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‘It’s the thrill of the thrift’ Says Social Media Influencer Charity Shop Girl at Worthing Charity's Store
Jen Graham, whose appeared on This Morning advising on buying pre loved clothes went on a hunt for bargains on visits Guild Care stores including superstore the Greenhouse in East Worthing and the boutique branch in George Street Hove.
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Southern Water Apologises for Disruption As Teams Work to Repair Sewer In Barnham Road
The water company explained there were several sites needing investigations and repairs in the Barnham area.
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Ambulance Crews Across South East Expect 90 Thousand Calls During December
With the busy Christmas and New Year period just around the corner, and the arrival of colder winter weather likely to lead to an increase in certain calls, the public is being asked to do all it can to support the ambulance service and wider NHS.
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Crack Down Planned To Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour On Chichester Rail Network
Operation Petra brings together Chichester District Council, the British Transport Police, Sussex Police, Rail companies, the fire service and Stagecoach buses in joint days of action.
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Witnesses sought to assault on elderly man in Worthing
Police are continuing to investigate an assault on an elderly man in Worthing.
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The Tale of Bertie The Chichester Cathedral Cat!
Chichester Cathedral and Sanctuary in Chichester have joined forces again in efforts to support refugees and asylum seekers locally and to help ensure everybody feels welcome at the Cathedral.
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'Santa Tracker' set up for his Chichester Pre Christmas Tour
Father Christmas is once again teaming up with Chichester Lions on a tour of the city to bring festive cheer to families.
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WATCH: Bungling Burglar Caught in Bognor Amusement Arcade Raid.
He thought he’d hit the jackpot Police said he even took the term ‘free cash withdrawals’ literally by forcing open an ATM!
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Man charged with multiple sexual assaults after West Sussex community event
Police have charged a man with six sexual assaults involving teenage girls at a community event in Steyning.
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Caught on Camera in Durrington! Sussex Police Appeal
Do you know these people who took four sets of car keys from a Durrington property.
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Country Food Trust Appeal to Feed People In Need In West Sussex
The charity has launched its fifth annual Winter Appeal, aimed at raising essential funds to provide nutritious, protein-rich meals to those facing food insecurity during the challenging winter months. Locally to benefit are: Stonepillow Chichester, Turning Tides and UK Harvest.
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Witness Appeal After 68 Year Old Man Assaulted in Littlehampton
The incident occurred in Terminus Road around 11.54pm on Friday 24 November.
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Dr Who 60th Anniversary: Location Spotting In West Sussex
Doctor Who celebrates its 60th anniversary today (23rd November), with the very first episode being transmitted on that date in 1963. Local author Jamie Hailstone,who pens the Professor Howe, Dr Who parody series says the show has several links with the county, with key episodes being filmed here.
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Chichester MP Wades In To Urgent Talks With Southern Water & Environment Agency Over Thorney Island Floods
Children from the nearby military base have been taken to school in military vehicles to get through the flood water.
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Littlehampton Bonfire Society At Risk Of Folding
They say they not only lost revenue when bad weather meant they had to cancel the popular torchlight parade and fireworks this year but it also cost them £15k. The Society is looking for local support to keep the 71 year tradition of fireworks in Littlehampton alive.
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Sussex Study calls for Disabled People & Carers to Share Experiences of the Impact of Cost-of-Living.
Independent Lives, a disability charity operating in Sussex and Croydon, was commissioned by the NHS to lead on this research project, which they hope this will help them show decision makers what would make difference.
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Horsham Based RSPCA: 37% More Animals Abandoned So Far This Year in West Sussex
The charity is calling for support to fund the work of their frontline inspectors.
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Achievements of fire service staff recognised at award ceremony
The achievements of staff across West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service have been recognised through the service’s Recognition and Achievement Awards Ceremony.
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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!