Local News Archive
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Pub fire in Petworth - Updated 31/01/2026 @17:20
Saturday, 31 January 2026 14:50
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Water back on in Selsey after morning outage
Saturday, 31 January 2026 14:36
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The Little Botanical opens at Fernleigh in Chichester
Friday, 30 January 2026 18:38
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Sussex Police and Crime Panel back a motion to censure Katy Bourne
Friday, 30 January 2026 17:45
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Winter jumps racing returns to Fontwell Park with thrilling action on the track
Friday, 30 January 2026 16:26
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South parade pier defences design preview
Friday, 30 January 2026 15:11
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Portsmouth City Council’s support for business helps drive economic growth
Friday, 30 January 2026 14:26
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Horsham parents reunite with SECAmb clinicians after emergency home birth
Friday, 30 January 2026 14:12
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PICTURES: Work due to start on Worthing's Union Gardens
Friday, 30 January 2026 12:56
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Bognor Regis man jailed for sexual assaults on two women
Friday, 30 January 2026 12:23
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Solent WASPI reacts to government decision
Friday, 30 January 2026 12:15
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Death of pupil at Roedean School
Friday, 30 January 2026 09:00
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Eastbourne Council targets £1.5 Billion culture fund
Thursday, 29 January 2026 15:57
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Adur & Worthing Councils support low income households with supermarket vouchers
Thursday, 29 January 2026 15:06
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Nearly £3.5m investment in Portsmouth to preserve community assets and pride
Thursday, 29 January 2026 14:51
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Santander to close 44 branches including some locations in Hampshire
Thursday, 29 January 2026 14:41
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Arts charity launches £50k campaign to protect free access to culture
Thursday, 29 January 2026 14:23
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£250M to be spent on new centre for cancer care in Sussex
Thursday, 29 January 2026 13:52
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Network Rail confident the railway line between Horsham and Dorking will reopen Mid Feb
Thursday, 29 January 2026 13:22
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No further action taken against Sussex Police officer
Thursday, 29 January 2026 13:05
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Attempts ongoing to identify owner after dog is found on the Roedean undercliff
Thursday, 29 January 2026 11:57
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Water bills set to rise across the South
Thursday, 29 January 2026 11:01
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Tinchy Strider and Toploader confirmed to play at the Back Then Festival in Chichester
Thursday, 29 January 2026 09:20
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New Aldi store coming to Hastings
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 15:40
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Next steps for West Sussex County Council budget set out following scrutiny committee meeting
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 14:49
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Waste Prevention Fund diverts 60 tonnes of material from going to waste
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 14:05
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Drivers in Hampshire warned to plan ahead with M3 to close this weekend
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 13:14
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Appeal for witnesses following shoplifting in Gosport
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 12:13
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Queensway refurbishment in Crawley approved
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 11:45
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Horsham man convicted of sexually abusing girl from the age of five
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 11:32
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Man dies on A27 at Falmer in early morning crash
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 09:47
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Crawley man jailed for sexual assault and possession of child abuse material
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 14:41
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Plans to improve travel safety across Arun
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 14:10
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Formal proposals to close Twineham C of E School in Haywards Heath
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 13:43
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Why Portsmouth should win city of culture 2029
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 13:27
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Firefighters issue warning after wheat bag fire in Worthing
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 12:26
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No train services between Horsham and Dorking
Monday, 26 January 2026 15:08
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Bognor stand-off offender given 11-year extended sentence
Monday, 26 January 2026 15:01
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New East Grinstead care home approved
Monday, 26 January 2026 14:54
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Director of children's services in Hampshire set to retire
Monday, 26 January 2026 14:48
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Major costs for additional policing in Crowborough
Monday, 26 January 2026 14:40
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Monday, 26 January 2026 14:31
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Police investigate serious assault in Sidlesham
Monday, 26 January 2026 14:23
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MP for Fareham and Waterlooville Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
Monday, 26 January 2026 13:36
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Three arrests made for threatening behaviour outside Crowborough Training Camp
Monday, 26 January 2026 12:37
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A27 reopens near Chichester after medical emergency
Monday, 26 January 2026 10:15
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A27 closed both directions near Chichester
Monday, 26 January 2026 09:11
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Pedestrian in life-threatening condition following Peacehaven collision
Friday, 23 January 2026 15:23
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Friday, 23 January 2026 15:07
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Food collections are coming to the Chichester District this Spring
Friday, 23 January 2026 14:54
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Council removes major development’s highways work condition in Eastbourne
Friday, 23 January 2026 14:47
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Shortlisted artists announced for Pride of Portsmouth lion art trail
Friday, 23 January 2026 14:11
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Police in Chichester offer top tips on home security this winter
Friday, 23 January 2026 13:36
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Regeneration of The Arcade in Bognor Regis moves forward
Friday, 23 January 2026 13:02
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Friday, 23 January 2026 12:43
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Ten new Hampshire schools planned as part of £633million budget
Friday, 23 January 2026 09:42
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Southsea man jailed for non-recent child sexual abuse
Friday, 23 January 2026 09:25
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Sussex county council elections postponed amid reorganisation
Thursday, 22 January 2026 15:36
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Hampshire Lane Rental scheme submitted to the government
Thursday, 22 January 2026 15:15
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NSPCC Schools Service seeks new volunteers in Eastbourne to help children Speak out, Stay safe
Thursday, 22 January 2026 15:09
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Businesses in the Chichester District invited to contribute to new business insight survey
Thursday, 22 January 2026 15:00
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Chichester councillor urges tribute to cricketing legend
Thursday, 22 January 2026 14:51
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Police are match-ready ahead of derby game this weekend
Thursday, 22 January 2026 14:34
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Adur & Worthing Councils launches strategy to reduce homelessness
Thursday, 22 January 2026 14:29
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MP for Sussex Weald hits out over government action to house asylum seekers in Crowborough
Thursday, 22 January 2026 14:22
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Man sentenced for a series of child sex offences
Thursday, 22 January 2026 12:41
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Information and footage sought following serious collision in Southwick
Thursday, 22 January 2026 10:25
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Asylum seekers move into army training camp in Crowborough - Updated 22.01.2026 @12:32
Thursday, 22 January 2026 09:18
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Wednesday, 21 January 2026 17:05
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Flood alerts in place across the South
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 15:30
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Man charged with murder following serious assault in Bitterne
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 14:13
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Changes to teachers pay welcomed in West Sussex
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 13:57
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West Sussex shoreline container clean-up update
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 13:41
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Wednesday, 21 January 2026 13:26
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Wednesday, 21 January 2026 12:51
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Children in Chichester District invited to get creative for upcoming ‘Elmer and Friends’ exhibition
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 12:32
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A safer, greener route for Haywards Heath: have your say
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 12:11
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New wellbeing hubs open in Chichester and Littlehampton for emergency services
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 12:00
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Man charged with series of offences in Hastings
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 11:07
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Suspected cannabis plants found at address in Polegate
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 10:41
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Man charged following firearms warrant in Crawley
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 15:29
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Tribute paid following death of woman in Southampton
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 15:21
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Shoreham e-bike fire sparks lithium-ion battery warning
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 14:48
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Crawley councillor calls for courtesy
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 14:43
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West Sussex council leaders reaffirm strong partnership as government considers reorganisation plans
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 14:35
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'Being Mr Wickham' opens at Chichester Festival Theatre
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 14:26
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Families move back to Worthing to new council accommodation
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 14:16
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Maternity and neonatal care in Sussex
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 14:08
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Did you see the Northern Lights over Southern England?
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 11:11
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Major rescue after hang glider crashes into cliff at Beachy Head
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 08:46
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Monday, 19 January 2026 17:20
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Witness appeal after serious collision in Hastings
Monday, 19 January 2026 17:14
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£1.4m investment for police training HQ in Netley
Monday, 19 January 2026 17:09
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£1M EuroMillions winner from the Mid Sussex District
Monday, 19 January 2026 17:04
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Seven more Christmas drink-drivers convicted
Monday, 19 January 2026 16:52
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Large vehicle fire behind Sainsbury's in Bognor Regis
Monday, 19 January 2026 16:36
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Five people found in Lorry near Arundel
Monday, 19 January 2026 15:05
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Police launch appeal after Hastings car crash
Monday, 19 January 2026 12:49
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V2 Radio celebrates its 5th birthday
Saturday, 17 January 2026 16:40
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Police issue update on crash in Westergate near Chichester - Update: 17.01.2026 @16:00
Friday, 16 January 2026 23:01
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Witness appeal after serious collision in Goring
Friday, 16 January 2026 15:58
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Health services in north-east Hampshire to move into Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS system
Friday, 16 January 2026 13:36
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WATCH: Marking Holocaust Memorial Day in the Arun District
Friday, 16 January 2026 13:18
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Reform UK win Bridgemary by-election
Friday, 16 January 2026 13:03
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West Sussex County Council ending discrimination against people who have been in care
Friday, 16 January 2026 12:28
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Get active and run in the Brighton Half Youth Race
Friday, 16 January 2026 12:02
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Flood alerts hit Sussex - Updated: 16/01/2026 @ 14:05
Thursday, 15 January 2026 15:59
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Hampshire “lane rental scheme” moves closer to approval
Thursday, 15 January 2026 15:20
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Hampshire urges people to quit smoking for a healthier, happier life
Thursday, 15 January 2026 15:10
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Portsmouth leads the way in road maintenance ratings on National Pothole Day
Thursday, 15 January 2026 15:06
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Crawley local elections postponed
Thursday, 15 January 2026 14:59
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Man jailed for Walberton knife attack
Thursday, 15 January 2026 14:52
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Man faces manslaughter charge over man’s death in Eastbourne
Thursday, 15 January 2026 13:46
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Worthing man jailed for child abuse images and online exploitation of young women
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 15:40
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UFO sighting over the M27 near Eastleigh
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 15:30
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Yellow weather warning for rain in the South
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 15:21
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RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 in Sussex and Hampshire
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 15:15
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West Sussex Children’s Services recognised for strong progress by Ofsted
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 15:06
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Horsham councillor joins Reform
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 15:00
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Container clear up continues across the South - Updated 15.01.2026 @11:45
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 12:14
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Tuesday, 13 January 2026 17:03
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A27 collision, man pleads guilty to charge of dangerous driving
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 16:31
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Children in drug and alcohol treatment in Hampshire
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 13:22
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Shipping containers land on beaches in Sussex
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 13:02
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Worthing businesses and residents invited to help scrutinise Worthing Heat Network
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 12:52
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Thousands still without water in East Grinstead
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 12:26
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Hundreds of graffiti reports logged in Hampshire
Monday, 12 January 2026 14:45
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Police appeal following domestic assault in Hove
Monday, 12 January 2026 14:38
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Crawley's decision to decide whether it will postpone May's elections
Monday, 12 January 2026 14:28
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Investigation launched in Littlehampton after serious assault
Monday, 12 January 2026 14:17
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Shipping containers lost in the Solent - Updated: 09/01/2025 @19:45
Friday, 9 January 2026 15:00
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Man sentenced following Eastbourne stabbing
Friday, 9 January 2026 14:04
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Dedicated Sussex nurse recognised in New Year Honours
Friday, 9 January 2026 12:23
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Friday, 9 January 2026 12:16
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Strengthened partnership secures future of Alexandra Theatre in Bognor Regis
Friday, 9 January 2026 12:08
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Chief Constable of Sussex calls for tougher sentences for drink and drug drivers
Friday, 9 January 2026 11:57
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Older residents in Sussex being encouraged to get out and try something new
Thursday, 8 January 2026 14:50
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Exploring a new Enterprise Centre in Chichester
Thursday, 8 January 2026 14:45
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Chichester could get improvements to council car parks
Thursday, 8 January 2026 14:38
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MP backs Baltic Klipper clean up operation on West Sussex coast
Thursday, 8 January 2026 14:32
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WATCH: Storm Goretti sweeps in across the South - Live Blog Updated: 09.01.2025 @16:00
Thursday, 8 January 2026 11:55
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Wednesday, 7 January 2026 17:15
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Three people charged following pursuit in Chichester
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 17:02
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Prime Minister pays tribute to volunteers who cleaned beaches in West Sussex
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 15:11
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Extreme cold weather continues across the South
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 14:04
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£52m to improve bus services in Hampshire
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 13:00
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Recruitment drive for volunteers in prisons across the South
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 12:54
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92 homes planned for Broadbridge Heath
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 11:56
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Sussex Police hunt for wanted man
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 10:55
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West Sussex river gets £3m water quality boost
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 10:42


