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Southern Water is to begin a major £2.3 million sewer improvement scheme in parts of West Sussex.

Investigators from the National UFO Reporting Centre are looking into a reported sighting of a glowing orb over Bognor Regis.

Residents across the Chichester District are being encouraged to check whether they qualify for help to reduce their energy bills.

Firefighters in Hampshire have tackled a blaze in woodland in Headley.

A pub that was ravaged by a fire is on track to open next year as plans take a step forward.

Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed plans for what would become the UK and Europe’s first purpose-built women’s football stadium.

Sussex Police are supporting a national social media campaign reminding people what to do in the event of a terror attack.

New research from the University of Chichester suggests that interactions between children and care home residents can help reduce loneliness and isolation.

A man has been charged following reports of indecent exposure in Brighton.

Dog walkers are being warned to check local rules before heading to the beach.

A new arrival at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire is settling in well.

A short film produced by University of Brighton researchers has won Best Short Documentary at the London Independent Film Festival.

A swarm of bees caused an unusual disruption at Gatwick Airport after settling around a departure gate.

A Crawley man has been sentenced to five years in prison for assaulting a woman.

Police in Eastbourne are investigating the death of a woman found in an alleyway.

Police are searching for a missing man from Cowes.

Crawley Town Football Club have strongly condemned the racial abuse suffered by head coach Colin Kazim-Richards following their weekend match against Accrington Stanley.

An arrest has been made following a serious incident involving three men at a Brighton address.

Police are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a single vehicle on the B2099 High Street in Ticehurst.

V2 Radio’s News Editor Philip Keeler is branching out from radio and onto YouTube with his husband, Thomas Hines.

A missing man from Emsworth who sparked concern after failing to return home from Portugal has been found.

A control room operator from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has been praised for helping save a family during a fire.

Visitors to Beachy Head near Eastbourne have enjoyed the weekend on Birling Gap beach after repair work was completed ahead of schedule and opened on Friday. (24/04/2026)

Southsea Cinema says it will launch an appeal after it was refused permission to open late for its fourth anniversary celebrations.

Chichester will be filled with colour, scent and creativity in June as the city marks Great Big Green Week and the final day of Chichester Cathedral’s Festival of Flowers.

Thousands more people across Sussex are taking up lifesaving bowel cancer screening.

Police are investigating an altercation in Tilgate Forest, which left a 66-year-old man needing surgery.

Three men have been convicted of the rape of a woman on Brighton beach in October, 2025.

A major clinical trial exploring whether a simple blood test could transform dementia diagnosis is now underway at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The Novium Museum in Chichester is inviting local people to help shape a major new exhibition celebrating the lives and achievements of women connected to Chichester District.

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust have announced the appointment of Simon Ashton as Group Chief Executive, providing executive leadership across both organisations.

A stalker who targeted a woman he knew in West Sussex has been jailed.

Plans to build a three-storey, 66-bedroom care home in Chichester have been submitted to the district council.

Plans to change the use of a car show room to a flight training centre have been approved by Crawley Borough Council.

A motorcyclist has suffered possible life-changing injuries following a serious crash in Gosport.

A man from Shoreham has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order after making hundreds of abusive calls to 999.

A fundraiser for a 17-year-old girl from Selsey after a life-changing cancer diagnosis has raised more than £14,000.

Police in Worthing say a crackdown on shoplifting is delivering results, with officers targeting prolific offenders and recording a fall in offences across the town.

A once unloved subway in Bognor Regis has been transformed into a vibrant public art space thanks to the creativity of hundreds of local young people.

Heart patients in Chichester are being promised faster scans and better care thanks to new technology now in use at St Richard’s Hospital.

Police in Brighton are seeking to identify this man following a sexual assault that took place on the 46 bus to Hollingbury on Wednesday 25 March at around 5pm. 

Portsmouth Water is inviting residents to a community drop-in event in Havant, giving customers the chance to speak directly to staff about major local projects and the support available to households.

New figures from the PDSA suggest that 1 in 10 pet owners in the South East have cut back on essentials in the past two years to care for a pet.

A 34-year-old man has been charged after a series of burglaries in Bognor Regis

Rail passengers in Portsmouth have been facing major disruption after a faulty train blocked all lines between Portsmouth Harbour and Portsmouth & Southsea.

British Transport Police (BTP) officers are issuing a renewed appeal after three bicycles were stolen at West Sussex railway stations.

Sage House is preparing to celebrate eight years of supporting people living with dementia and their families across West Sussex, with a series of special fundraising and community events in May.

One person has been rescued after a fire at a home in Rustington.

A new bus route linking Eastbourne with Gatwick Airport is set to launch next month.

The University of Brighton has completed a £2.5 million refurbishment of teaching spaces across its Moulsecoomb and Falmer campuses, in a move aimed at improving the student experience and helping meet skills needs across Sussex.

Fundraising has officially begun for a memorial statue of Queen Elizabeth II in Portsmouth, as the city marks one hundred years since being granted city status.

Police in Brighton say 37 people were arrested in the city last weekend for a range of offences including common assault, actual bodily harm, criminal damage and possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

Police in Chichester are inviting cyclists to a free bike marking event later this week.

New research from Age UK says 950,000 people in the South East used to dread PE lessons at school.

More than £7.5 million has been invested in vehicles and equipment for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service over the past five years.

A West Sussex charity is inviting people to lace up their walking boots and help prevent homelessness in the local community. Stonepillow is hosting its Cathedral to Coast Trek on Saturday 2 May.

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has thanked Chief Executive Simon Weldon for his leadership after he stepped down from the role on Friday, 17 April. South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

A small independent retailer in Emsworth has been forced to remove a traditional swinging shop sign after being told it breached highways regulations.

A prolific shoplifter from Southampton has been jailed for four months and banned from all Co-op, Tesco, One Stop and Boots stores in Hampshire.

Police are appealing after a hit-and-run in Horndean.

Artists, curators and filmmakers from across the globe will gather in Brighton for a major international conference exploring how migration, mobility and belonging are shaping modern art and culture.

Arun District Council says a targeted crackdown on housing fraud has helped return homes to those most in need, while saving public money.

Uplifting and inspiring stories have been shared as part of the successful ‘Our Living Library’ community event in Chichester.

Living alone in Brighton is costing thousands more every year.

A police dog ‘steered’ officers in the right direction following a drugs bust near Cowfold.

Researchers from the University of Chichester have been invited to share their football coaching expertise with Brentford FC, underlining the university’s growing influence on elite sport.

Police are appealing for help to identify a man in connection with a series of burglaries in Bognor Regis.

Police are investigating a serious multi-vehicle collision on the A23 at Albourne.

A former teacher at a preparatory school in Seaford has been convicted of non-recent sexual offences against children.

A community in Selsey is coming together tonight to support a teenage girl facing a life-changing cancer diagnosis.

Hundreds of households in Eastbourne have been left without running water or are experiencing low water pressure following a suspected burst water main.

A major music festival at Matterley Estate near Winchester has been given the green light to continue until 2030, despite strong objections from residents and environmental campaigners.

University campuses across Brighton are being transformed into biodiversity monitoring sites this month as part of a global effort to record wildlife and better understand urban ecosystems.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a dangerous dog incident in Newport.

A drink-driver who accelerated towards a police officer on foot in Crawley in February this year, causing him to fear for his life, has been sentenced in court.

Parents in West Sussex have now been told which primary schools their children will attend.

Residents in Middleton-on-Sea were left udderley amoosed after dozens of cows staged a surprise escape and took a leisurely stroll through a residential street.

Police in Andover are investigating a collision involving a pedestrian and a black Peugeot 308.

Police are investigating a robbery at a Boots store in Whiteley and are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man they believe could assist with their enquiries.

Six firefighters from East Grinstead Fire Station are preparing to take on a demanding endurance challenge as they gear up for the East Grinstead Triathlon on 10 May, all in support of the Fire Fighters Charity.

With the London Marathon set to take place next Sunday, runners from across the South are preparing to join thousands of participants for one of the world’s most iconic races.

Motorists in Pulborough are being warned of a road closure next week to improve safety.

Older people across West Sussex, Brighton and Hove are being supported with record levels of financial help as the cost of living continues to rise.

A man has been banned from attending football matches for three years after throwing a drink at a police officer in Brighton.

Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a grievous assault on a boy who was knocked off his bicycle by a car.

The University of Brighton has been shortlisted for a national award recognising its support for students during the cost-of-living crisis.

An appeal has been issued by police in Southampton following an assault on a 14-year-old boy.

Dog owners in Chichester could see rules extended for another three years.

A new luxury car has been revealed by Rolls-Royce in Chichester.

A gold watch presented to an engineer involved in the rescue of Titanic survivors is expected to fetch up to £100,000 at auction in the South.

Two men were detained on a motorway after being arrested in connection with a shop theft in Worthing.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is warning residents about the dangers of overloading plug sockets following a significant house fire in Chichester.

The chief executive of South East Water has apologised for recent outages affecting Sussex and Kent.

A man is due to be sentenced after admitting to the rape of a woman in Worthing.

Fire crews in West Sussex are warning of the growing risks linked to e-cigarettes, as concerns increase over fires caused by faulty devices and chargers.

Police in Brighton are appealing for help to trace a woman as part of a pet theft investigation.

High visibility hotspot policing patrols in the last year have slashed crime in targeted areas across Sussex.

An oral history project capturing the voices of people who have used or worked in NHS mental health services in Sussex has arrived in Worthing.

Police in Eastbourne are appealing for help to identify a man following a burglary at a flat in Eastbourne.

New AI cameras are being used to help police target offenders and save lives in Sussex.

Police are appealing for help to identify two men in connection with a series of suspected tendering offences across Sussex.

Work is getting underway today (13/04/2026) to make St Paul’s Road in Chichester safer for pedestrians and cyclists, with a series of improvements planned to enhance accessibility and visibility along the route.

New experiences including virtual reality, fine dining and thrill attractions could be introduced at Spinnaker Tower as a new operator is sought to run the landmark attraction.

After nearly four months, the final cat abandoned outside The Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre in Sidlesham has been safely rescued.

Three people have been arrested after a public order incident in Worthing.

A teenager has been arrested following a stabbing in Littlehampton.

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.

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.

Police are appealing for information to help locate a man with links to West Sussex wanted on recall to prison.

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.

London Gatwick has welcomed a new airline, as German carrier Condor launches its first UK route with regular flights to Frankfurt.

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.

The search is continuing for a missing capybara that escaped from Marwell Zoo last month.

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.

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.

Residents in Adur and Worthing are being warned about a suspected scam involving individuals posing as environmental enforcement officers.

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.

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