Local News from Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

Updated: 28/08/2025 10:30am - An easyJet flight from Manchester to Alicante was forced to divert to London Gatwick after the aircraft declared a general emergency mid-flight.

Crawley Borough Council has given itself planning permission to officially change the use of a town centre building into a hostel for up to 68 people.

Police at Camber Sands are investigating an alleged sexual assault.

More people are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Big Sleep Out, which will once again be held in the grounds of Chichester Cathedral.

Portsmouth City Council’s plans for Tipner West have been denied again by Angela Rayner, stating the benefits don’t outweigh the environmental harms.

Plans to use land in Albourne for equestrian facilities have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council.

Residents in Portsmouth are being invited to have their say in The Big Portsmouth Survey 2025.

A Brighton man has been jailed for 20 weeks after breaching a Community Behaviour Notice.

Farmers in Sussex are turning to cutting-edge technology to boost food production.

Police say they are continuing to work alongside the Air Accident Investigation Branch following the deadly helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight.