BREAKING: Fire crews battling barn blaze in Findon
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a barn in Findon this afternoon (Saturday, January 16).West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the scene, near the A24, earlier today. While it...
View ArticleUPDATE: One person injured in Findon barn fire
One person has been injured after a barn fire in Findon this afternoon (Saturday, January 16).It is thought the member of staff suffered smoke inhalation while trying to put out the flames at North...
View ArticleCOUNTY NEWS: Explosive item found at Sussex house
Police are at a house in Sussex this evening (Saturday, January 16) after the discovery of an explosive item.Officers were called to the property, on Robertson Terrace, in Hastings, after firefighters...
View ArticleTRAVEL NEWS: Overturned vehicle and snow causing problems on Sussex roads
Overnight snowfall has caused problems on the roads across Sussex this morning (Sunday, January 17).Warnings have been put in place on roads where the conditions are particularly icy, including the...
View ArticleCOUNTY NEWS: Hollywood actress ‘preparing for move to Sussex countryside’
A Hollywood actress is preparing for a move to Sussex, according to national newspaper reports. Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett reportedly secured the purchase of the recently-renovated Highwell...
View ArticlePICTURES: Sussex wakes up to snow
Families across Sussex woke up to a blanket of snow this morning (Sunday, January 17). Despite the freezing temperatures, people have already been outdoors making snow angels and snowmen. Residents in...
View ArticleNew research finds significant health benefits from pet ownership
As many struggle to combat the post-Christmas come down and tackle the ‘January Blues’, new research has demonstrated the huge impact of pet ownership on our health.As we approach ‘Blue Monday’, which...
View ArticleWater pipe warning as temperatures drop below freezing
Homeowners are being warned to watch out for burst pipes as temperatures drop below freezing. Winter is well and truly here and to avoid unexpected bills from burst pipes and ruined furnishings,...
View ArticleWEATHER: Is Sussex set for more snow?
The second highest cold weather warning issued by the Met Office will remain in place for the next couple of days.The Level 3 cold weather warning is expected to last until midday on Tuesday, when...
View ArticleFirefighters rescue elderly woman who collapsed at home
West Sussex firefighters forced entry to a house in Sompting to administer first aid to an elderly female who had collapsed.Worthing crews were called to the property on Saturday, January 16 after...
View ArticleUPDATE: Major road cleared after crash
A major road has been cleared after a crash this morning (Monday January 18).The A280 Long Furlong was partially blocked northbound at the Findon roundabout.The road has now been cleared.Don’t miss out...
View ArticleWhat are your experiences of trains in Sussex, good or bad?
Sussex MPs will meet with ministers and train bosses to discuss the recent ‘appalling’ performance of services today (Monday January 18).Passengers using Southern and Thameslink services between the...
View Article‘U-turn’ on chief executive post shows county council has ‘lost its direction’
A U-turn on having a chief executive post shows West Sussex County Council has ‘lost its direction’, a Labour councillor has suggested.The last chief executive Kieran Stigant stood down in January 2014...
View ArticleNo referendum on Sussex Police’s plans to increase its part of council tax by...
Sussex Police’s part of council tax could rise by more than three per cent in April, adding another £5 a year to the average bill.The proposed decision by Katy Bourne, Sussex’s Police and Crime...
View ArticleMan turns home into spaceship
A MAN who loves throwing themed parties has turned his house into a spaceship.Ken Humphreys, a biblical scholar from Anscombe Close, in West Worthing, puts on a themed bash for friends every two years....
View ArticleCubs join in national centenary launch in London
YOUNG Scouts from South Bersted and Bury were involved in the national launch for the Cubs centenary.Four members of 1st South Bersted and 1st Bury were chosen to represent West Sussex at the launch at...
View ArticleOne in six admit to doing no physical activity in the last ten years
One in six people (16%) in the South-East have not taken part in regular exercise for over ten years, according to a new survey by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).A total of 43% of people in the...
View ArticleHoliday dreams ‘beat Blue Monday’
Three out of four Brits browse travel websites to cheer themselves up in the bleak winter months, according to new research. And one in three search the web for holiday inspiration when they should be...
View ArticleWild Life Festival ‘cancelled’ notification was glitch
MUSIC fans were shocked to read the second Wild Life Festival in Shoreham had been ‘cancelled’.But organisers were quick to reassure fans on Twitter this morning, saying: “Don’t worry folks we are not...
View ArticleCouple fined £500 each for failing to tidy their garden
ADUR & Worthing Councils environmental protection team will be helping a family to maintain their garden after it got out of hand – landing them with a fine of more than £1,000 from Chichester...
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