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More than 20 bus contracts have been renewed for the next four years for a value of £13.5 million.

Sussex Police is supporting Sceptre, a national week of action running from Monday 19 May to Sunday 25 May, aimed at tackling knife crime, raising awareness, and highlighting the work being done to keep our communities safe.

Police are appealing for the ID of this man after a stabbing in Brighton.

Police are appealing for information following a knife incident in Felpham.

Plans for a cutting-edge recycling facility in Hampshire have been given the green light, making it easier for residents to recycle a broader range of household materials from the kerbside.

Augmented Reality has come to the Arundel Wetland Centre.

The Chichester District Parking Forum could soon be a thing of the past.

Bognor Esplanade has a new look following the completion of a major upgrade.

A man, who previously lived in Havant, has been convicted of stalking a social media influencer, involving fear of violence, after he harassed a woman online and travelled to Bali to try to locate her.

Paramedics and doctors across the South are being asked to share their views in a new effort to understand how personal characteristics may affect access to and experiences within prehospital advanced critical care roles.

A section of the promenade at Littlehampton beach has been sealed off this afternoon following the discovery of a suspected wartime device.

After several weeks of long delays, traffic build-up, and widespread commuter frustration, drivers using the A27 near Brighton can finally expect smoother journeys ahead.

A £4M project to enhance water quality in Bognor is now underway.

Taxi licensing fees in Chichester look set to rise again in an effort to plug a gap in the district council’s costs.

A man who sexually assaulted a woman while she slept on board a flight has been sentenced.

A mother from West Sussex is calling for urgent changes to the way young people learn to drive, after her 17-year-old son died just a month after passing his test.

A new initiative is equipping hundreds of Sussex traders with tool-marking kits to tackle the growing issue of theft.

Get ready, Bognor Regis – the Carnival is back and set to be bigger, bolder, and more colourful than ever! Taking over the town on Saturday 24th May 2025,

Students and staff from the University of Brighton are getting their hands dirty to help save one of Britain’s most endangered creatures: the hedgehog.

There is an urgent need for more foster carers in West Sussex, and the County Council is backing a national campaign aimed at raising awareness and encouraging more people to step forward.

Plans for up to 2200 homes near Bersted have been approved by Arun District Council.

The families of the 11 men who lost their lives in the Shoreham Airshow disaster nearly a decade ago have expressed relief following the news that the pilot involved will never fly again.

A van driver from Kent has been disqualified for 15 months after giving a positive blood test for cocaine on the A23.

A prolific burglar has been jailed after admitting offences in Bognor.

An archaeological dig is set to begin later this month in a bid to uncover more about Chichester’s Norman Castle.

A wildfire has affected more than 8 hectares of heathland on Chapel Common, north of Petersfield.

Beacons were lit across the South last night as ceremonies marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Work on the transformation of Littlehampton seafront is moving full steam ahead, with key elements of the project nearing completion.

Residents in West Sussex who received a Safe and Well Visit from the Fire & Rescue Service have been given a free book to inspire a love — or rekindling — of reading.

The Lib Dem MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, says more than 200 of her constituents have contacted her with concerns about potentially losing their Personal Independence Payments.

The Bishop of Arundel and Brighton has welcomed the election of Pope Leo the 14th with high praise.

There were cheers, hugs and the handing out of lettuce after Chichester District Council refused plans for a solar farm in Runcton.

Only rain down the drain is what Arun District Council and Southern Water are reminding residents this summer.

Events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day are taking place across the South today, as communities come together to remember the end of World War II in Europe.

​​​​​​​Get ready for a vibrant day of celebration, colour, and community as Chichester Pride returns

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has a new Deputy Chief Fire Officer. 

Police in Gosport are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road crash.

A young motorbike rider from Sussex was one of two competitors killed in a tragic crash during the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park in Cheshire yesterday.

The Selsey Pavilion Trust has secured a third grant from the Architectural Heritage Fund, receiving £17,500 to support the next phase of its restoration project.

The Channel 4 show Night Coppers is returning for a third series this month, giving a fresh, raw insight into Sussex Police officers and staff as they police Brighton and Hove after dark.

EV charge points have grown by 29% in the South East in a year.

Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Reservoir project is set to drive multi-million-pound growth across the South East.

West Sussex residents are encouraged to help cut waste by repairing and reusing items instead of throwing them away.

Fire crews in Portsmouth have rescued two teenagers after they became trapped in thick mud near the shoreline.

A charity in Bognor is preparing to support Mental Health Awareness Week in mid-May.

A Chichester man who abused and controlled five women, including multiple rapes, has been convicted at court.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service have been called to a fire at an industrial building in Bognor.

A Hailsham man who stole from a vulnerable woman has been jailed for robbery.

A Portsmouth City Council officer has described the government’s decision to reject redevelopment plans for Tipner West as “just silly”.

Southern Water say it is celebrating a record-breaking year for leak-busting.

A man has been charged following an attempted robbery at a convenience store in Worthing.

Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been named the new Chief Fire Officer for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.

South East Coast Ambulance Service has responded to a survey by the GMB Union, which reported "high levels of inappropriate behaviour and bullying" within the Trust.

The identity of the body found in the sea at Littlehampton on Thursday has now been confirmed.

There could be major disruptions to people’s travel plans heading out of Gatwick during the Easter Bank Holiday.