West Sussex

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Worthing.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has appointed Peter Rickard as its new Assistant Chief Fire Officer.

Driver in custody after crash at the McDonalds at Buck Barn on the A24

As part of Bognor Regis’s Christmas festivities, the ice rink is returning to the Regis Centre car park from today.

A careless motorist has been banned from driving after causing serious injuries in a road traffic collision in Angmering.

A long term police operation in which West Sussex officers disrupted a 'County Lines' drugs gang bringing drugs into the area from London, has resulted in sentences for eight people, all convicted of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

A yellow weather warning for strong winds and bad weather is in place across West Sussex tomorrow (Saturday 27 November).

Father Christmas and his sleigh will be making the popular and well known trip around the town and surrouding areas where families will have the chance to see him and wave to the big man from their front door step.

Captive bird and poultry keepers in the county will be legally required to keep their birds indoors under new measures to control the spread of avian flu.

Chichester College Group has today (25 November 2021) been awarded with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for education.

Sussex PCC Katy Bourne has opened a survey asking Sussex residents about the crime and community safety issues that matter to them, their experience of contacting police and about police funding.

With temperatures set to plummet over the next few days, Adur & Worthing Councils has stepped up its support for rough sleepers.

A ground breaking project that aims to safeguard and enhance proposed strategic wildlife corridors that connect the South Downs National Park to the internationally designated sites of Chichester and Pagham Harbours, has been given the go-ahead by councillors at Chichester District Council.

The Royal Horticultural Society announced on Friday that Denmans Garden, an RHS Partner Garden, has been named the regional winner for the South East and Channel Islands in the RHS Partner Garden of the Year competition.

Sussex Police are launching a unique survey  seeking the views of people across the county on the experience of women and girls as victims of harassment, sexual and violent crime. ​

A West Sussex man who ran a business supplying materials to create cocaine now faces jail after an investigation by Sussex Police detectives and financial investigators.

New measures to tackle workplace harassment and bullying are needed after a university professor quit due to her views on gender identity, an equalities minister has said.

Shoppers from across the UK are now able to access the exclusive range of products available from The Novium Museum just in time for Christmas, with the launch of a new online shop.

Bognor coach Robbie Blake will get the chance to pass on some of his football expertise as part of a charity initiative to help dads who are out of work and want to make steps towards employment or learning.

Police investigating a distraction theft on a vulnerable pensioner have released images of two men they wish to speak to.

A public inquiry into abuse allegations at a detention centre has heard how a BBC expose revealed “shocking” treatment which has “no place in a decent and humane” immigration system.

Southern Co-op is one of the retailers across the country urging shoppers to #ShopKind when they visit high streets this Christmas, as new polling reveals that over one third of shoppers (38%) have witnessed violence and abuse against shop workers. 

Turning Tides, the largest provider of homeless services for single adults across West Sussex, is appealing to the community to support local people with no safe place to call home this Christmas. The appeal will enable the charity to help the increasing number of local people who are in desperate need of their services.

Arun Neighbourhood Policing Team have increased patrols in and around Sainsbury's in Rustington following increased reports of anti-social behaviour.

Goals from influential central defender Craig Robson and attacker Ashton Leigh earned Bognor the three points and saw the visitors leap-frog the hosts to eighth position in the league table.

A Worthing man has appeared in court charged with a series of offences around Brighton including multiple assaults against women, drug possession and robbery.

Despite the complexities, which include a damaged carriageway with culverts spanning beneath it, highways officers and contractors continue to make good progress.

Police investigating the death of a cat in Lancing have identified a man they wished to speak to.

The Rough Sleeping Team at Chichester District Council have been helping raise awareness of organisations in the district that they work with who support rough sleepers off the streets.

The Littlehampton Advent Calendar will open its first door on Wednesday 1st December, giving residents the chance to celebrate the festive season with a little help from Littlehampton Town Council and the town’s fantastic local businesses.

Visitors to Worthing can look forward to a range of festive treats this year, including a full Alpine dining experience ... on the seafront, and a spectacular laser show to light up the December night sky.

More than 300 schoolchildren across Sussex are to be engaged in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) initiatives by staff from Gatwick Airport, in the build-up to the airport’s engineering STEM week in December.

Award-winning chef Tony Hodge is sharpening his knives in anticipation of launching a new carvery service at a hugely popular pub and restaurant between Bognor Regis and Chichester.

Police would like to speak to the man pictured after the body of a cat was found on a driveway in Lancing.

Shoppers at local co-operative branches across the area have donated thousands of pounds worth of vouchers rather than spend them in store.

Don’t compromise on electrical safety for an online bargain – that’s the message from firefighters in West Sussex this week ahead of Black Friday.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice’s much-loved Moonlight Walk event returned to the streets of Chichester this year, and they are proud to announce the final fundraising total is a whopping £100,000!

Dementia Support are running their Christmas Double Up campaign this festive season with an aim to raise £80,000 between midday on the 30th of November and the 14th of December.

Work has officially started on a major project to create new college facilities for students at Woodlands Meed.

Vivian Okeze-Tirado has been named Overall Social Worker of the Year 2021 at the national awards.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on the A27 at Tangmere.

First year public service students recently took part in an intense activity event completing sessions to test both their teamwork and critical thinking skills.

23-year-old Lara Rodwell from Brighton has launched her first book, ‘From Prognosis to Peace’, after losing her dad to Bowel Cancer in 2020.

Every area of Sussex has seen an increase in Covid cases in the latest week-on-week analysis.

Local police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was killed in collision with a car in Brighton on Friday night.

Orion Cinema in Burgess Hill gets £112,149 from the Culture Recovery Fund.

The initial stage of the Manor Royal highway improvement scheme in Crawley has been successfully completed in time for the seasonal break.

Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has today welcomed the news that those who abduct dogs will now face up to five years behind bars.

Detectives are searching for man who sexually assaulted a young woman in a Bognor street.

Police are reminding dog owners to be vigilant around livestock following two cases of sheep worrying in West Sussex. The first is reported to have taken place early morning on Thursday, November 11, or the previous evening in Gumber Farm, Slindon.

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Ulas Alagoza, who has been missing from his home in Brighton since Saturday (November 13).

Detectives investigating a series of high value vehicle thefts have released an image of this suspect.

Chichester District Council has announced that it will be introducing a package of parking incentives to encourage people to support local businesses this Christmas.

A man who seriously assaulted another man over an eight-year grudge has been jailed.

South East Coast Ambulance Service said it had suffered a “significant IT issue” overnight as it urged patients to “consider alternatives to 999 where possible”.

Police in West Sussex are searching for 27-year-old Jack Walters, who is wanted for recall to prison for breaching the terms of his prison release licence.

Residents and communities are being asked for their views on a draft Sussex-wide Domestic Abuse Accommodation and Support strategy, which will help shape how £3.1 million funding will be invested in services.

4-2 on penalties defeat at Sundays away game in Truro.

Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr David Skipp welcomed representatives from Horsham’s French twin town, Saint Maxent L’Ecole to Horsham on Friday 5 November.

The benefits are the next step in Adur & Worthing Councils’ commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.

A historic and much-loved feature at one of Worthing’s most popular parks has been brought back to life.

Christmas shoppers in Arun can again enjoy free parking on Saturdays during the festive season in several council-run car parks.

Staff from Westergate House in Fontwell visted the college to meet Level 3 students studying Health and Social Care.

Improving frontline firefighter cover at a number of key fire stations is just one of a number of proposals set out in a new public consultation launched by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.

Family and friend carers are being urged to know their rights, after a new report revealed that 81% are now providing more care than they did before the Covid-19 pandemic began.

Chichester College’s men’s volleyball team have won their first title, just weeks after their formation.

West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals that will enable two adult social care services in the county to be provided more effectively and help manage growing demand.

Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) officers found class A drugs and cash after searching the home of an e-scooter rider seen acting suspiciously in Littlehampton.

Police have successfully secured a Criminal Behaviour Order against 59-year-old Donald Mardell, from Horsham.

Police would like to speak to these three people in connection with an assault on a man in Chichester.

A West Sussex man has been given a sentence of more than 20 years for a series of sexual offences against children while he was working in private homes as a freelance childrens' nanny and babysitter.

Remembrance Sunday services were held across West Sussex today to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

Speed enforcement checks by officers were carried out on an unlit stretch of the A27, between Chichester and Emsworth.

Horsham District Council’s leader has announced he is standing down after just six months in the role.

Officers have arrested a suspect follwing an attempted theft of a bike in the town centre.

Remembrance Sunday will be held across West Sussex today to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

Police are searching for a missing hospital patient in Chichester and we are being asked to Dial 999 if we see him.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries during a three-vehicle collision on the A259 with the junction of the A29 Shripney Road, Bognor.

A new ‘reflection room’ has opened on the neonatal ward at St Richard’s Hospital thanks to funding from Love Your Hospital, the dedicated charity of St Richard’s, Worthing and Southlands hospitals.

Scooter, a West Sussex pup has won carer award at the inaugural Naturo SuperDog Awards 2021.

Dads from the local Bognor area have the opportunity to take part in an amazing free Football and Child event as part of the ‘Even Superheroes Need A Dad’ campaign run by Aspire Sussex’s ‘All About Me’ project

Police are still searching for Marc Stinton, who is wanted in connection with a serious assault in Southwick.

Firefighters from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service will be setting off on a journey across Europe to Macedonia this weekend as part of the Fire Service Humanitarian Aid project.

Vital accommodation for those most in need in Worthing could get a much-needed cash boost of more than £1.75 million from developers.

The former deputy leader replaces Daniel Humphreys who recently stepped down after six and a half years.

A six-week consultation has been launched today to seek views on whether a booking system at selected Recycling Centres should be made permanent.

Tributes have been paid to a “cheeky and loveable” son who tragically died in a collision in Birdham, Chichester.

Local MP Andrew Griffith, has said that “there is still all to play for” as the 2021 United Nations Climate Conference in Glasgow enters its second week.

Adur's leisure facilities are set to get a £100,000 cash boost thanks to extra funding from Sport England.

A therapeutic and relaxing ‘Wellbeing Garden’ for staff at St Richard’s hospital was officially opened on 5 November by Dame Marianne Griffiths, Chief Executive.

Bright Star children’s home was officially opened at an event earlier today, Thursday, 11 November 2021.

Superhero children and young people were celebrated in style at the Exceptional People in Care (EPIC) awards.

West Sussex charity 4Sight Vision Support was presented with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, Mrs Susan Pyper at a special ceremony on Monday 8 November.

A man has appeared in court charged with sexual offences against three women at addresses in Brighton.

Getting both the flu and Covid-19 vaccines is vital for people in higher-risk groups to ensure they’re double protected this winter, according to Alison Challenger, Director of Public Health for West Sussex.

Nick Gibb MP planted a cross and poppy in the House of Commons Constituency Garden of Remembrance on behalf of the people of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.

More affordable accommodation will be built after councillors unanimously approved plans to create six new homes on under-used garage sites.

Arun District Council have launched a public consultation, seeking views on their vision for the next four years.

Crews from three fire stations in Sussex and one in Surrey tackled a fire in an industrial estate in Station Road in Loxwood, Chichester on Tuesday night.

Robbie Blake says focusing on the dominant display from the first half against Kingstonian is the key to getting a result at Truro City in the FA trophy first round clash on Sunday.

Police are appealing for information to identify two men in connection with an assault in Chichester.

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A convicted sex offender who travelled more than 150 miles to prey on a young girl in West Sussex has now been given a long sentence.

Arundel Town Council has approved a proposal from its Environment Working Group that the Council should declare a Climate Emergency.

Last weekend marked an historic moment in the years’ long battle to cut through the Pagham Spit and thereby reduce the hugely damaging impact of tidal water scouring the shingle beach, threatening scores of homes on the Pagham sea front.

Dave Munn, 54 years old from Worthing, is taking on a Wing Walk in memory of his granddaughter, Violet, who was stillborn in 2015.

A coalition of airports including London Gatwick, Belfast International, and Edinburgh as well as Wizz Air have urged the Transport Secretary to reinstate ’80/20′ ‘use it or lose it’ airport slot conditions.

Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne is asking the local community their opinions on how safe they feel in the two towns.

A poppy wreath has been laid at Brighton station to honour the story of Manta Singh and Captain Henderson

An innovative public art project that has brought together teams of Year 9 students from The Angmering School with a professional artist and local engineers is due to open to the public next month.

V2 Radio – The Proper Local radio station for West Sussex has launched its inaugural ‘Christmas Toy Appeal’ in conjunction with Sponsors KNIGHT FENCING and they are looking for help from the public!

Arun District Council will be asking residents to have their say on a scheme to refurbish the Sunken Gardens in the town.

A new event for Wick in Littlehampton is coming on Saturday 20th November and bringing with it plenty of festive cheer for all.

People aspiring to be a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) will be able to submit their applications to Sussex Police from Tuesday, November 9. 

Thousands of people flocked to Chichester city centre on Sunday 7 November, to experience the city's newest street market, delivered by Chichester District Council as part of its campaign to support the high street.

Work is due to get underway at the site of West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s brand new Horsham Fire Station and Training Centre.

Kingstonian got the game underway as Bognor looked to be on the front foot.

An electric vehicle charging company has announced a massive rollout of roadside chargers designed to give drivers who couldn’t charge their EV at home more opportunities to top up their batteries.

Police investigating an assault in Brighton have released on image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

A general surgery team from University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has been nationally recognised for an innovative sustainable healthcare project that was judged good for patients and good for the planet.