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Teenager jailed for four years for Brighton knife attack
A 17-year-old Brighton boy has been imprisoned for four years after pursuing and injuring three people in a Brighton knife incident in January.
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UPDATED: V2 Radio celebrates Local Radio Day
V2 Radio is out and about across the region celebrating Local Radio Day.
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Christmas Tree Stroll in Chichester
Running from the 23rd of November until the end of December, eleven unique and decorated Christmas trees will be displayed across the city centre.
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Girl in Havant touched inappropriately at bus stop
An investigation has been launched in Havant after a 12-year-old girl reportedly waiting at a bus stop was approached by a man she didn’t know.
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Bognor man convicted of sexual offences against a child
A Bognor man has been convicted of sexual communications with a child. Between 10 November 2021 and 22 November 2021, Sacha Dixey engaged with a child profile of a 13 year old girl on a popular social media platform.
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A man has been charged for possession of a weapon in Chichester
Police were called to a report of a disturbance in South Street around 10.30pm on 31 October, where a man was seen with a machete.
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Metal detectorist in Climping makes unbelievable find
Littlehampton Museum has announced the latest addition to its collection. A medieval Anglo-Saxon gold “plate” dated between 570 to 630 AD.
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Eggs help major charity fundraiser at Chichester Festival Theatre
More than 100 Plaster of Paris eggs, painted and decorated by renowned artists, are now up for auction to support a new theatre venue at Chichester Festival Theatre.
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Southbourne development consultation plan launched
Southbourne’s future is taking shape, and now’s your chance to be part of it.
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Man pleads not guilty to murder in Crawley.
A man's denied murdering a 19-year-old woman - found stabbed in a car park at Crawley train station.
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Arrests made at Lewes Bonfire
Police have arrested three people on suspicion of assault and drunk and disorderly behaviour during last night's Lewes Bonfire celebration.
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Community crowdfunding keeps rare Saxon treasure in the Chichester District
A successful crowd-funding project means that the Novium Museum in Chichester will now house a rare piece of Saxon history.
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West Sussex residents are invited to tell the County Council how best to spend the region's budget
Currently, there is a budget gap of £38.5m for the coming year, but if council tax is increased, this could be brought down further to £8.2m.
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Plans for homes in West Chiltington
Plans to develop a piece of land in West Chiltington have been submitted to Horsham District Council for a fourth time.
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Portsmouth temporary housing crises
City councilors are urging the government for increased support following an autumn statement, which they say offered no relief for current financial pressures and left future funding uncertain.
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UPDATE: A big night for Lewes
Around 25,000 people are expected to line the streets for Sussex's largest bonfire night celebration.
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Councillors and Portsmouth Water at loggerheads
Councillors and Portsmouth Water are at loggerheads over the new Havant Thicket Reservoir and whether fears over drowning or the dam breaking and causing flooding is more important.
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Have your say on Electric Vehicle chargepoint locations
West Sussex County Council is gearing up to install more Electric Vehicle charge points across the county and wants to hear from residents about potential locations.
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Man charged with sexual assault of teenage girl in Littlehampton
Police have now charged a man in relation to a sexual assault in Littlehampton.
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Appeal following robbery in Fareham
Two men have been arrested after a man was hit with a brick during a robbery in Fareham.
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Russian hackers behind the taking down of Portsmouth City Council website
Portsmouth City Council website is back up and running after it was hacked.
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Appeal following fatal collision with a pedestrian on the A27 in Worthing
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was killed following a collision on the A27 in Worthing.
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Appeal for information after fatal collision in Chichester
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Chichester.
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Stabbing in Horsham Park
An investigation is underway after a boy was stabbed in Horsham Park.
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Witness appeal following assault in Bognor
An investigation is underway in Bognor after a 64-year-old woman was attacked by a woman believed to be in her 20s.
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Hampshire Police remind us to keep fireworks away from livestock
As Bonfire Night draws near, Hampshire police urge residents to keep fireworks away from livestock.
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Bognor couple banned from keeping animals
A Bognor couple has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after neglect led to the deaths of a horse and a pony.
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The Body Shop moves HQ away from Littlehampton
The Body Shop is closing its headquarters in Littlehampton and relocating to Brighton.
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Eco-lodges planned for Rusper
Plans to install six eco-lodges in a clearing south of Rusper are to be considered by Horsham District Council.
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Boy and woman hit by car in Havant
Police in Havant want to speak to anyone who witnessed a hit and run.
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Bognor seafront is set for a fresh transformation as improvement work begins this Monday
West Sussex County Council’s plans aim to make the esplanade a prime spot for locals and tourists alike.
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Man found guilty of murder in Worthing
A man has been found guilty of the murder of a pensioner in his home in Worthing.
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NHS Sussex says protect children from flu
The NHS in Sussex encourages parents to ensure their children are protected from flu.
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West Sussex Cabinet agrees next steps to set budget for year ahead
West Sussex County Council Cabinet Members have outlined the next steps in planning next year’s budget, aiming to close a potential funding gap of up to £38.5 million.
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Appeal after woman is critically injured in Amberley collision
A woman is in a critical condition following a crash in Amberley.
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Sussex rail operator awarded for suicide prevention
A rail operator in Sussex has been recognised for its dedicated work in suicide prevention.
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Help for minorities in Arun and Chichester
Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice has received nearly £25k of funding from Arun District Council.
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Drunk airline passenger sentenced for abuse on Gatwick-bound flight
A drunk passenger became abusive on board a flight back to the UK from Spain.
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Man arrested in connection with Littlehampton sexual assault
Police have arrested a 21-year-old local man on suspicion of sexual assault, following an incident on Friday 25 October in the area of Maltravers Leisure Park in Littlehampton. He is in police custody.
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More beach huts could be planned for Bognor Regis and Felpham despite public opposition.
Public consultations and further studies into sites along Bognor Regis Promenade, between Gloucester Road and Longbrook Park in Felpham, were approved by Arun District Council’s economy committee at its meeting on Tuesday, October 22.
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West Sussex County Council improves safety of children’s school journeys with active travel initiatives
West Sussex County Council has just completed over £1 million in transport improvements outside primary schools across the county.
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Portsmouth E-Scooter rider avoids jail
An e-scooter rider who crashed into a woman in Portsmouth - leaving her with a fractured skull has avoided jail.
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Police treating fire in Bognor as arson
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a flat fire in Bognor last night.
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Former Lancing College teacher sentenced for child sex offences
A former West Sussex teacher has been sentenced for child sex offences and sharing personal data of some pupils.
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Sussex Police welcome new Special Constables to the force
Sussex Police welcomed 11 new Special Constables to the force, who will soon be serving communities in your area.
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AUDIO: South bus company gets into the spirit of Halloween
As Halloween approaches, a bus company in the South is getting into the spooky spirit!
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Gosport thief banned from a number of UK shops and supermarkets
A thief from Gosport has been banned from a number of shops and supermarket chains across the country for five years as part of a Criminal Behaviour Order.
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Plans for devolution in West Sussex won't be a distraction
The leader of West Sussex County Council has said he will not be distracted by the idea of devolution.
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Reward to catch arsonists in Worthing
There's an urgent plea to find those responsible for a fire in a Worthing tanning salon.
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£9,000 available for new community orchards in the Chichester District
Chichester District Council invites community groups, schools, and parish councils to apply for funding to create more community orchards.
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Extension of funding to daytime activities in Hampshire for adults with disabilities
Up to £50 million will be spent to continue offering ‘day opportunities’ to those adults with a learning or physical disability as well as mental health problems.
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Man jailed for mass steroid production in East Sussex
A man who used three separate sites in East Sussex to produce, store and supply anabolic steroids has been jailed.
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Man charged following Shoreham knife incident
A man has been charged following an incident in Shoreham. Officers were called to a report of a man acting erratically with a knife in Kingsland Close, Shoreham around 11.25pm on 18 October.
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Southern Water customers could face sharp rise in bills
The company proposes an 84% increase between now and 2030, which is higher than its initial request earlier this year.
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Major works on Southsea seafront begin
Work has officially begun on the sea defences in Southsea, spanning the area between the Blue Reef Aquarium and the Hover travel terminal.
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Sussex Police welcomes a new cohort of officers to Sussex
Sussex Police celebrated the arrival of 56 new officers in a special ceremony.
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Major plans for Chichester to go on display
Plans to revitalise North and East Streets in Chichester will be unveiled next month.
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Chichester MP speaks out about government plans for affordable homes
Chichester’s MP is appealing to the government to ensure their new housing plan is appropriate to people’s needs.
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Fire in Worthing tanning salon
Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out last night at a tanning salon in Worthing.
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Food hygiene ratings
Horsham District Council is to ask the government to require shops, cafés and restaurants to display their food hygiene rating scores
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Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision on A27
Sussex Police continue appealing for more information after a fatal crash on the A27. Emergency services were called to Falmer on Friday morning after a collision between a coach and a pedestrian.
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Girls chased in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Police are investigating two suspicious incidents involving young girls.
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West Sussex County Council to challenge the Government to solve the A27
West Sussex County Council is urging the government to take action on severe congestion along the A27. It follows the cancellation of plans for an Arundel bypass earlier this year.
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DBS check delays across Sussex
Delays in DBS checks are preventing thousands of people across Sussex from starting work, as employers must review applicants' criminal records before they can work with children or vulnerable adults.
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Brighton football exhibition kicks off
A special exhibition is celebrating Brighton & Hove Albion's historic debut season in European football.
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Cancellation of the Great South Run in Portsmouth
The organisers of yesterday’s Great South Run have expressed disappointment over the cancellation of the 10-mile race in Portsmouth, emphasizing that the decision was not made lightly.
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Survey asks how prepared Sussex is for emergencies
Sussex residents are invited to share their suggestions on how emergency planning could be improved for future incidents, such as floods or power outages.
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Prisoners released early in Hampshire
Around 80 people were released from prisons in Hampshire under the ‘early-release’ scheme, the Police and crime commissioner revealed.