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A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been extended again in the South.

Police are appealing for information after two electric bikes were stolen from railings in Barracks Yard, Brighton on June 9, between 3pm and 4pm.

For the first time, commuters in the South can now buy and store weekly season tickets on their phones as they return from the summer break.

Plans to build a retail park in Broadbridge Heath have been approved conditionally by Horsham District Council.

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain is currently in effect across the entire South.

A surprising glimpse into Chichester’s past has emerged this week, as engineers uncovered human bones believed to date back to the 16th century.

There are plans for new electric vehicle (EV) charge points across 15 streets in the area.

Goodwood Revival begins Friday and continues over the next 3 days.

The incident, which was reported at MKM Building Supplies on Woodside Road, involved the theft of tools, and occurred around 10.15am on Friday the 5th of July.

It’s now been revealed that the bones discovered in Chichester are human.

The Met Office says 20 to 40 mm of rain could fall across the South later within just an hour or two.

Plans to install a woven willow periwinkle on an art trail in the Medmerry Reserve are to be considered by Chichester District Council.

There's a major effort to reduce A&E wait times, according to NHS England.

A former West Sussex teacher has been convicted of child sex offences and sharing personal data of some pupils.

Police are appealing for information about an incident at Paultons Park, in Romsey.

​​​​​​​The County Council has announced that the application process is quick and straightforward, with automatic confirmation provided upon submission.

Small businesses across the Horsham district are being invited to apply for up to £5,000 of grant funding.

Portsmouth’s cultural sector continues to thrive despite budget cuts, a success that city leaders are celebrating.

Children go back to school today, but parents feel out of pocket due to school uniform costs and the cost of living.

Delays are likely on the trains this morning.

UKHarvest, a charity based in West Sussex, has been given £5K donated to them by Clarion Futures.

Mid Sussex businesses wishing to comment on plans to introduce charges of up to £500 for pavement licenses have one month to contact the district council.

Plans for 56 homes off the A27 in Fontwell have been submitted to Arun District Council for approval.

A management company has received a large fine from Portsmouth City Council for failing to clear up rubbish outside a North End property.

Ford Prison could see its prisoner capacity increase by 420 spaces, according to plans from the Ministry of Justice.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious crash near Slinfold.

Fire crews are tackling a huge blaze at an industrial site in Climping.

People struggling with the cost of living in Portsmouth are urged to apply to the City Council for financial support before a funding scheme closes next month.

People looking to get involved in the ambulance service are being invited to the South East Coast Ambulance's annual Members meeting.

A van driver from Swansea was convicted of smuggling seven migrants into Newhaven port.

Controversial plans for 67 homes in Middleton-on-Sea have been resubmitted for approval by Arun District Council.

Jake De-Geus, 30, from Chichester, and Edwin Hirst, 40, from Fareham, were charged with false imprisonment and battery of a 15-year-old boy, and Hirst was further charged with battery of a second 16-year-old boy.

A second suspect has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a man in Littlehampton, as detectives continue to appeal for information.

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, East Sussex Wildlife Rescue assisted over 185 animals.

Sussex Police has been recognised as a ‘Trailblazer’ for its progress towards being an anti-racist organisation.

An innovative project on the Sussex coast has been announced to enhance marine biodiversity and support wildlife.

Residents and visitors to Portsmouth are encouraged to share their views on plans for a travel and transport hub in Southsea.

Police are appealing for information following a large theft from a store in Durrington.

The opening ceremony takes place in Paris this evening in the highly anticipated climax of this year's event, with several athletes from the South taking part in the games.

A student nurse who was inspired to pursue a nursing career after volunteering in Ghana has been honored with a special award from the University of Chichester.

Police are appealing for information following a sexual assault in Crawley.

A Yellow Heat Health Alert is in force across the South until tomorrow morning.

A social worker in Portsmouth has been recognised for her achievements at a national professional awards scheme.

Vulnerable or older people living in the Chichester District are encouraged to get involved in a scheme to help in an emergency.

Police investigating the suspected kidnapping of a woman in Hove in early August are asking for anyone who might have been approached by the driver of a dark-coloured Mini to come forward.

A man who raped two women multiple times across a period of 10 months in Portsmouth and Gosport has received a 25-year sentence.

Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage of a fatal accident on the A27 near Hilsea.

Updated 27.08.2024 13:30: Police have arrested a man on suspicion of arson following a fire at a block of flats in Goring-by-Sea this morning (26 August).

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is carrying out a survey to find out what service users think about the care they received when using community mental health services in Sussex.

A man has died after his car was in a collision with a tractor in Petworth.

Time is running out for Portsmouth residents to give their views in The Big Portsmouth Survey.

Gatwick Airport is undergoing one of its busiest summers to date.

Data indicates that 55% of pupils achieved grades 4 and above in English and Maths.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a college in Plumpton.

There’s a warning to holidaymakers in the South to stay away from cliff edges.

A Barnham restaurant has had its premises license revoked after hiring employees with no right to work.

Police forces in Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight are both backing a nationwide initiative to encourage owners of "zombie-style" knives and machetes to turn them in.

We are back on air after a power cut this morning!

A man from Farnham has been jailed for 29 months after he hurled objects at a hotel during a protest in Aldershot.

A double-decker bus containing information about adult learning opportunities will be on the road next month in West Sussex.

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a young mother in Crawley.

The Labour Government sets out plans to stop illegal immigration at our sea borders.

Thousands of pupils across the South have been opening their GCSE results.

Six friends from West Sussex will be playing video games for a full day to raise awareness and money for a charity that helps prevent male suicides.

A derelict site of a former school in West Sussex is to be transformed into a community and wildlife haven.

West Sussex Trading Standards, in partnership with the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), is advising residents across the county to be careful when buying children’s toys online which contain button cell batteries.

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