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Police Continue to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour Across West Sussex
Community notices and dispersal orders have been authorised in a bid to continue tackling anti-social behaviour across Adur, Worthing and Horsham.
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School Children Across South Coast Get Education Placements
Families across the South Coast have been finding out which primary school their children will be attending starting in September.
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Boost in Medics in Portsmouth
The Portsmouth North MP has welcomed a boost in the number of medics in the city.
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Two Arrested Following Drugs Warrant in Littlehampton
Two people have been arrested following a drugs warrant in Littlehampton.
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81st Goodwood Members' Meeting
The 81st Goodwood Members' Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport took place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April 2024.
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Appeal Following Serious Injury Collision in Cowplain
Police in Cowplain want to speak to anyone who may’ve witnessed a single-vehicle crash.
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Identity Appeal After Man Assaulted in Horsham
Police are looking to identify these two people in connection with an assault in Horsham.
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Tributes Paid to 'amazing daughter, sister and mother' Following Eastbourne Collision
A woman killed in a road accident near Beachy Head was an amazing daughter, sister, and mother of two, according to her family.
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East Worthing and Shoreham MP to Leave Office
The MP for East Worthing and Shoreham is to step down at the next General Election.
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Forces Unite to Promote Safer Riding for Motorcyclists
Police across Sussex and Hampshire have been getting involved in a road safety campaign.
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Gatwick Worst Airport in UK for Flight Delays
Gatwick was the worst airport in the UK for flight delays last year.
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Man Jailed Following Shop Burglary in Chichester
A man has been jailed after thousands of pounds worth of stock was stolen in a business burglary in Chichester.
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UPDATE: Further Measures Put in Place to Tackle Barnham Crime
Sussex Police have announced that they are implementing additional measures to address the issue of anti-social behaviour in Barnham.
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SENTENCED: Airline Passenger Jailed Over Assault on Gatwick-Bound Flight
An abusive airline passenger travelling back from Jamaica to London Gatwick has been sentenced for his abusive and violent behaviour on board an aircraft.
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Calls for Better Flood Protection in Littlehampton
Residents and businesses in Littlehampton, who suffered from severe flooding this week, are urging for improved flood defences.
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Prime Minister Speaks to Retailers in Horsham
The Prime Minister has been in Horsham talking about protection for shop workers.
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Appeal To Identify Men in Connection with Lewes E-bike Thefts
Police investigating a report of two stolen e-bikes in Lewes have issued a CCTV image of two men they wish to speak with.
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Flood Warnings Still in Place in Sussex and Hampshire
The clean-up operation is underway after flooding across the south coast.
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Unprovoked Assault in Worthing
The police are asking anyone who witnessed an unprovoked assault in Worthing to come forward.
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Storm Kathleen: Chichester MP Supports Emergency Services.
Following Storm Kathleen, which lashed the South Coast on Monday night, the MP for Chichester has been supporting those involved in the clean-up operation at Medmerry Holiday Park in Bracklesham.
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Storm Sweeps Across South Coast
Major Storm hits South Coast flooding numerous communities due to high tides and strong winds.
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Big Boost for Nature as Grants are Announced in Sussex and Hampshire
Creating new havens for butterflies and barn owls, establishing new wetlands, and saving the under-threat juniper tree are among the projects that will benefit from a funding boost of over £130,000.
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Appeal to Identify Man in Connection with Crawley Incident
Police investigating a report of a suspected dangerous dog have issued an image of a man they wish to speak with.
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Worthing's "Hardest Geezer" Finishes Epic Run Across Africa
Russ Cook, 27 from Worthing, aka the Hardest Geezer, has completed his epic run – the entire length of Africa.
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Landslip Causes Major Disruption on Trains between Haywards Heath and Brighton
A landslip between Haywards Heath and Brighton means that some lines are currently closed.
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Visiting Temporarily Suspended at St Richard's Due to Norovirus Outbreak
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust say they have taken the significant step to keep patients safe.
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More Than a Dozen Arrests Made to Curb Anti-Social Behaviour in Barnham
Police have made more than a dozen arrests and issued multiple banning orders as part of ongoing work to tackle anti-social behaviour in Barnham.
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UPDATE: Fire in Bognor
Fire crews from Bognor, Chichester, Littlehampton and Worthing have responded to a fire in London Road, Bognor.
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Emergency Service Training Incident in Chichester
Firefighters in West Sussex are preparing to conduct their most extensive training exercise in several years.
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More Help for West Sussex Unpaid Carers
West Sussex County Council continues supporting people caring for their family members, friends, and neighbours.
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Fake Trader Scams in West Sussex
Police in West Sussex are appealing for information following a number of scams that have been reported in the area.
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Man Arrested Following Fire in Portsmouth
Officers investigating a fire at Manor Infant School in Portsmouth have arrested a man on suspicion of arson.
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Lavant Wastewater Treatment Experienced High Sewage Spills
The Wastewater Treatment plant located in Lavant has experienced the highest number of sewage spills in the entire Sussex region.
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CCTV Image Released Following Burglary at a Pub in Portsmouth
Officers investigating a burglary at a pub in Portsmouth last night are appealing for witnesses and releasing a CCTV image.
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Woman Jailed after Assault in Worthing
A woman has been jailed for leaving her victim with permanent facial injuries in Worthing.
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Sussex Air Ambulance Launches Million Pounds Appeal
The Sussex Air Ambulance has launched an urgent £1 million fundraising appeal, ‘Buy it for Life’, to raise the final funds they need to secure the future of the lifesaving helicopter and enable them to reach more patients and save even more lives across Kent Surrey and Sussex.
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UPDATE: On Anti-Social Behaviour in Barnham
Police are continuing to respond and take action against anti-social behaviour and crime in Barnham.
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Formal Consultation for Primary Education in Chichester
Proposals on the future of primary education in Chichester have taken the next step forward, deciding to move to formal consultation.
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Weapons Fight on Bognor Pier
Police are appealing for witnesses following a large scale disturbance in Bognor.
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Hundreds Attend Bognor Fireworks Egg-stravganza!
The event raises money to help pay for the year-long seafront Illuminations.
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First XL Bully Dog Prosecution Since Ban Say Sussex Police
A Worthing dog owner has been sentenced after he was found to be in possession of an XL Bully type dog in breach of new legislation.
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Historic Easter at the Weald and Downland
The museum has put on events across the weekend to show us how Sussex ancestors marked Easter.
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39 Year Old Littlehampton Woman Jailed for Drug Driving
Keisha Barnes was driving a white Mini Cooper on the A259 at Colworth near the town.
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Two Charged Following Discovery of Cannabis Farm in Littlehampton
Two men have been charged following the discovery of a cannabis farm in Littlehampton.
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Six Go Marathon Gaming for Men's Mental Health Charity
Six friends from West Sussex will be playing video games for a full day to raise awareness and money for a charity that helps prevent male suicides.
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Southwick will become more community and wildlife friendly
A derelict site of a former school in West Sussex is to be transformed into a community and wildlife haven.
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Appeal following attempted burglary in Bognor Regis
An appeal for witnesses and footage is being launched by police following the attempted burglary of a convenience store in Bognor Regis.
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West Sussex County Council warns of unsafe childen's toys online
West Sussex Trading Standards, in partnership with the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), is advising residents across the county to be careful when buying children’s toys online which contain button cell batteries.
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Triangular pies! Award-winning bakers DUMP round pies in industry-revolutionising move
For centuries, famished Brits have tucked into pies eager to suppress their hunger and enjoy a rich mix of fillings to satisfy their taste buds -- and for an eternity these savoury wonders have been round. Until now!