.

Major repair work is needed at Adur District Council’s new seafront social housing development in Southwick before residents can move in.

A former councillor who dedicated more than 30 years of his life to representing Crawley has died, aged 57.

The expansion of a school for children with special needs has been approved by West Sussex County Council.

Anyone who has ever fancied travelling the world without the airport queues, lost luggage or passport panic may want to head for Cowdray this summer.

Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead has officially opened a new learning space in honour of Bob Marchant and his lifelong commitment to education, mentoring and supporting future generations of healthcare professionals.

Hats, heels, sharp suits and a fair bit of sparkle are expected at Fontwell Park Racecourse next month as Ladies Evening returns.

A warning has been issued about the risks of open water after a number of visitors fell ill following trips into Southwater Country Park lake.

Worthing Fire Station will be throwing open its doors later this month for its annual open day, held in conjunction with Broadwater Carnival.

A woman in her 80s has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Fareham.

Police in Bexhill are seeking to identify these women seen on CCTV in connection with enquiries following a high-value theft at Boots in Ravenside, at around 6.10pm on 19 June.

A Gosport MP has blasted the Home Office over plans to expand Haslar Immigration Removal Centre, branding the public consultation “utterly derisory”.

A yellow heat-health alert has been issued across the South, with vulnerable people being warned to take extra care as temperatures rise.

A burglar in Brighton who caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage in order to access a till containing just £20 has been jailed.

Three boys have been arrested after reports of pigeons being killed in Portsmouth.

Hundreds of millions of wet wipes are being removed from sewers across Sussex and Hampshire every year, according to new estimates from Southern Water.

135 sheep have been stolen from a farm in Hursley in Hampshire.

Plans have been submitted to replace cladding at the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel to comply with fire safety regulations.

A pioneering youth-led programme is continuing to grow across Sussex, helping young people protect themselves and their peers from online grooming.

Family and friends of an 11-year-old boy from Chichester are raising money after he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Internationally renowned singer, songwriter and artist Holly Johnson has become a patron of The Sussex Beacon.

Authorities across the South are backing Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, a national campaign aimed at highlighting the impact of antisocial behaviour and encouraging communities to report problems.

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is urging people not to dismiss the signs of stroke after a Portsmouth teenager suffered a life-changing stroke at the age of just 15.

More families in East Sussex are waiting longer for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), county council leaders have heard.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of two murders in St Leonards on Tuesday (30 June).

Primary Teaching students at the University of Chichester are calling for more communication-friendly classrooms after taking part in Makaton training.

Sussex Weald MP Nusrat Ghani has visited Seaforth Farm Surgery in Hailsham to meet the new medical team providing care for more than 11,000 local residents.

A group of friends have walked from Chichester to Birdham to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease after their childhood friend Jamie was diagnosed with the condition.

Council workers across Portsmouth could be asked to strike later this summer after UNISON rejected this year’s local government pay offer.

West Sussex County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service Scrutiny Committee has elected a new chair and vice-chair.

Police have arrested two people in connection with a vehicle scam in the Worthing area.

A replica of Christopher Columbus’s flagship is set to arrive in Shoreham for the first time.

The Chichester International Film Festival is returning this summer with a packed programme of cinema, live events and open air screenings.

Anti-social dogs and dog walkers, drone pests and campers all face a crackdown as the council looks afresh at its power to regulate public places.