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A bricklaying ceremony with project partners took place at the Coopers Green development. Photo: WDC

New affordable council homes to be built in village

Latest delays and cancellations at London Gatwick Airport

Police launch investigation following report of robbery at Westham Post Office

Police launch investigation after report of robbery at Post Office

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There are reports of a fallen tree and fallen power cables on the A281 Guildford Road. Photo: Google Street View

Part of A281 closed after report of fallen tree and power cables

Chichester has been named one of the UK’s areas most at risk of blocked gutters this autumn and winter, according to new research examining tree cover and average winter rainfall across local authorities. Picture: Supplied

Chichester ranked among UK’s highest-risk areas for blocked gutters this autumn

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service welcomed its newests wholetime firefighters at a formal Pass Out Parade. Picture: East Sussex Fire and Rescue

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service welcomes new wholetime firefighters

West Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove Council have committed to working closely with Southern Water on ‘creating create more sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS)’.

Councils sign agreements to help tackle flooding and storm overflows challenges

Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has some tough calls to make

Brighton predicted XI at Man City as Hurzeler makes nine changes

Brighton winger Kaoru Miotma remains on the sidelines

Kaoru Mitoma time frame - Brighton injury list ahead of Man City

Skipper Lews Dunk appreciates the support from Brighton's travelling fans

Dunk's message to Brighton fans after Liverpool defeat

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The A27 Lewes Road. Photo: Google

Severe delays on A27

Beccy Cooper. Photo: Laurie Noble Photography

MP joins fight to save charity from closure - 'an essential service'

Temporary traffic lights are set to remain in place on a Bognor Regis road until the end of the month as emergency gas leak repairs are carried out.

Temporary traffic lights put in place during emergency gas repairs

Sussex Police have said it is ‘concerned for the welfare’ of Abbi, 22, who has been reported missing. Picture: Sussex Police

Sussex Police ‘concerned for welfare’ for missing 22-year-old

Eastbourne news – from the Eastbourne Herald

Simon J Houlton (pic by Lemi K Houlton)

East Sussex author offers "a reckoning in poetry and paint"

Beachy Head Marathon & 10K 2026 (Photo by Jon Rigby) : The 2026 Beachy Head Marathon

67 more great pictures from a Storm Boelo-hit Beachy Head Marathon - plus winner...

The intersection of Terminus Road and Cornfield Road, where the proposed development would have taken place. Photo: staff

Plans to install communications hub with defibrillator refused

Worthing news – from the Worthing Herald

The initial four-week pilot will enable specialist critical care paramedics to send a secure video link to callers during a suspected cardiac arrest, allowing clinicians to gain a real-time view of the scene while the emergency is unfolding. Picture courtesy of South East Coast Ambulance Service

New video call project set to transform cardiac arrest care at SECAmb

Rye school girl Freya Duffy-Allain stars in national TV campaign for Cats Protection

Schoolgirl stars in TV campaign for Cats Protection

Murray Hambro competing with the world's top athletes at the Adaptive CrossFit Games championship

Former soldier celebrates two years at his community-focused CrossFit gym

Hastings news – from the Hastings Observer

East Sussex Veterans' Hub has received a cash boost towards further development of its community centre in Hastings

Veterans' hub receives cash boost

Southern Water is holding a drop-in event at The Stade Hall on November 4

Residents can quiz Southern Water at drop-in event

Ark Little Ridge welcomed the Mayor of Hastings, Councillor Paula Warne

School welcomes mayor for visit

Chichester news – from the Chichester Observer

West Sussex Highways said a section of the B2201 Chichester Road near Donnington has been closed on Monday, October 26, after two large potholes, each measuring approximately 140mm deep, were discovered. Picture: West Sussex Highways

Road near Chichester closed after two potholes discovered

Stagecoach bus | Stagecoach

Buses diverted after emergency road closure near Chichester

Kenneth Knapman, a VJ Day veteran who grew up in Bognor Regis, recently celebrated his 100th birthday, with Willow Lodge care home in Emsworth holding a party to commemorate the major milestone.

VJ Day veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Horsham news – from the West Sussex County Times

Ariel Drama Academy celebrates its new home (contributed pic)

Ariel Drama Academy moves to new home

Officers are investigating reports of incidents in July, September and October in the Station Road area of Billingshurst. Photo: Google Earth

Police 'liaising with nearby schools' after exposure incidents

Horsham FC edged out Walton & Hersham 1-0 on a wet and windy afternoon at the Fusion Aviation Community Stadium

Horsham battle the elements to earn win over Walton & Hersham – in pictures

What's On

Othellos Plus (contributed pic)

First-ever performance at The Hawth for Ariel’s Othellos Plus
November 1
Phil Hewitt

Midhurst is set to kick off the festive season in style as its annual Christmas Street Party returns on Friday, December 4. Picture: Google Maps

Midhurst Christmas Street Party to return for 2026

A Crawley man was left stunned after TV presenter Stephen Mulhern called to tell him he had won £600,000. Photo: Global Cash Call

Surprise phone call lands Crawley man £600,000

Emsworth Printmakers and Friends: Back row- Suzie Darcel, Bea Veness, Sam Bell, Carol Price Front row-Fabiola Knowles, Liz Brook, Sue England, Alec Roberts. Also exhibiting but not pictured: Jules Roper, Marian Forster, Emma Forster, Nany Goodens

Emsworth Printmakers exhibiting in Chichester

Your World – Your Stories

Hastings Runners’ Jake Stewart finished seventh in the 52.6k Beachy Head Ultra.

Storm Boelo intensifies the Beachy Head Marathon torments
See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world
Neil Jeffries

Be a Santa and help spread Christmas kindness!

Home Instead calls on local community to ‘Be a Santa’

Captain Sophia Wickenden steps up and fires a free-kick into the corner to put Worthing Women in front.

Worthing Women: Soph near yet Soph far

Jess in Parliament

MP calls for more support for community policing in Chichester

L-R (back to front): Leanne, Sara, Kai and Aya have an early Christmas at Chestnut Tree House

Sharon Wheeler, Chestnut Tree House column

Remembrance Sunday at the War Memorial, Muster Green, Haywards Heath

Remembrance Sunday at the War Memorial, Muster Green, Haywards Heath

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Back to basics: The £59.99 Roberts wind-up radio offers a straightforward alternative to cheaper, feature-packed emergency gadgets as demand surges following new Government preparedness advice.

Why I'd pay £59.99 for this Roberts emergency radio

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can get a free make-up product with their buy three, get one free beauty deal. Stock image.

You wouldn’t expect to find this great beauty deal at a supermarket

Retro

John Selden was an expert on English law, a historian and a Member of Parliament, born in Worthing

Blue plaque unveiled to 'Worthing's worthiest son'
'Worthing's worthiest son' is a title bestowed on John Selden, though a man perhaps better known around the world than he is in the town where he was born.
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Art Themen (contributed pic)

The Art Themen Quartet play the Blue Note Jazz Club Bexhill

Mike d'Abo (contributed pic)

60s greats gather for Worthing show

Sussex football

Mile Oak in action v Selsey earlier in the season | Picture: Chris Hatton

It’s no classic, but Mile Oak are happy to beat East Preston

Wick were too strong for Little Common at Nyewood Lane | Picture by Tommy McMillan

Wick defy elements and red card to beat Little Common

Tempers become frayed in Lancing's visit to Bexhill | Picture by Amy Marshall

Lancing take turn to be pegged back at Bexhill

Latest Sussex sport

Eastbourne Borough battle to victory in rotten conditions at Leatherhead | Picture by Nick Redman

FA Trophy 2nd round draw: Five Sussex clubs discover opponents

Lewis Carey makes one of his four shootout saves | Nick Redman

Carey makes FOUR shootout saves as Borough survive in soggy Surrey

Feva and Ilca Chichester Harbour Series

The Feva and Ilca Chichester Harbour Series returns for sixth season!

The first three women home in the 2026 Worthing Seafront 10k

Trafford and Thornton are stars of Worthing Seafront 10k

HAC Athletes in Amsterdam

Amsterdam calling for Hastings AC athletes!

Brighton playmaker Brajan Gruda is on loan at RB Leipzig

'Trigger the purchase' - Brighton star to leave this summer for '£25m'

Lifestyle

Jane McGregor (contributed pic)

An exhibition "uncannily aligned with the cosmos"
Oxmarket Contemporary
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Si Connelly (contributed pic)

Worthing gig as singer walks Sussex end to end

Sophia Bartlette (Suzy Red Photography)

Honouring the Loved and Lost in our lives

Kleine Zalze Modern South African Wines

On the Grapevine: Blending quality with responsibility

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Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Unsuspecting moviegoers surprised by Rylan were given free treats and cinema tickets

Rylan has disguised himself as a sofa to surprise filmgoers