The Prime Minister has been in Horsham talking about protection for shop workers.
Rishi Sunak met with retailers yesterday - Figures from the British Retail Consortium suggest that, on average, there are 150 assaults on staff a day.
Assaulting a shop worker is to be made a separate criminal offence in England and Wales; anyone found guilty of attacking a shop worker under the new law could be jailed for six months.
CCTV released after teenage girl verbally abused and spat at in Gosport
A teenage girl has been verbally abused and spat at by a man in Gosport.
Worthing care provider fined thousands of pounds
A care provider in Worthing has been told to pay nearly £25,000 in fines after the death of a resident.
Award winning Portsmouth historic dockyard
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has won 2 awards at the prestigious Museums and Heritage Awards 2024.
New Red Panda spotted on the Isle of Wight
Amazon World Zoo Park on the Isle of Wight has a new addition.
Record numbers at Sussex food banks
Food banks across Sussex are handing out record numbers of emergency food parcels.
Appeal for information following serious collision in Climping
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Climping.
Arrests made to tackle anti-social behaviour in Littlehampton
Police are continuing to tackle anti-social behaviour in Littlehampton and have made a number of arrests.
Portsmouth University provides free meals to students to help with stressful exam period
Portsmouth University students are receiving free meals to help combat stress during the busy exam period.
South East: Ambulance service staff have conflict resolution training
Staff at South East Coast Ambulance Service have begun receiving new conflict resolution training - as new figures show a rise in reports of abuse towards workers.
Portsmouth: Residents can share their views on amenities at the Hard Interchange
Portsmouth residents are encouraged to tell us what they think about amenities at the Hard Interchange, by taking part in an online survey.
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