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Fernleigh in Chichester is continuing to expand its offering as a lifestyle destination, with the arrival of stylish dog accessories brand Lola&Toff and the launch of The Beauty Rooms at Fernleigh.

Residents and landlords across Chichester District are being invited to get free housing advice as part of a new roadshow visiting local communities throughout the summer and autumn.

Passengers flying from Gatwick Airport with EasyJet this summer are being reassured that the airline is not currently seeing any disruption to fuel supplies.

Police in Hampshire have released a new image as they continue to search for a missing man from Wandsworth.

A Sussex Police officer has been charged with off-duty driving offences in Crawley.

A major funding package worth almost £1 million has been approved to replace a key sports facility in Chichester.

Fish and wildlife are set to benefit from a major river restoration project near Haywards Heath, after a long-standing barrier was removed from a tributary of the River Ouse.

A fundraising appeal has been launched after three sisters were found dead in the sea off Brighton.

Roads across the South are expected to be busy as the final May Bank Holiday getaway begins.

Firefighters are urging residents to take extra care after crews were called to six garden-related fires across West Sussex in less than a fortnight.

Seven local organisations across Arun are to share £15,000 in community safety grants to help reduce crime, deter antisocial behaviour and support vulnerable people.

Police are bringing Live Facial Recognition technology to Portsmouth as part of efforts to target suspects and protect vulnerable people.

Portsmouth’s iconic Sails of the South landmark has been restored following a major refurbishment programme.

Police in Horsham are seeking to identify two men in connection with enquiries after a robbery was reported in Horsham.

Anyone who has stumbled over uneven paving in Chichester city centre will be pleased to hear that money is to be spent on major improvements.

Police in Hampshire are searching for a missing man last seen at Petersfield Railway Station.

Southampton have been expelled from the Sky Bet Championship play-offs after admitting multiple breaches of EFL regulations linked to the unauthorised filming of other clubs’ training sessions.

Concerns have been raised in Henfield following reports of individuals using a catapult at the Tanyard.

Mid Sussex District Council has produced a list of 35 sites where a total of 4,063 homes could be built.

Eastleigh’s “first millennial mayor” has vowed to champion communities and shine a light on important causes in the area.

The future of Southwick Beach has been protected through the transfer of Adur District Council’s section of the shoreline to Shoreham Port Authority.

Roman history is set to come to life in Chichester this May half term, as Chichester Roman Week returns for five days of talks, tours, workshops and hands-on activities.

A seabird recovery project in Chichester Harbour is being hailed as a major success after thousands of Common Tern chicks successfully fledged from specially built nesting rafts.

Police in Gosport are trying to identify a man and woman after a reported shoplifting at Lidl.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents, visitors, businesses and landowners to help reduce the risk of wildfires this summer as part of its annual #WildfireReady campaign.

The historic Old Police Cells Museum beneath Brighton Town Hall is reopening to the public, offering visitors the chance to step back through nearly 200 years of Sussex policing history.

Plans to build a Tesla supercharging facility in Chichester have been approved by the district council.

A virtual ward pilot supporting older adults with complex mental health needs, including dementia, is showing positive early results in East Sussex.

Sussex Police says knife crime across the county has fallen by 24 per cent compared to last year, but officers insist they are “not complacent” as a week of action targeting serious violence gets underway.

A prolific shoplifter from Worthing has been jailed for 12-months.

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Durrington.

Reform UK’s county councillors in East Sussex have elected a group leader.

Free activities for children and young people are coming to parks across Mid Sussex this May half term.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Fire Cadets have completed a 16-mile coastal walk from Worthing Pier to Bognor Regis Pier in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity.

Two beaches in Arun have retained their Seaside Awards for 2026.

A Hampshire Green Party candidate has described how he and fellow activists “thought they might die” after Israeli naval forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at an address in Durrington.

Police in Hampshire and the Thames Valley are trialling a cutting-edge nitrous oxide breathalyser, believed to be the first of its kind in the world.

Police are trying to identify a boy after a reported public order hate crime incident in Brighton.

A new Premier Inn on Bognor Regis seafront has officially opened today, bringing fresh investment to the town’s seafront and 30 new jobs.

A glamping business tucked away in a country park in Netley is asking to stay put after admitting it has been operating for years without full planning permission.

A class of children from Rose Green Infant School are preparing to take part in this year’s Fun Run, which is part of the Bognor Prom 10K event in honour of their friend, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.

A major milestone has been reached on the Havant Thicket Reservoir project, with work about to begin on two new pipelines in Havant.

V2 Radio is going country tonight with a very special live broadcast from Nashville, Tennessee.

Police in Brighton believe they have identified three women whose bodies were found in the sea yesterday.

Residents across West Sussex are being encouraged to cut down on waste by repairing and reusing everyday items instead of throwing them away.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash in Worthing.

The former dance studio and boxing gym on Milton Road could be transformed into a five-storey co-living block.

An appeal’s been launched following a serious assault in Chichester.

A drug dealer has been jailed for operating a telephone line supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Bognor.

A growing community literacy campaign is coming to Worthing next week to encourage children to read for pleasure.

The Government has launched a further consultation on plans to reorganise local government across Sussex.

Chichester District Food Bank is launching a new creative writing for wellbeing session this month, in partnership with the University of Chichester.

Portsmouth’s Labour MPs have backed the Prime Minister after he sought to steady his party following heavy losses in last week’s local elections.

Cunning foxes in Brighton have learnt how to break into food waste bins when they are locked.

Twelve young people have graduated from the latest GRIT course run by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.

Political group leaders on Worthing Borough Council have begun talks to decide who will run the authority following this year’s local elections.

The Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda is set to perform in Bognor Regis next month.

A teacher at a former Rottingdean school has been charged with sex offences against three boys.

Classic motorcycles and smartly dressed riders from across West Sussex will return to Chichester city centre for the grand finish of their annual charity ride on Sunday 17 May.

More foster carers are urgently needed in West Sussex to help keep brothers and sisters together when they come into care.

Police teams tackling vehicle crime across West Sussex have carried out warrants near Horsham.

The political map across Sussex and Hampshire has been redrawn after voters delivered one of the biggest county council shake-ups in decades.

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The boss of Portsmouth Water speaks to V2 Radio about the major issues facing the water industry today.

Firefighters are set to carry out a live training exercise at Chichester’s former House of Fraser building to strengthen their search and rescue skills.

Hampshire parents and carers are being urged to apply now for school and post-16 transport for September 2026, with key deadlines approaching.

Residents and visitors are being invited to find out more about plans for a new walking, cycling and wheeling route through Oaklands Park in Chichester.

West Sussex County Council has paid £400 to a mum following a delay in providing speech and language therapy for her child.

More than 6,000 schoolchildren across Sussex and Surrey have been given the chance to care for a ewe and her lambs at school.

All the key results you need to know in West Sussex, East Sussex and in Hampshire.

A new national research study is set to explore how people experience Mental Health Act assessments and develop better support for service users afterwards.

West Sussex County Council has awarded just shy of £500,000 to establish a Civil Engineering Training Centre at Brinsbury College.

Plans to display 20 flags throughout Chichester city centre have been submitted to the district council.

Nearly half of volunteers at South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust have shared their views in the latest National Ambulance Volunteers survey.

More than 800 young people from across Arun and Chichester have taken part in a major community safety and education event at Goodwood Racecourse.

Portsmouth Water is encouraging customers across Hampshire and West Sussex to reduce water waste as part of Water Saving Week.

Rail passengers across southern England are facing major disruption today, with delays and cancellations expected to continue until the end of service.

Police are appealing for urgent help to find a missing man from Liphook.

A University of Brighton marine biologist’s research into fibreglass pollution in shellfish has inspired a UN-endorsed international project looking at pollution from abandoned boats.

A new Public Spaces Protection Order has been introduced in Littlehampton and Bognor Regis to help tackle alcohol-related nuisance and antisocial behaviour.

Voters across the South are heading to the polls today for local elections in West Sussex, East Sussex and Hampshire.

Two men and a woman have been charged following a report of a burglary at an address in Hove.

A West Sussex sight loss charity is calling on people to lace up their walking boots and take part in its biggest fundraising event of the year.

Police are appealing for information following a report of a dog attacking another dog on a 5A bus in Brighton.

Two people have been arrested after two teenage boys were reportedly stabbed in Littlehampton.