Local News from Thursday, October 15th, 2026

A vehicle has overturned on a busy road in Chichester, causing significant traffic disruption and long queues across parts of the city this evening (Thursday 15 October).

A man from Hampshire has been sentenced for attempted false imprisonment, trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence, and actual bodily harm in Sussex and for child sex abuse in Hampshire.

Portsmouth Water is launching a new campaign to help households across Hampshire and West Sussex identify hidden leaks that could be wasting hundreds of litres of water every day.

Schoolchildren across Adur and Worthing are being encouraged to put their imaginations to the test and come up with some rather rubbish names for a fleet of new food waste collection trucks.

A 23-year-old man from Farnborough has been jailed for three years following a violent attack involving a knife and baseball bat which left a man in his 20s with serious injuries.

People across Sussex are being urged to choose the most appropriate NHS service for their healthcare needs as hospitals prepare for increasing pressure on emergency departments this winter.

More people at risk of homelessness across West Sussex are set to receive practical support following the expansion of services designed to help individuals and families keep a roof over their heads.

Sussex Police have confirmed they are investigating a reported homophobic hate crime in Chichester, following an incident involving an actor from Chichester Festival Theatre which led to the cancellation of a performance.

Motorsport students from Northbrook College in West Sussex are celebrating a historic double victory after securing two major racing championship titles at Silverstone.

Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Chichester have spoken of years of frustration, lost education and the emotional toll of fighting for support during a meeting organised by local MP Jess Brown-Fuller.

Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan has welcomed Government plans to introduce free personal care for older people across England, funded through changes to the State Pension Triple Lock from April 2030.

A 22-year-old man from Crawley who repeatedly stole mopeds and motorbikes from people while they were at work has been jailed following a Sussex Police investigation.

Two men have been charged following a police investigation into a series of burglaries and theft-related offences targeting businesses in Bognor Regis.

Sussex Police are encouraging victims and witnesses of hate crime to come forward as part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, highlighting the devastating impact these offences can have on people and communities across the county.

Police in Eastbourne are appealing for the public’s help to locate a missing 33-year-old man who also has links to Brighton.