West Sussex

A new multi-agency unit, jointly led and monitored by Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne and Sussex Police, starts work today, Monday 1 March, to tackle some of the county's most prolific and harmful domestic abusers. 

Secondary school places are being announced today and in West Sussex nearly nine out of ten pupils who applied will be given their first preference school, with 97.3% offered one of their three preferences.

Examples of fare hikes include a Brighton-London annual season ticket going up by £128 to £5,108 and a Manchester-Glasgow off-peak return rising by £2.30 to £90.60.

Action is being taken to tackle growing pressures for on-street parking demands in Chichester in a move that will have a range of benefits for the area.

A photo capturing a blanket of blooming bluebells as a first sign of spring has won an award in the South Downs National Park’s annual photography competition.

Census 2021 will take place on 21 March and will be key to making sure the big decisions on the future of our hospitals, schools, transport and other public services, following the pandemic and EU exit, are based on the best information possible.

The company is asking children aged from five to 11 to suggest features that would enhance the Wildlife Garden at Rolls-Royce HQ.

The popular and famous pier finally has a date to reopen after months in lockdown

Sussex Police carried out a forcewide day of action yesterday to tackle knife crime, violence and wider criminality as part of Operation Safety.

The seaside town on the West Sussex coast was highlighted as an anomaly in the region's covid cases, but has not been described as an 'area of concern'.

The Lib Dem's have selected Councillor Jamie Bennet as their candidate to be Sussex’s Police and Crime Commissioner in the elections on 6th May 2021.

Horsham District Council’s Health and Wellbeing team has partnered up with UK Harvest to launch a new interactive community cookery course.

Steps have been taken to honour the importance of an historic public space as Worthing Borough Council registers Beach House Park as a community asset.

Plans to revamp the Worthing Road Recreation Park are set to begin in May, following a public consultation last year.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious single vehicle collision on the A259 Bodyshop roundabout at Littlehampton in the early hours of Saturday (27 February).

Police investigating an assault on a man in Bognor Regis have arrested two suspects.

More than 200 people tuned in to learn about the importance of pollinators at an event last week (Thursday 18 February).

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man reported being threatened in Worthing.

Early proposals include water jets, a creative lighting scheme and modern seating areas to encourage people to relax and enjoy the setting.

Greenpeace campaigners have built an underwater “boulder barrier” to stop damaging fishing in a protected area of the English Channel.

Police have charged a 39-year-old woman with two offences under the Communications Act 2003.

A row over a decision to remove a lockdown cycle lane in Shoreham is to lead to legal action against a local council.

The infection rates in West Sussex continue to drop, with an average of 86.1 positive cases per 100,000 people across the county in the seven days from 13 to 19 February, compared to the national average of 119.9 per 100,000.

Police are investigating a suspected assault on a man in Bognor Regis, which is suspected to be a stabbing.

This project is a key part of the One Public Estate initiative, with the County Council seeking to secure the long-term redevelopment of the site: the partial demolition will make this a more attractive proposition.

Face coverings and asymptomatic Covid-19 tests in secondary schools will not be compulsory when pupils in England return to class next month, the schools minister has confirmed.

A motorist who caused a crash, while almost four times the drink-drive limit, said he “felt fine to drive”.

Sussex-based fresh produce supplier, Vitacress Herbs, has helped to provide much needed support during a time when charities have had to cancel their fundraising activities.

Another vulnerable person has been a victim of someone trying to steal their watch.

A Bosham woman's collection for River Island unveiled during London Fashion Week after she wins MTV’s Music Meets Fashion Competition

People will have the chance to give their views on proposed changes to a service supporting vulnerable children and families.

Professor Adam Tickell, the University of Sussex’s vice-chancellor, said he is hoping to bring students back in the summer term and offer them a “meaningful package” of on-campus learning and activities when they return.

Officers attended a three vehicle crash on Northgate Gyratory, Chichester last night (Monday 22).

A house fire over the weekend is prompting West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service to renew its message to residents about the importance of checking smoke alarms.

Roy Hodgson said he would not apologise for the manner of Crystal Palace’s performance after Christian Benteke’s injury-time winner snatched a 2-1 victory at Brighton.

West Sussex is now below 100 cases per 100,000

Nearly half of the British public believe the Duke of Sussex should be removed from the line of succession, according to a new poll.

An independent gym based in Bognor Regis is going to reopen in a larger premises.

This will help to protect the vulnerable tenants, provide relief to the neighbours and assist us in targeting the perpetrators of the antisocial behaviour.

Shops, hairdressers, gyms and outdoor hospitality will reopen on 12 April in England if strict conditions are met, under plans being set out by the PM.

Brighton & Hove are at home tonight with an 8 pm kick off against Crystal Palace.

It's been reported that nearly 200 homeless people in Brighton have had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

Noah Enchev from Pulborough is raising money for local children to celebrate his ninth birthday.

Footpath improvements along Chichester Canal towpath have been welcomed by the local community.

Canada Road Skate Park in Arundel is being upgraded with a design including features chosen by residents and local skaters.

The Horsham District Council Neighbourhood Wardens for Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding have helped distribute food parcels to local residents over half-term.

32-year-old Dale Benjamin Searle has been sentenced to five years in prison and Danny Lee Cobbold, also 32, has been jailed for five years and four months.

A commitment to help communities bounce back stronger from COVID-19 is at the heart of budget plans agreed by Adur District Council.

Officers from Chichester Police Station have successfully obtained a Partial Closure Order relating to a property in Orchard Street, Chichester.

Lonely residents who have been cooped up in their homes in Chichester are being treated to a restaurant-style lunch as something to look forward to each week.

Brighton’s Alireza Jahanbakhsh is hoping to return to the squad for the home game against Crystal Palace.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is urging residents with log burners and open fireplaces to take extra care following a house fire late last night.

Local MP and Apprenticeships Minister, Gillian Keegan, joined local apprenticeship celebrations with the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

A lifeboat crewman who has been saving lives at sea for nearly 25 years and also appeared in TV sitcom The Inbetweeners is finally hanging up his RNLI lifejacket.

Bognor Regis Town Council is looking for artists and photographers to participate in an art campaign.

A father of two from Chichester is asking the local community to get behind him as he trains to take on one of the toughest marathons on Earth to support staff at his local hospital. 

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A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing a woman in her home at Bognor Regis last year.

In the seven days to Friday 12 February, West Sussex recorded less than 1000 coronavirus cases.

A 43-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to having explosive “paintball grenades”.

Prince Philip, aged 99, was admitted to the private King Edward VII Hospital in London on Tuesday.

Police are investigating after a 91-year-old man was approached by a woman who snatched his Rolex watch from his wrist in Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, on Friday (12 February) at 2.30pm.

Domestic abuse victims and their children living in Chichester will be able to receive more support thanks to extra Government funding.

Both Chapel Road, in the town centre, and Broadwater Street West, are showing signs of significant weakening:  the new surfaces will be smoother, which will reduce road noise, and be more resilient to potholes.

A school in Horsham offers its pupils an exemplary remote learning experience that is set up to ensure daily face-to-face contact and a structured day for its students, who have continued to follow their normal timetable throughout each lockdown.

  To ensure businesses benefit from the support on offer, The Great Sussex Way is offering FREE membership to local businesses who are being encouraged to sign up. 

COVID-19 precautions at West Sussex’s Household Waste Recycling Sites (HWRS) to maintain social distancing have unavoidably reduced the number of visitors safely on site at any one time.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are sharing their tips on how to prevent a kitchen fire today for Pancake Day.

A retired teacher has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting boys at Salisbury Cathedral School and at a school in Chichester. 

Crawley manager John Yems could make changes for the visit of Stevenage in Sky Bet League Two after expressing concern at his team’s form.

This month, police have received reports of several different teenagers in West Sussex, who were being blackmailed after sharing intimate videos with someone they started speaking to on Instagram.

The Chichester Mayor has wrote an open letter, to give an update on residents during the coronavirus lockdown.

Two suspects have been charged with a burglary in Littlehampton following an investigation by Chichester and Arun's Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

A motorist has been slammed by one of Sussex Police Roads Policing Unit staff members for wasting the time of emergency responders, while on a non-essential trip.

Shoreham's Farmer Markets ran on Saturday and while this may spark some controversy over what's deemed 'essential' the Adur council say they run the events safely.

The winning shot, titled Milky Way From Cissbury was taken by Neil Jones and shows off the chalk landscape at Cissbury Ring near Worthing, West Sussex.

The team at Barlow's Services will be running around the world and completing a million press-ups to raise money for local children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House.

St Wilfrid’s Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme has raised over £18,500 and encouraged people to dispose of their tree in a more environmentally friendly manner.

Sussex Police say Maisie Stretch has now been found and is safe.

Horsham District Council is taking part in a national effort to raise awareness of empty houses.

Sussex Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Littlehampton.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a fatal collision which occurred on the A27 about 11.40pm on Wednesday 10 February.

Sussex Police is warning Brighton and Hove residents to remain vigilant to scams.

Hugh Bonneville has said there will be a second Downton Abbey film when everyone offered a vaccine takes the jab, as he confirmed he has already seen a script for a sequel.

Horsham District Council have set out their improvement plans for Rookwood, which include considerable benefits for Warnham Local Nature Reserve.

West Sussex County Council have confirmed their final budget, which includes a 4.99% increase in council tax.

A fishing vessel has collided with a bulk tanker off the coast of Selsey Bill.

Hugh Bonneville, who is volunteering at Midhurst pharmacy says he has received criticism for getting his coronavirus vaccine.

Sussex Police has welcomed the return of Chief Superintendent Howard Hodges, who has taken up the role of Divisional Commander for West Sussex.

West Sussex County Council has been praised for making “significant progress” in a letter sent to the Council leader, Councillor Paul Marshall, from the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

This Valentines Day Sussex Police are trying to raise awareness of the impact romance fraud can have on people, mentally and financially. 

A 20-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man have been arrested in relation to the crash.

The West Sussex Youth Cabinet have been rewarded for their tireless campaigning during lockdown with a nomination for a national award.

For those who may find it overwhelming not knowing which government business grant is best for them, a webinar next Friday may help.

Work is to start soon to replace the obsolete pelican crossing with a new puffin style crossing at The Esplanade in Bognor Regis. 

The new hub will be located at Westgate leisure centre in the city. It will operate in addition to other sites in the area including at the Selsey Medical Centre and at Tangmere Village Hall.

It comes as the crash which happened last night is still causing major disruption.

Sussex Police have confirmed a man has died in a collision on the A27 in West Sussex. The road remains closed between Fishbourne and Emsworth.

Felpham Community College will be out and about in the Bognor area tomorrow to help students who are struggling with Stationery/equipment.

A £3 million gift to the National Trust will help it conserve historic objects including objects in West Sussex. 

It's nearly been a year since the nation saw no toilet paper on the supermarket shelves, this time this year the community is coming together to donate to help those in need.

It comes after Aldwick and Pagham residents were left "marooned" by flooding two weeks ago, after the heavy rainfall.

Chichester MP, Gillian Keegan, recently held a meeting with the new Area Director at the Environment Agency (EA), Mike O'Neill to discuss a range of environmental concerns.

A Rover and Rise programme just for West Sussex businesses

Police in Brighton have raised the reward being offered in a search for 32-year-old Zak Marsden, from £500 to £1000.

Businesses are being given FREE membership to the newly re-branded ‘The Great Sussex Way’ as the Chichester District’s tourism management and promotion body.

Police teams working as part of Operation Safety to tackle knife crime and violence made five arrests during a day of action in Brighton on Saturday (6 February).

A real life local super hero cycled eight miles to raise money to Sussex Snowdrop Trust

Arun District Council will be asking residents to have their say on an exciting scheme to renovate a public space in Bognor Regis.