Local News from Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
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Fatal crash near Balcombe
Do you have any information or dash-cam footage relating to a fatal collision near Balcombe?
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Three people charged following pursuit in Chichester
Rapid action by police has led to three people being arrested and charged following an incident involving dangerous driving and weapons near Chichester.
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Prime Minister pays tribute to volunteers who cleaned beaches in West Sussex
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to volunteers who helped clear waste and pollution from beaches along the West Sussex coast following the loss of shipping containers at sea.
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Extreme cold weather continues across the South
An amber cold health alert remains in force across the South until Friday, with renewed warnings about the dangers of frozen rivers and lakes.
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£52m to improve bus services in Hampshire
Hampshire County Council has secured more than £52 million in Government funding to improve bus services across the county.
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Recruitment drive for volunteers in prisons across the South
People across the South are being encouraged to volunteer with the Independent Monitoring Board to go into prisons as part of a new recruitment drive.
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92 homes planned for Broadbridge Heath
Plans to build 92 homes in Broadbridge Heath have been approved by Horsham District Council.
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Sussex Police hunt for wanted man
Sussex Police are looking for 46-year-old Adrian Tarft wanted to recall to prison, where he was serving a sentence for possession of drugs with intent to supply.
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West Sussex river gets £3m water quality boost
More than £3M has been invested in upgrades at Blackstone Wastewater Treatment Works, with the improvements already delivering benefits for the health of the River Adur and its tributaries.


