Local News from Monday, July 6th, 2026

People across the South are being urged to take care as a yellow heat-health alert remains in place during another spell of hot weather.

Two new NHS dental clinics could soon open in Portsmouth as part of efforts to improve access to care in the city.

Families are being invited to explore Chichester city centre through a new creative trail this summer.

Mid Sussex District Council has approved five community grants totalling £16,855.

Sussex has crowned the Peacock as its favourite butterfly, and now residents are being urged to help find out how the much-loved species is faring this summer.

Staff, students and families from the University of Chichester have celebrated the achievements of nursing and physiotherapy students who took part in the Time for Dementia programme.

Work on a permanent repair scheme to protect Worthing Pier for future generations is set to begin this August.

Police in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are launching a new free course for young and inexperienced motorcyclists.

Southern Water is introducing a temporary hosepipe ban for customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as hot, dry weather continues to put pressure on local water supplies.

The family of a 14-year-old boy who died in Southampton on Sunday 21 June have described him as a “beautiful, loved boy”.

Police in Littlehampton are trying to identify two men following a robbery at Wickes.

People across the South are being urged to check in on vulnerable neighbours, friends and relatives as the region faces its third spell of hot weather so far this year.

Worthing Pride has been hailed a success after a colourful weekend of celebration, music and the LGBTQI+ community.