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Witness appeal following public order incident in Worthing
Three people have been arrested after a public order incident in Worthing.
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Teenager arrested after Littlehampton stabbing
A teenager has been arrested following a stabbing in Littlehampton.
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Thousands without power on the Isle of Wight
A major power cut is affecting parts of the Isle of Wight this afternoon (09/04/2026), leaving more than 1,600 customers without electricity.
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Eastleigh man sentenced for preying on child he met through online game Roblox
A man from Eastleigh who kept indecent images of a teenage girl he met through the online game platform Roblox, before travelling hundreds of miles and turning up in her home uninvited, has been jailed.
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Sussex Police hunt man wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing for information to help locate a man with links to West Sussex wanted on recall to prison.
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WATCH: Recruiting on-call firefighters in East Sussex
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is appealing for more people to step forward as on-call firefighters, helping to support emergency response across the county.
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New route launched at Gatwick Airport to Germany
London Gatwick has welcomed a new airline, as German carrier Condor launches its first UK route with regular flights to Frankfurt.
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Brighton apprentice named graduate of the year at Gatwick Diamond Business Awards
A University of Brighton apprentice has been named Graduate of the Year at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards, marking a second consecutive win for the university’s degree apprenticeship programme.
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Search continues for missing capybara from Marwell Zoo
The search is continuing for a missing capybara that escaped from Marwell Zoo last month.
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First Sussex patients receive cutting-edge prostate cancer treatments as part of national trial
Patients in Sussex with advanced prostate cancer are now receiving innovative, personalised treatments as part of a major national clinical trial being delivered in Brighton.
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West Sussex Fire and Rescue Station Manager to run in London Marathon for Cancer Research UK
A West Sussex firefighter is preparing to take on the London Marathon later this month in memory of his mum, while raising money for Cancer Research UK.
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Scam alert in Adur and Worthing
Residents in Adur and Worthing are being warned about a suspected scam involving individuals posing as environmental enforcement officers.
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Gunwharf Quays introduces thousands of oysters to the Solent to boost biodiversity
More than 2,000 oysters have been introduced into the Solent as part of a major environmental initiative aimed at improving water quality and boosting marine life.
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Case solved for RNLI crew in Sussex
A small boat that drifted more than 60 nautical miles along the south coast has been recovered by RNLI crews after being spotted off Rustington.
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Loud bangs wakeup residents in Eastbourne
Residents in Eastbourne say they are being disturbed by a series of loud bangs late at night, with reports emerging from across the town.
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Work on Chichester crossing to start this month
Work is set to begin on a scheme to improve safety and accessibility along St Paul’s Road in Chichester later this month.
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Wolves at this years Spring Live in Ardingly
Spring Live! is set to return to West Sussex later this month, promising a packed weekend celebrating the countryside and the arrival of the new season.
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Sussex Katie Price banned from driving again
Sussex personality Katie Price has been disqualified from driving for a seventh time after failing to respond to police over a speeding offence.
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Isle of Wight’s beaches and parks under study for health benefits
Researchers from the University of Southampton are exploring how the Isle of Wight’s outdoor spaces can improve people’s health and wellbeing.
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Witness appeal following suspected arson in Yateley
Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected arson incidents in Yateley.
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ID appeal following knife incident in Whitehawk
Did you witness a group of men fighting with knives and weapons in Whitehawk on 18 March?
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Call for changes in how psychiatrists recognise neurodivergence in Sussex
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is highlighting a major new editorial in the British Journal of Psychiatry, calling for a step change in how psychiatrists recognise and respond to neurodivergence across all areas of clinical practice.
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Police in Chichester appealing for witnesses after boy was reportedly assaulted
Police in Chichester are appealing for information following a reported assault on a young boy inside a supermarket.
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New summer academy launches at Chichester Festival Theatre
Chichester Festival Theatre is launching a new summer academy aimed at inspiring the next generation of backstage talent.
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The Red Arrows set to return to this years Eastbourne International Airshow
The Red Arrows are set to headline this year’s Eastbourne International Airshow, as organisers unveil plans for another spectacular four-day event on the Sussex coast.
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Want to volunteer your time with the police in Hampshire?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is encouraging people to consider volunteering as police officers, as part of a drive to boost its Special Constabulary.
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Investigation opens into Fordingbridge industrial unit fire
An investigation is underway after a fire at an industrial estate in Fordingbridge.
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South East Coast Ambulance Service improved response times
South East Coast Ambulance Service has reported improved response times for urgent calls over the past year.
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V2 Radio's Digby found safe and well
There was a positive outcome for a much-loved V2 Radio office dog after he was found safe and well following a dramatic escape from the radio station near one of Chichester’s busiest roads.
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Pedestrian dies following Angmering collision
Police are continuing to appeal for information after a fatal crash in Angmering.
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Join Stonepillow on an 8-mile sponsored walk from Chichester Cathedral to Bognor Regis Sailing Club.
A new charity walking event is set to take place next month, raising vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness across West Sussex.
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New funding available for South East businesses with water saving ideas
Businesses across Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and the Isle of Wight are being invited to apply for funding to support new water-saving projects.
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Chichester children win epilepsy award
Three young children from Chichester have been recognised with a national award for their extraordinary support for their mum, who lives with epilepsy.
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New fire safety laws target safer evacuations for vulnerable residents in the South
West Sussex Fire and Rescue are reminding building managers that new fire safety laws have now come into force.
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Airlines Newquay to London Gatwick service ends
An airline has withdrawn its Cornwall to London Gatwick service earlier than planned, blaming rising costs and declining passenger demand.
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M23 closed between Crawley and Gatwick due to crash
West Sussex Fire and Rescue say the M23 northbound continues to be closed between Junction 10 for Crawley and Junction 9 for Gatwick due to a crash.
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Drug dealer caught during Brighton patrols is jailed
A man has been sentenced for supplying Class A and B drugs in Brighton.
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Thousands of speeding offences captured in new road safety initiative in Hampshire
A new initiative in Hampshire to boost road safety across even more local communities has seen over 2,200 speeding offences captured in just over seven months.
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Litter Heroes across the South East pledged to pick up 62,627 bags of rubbish during Great British Spring Clean
Keep Britain Tidy has praised an “army” of litter-pickers across the South East after more than 62,000 bags of rubbish were pledged during this year’s Great British Spring Clean.
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Star Olly Alexander joins Sussex Beacon as a patron
The Sussex Beacon has announced that award-winning singer, songwriter and BAFTA-nominated actor Olly Alexander has become its newest patron.
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Take a dip in the sea for Selsey RNLI
Selsey RNLI is inviting the community to take the plunge this May Bank Holiday weekend as it hosts its second “Seal Dip” fundraiser.
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ID appeal after man damages Hastings shopfront
Police are working to identify a man after damage was caused to the shopfront of a business in Hastings.
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Nourish Hub Cafe: Community Cafe now open in Bognor Regis
A new community café has opened in Bognor Regis, aiming to tackle food waste and support local people.
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Fundraiser for a teenage girl from Selsey after devastating news
A teenage girl from Selsey is at the centre of a major community fundraising effort after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
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Renewed appeal in search for missing man Stephen with links to Littlehampton
Thames Valley Police is renewing its appeal for the public’s help to find missing man Stephen, from Oxford, but has links to Littehampton.
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Newhaven man charged with online child sex offences
Sussex Police’s Online Child Abuse Team have charged a man with dozens of online child sex offences.
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Two arrests in connection with Littlehampton stabbings
Two people have been arrested after two teenage boys were reportedly stabbed in Littlehampton.
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Two little ducks rescued from a drain on M27
Two young ducklings have been rescued after falling down a drain on the M27 westbound between junctions 9 and 10.
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Two men sentenced following pharmacy burglary in Sandown
Two men have been sentenced to prison following a burglary at a pharmacy on Sandown High Street.
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Volunteer with Guide Dogs in Bognor Regis
People in Bognor Regis are being encouraged to get involved with Guide Dogs through a range of local volunteering opportunities.
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Stagecoach South celebrates major milestone with V2 Radio
Stagecoach South is celebrating a major milestone after welcoming its one millionth customers on the 500 bus service.
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Teenager disqualified from driving after incident in Littlehampton
A teenager has been disqualified from driving, after he was caught riding an illegal e-bike in public in Littlehampton.
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Brighton ranked among Britain’s most socially connected cities in new research
Brighton has been named one of the most socially connected cities in Britain, according to new research exploring how strongly people feel connected to where they live.
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Children book author visits Chichester
Children from across Chichester were given a memorable literary experience last week, as bestselling author and illustrator Guy Bass visited Chichester Cinema for a special Children’s BookFest event.
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Appeal for witnesses following dangerous driving and collision in Horsham
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of a vehicle being driven dangerously in Horsham on Thursday 26 March.
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Appeal after cash stolen in Portsmouth robbery
A man has been robbed in broad daylight in Portsmouth.
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Cath lab services removed from St Richard's Hospital in Chichester
Plans to remove Cath Lab services from St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester have been confirmed.
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South East Coast Ambulance Service asks the public to plan ahead for long Easter weekend
With more than a thousand urgent calls to the 111 service over the Easter Holidays made for repeat prescriptions, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is urging the public to plan ahead.
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Two teenage boys reportedly stabbed in Littlehampton
Two teenage boys have reported being stabbed in an alleyway in Littlehampton on Thursday night (26 March).
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New chief executive for West Sussex homelessness charity Stonepillow
Stonepillow, the West Sussex homelessness charity, has appointed a new chief executive - David Francis takes on the role following Hilary Bartle's departure after eight years.
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Artists support Tangmere's Sage House by Dementia Support
Local artists are showcasing their work across a series of independent cafes on the South Downs and along the south coast, in a project designed to support Sage House by Dementia Support in Tangmere.
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First televised football match for Chichester student referee
Chichester student is celebrating a major career milestone after refereeing his first televised football match.
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Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Reservoir project recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
The Havant Thicket Reservoir project is being held up as a model for the future of UK infrastructure.
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Drink-driver jailed after leading police on pursuit through Brighton
A drink-driver who led police on a pursuit through Brighton has been jailed.
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Goring-by-Sea benefits cheat spared jail
A woman from Goring-by-Sea who falsely claimed she was too ill to leave her home has been given a suspended prison sentence.
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Growth Deals are delivering for residents in West Sussex
Nearly £300 million has been invested in West Sussex communities through Growth Deals over the past five years.
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Jet2 launch at London Gatwick
Jet2 has celebrated its launch at London Gatwick.
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Dog ban in Chichester District playgrounds
Chichester District Council plans to contact the owners of 34 playgrounds to ask permission to ban dogs from those areas.
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Paris Hilton to perform at Brighton Pride
Paris Hilton has been confirmed as a performer at this year’s Brighton Pride, completing the line-up for one of the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations.
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Wealden councillors defect to Reform UK
Two Wealden district councillors have defected from the Conservatives to join Reform UK.
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Caught on camera in Gosport: Do you recognise these two women
Police are appealing for help following a suspicious incident in Gosport.
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Three Bridges Station upgrade receives more money
Major improvements at Three Bridges Station will cost millions more than originally estimated.
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Worthing man sentenced following serious collision in Climping
A Worthing man has been jailed for three years following a serious multi-vehicle collision in Climping, which left a woman with life-changing injuries.
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Reaction to West Sussex delay in local government reorganisation
The delay in deciding how West Sussex will look under local government reorganisation has been described as ‘simply not good enough’ by the leader of the county council.
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Sussex residents urged to plan ahead for healthcare and check pharmacy opening times this Easter
NHS Sussex is urging residents to plan ahead for their healthcare needs as Easter and the school holidays approach.
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Portsmouth seeks centenarians for city celebration
Residents in Portsmouth turning 100 this year are invited to a special celebration.
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Hampshire County Council leader’s fury at merger
The leader of Hampshire County Council has branded the Government’s decision on the merger of councils “wrong for residents”, warning it could trigger major disruption to local services.
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Dogs rescued after house fire in Southampton
Two dogs have been rescued following a house fire in Southampton.
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West Sussex sets out a ‘clear vision for SEND’ in new strategy
A new strategy to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities has been launched in West Sussex.
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Appeal for witnesses and information following racially aggravated assault in Eastleigh
Police are appealing for witnesses after a racially aggravated assault in Eastleigh.
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Chichester Drink-driver, banned after causing head-on collision
A drink-driver from Chichester who caused a serious head-on collision has been banned from the roads.The crash occurred at around 4 am on the 10th of August last year.
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Government delays decision on future of local government reorganisation in West Sussex
The Government has announced it is delaying a decision on the future structure of local government in West Sussex, while confirming outcomes for four other areas across the country.
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Further arrests in connection with Peacehaven arson investigation
Three people have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into an arson attack at a mosque in Sussex, led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East.
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Reform UK Mayoral candidate for Hampshire and Isle of Wight suspended
Reform UK has suspended its Hampshire mayoral candidate after comparing a Jewish community group to “Islamists on horseback”.
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Sixteen-year sentence for man who groomed and raped boy in Littlehampton
Matthew Johnston has been jailed for 16 years for grooming and sexually abusing a young boy in Littlehampton over several years.
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Success of a Sussex Police Unit setup to stop fatal and serious injury collisions
More than 150 traffic offence tickets have been issued since Sussex Police launched its Fatal Five Unit in January.
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The Cross Market and More returns to Chichester this spring
The Cross Market & More artisan market is set to return to Chichester city centre next month, bringing a day of shopping, food and entertainment to the high street.
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University of Chichester programme wins high sheriff honour
The team behind a University of Chichester programme helping people into higher education has been recognised with a High Sheriff’s award.
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Shining a beacon on Selsey's future
People living in Selsey are being encouraged to take part in a new survey to help plan future projects.
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One of Portsmouth's oldest streets gets a makeover
Residents, councillors and business owners have cut the ribbon on the revamped Castle Road, which aims to provide a “real hub of the community”.
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Disappointment over solar farm approval in Runcton
Campaigners and Chichester District Council have expressed disappointment after plans for a solar farm in Runcton were approved on appeal.
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AI-powered smart signs have come to Worthing’s waters
AI-powered smart signs have been installed along Worthing and Goring beaches, giving visitors real-time access to information about bathing water quality while also helping authorities monitor conditions more closely.
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Businesses pledge work opportunities for Portsmouth’s young people
Portsmouth businesses are pledging to help more young people into work.
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Sussex Police officer charged with sex offences
A Sussex Police officer has been charged with sex offences against two children.
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Arun beach patrol are back this week
Beach Patrol officers are returning to Arun’s coastline this week, helping ensure residents and visitors can enjoy the seaside safely as the warmer months approach.
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WATCH: Most dangerous train habits in the South – and the comedian on a mission to stop them
Gatwick Airport, Brighton and East Croydon have been named among the busiest railway stations for preventable accidents.
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Portsmouth Council backs city of culture bid with £120k investment
Portsmouth’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 has been boosted by extra funding.
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Man jailed after Asda van theft and pursuit in Eastbourne
A man has been jailed for 26 months after he stole an Asda van in Eastbourne.
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Lineup for 2026 Spring Live! event at South of England Showground in Ardingly
A popular spring event is returning to the South of England Showground in Ardingly next month.
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West Sussex libraries special centenary year recognised with regional award
West Sussex County Council’s Library Service has been named regional winner of Library of the Year at the British Book Awards.
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Action needed fast over Angel Inn Midhurst site
More than 500 people have responded to a survey on the future of the fire-damaged Angel Inn site in Midhurst.
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St Josephs School in Chichester disposal
West Sussex County Council is to sell a former Chichester infant school.
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Appeal after serious collision in Midhurst
Police are appealing for witnesses and further information after a collision in Midhurst.


