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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in Bognor.

A man who admitted a charge of manslaughter following the death of David Hallatt at the Dolphin and Anchor in Chichester has been jailed for seven years.

Students at the University of Chichester have qualified to compete in a national F1 simulator race organised by the British F1 team Williams.

Business owners and councillors have criticised rises in town-centre car parking charges in Worthing.

The Conservative MP for Hamble has accused Tory-run Hampshire County Council of abandoning residents and being “disingenuous” and “incompetent”.

The government has approved the expansion of the Rampion Two wind farm off the Sussex Coast.

It's the big Easter getaway today for thousands of people across the South, and roadworks around a junction just outside Brighton are causing major delays.

An employee of Arun Council and the Arun Veterans Project has been honoured at the Armed Forces Networks Conference.

A 29-year-old man from Portsmouth has been convicted for his involvement in the supply of cocaine and heroin in the city.

A scheme in West Sussex that’s prevented over 94 tonnes of food from going to waste since April 2023 will continue for another year.

As the weather warms and the allure of seaside outings increases, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Sussex is issuing a timely reminder about the importance of water safety.

The first ‘Good Food For All Feastival’ event in Chichester city centre has been hailed a success by council bosses.

Residents have begged a planning inspector not to allow Cemex to turn Hamble Airfield into a new quarry that they fear will “literally destroy” their village.

President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of tariffs is set to have a significant impact on Rolls Royce Motor Cars.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was raped in Chichester.

A football team from The Pink Pub in Bognor is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime challenge in memory of their friend James, who passed away last year.

Bosses at a Sussex health trust say new solar panels will reduce energy costs by more than £ 360,000 per year.

A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Amberley.

Charities throughout the South are raising alarms about the dire economic pressure on households following today's substantial increases in water charges, energy prices, and council tax.

Plans to increase the height of a seawall to meet 2070 flood projection levels have been approved by Chichester District Council.

The RSPCA in the South is asking people to suggest changes they want individuals, governments, and industries to make for the future of animal welfare.

A man has been issued with a three-year Football Banning Order following homophobic behaviour in Brighton.

Police have issued a renewed appeal for help in identifying a man whose body was discovered in Southsea.

Police are investigating a report of a disturbance on board a flight to Gatwick Airport.

Police are appealing for help in identifying a woman after windows were smashed at a florist in Brighton.

West Sussex councillors have added their voices to those calling for care providers, charities and hospices to be exempt from the coming increase in employer National Insurance contributions.

Campaigners will rally outside Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday, 5 April, to fight back against government welfare cuts and controversial changes to disability benefits.

The higher education regulator has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for failing to uphold freedom of speech standards.

As Chichester Cathedral marks its 950th anniversary, it is focusing on safeguarding its cherished musical heritage for the future.

A Barnham school has been given an extra £233,000 to finish building a much-needed teaching block.

A multimillion-pound plan to improve Worthing’s coastal defences is underway.

A Lancing man Luke Maddran has been jailed for controlling and abusing a woman, as well as threatening to kill members of his own family.

Wealden councillors are set to reconsider proposals for a controversial housing development in Uckfield, as a result of “irregularities” and “confusion” surrounding a previous decision.

Crimestoppers in Hampshire has launched a Most Wanted gallery of faces, showcasing those who have been charged with an offence and failed to appear in court.

Investigations are underway after several break-ins and attempted break-ins at properties in Crawley Down.

Portsmouth City Council has backed calls for a banking hub in Southsea following the announcement that Lloyds Bank will close its Palmerston Road branch on 2 June.

£9 million has been given to West Sussex County Council to enhance the bus network.

Ways to stop coastal erosion and flooding around Selsey’s Peninsular will be discussed later next month.

Today marks a crucial deadline for council leaders in the South to submit their initial proposals to the government in anticipation of devolution.

Plans to build 29 homes in Henfield have been supported by Horsham District Council.

Petersfield has earned the title of the Best Place to Live in the Southeast, according to the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.

A complaint from Gatwick taxi drivers that Uber has been operating from the airport in breach of licensing laws has been closed by Crawley Borough Council.

East Surrey Hospital, serving the Crawley and Gatwick areas, is advising the public to avoid visiting unless there is an urgent clinical need.

Plans to build eight homes in West Chiltington have been deferred by Horsham District Council.

Portsmouth City Council has approved an increase of nearly £15,000 to councillor allowances after an independent review found the city’s rates among the lowest.

The MP for Bognor and Littlehampton has voiced concerns in Parliament about the negative impact of Santander branch closures on local businesses.

Two men from Portsmouth have both been sentenced to a year in prison each after admitting offences including dealing spice in the city.

There has been a huge victory for Hampshire residents who have been fighting tooth and nail to keep their beloved outdoor activity centre open.

A Bognor Regis man who attacked two people in the town centre has been convicted at court.

The MP for Chichester has criticised the Work and Pensions Secretary after outlining changes to the benefits system.

There’s an effort to get more women in West Sussex to undergo breast screening. The County Councils supporting an NHS England campaign as new figures released show Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK.