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Advice to parents to always trust your instincts when it comes to your children’s well-being
Crawley mum saves her little boy by trusting her instincts.
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A former sports coach at a school in Horsham has been convicted of a child sex offence
Ajaz Karim worked at Christ’s Hospital School between 1983 and 1993 and was on Friday (29 November) found guilty of one count of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14.
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Grandfather rows Atlantic for hospice
A grandfather from Pulborough will spend Christmas rowing the Atlantic - to raise money for a children's hospice in Arundel.
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Sussex Police launch winter crackdown on drink and drug drivers
Motorists are being warned to expect increased drug testing on the roads as Sussex Police begin their annual winter crackdown on drink and drug driving.
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Daily verbal abuse and violence of school staff across the Southeast
Verbal abuse and violence are daily issues for 1 in 3 school staff in the South East.
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Police are appealing for information following welfare concerns for man seen on the beach in Selsey
Emergency services responded to a report at around 12.30pm on Sunday (December 1), after a man was seen standing in the water at Selsey beach, adjacent to Kingsway.
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Eggs raise thousands of pounds for major Chichester Festival Theatre project
A charity auction featuring 100 Plaster of Paris eggs, specially commissioned by Chichester Festival Theatre from acclaimed artists and those just starting out, has raised £35,000.
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A Crawley councillor has described homelessness as ‘a blight’.
But Ian Irvine (Lab, Broadfield) said there had been a recent drop – ‘a blip’ – in the numbers sleeping on the town’s streets.
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Praise for the new Urgent Care Centre in Queen Alexandra Hospital
The MP for Portsmouth South - Stephen Morgan, has praised the opening of the new urgent care centre at Queen Alexandra Hospital, calling it "an enormous step forward" for patient care in the city.
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The NHS in Sussex says they’re expecting to be busy this winter
Health officials in the region are asking the public to “Help us, help you”.
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Norman Cook spins joy with surprise DJ lesson for children at Chestnut Tree House
Music is something that brings joy to all this week, Brighton DJ and business owner, Norman Cook – also known as Fatboy Slim – arranged arranged a surprise DJ lesson for children receiving care at Arundel-based children’s hospice Chestnut Tree House
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Appeal following attempted burglary in Houghton
Police are appealing for information following an attempted burglary in Houghton.
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Portsmouth venues prepared for terror attacks
Portsmouth locations including The Wedgewood Rooms, the Historical Dockyard and Drift Southsea have been given the tools to respond to terror attacks.
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Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Westbourne
Officers were called to a single-vehicle collision involving a red Vauxhall Corsa on Emsworth Common Road, around 10.45pm on Wednesday (27 November).
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Brighton's i360 entering administration
The leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, Bella Sankey, has strongly criticized the former Green administration, claiming they owe the city an apology for backing the i360 project and approving substantial loans to fund it.
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Dog ban stays on Southsea beach
Portsmouth City Council has decided not to lift the dog ban on Southsea Beach, saying it could cause “community tensions” and be hard to enforce.
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Pet abandonment in Sussex
The RSPCA has reported a sharp rise in pet abandonment in West Sussex, linked to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
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House fire in Horsham
A 23-year-old man has been arrested following a house fire in Horsham that left the property severely damaged.
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Midhurst man honoured for Shackleton Quest Discovery
A man from Midhurst has been recognised with two distinguished awards from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society for his part in locating the wreck of Ernest Shackleton's final ship, Quest.
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Residents of Adur are invited to share their views on the area's future development
The District Council has started working on the new Local Plan, a strategic blueprint outlining a vision for growth, sustainability, and prosperity over the next 15 years.
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Young women in the South East face rising workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination against young women is on the rise in the South East, according to new research from the charity Young Women’s Trust.
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Horse rider campaigns for Arundel road safety
A horse rider in Arundel is campaigning for urgent road safety improvements following a series of near-miss incidents.
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Innovative research in the South targets Mental Health crisis
The lives of young people in the South with psychosis are being transformed due to a new study focusing on early intervention.
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Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed an alleged assault in Bognor
The incident involving a man and a woman, who are known to each other, occurred in the High Street around 11.30pm on Saturday 16 November.
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A climate emergency has been declared in Havant with fears over rising sea levels and flooding
The full Havant Borough Council meeting saw cross-party agreement in declaring a climate emergency and that it was late in declaring one as other authorities had done so in 2018.
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Cleanup underway after Storm Bert's destruction
Cleanup efforts are in full swing after Storm Bert caused widespread disruption across the South over the weekend.
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West Sussex residents urged to shape fire service
Residents in West Sussex have under one month left to help shape the future of their local fire service.
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Chichester leader urges rethink on Family Farm Tax
The leader of Chichester District Council is to write to the government to ask it to reconsider the decision to introduce a Family Farm Tax.
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Rail operator in the South spends millions on safety for staff and passengers
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), one of the South's leading rail operators, is investing £2.5 million in a significant safety initiative to better protect its staff and passengers. This move comes in response to a concerning rise in incidents of verbal and physical abuse faced by railway workers.
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UPDATE: Security incident over at Gatwick's south terminal
Gatwick Airport’s south terminal has reopened after security staff identified a suspected banned item in a piece of luggage.
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Storm Bert set to hit the South this weekend
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for Wind, effective from Saturday through to Sunday night, with gusts expected to reach 60 to 70 miles per hour.
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Worthing Town Hall meeting with police to discuss safety
Residents of Adur and Worthing are invited to an upcoming town hall meeting to discuss community safety with two senior police officers.
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Protecting the environment and wildlife in Portsmouth
Councillors have commended the efforts of countryside officers and volunteers in preserving Portsmouth's natural environment and wildlife.
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Empty homes in Chichester see rise in council tax premium
The owners of homes in Chichester which have stood empty for more than ten years will have to pay a 300% premium on their council tax bill.
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Bognor's Got Talent launches tonight
Tonight, will see the launch of Bognor’s Got Talent - A brand-new talent show seeking to uncover the next big thing to come out of the South Coast.
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Former Sussex Scout leader convicted of 79 child sex offences
A Sussex man whose jobs gave him repeated access to children has been convicted of dozens of child sex offences.
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Warning to drivers in Chichester District
Residents and visitors in the Chichester District are urged to carefully drive around waste and recycling collection crews and their vehicles.
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People living in Portsmouth will soon see a boost in bus services
Improved bus fares, upgraded bus stops and information displays, more accessible buses, and faster journeys are just some of the benefits of a £4.7 million government investment.
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Car crashes into River Adur
A driver has managed to get themselves out of a car which had gone into the River Adur in Shoreham.
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A former Anglican vicar who admitted raping a child in his parish has been jailed
Ifor Whittaker, 80, was a vicar going by the name of Father Colin Pritchard at St John The Baptist Church in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, when he committed the offences.
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The NHS in Sussex urges people to stay warm and look out for vulnerable people as the cold weather hits
It follows the government cold-health alert, which states that freezing temperatures will likely impact health and social care services until Saturday evening.
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Prolific Sussex burglar returned to prison
A prolific burglar in Sussex has been returned to prison after pleading guilty to two further burglaries.
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Potential safety risks at the new Havant Thicket reservoir
There are fears people could drown at the new Havant Thicket reservoir as a crucial building will now be built in the water – which could lure people in to try and swim around it.
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South's farmers protesting in London
Farmers from across the South have joined thousands gathered at Westminster today to protest changes they claim will jeopardise the future of family farms.
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Taster sessions seal the deal for Portsmouth’s aspiring teaching assistants
An initiative supporting Portsmouth’s aspiring teachers has reported significant progress, thanks to immersive taster sessions held in local schools.
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Woman arrested for assault on Horsham restaurant workers
A woman has been arrested following an incident at a restaurant in Horsham.
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Health services at immigration detention centre near Gatwick Airport at breaking point
Inspectors have warned that the health services at an immigration detention center near Gatwick Airport are at a critical breaking point.
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New plan to build dozens of social homes in Shoreham
Dozens of social housing properties for older residents are planned to be built in Shoreham.
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Appeal following police pod damage in Chichester
Police are appealing for information following damage to a police pod in Chichester.
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Witness appeal after woman assaulted in Portsmouth
Police are investigating an assault on a woman in Portsmouth.
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Leigh Park man found guilty of 28 sexual offences spanning over more than 40 years
A man has been found guilty of 28 sexual offences committed over more than four decades in Chichester, Havant, Denmead, Southsea and Hambledon.
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Police investigating exposure incident in Bognor
Police are appealing for witnesses following an exposure incident in Bognor.
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Boy, 13, robbed of £2,500 bike in Burgess Hill
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old boy was robbed of his bike in Burgess Hill.
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Hampshire County Council on the way to going bankrupt
Finances at the county council are on a cliff edge, with a new report warning that without more government support, it will declare itself effectively bankrupt in two years.
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Baker Barracks plans in Thorney Island
Plans to set up modular accommodation for 120 people at Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, have been approved by Chichester District Council.
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Portsmouth is set to become an ‘Inclusive Recovery City’
The council have signed a charter this week, which will further strengthen their existing commitment to supporting people to recover from drug and alcohol addiction.
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South Post Office's at risk
The Post Office has announced a major overhaul of its operations, which could threaten branches in the South.
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Bracklesham man jailed for vicious domestic abuse
A man from Bracklesham who subjected a woman to a catalogue of physical violence as well as controlling behaviour has been jailed for four years.