COUNTY NEWS: Rocket launcher sparks evacuation at recycling site
A recycling centre was evacuated after a suspected rocket launcher was unearthed this afternoon (May 18), police said.A Sussex Police spokesperson said: "At 12.26pm on Friday (May 18), police were...
View ArticleWATCH: New West Sussex firefighters in action
New firefighters’ strong work ethic and sheer determination were highlighted at their passing out parade.The 12 wholetime community firefighters have recently joined West Sussex Fire and Rescue...
View ArticleHM Courts Service: Results list for May 4 to 16, 2018
The following are the latest results contributed by HM Courts Service, for cases sentenced by West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Worthing from May 4 to 16.Raymond Hawes, 59, of Lloyd Goring...
View ArticlePolice and Gatwick outline measures to tackle disruptive passengers this summer
Holidaymakers are being reminded to drink responsibly at Gatwick Airport as an annual campaign to tackle disruptive passengers is launched.For the fourth successive year, Sussex Police and Gatwick...
View ArticlePrince Harry and Meghan Markle to be the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are to be the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it was officially announced today. Buckingham Palace confirmed this morning that the soon-to-be-wed couple will be given the...
View ArticleSussex MPs react as Harry and Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Sussex MPs have welcomed the news Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are to be the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The Queen honoured the Prince with the title today (Saturday, May 19) before the royal...
View ArticleWhere in Sussex Harry and Meghan could visit as the new Duke and Duchess of...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex – so where will they be visiting first?Chichester and Lewes are the two county towns of West and East Sussex, so they should be...
View ArticleSinging sisters in grand final of West End Calling
Sisters Bryony-Rose and Phoebe Brookman, from Worthing, have successfully made it into the final of West End Calling, a nationwide musical theatre singing competition. The final takes place on Sunday,...
View ArticleSowing seeds for gardening week
Children from Worthing-based Pebbles Childcare joined in with National Gardening Week by sowing wildflower seeds in Brooklands Park, Lancing.The activity was part of Adur and Worthing Council’s...
View ArticleRoyal Wedding: All you need to know about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are going to be the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The exciting news was announced today (May 19) by Buckingham Palace ahead of the Royal Wedding. Meghan is the first...
View ArticlePICTURES: Hit the Downs MTB
More than 400 cyclists to the hills for this year’s Hit the Downs MTB.Riders had the choice of two routes, 30km and 60km, all to raise money for St Barnabas House hospice in Worthing and Chestnut Tree...
View ArticleMoney raised in memory of wife
Widower Cyril Dawes raised more than £1,000 for the Guild Care day centre and The Alzheimer’s Society in memory of his wife, Barbara, who died two years ago.Cyril, 83, sold umbrellas, t-shirts and...
View ArticleGrand success for mini musical
Performances of mini-musical The Grand Rehearsal at Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Worthing, raised £2,800 for charity.The musical, by Jorgen and Libbet Booth, was performed over three days in aid of...
View ArticleVIDEO: Worthing celebrates the Royal Wedding
Royal Wedding fever hit Worthing today (Saturday, May 19) as scores celebrated the big event.People took to the grounds of Broadwater Primary School for a right royal bash with music, a picnic and...
View ArticleBlaze breaks out in Littlehampton flat
A blaze broke out in a Littlehampton flat this afternoon (Saturday).Crews from Littlehampton and Worthing were called to the three-storey flat block in South Terrace at about 12.16pm. The fire had...
View ArticleSuccess for debating students
Students’ debating skills were put to the test as Durrington High School’s Excellence Academy entered a regional Up For Debate competition in London. Nine students from years eight and nine took part...
View ArticleDog of the Week – Chico
Shar pei cross Chico has been described as a true gentleman with a heart of gold that you’re bound to fall in love with.Tracey Rae, rehoming centre manager at Dogs Trust Shoreham, said: “Always keen to...
View ArticleCOUNTY NEWS: Murder investigation launched after body found in village
Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman’s body was discovered in a Sussex village. Officers were called to an address in Manor Court, Horam, just before 5pm yesterday (Saturday) where...
View ArticleBeer walk returns to Adur Valley
The second Adur Valley Beer Walk is planned for the bank holiday weekend, following a successful launch last year.Organised by Brighton and South Downs CAMRA, the walk on Saturday, May 26, coincides...
View ArticleCOUNTY NEWS: Bomb squad called to Sussex beach after explosive device found
A beach has been cordoned off and bomb squads are on site after an explosive device was discovered. The military team is working with emergency services and local agencies to keep the public safe while...
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