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Latest on major works to Alexandra Theatre in Bognor
Work is moving forward at the Alexandra Theatre in Bognor.
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Billingshurst woman walking 200 km in May
A woman from Billingshurst whose husband is living with terminal brain cancer has pledged to walk 200 km in a month to raise funds to help find a cure for the disease.
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Plans for the historic Royal Beach Hotel in Southsea
A major redevelopment proposal to transform the historic, but now vacant, Royal Beach Hotel in Southsea into 57 flats is set to go before Portsmouth’s planning committee.
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Body of man found in Littlehampton
The body of an unidentified man has been found in Littlehampton.
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LISTEN: Could you be a big brother or sister to a child in need in West Sussex?
A charity in West Sussex is at risk of shutting down if it cannot find more volunteers.
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Appeal after serious collision near Midhurst
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a serious collision near Rogate.
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New A284 Lyminster Bypass will open in May
After months of delays and anticipation, the long-awaited A284 Lyminster Bypass is finally set to open next month, bringing welcome news for motorists in West Sussex.
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Lewes MP banned from entering Russia
The MP for Lewes, James MacCleary, believes that the sanctions imposed on him by President Putin are a sign that he is on the right track with his beliefs and actions.
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Witnesses sought to stabbing in Worthing
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Worthing.
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Can you help police in Brighton identify this man?
Police in Brighton have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about vandalism at St Mary's Church in St James's Street.
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UK first for solar power in Portsmouth
8,545 solar panels have been installed at Lakeside North Harbour in a major green energy initiative led by Portsmouth City Council, which owns the site.
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Charity calls for help surveying water voles across the South
A charity is appealing for volunteers in the South to help track water voles, which it calls "Britain's fastest declining mammal."
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UPDATE: 25 arrests following illegal rave near Chichester
Mass gatherings of unlicensed music events put lives at risk and will not be tolerated.
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Parking scams warning in Arun
Motorists in the Arun District are being warned about parking scams.
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Sussex Police promoting National Stalking Awareness Week
It’s National Stalking Awareness Week, and Sussex Police are encouraging people to spot the warning signs and report it.
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HMS Prince of Wales sets sail from Portsmouth on military exercise
HMS Prince of Wales has set sail from Portsmouth and will begin an 8-month deployment as part of Operation Highmast.
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New study crowns South Downs road trip as the best for EV drivers
The South Downs road trip has been crowned the best in the UK for electric vehicle drivers according to a new study.
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More volunteers needed to join hundreds who already work in our West Sussex Library Service
The Library Service in West Sussex is on the lookout for more volunteers to help give support across the county.
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Portsmouth City Council to save £700k VAT
Portsmouth City Council is expected to approve changes to the way its leisure centres are run, aiming to save up to £700,000 in VAT costs.
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People in Tarring hailed heroes after fire
People in Tarring are being praised for their bravery after rushing to help a man escape from a house fire.
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Portsmouth MP becomes new Climate Ambassador
Portsmouth MP Stephen Morgan has become the UK’s 1,000th Climate Ambassador.
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Witness appeal after man hit by vehicle in Ludshott Common near Headley Down
Hampshire police are appealing for witnesses after a man was reportedly hit by a Utility Terrain Vehicle on Ludshott Common near Headley Down.
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Over 91% of families in West Sussex offered their first preference primary school
Education bosses in West Sussex say every child in the county has been allocated a primary school place.
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A woman has died after she went missing in the sea off Brighton
A woman in her 20’s from Lewes has died after a major air and sea search off the coast of Brighton.
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Plans to mark VE Day in Selsey underway
Preparations are underway in Selsey to mark Victory in Europe Day.
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Skate Park in East Preston now open after refurbishment
Improvements to the skate park in East Preston have recently been completed, and the park has reopened to the public.
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Volunteers wanted to help stop the spread of wildfires in West Sussex
There’s an effort to combat wildfires across West Sussex.
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UPDATE: Strikes at Gatwick during Easter Bank Holiday
There could be major disruptions to people’s travel plans heading out of Gatwick during the Easter Bank Holiday.
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Portsmouth Park and Ride back in the Summer
The park and ride will be coming back to Portsmouth in the Summer.
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Plans for 15 homes in Plaistow
Plans to build 15 homes in Plaistow have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
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Man dies in Eastbourne flat fire
A man in his 70s has died in a fire at a block of flats in Eastbourne.
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Man arrested after car collides with three pedestrians in Crawley
A man is in custody this morning after a car collided with three pedestrians outside Crawley Leisure Park.
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A fire investigation is underway after latest fire at Gribble Inn in Oving
Fire investigators are now looking into what caused the blaze in Oving at the Gribble Inn, which broke out at around 5pm today (11/04/2025)
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Mother's historical diaries of World War Two discovered by son in Chichester
As VE day fast approaches, a man from Chichester has released his mother's war diaries.
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Sompting traffic calming ahead of hundreds of new homes
Traffic calming measures are to be put in place in Sompting to prepare for the impact of hundreds of new homes.
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NHS Sussex trying to keep numbers down in A&E over Easter holidays
The NHS in Sussex is reminding everyone to use the right health services for their needs during the Easter Holidays.
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Plans unveiled for Edwardian Arcade building in Bognor
Residents in Bognor are welcoming plans to renovate the town’s Edwardian Arcade building.
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Birdwatchers in the South see less Starlings
The results are in for the South’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch of 2025.
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Slower speeds on part of the A283 at Steyning
A traffic regulation order (TRO) changing the speed limit along parts of the A283 at Steyning has been approved by West Sussex County Council.
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Portsmouth man who was injured in A3 collision has died in hospital
A man from Portsmouth has now died following a collision on the A3 near Bramshott.
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SECAmb exceeds response time target
South East Coast Ambulance Service has consistently exceeded expectations in its response times over the past year.
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New Chichester beer pays tribute to historic home at Weald & Downland Living Museum
The Weald & Downland Living Museum in Chichester has launched its very own beer, paying tribute to one of its historic cottages.
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Appeal in Bognor to identify man after series of business burglaries
Police are appealing for witnesses and information concerning reports of business burglaries in Bognor.
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Appeal after teenagers seen fighting with weapons in a Crawley park
Police are appealing for information following reports of a fight with weapons in a Crawley park.
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People in the South to have a say on govenment's land plans
A consultation into the government’s vision for better use of England’s land has a couple of weeks left to run, and people in the South are being called on to take part.
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Selsey lady wins top Keep Britain Tidy Award
Keep Britain Tidy has praised litter-pickers across the South who pledged to collect over 59-thousand bags of litter during its 10th Great British Spring Clean.
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Appeal after disturbance at address in Horsham
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a disturbance in Horsham.
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Travel nightmare for South's commuters using part of the A27
There’s misery for some of the South’s commuters navigating part of the A27.
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Traces of cocaine found in Chichester and Langstone Harbour
Researchers have discovered big spikes in various chemicals and drugs in Chichester Harbour, with sewage discharge pinpointed as the principal source of contamination.
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Residents asked what they’d like to see at potential new watersports centre
Residents in Portsmouth are being asked for their input on what they would like in a new watersports centre.
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Appeal after assault on man in Horsham
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was assaulted in Horsham.
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Appeal after collision near Chichester
Police are asking for anyone who saw a crash near Chichester to come forward.