Local News from Thursday, October 9th, 2025

A drought has been officially declared in parts of Sussex supplied by South East Water, following a sharp decline in water levels at Ardingly Reservoir.

It’s a busy weekend of football across Sussex and Hampshire, with several local sides in action — though Brighton’s men’s team have a week off before returning to Premier League duties.

Parents in West Sussex can now apply for primary and infant school places for September next year.

The government’s decision to withdraw water neutrality restrictions when it comes to building homes has been greeted with delight by Crawley Borough Council.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is inviting applications for the second year of its Fire Cadet programme in Bognor Regis.

People across the South are being encouraged to learn how to save a life as South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) offers free CPR training at locations across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

Police in Portsmouth are appealing for witnesses after a car hit a teenage girl on Havant Road.

Arun District Council has joined forces with Oxford City Council’s Investigation Service to crack down on fraud.

More homes are on the way for areas of West Sussex after the government lifted a freeze on development.