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A former Seaford teacher has been jailed for non-recent sexual offences against 14 children.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a property in Aldwick on Sunday afternoon (31 May).

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Yapton.

“Forever chemicals” have been found across the Solent’s marine environment, according to new research led by the University of Portsmouth and the Marine Conservation Society.

A 41-year-old man from Worthing has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

Portsmouth and Chichester Sands volunteers are encouraging more local bereaved families to join their choir, Voices of Sands.

Hundreds of appeals were lodged against Hampshire County Council over support for children with special educational needs in a single year, new figures show.

Plans to build 33 homes in Loxwood have been submitted to Chichester District Council.

Final-year students on the University of Chichester’s esports degree have completed what lecturers are calling a standout year for the programme’s flagship practical dissertation.

A team from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has developed an innovative sensory suitcase to support people with a learning disability who are admitted to hospital.

Police are investigating after the body of a man was found on the beach at Rottingdean.

A man who murdered 58-year-old Rita Lambourne in her Bexhill home has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 31 years.

A London man who posed as a taxi driver in Brighton to kidnap and rape a young woman has been found guilty at court.

Families heading to Littlehampton beach are being urged to take extra care as the warmer weather looks set to continue.

Residents in Bognor Regis are being asked to have their say on the future of the town’s historic Town Hall.

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the South, with health officials warning that warmer conditions could put extra pressure on vulnerable people and local services.

Plans to build more than 40,000sqm of warehousing in Boxgrove have been refused by Chichester District Council.

The cost of rural crime in the South East fell by four per cent last year, according to new figures from NFU Mutual.

The fountains in Crawley town centre should be up and running ‘in the very near future’, according to the borough council.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was injured in an assault in Southampton.

A boy has been charged for his involvement in an affray in Burger King in Bognor Regis.

Five men have been arrested after a yacht carrying seven people to the UK illegally arrived at Chichester Marina.

Residents, businesses and community groups across Chichester District are being reminded to have their say on proposed dog control rules in public spaces.

A magical and mythical dining experience is coming to Brighton’s Royal Pavilion this summer.

Chichester City Council has asked permission to leave a statue of Lord Nelson and the Captain of his Fleet outside its offices permanently.

Local charities are being invited to join fundraising teams at Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow in return for a share of donations collected during the event.

A renewed appeal has been launched to help find a missing man who was last seen in Hampshire earlier this month.

A councillor has spoken out after a luxury yacht builder announced it will be leaving Southampton, with several jobs set to be lost.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are encouraging motorcyclists to sign up for a free Biker Down workshop.

Officers have caught a serial burglar who used the rail network to target homes across Surrey and Sussex.

The RNLI in Littlehampton is urging people not to swim or bathe near the pier or the river, warning that the area poses a serious danger to anyone entering the water.

Police have charged a man with the rape of a woman in Shoreham.

Two Chichester College students have secured a double podium finish at the Southern Regional Final of the Guild of Bricklayers National Championships 2026.

Seven new on-call firefighters have officially joined West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service after completing their initial two-week training course.

People are being reminded that BBQs are not permitted on any beaches in Arun, following several significant fires caused by beach barbecues.

A bid to build extra homes next to a major housing development in Hastings has been turned down by council planners.

Firefighters were called to a car fire in Oving yesterday morning.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision in Portsmouth.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was stabbed outside Shelter Hall in Brighton.

The new chair of West Sussex County Council has pledged to carry out her duties in a ‘fair, respectful and inclusive way’.

Four athletes supported by the University of Chichester have completed one of the world’s most gruelling endurance events.

An amber heat health alert remains in place across the South until 5pm on Thursday, as families continue to head to the coast.

Chichester District Council is to contribute £325,000 towards the cost of buying four properties to add to its stock of temporary housing.

Alexandra Theatre renamed as part of new cultural vision for Bognor Regis

Politicians have welcomed a trial of a new hovercraft route, describing it as a major step towards improving cross-Solent travel.

Portsmouth Water has launched a public consultation on how it plans to manage future droughts and protect essential water supplies during long periods of dry weather.

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.

Audio

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