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Teenager sentenced after stabbing in Crawley
A Crawley teenager who stabbed a 17-year-old boy in July has been convicted at court.
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Residents in Crowborough meet tonight to discuss plans for asylum seekers
Plans to house up to 600 asylum seekers at the Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex are prompting widespread debate and concern among local residents. The proposals, set out by the Home Office, are being discussed at meetings today following a weekend of protests in the town.
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Appeal after teenager injured in Portsmouth collision
Police are investigating a hit-and-run in Portsmouth.
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How clean are Portsmouth's roads?
Portsmouth residents are being asked for their views on the city’s roads and the cleanliness of its streets.
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How Brighton scientists are helping keep toxic road runoff out of the city’s water supply
A major new project in Brighton & Hove aims to protect 90 per cent of the city’s drinking water from toxic road pollution.
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Hastings cardiac arrest survivor urges public to get trained in CPR
A Hastings woman is urging people to learn CPR after her life was saved by her husband and South East Coast Ambulance crews.
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50 homes in Kirdford approved
Plans to build up to 50 homes in Kirdford have been approved by Chichester District Council for a second time.
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Housing Support in mental health services transforms lives across Sussex
Hundreds of people have benefited from a Sussex Partnership NHS Trust scheme, placing housing specialists within mental health teams.
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Leigh Park Library to get new multi-functional space for the good of the community
A new multi-functional space will soon be built inside Leigh Park Library, thanks to £60,000 of government funding aimed at expanding community support and services for local residents.
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West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service celebrates excellence and bravery at annual awards ceremony
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has paid tribute to the outstanding courage, commitment, and dedication of its staff at this year’s Recognition and Achievement Awards Ceremony, held at Arundel Castle.
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Helping wildlife in the South this winter
Wildlife experts in Sidlesham are urging residents in the South to lend a helping hand to hedgehogs and other animals as the colder months approach.
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Cash for ANPR cameras in Chichester District
Sussex Police is to receive £103,033 from Chichester District Council to install 12 Automated Number Plate Recognition cameras across the district.
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Acute cardiology centre will stay at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester
The NHS Trust running St Richard’s Hospital says the site will continue to operate as an acute cardiology centre, whatever the outcome of a review into its Cath Lab.
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UPDATE: Sentencing of Derek Martin who murdered a young couple in Newhaven
A Brighton man who murdered a young couple in their Newhaven home has been jailed for life.
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MP backs Poppy Appeal fundraisers in Petworth who are being charged for parking
The MP for Arundel and South Downs has expressed shock over a decision to charge fundraisers for parking spaces during this year’s Poppy Appeal collections in Petworth.
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Appeal to identify man following theft at London Gatwick Airport
Police investigating the theft of luggage from London Gatwick Airport have issued images of a man they wish to speak with.
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152 homes approved in Ashington
Plans to build 152 homes in Ashington have been approved by Horsham District Council.
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Southwick Volunteer joins family with investiture into the Order of St John
After more than 26 years of volunteering, a Shoreham woman has been recognised with one of St John Ambulance’s highest honours.
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West Sussex residents facing barriers to work can now apply for personalised employment support from Connect to Work
People in West Sussex who struggle to find work can now get free, personalised job-seeking support through the new Connect to Work programme.
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Portsdown Hill pedestrian crossing petition
Two Portsmouth mums are calling for a new pedestrian crossing on Portsdown Hill Road after seeing schoolchildren “running” across to dodge traffic.
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Father and two sons convicted of violent pub attack
A father and two sons involved in a violent attack at a pub in Worthing have been convicted in court.
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Funeral takes place for Dame Patricia Routledge in Chichester
The funeral of Dame Patricia Routledge is being held at Chichester Cathedral today.
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Peacehaven mosque arson - investigation update
Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) is now leading an investigation into an arson which took place at Peacehaven Mosque in Sussex on 4 October.
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Dangerous lorry driver sentenced after Chichester crash
A dangerous lorry driver who crashed into other vehicles at high speed in Chichester has been jailed.
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Hampshire County Council makes £1M in parking charges
Hampshire County Council made more than £1 million from car parking charges last year.
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Tackling homelessness in Crawley
The MP for Crawley is welcoming the news that thousands of people facing homelessness will be supported by a share of £84M.
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County Council launches new specialist support hub for children and families
West Sussex County Council has launched a new Psychological Hub to deliver earlier and more effective support for children, young people, and families.
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Revitalisation plans for Bognor Regis
A major plan to transform Bognor Regis town centre has been formally approved.
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West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service share salvage training insights at Buckingham Palace
West Sussex Fire & Rescue’s Station Manager Anton Mezzone has spoken at Buckingham Palace, highlighting the importance of joint emergency training.
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Plans to place CCTV into taxis in Arun
Arun District Council is proposing that all licensed Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles have CCTV installed.
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Two arrests made in connection with serious Eastbourne assault
Police investigating a serious assault have made two arrests in connection with the case.
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SECAmb asks "Help us help you this winter"
South East Coast Ambulance Service is urging people to think before dialling 999 this winter as colder weather and darker evenings lead to a surge in emergency calls.
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West Sussex County council budget shortfall
A budget gap of £16.3million has been forecast for West Sussex County Council in 2026/27
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Council approves Hastings Castle visitor centre demolition
Proposals to demolish the visitor centre at Hastings Castle have been approved by council planning officers.
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Portsmouth premises licence suspended after Home Office raid
A Port Solent restaurant has had its licence suspended for a month after immigration officers found an illegal worker on site.
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UFO spotted over Wick near Littlehampton
A mysterious UFO sighting has been reported in Wick, near Littlehampton.
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New Same Day Emergency Care unit officially opens at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester
A brand-new Same Day Emergency Care unit officially opened at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester this morning.
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Meningitis alert as two students in Brighton are taken to hospital
Health officials are closely monitoring a meningitis alert after two students at the University of Brighton were taken to hospital with the infection.
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Residents invited to share their views on Adur & Worthing Councils' new corporate strategy
Residents in Adur and Worthing are being encouraged to help shape the councils’ new long-term vision for the area.
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Plans for 210 homes in Sayers Common
Plans to build up to 210 homes in Sayers Common have been submitted to Mid Sussex District Council.
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MP fighting for Porchester banking hub
Nearly 1,000 people have backed an MP’s petition to bring banking facilities to their town after high street closures.
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Save Cardiac Cath Lab at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester
A petition’s been launched to help save the Cardiac Cath Lab at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester.
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West Sussex Highways prepared for winter weather
West Sussex County Council says its highways team has spent the past six months strengthening the county’s road network ahead of winter.
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Fishbourne charity Scarecrow Trial this half term
It’s Halloween, and Fishbourne is getting into the spirit with a community Scarecrow Trail taking place over the half-term break.
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Man charged in connection to ‘AV Line’ drug supply in Brighton
Police have charged a man with drugs and weapons offences in connection to the ‘AV Line’ drug line in Sussex.
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Police appeal for information on missing Worthing woman
Police have renewed their appeal for information on Georgina Gharsallah, who went missing in Worthing seven years ago.
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£8000 to help save the Littlehampton Bonfire Society
Littlehampton’s Bonfire Society says its annual event is run entirely by volunteers, not the council.
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Anger over plans to house asylum seekers in Crowborough
Sussex Weald MP Nusrat Ghani says she’s angry that she feels Wealden District Council hasn’t shared details about plans to house hundreds of asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp.
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Appeal for information after serious assault in Eastbourne
Police are appealing for information after a serious assault in Eastbourne.
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Appeal following fight with weapons in Whitehawk
Police in Brighton are appealing for the public's help in identifying men seen on CCTV following an affray in Whitehawk Way.
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Prolific shop thief jailed after latest Crawley offences
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for 9months for a string of thefts across Crawley and Horsham.
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152 new homes planned for Ashington
Plans to build 152 homes in Ashington are to be considered by Horsham District Council.
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LISTEN: Hair salons in the South face closure
Hair and beauty salons across the South say rising taxes and employer National Insurance are pushing many businesses to the brink.
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Could asylum seekers be housed in Crowborough?
Asylum seekers could be housed in former military barracks in Crowborough under new government plans.
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Police arrest local man for Worthing rape
Police investigating a report of a rape of a woman in Worthing in the early hours on Saturday morning (25 October) have arrested a local man.
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Pedestrian injured in collision in Three Bridges, Crawley
Police are investigating a crash just after midnight on Sunday morning in Three Bridges.
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Creations Raises £1,600 for My University Hospitals Sussex
A Chichester salon has snipped its way to success — raising sixteen hundred pounds for My University Hospitals Sussex.
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Public invited to share their views on Burgess Hill walking and cycling improvements
West Sussex County Council is seeking feedback from residents and businesses on plans to improve sustainable transport at the Victoria Business Park in Burgess Hill.
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Latest on Tipner West
The fate of long-debated Tipner West returns to the Portsmouth City Council chamber next month.
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Three people charged with supplying Class A drugs in Sussex
Two men and a boy, aged 17, have been charged with supplying Class A drugs.
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Two men accused of setting fire to Peacehaven Mosque will go on trial
Two men accused of setting fire to a mosque in Peacehaven are due to stand trial at the Old Bailey next month.
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NEU urges West Sussex County Council menopause policy adoption
The National Education Union (NEU) is pressing West Sussex County Council to formally adopt its model menopause policy across all schools.
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Plans for 74 new homes in North Mundham
Plans to build 74 homes in North Mundham have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
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ID appeal following Eastbourne incident
Police in Eastbourne are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Old Town.
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Chichester District Council cuts fleet emissions with switch to renewable fuel
Chichester District Council is taking a major step in its fight against climate change, by switching its diesel vehicles to renewable fuel made from used cooking oil.
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A Hampshire school calls for six-week holiday to be reduced to four weeks
Hampshire students will retain their six-week summer holiday in the 2029-30 break, despite calls from one school for it to be reduced.
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Crawley gets £64k to help young people
Crawley Borough Council has received £64,000 to help children living in temporary accommodation.
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"Guilty of Murder" Newhaven murder verdict
A man who killed a young couple at their home in Newhaven has been found guilty of their murders.
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Man convicted of multiple child sex offences in Littlehampton
A London man who raped and sexually abused a young boy in Littlehampton over several years has been convicted at court.
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Prime Minister visits Peacehaven
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has visited Peacehaven Mosque following a suspected arson attack earlier this month, in a show of solidarity with the local Muslim community.
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View letters by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in Portsmouth
The Portsmouth History Centre will soon display a collection of letters written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, on loan from the British Library as part of its “British Library on Tour” programme.
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Residents moving into new Worthing council accommodation
New council flats in Worthing are now welcoming their first tenants.
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Eastbourne arson investigation update
An investigation is still ongoing into the fire at the former Moira House school in Eastbourne.
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ID appeal following Crawley burglaries
Police have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with four burglaries in Crawley.
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Portsmouth Water recognised as leading water company
Ofwat has named Portsmouth Water the top-performing water firm in England, praising its record on supply reliability.
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Southern Water hits out following performance review
Southern Water has been told to make urgent improvements following a performance review.
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Men jailed for operating drugs line in Sussex
Two drug dealers who operated in Bognor and Brighton have been sentenced to prison.
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Police in Bognor Regis confirm ‘Firearm’ suspect was boy in fancy dress
Police have confirmed that reports of a person carrying a suspected firearm in Bognor Regis turned out to be a false alarm.
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244 new homes approved for Horsham
Plans to build 244 homes on part of the former Novartis site have been approved by Horsham District Council.
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Appeal for information after drugs seized in Bognor
Police in Bognor have made two arrests and seized a large quantity of class A and B drugs.
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Free Carbon Literacy training day for Chichester District residents and community groups
People in Chichester are being encouraged to take part in a free eco-awareness day run by the District Council.
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Alzheimer’s Society urges people in the South to check on loved ones with dementia as colder months set in
As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to fall, the Alzheimer’s Society is urging people across the South to check in on friends, relatives and neighbours living with dementia.
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Body of man discovered in Eastbourne
Sussex Police have launched an investigation after the body of a man was discovered outside a property in Eastbourne.
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The South hit by Storm Benjamin
Motorists across the South are being warned to take extra care today as Storm Benjamin sweeps through the region, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and the risk of flooding.
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PCC and local authorities co-fund specialist support for Sussex families bereaved by suicide
A 25-thousand-pound grant will help support families in Sussex coping with the heartbreak of losing a loved one to suicide or domestic abuse.
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Yellow weather warning issued as strong winds and heavy rain set to hit the south
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain across the South on Thursday, warning that the stormy conditions could bring disruption to travel and power supplies.
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Flats delayed above Bognor Regis Arcade
Plans for flats above Bognor Regis Arcade have been deferred by Arun District Council.
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Footage sought after serious collision in Poynings
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious crash in Poynings.
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Ford triathlete triumphs with £4,000 fundraising fotal
A man from Ford’s triathlon challenge has raised more than £4,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
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More flats for ex Argos building in Worthing
A Worthing town-centre building which was formerly home to Argos could gain another storey, according to recently submitted plans.
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IGNITE students celebrate their success at Lancing Fire Station
Twelve Worthing College students have completed the latest IGNITE course run by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
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Tribute paid following death of man in Matley Gardens, Totton
Tributes have been paid following the death of a man in Southampton.
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Local MPs host event for West Sussex charity Dementia Support in Parliament
Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller and Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Alison Griffiths have hosted a Parliamentary event this morning with West Sussex charity Dementia Support.
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Clamping down on shoplifting across West Sussex
West Sussex County Council will call on the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner to ensure that tackling retail crime is ‘not just a promise in the Police and Crime Plan but a visible policing reality’.


