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Organisers of Big Church Festival have announced there will be no UK event in 2027, as they work towards bringing the Christian festival back to West Sussex in August 2028.

Big Church Festival announces Sussex event will not return until 2028

A welder in a 1.2m-deep hole while he works on the final column. Photo: Worthing Borough Council

Repair works progress on storm-damaged pier

Hedgehog at Sompting Wildlife Rescue. Photo: contributed

Hedgehog warning as cold weather hits Sussex – and how you can help

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Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde. Photo: House of Commons

PM signals support for Sussex MP's Bill

West Sussex County Council has allocated £150,000 of funding for a programme that will encourage children to walk, wheel or cycle to and from school. Picture: West Sussex County Council

Council allocates £150,000 funding to help children walk and cycle to school

Games Row in the Montague Centre. Photo: staff

Retro gaming bar launches festive giveaway for local heroes

Following the death of 84-year-old Beryl Pyke, her husband, Michael Pyke has been sentenced for her murder, Sussex Police confirmed. Picture: Sussex Police

Man sentenced for the murder of his wife at their Aldwick home

Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton defender Luka Vuskovic is said to be on Liverpool's radar

Eight big money exits Brighton may consider this summer

Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood is getting back to his best after injury

Brighton star Jack Hinshelwood opens up on injury blow

Brighton's German midfielder Pascal Gross is out of contract this summer

Seven Brighton stars out of contract this summer

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Brendan Brain, 39, of Oracle Drive, Waterlooville, Hampshire, was sentenced to three years and four months in prison and was given a six-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which bans him from entering any Boots, Currys, John Lewis, or Tesco store across England and Wales. Picture: Sussex Police

Shoplifter and burglar who stole thousands of pounds worth of goods jailed

The Hydro Hotel in Eastbourne. Photo: Google

Hotel to undergo garden renovations

A burst water main has been reported in Haslett Avenue West. Picture courtesy of Google

Burst water main reported

Firefighters attended an incident in a set of public toilets in Eastbourne on Thursday night (November 12)

Fire in public toilets being treated as deliberate

Eastbourne news – from the Eastbourne Herald

Christian Hawkins at Seven Sisters cliffs

Bodybuilder vying to become next 'Mr England'

The neighbouring properties

Councillors to consider care home licensing bid

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Closed Wetherspoon pub to reopen in December

Worthing news – from the Worthing Herald

Sam Clucas is a Rebel | Picture by Kyle Hemsley/Worthing FC

Former Hull City and Stoke City man signs for Worthing

Microsoft said on November 12 that efforts to repair a major outage of Outlook were not going as expected and the firm was seeking alternative solutions as users around the world were left without its crucial services. Picture by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images

Council and police hit by global Microsoft outage

In The Dark (contributed pic)

Why you should enjoy music in the dark... Hove date

Hastings news – from the Hastings Observer

Rye Bonfire 2025. Photo by Andrew Clifton

Rye Bonfire: Everything you need to know

Rye train station

Train station to close for bonfire celebrations

Fred Dinenage (contributed pic)

Fred Dinenage explores the lives of notorious gangsters, the Krays

Chichester news – from the Chichester Observer

The RNLI Selsey Christmas Fair is set to take place at St Peter’s Church Hall on Saturday, November 14, from 10am until 1pm. Picture: Google Maps

RNLI Christmas fair to bring festive cheer to Selsey

Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital has thanked the public after receiving an overwhelming response to two fundraising appeals, raising more than £850 in total. Picture: Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital

Wildlife hospital ‘beyond words’ after generous donations help young swans

Nicholas. Photo: Sussex Police

Police concerned for welfare of missing man

Horsham news – from the West Sussex County Times

Horsham Joggers, who won the 2026 West Sussex Fun Run League

Horsham Joggers reclaim West Sussex Fun Run League trophy

Horsham MP John Milne (centre) joined residents to express their opposition to new oil drilling in the North Sea. Picture contributed

Residents join MP in protest against new North Sea oil drilling

Two delivery vans were seized in quick succession after routine checks in Haslemere

Fake driving licence and no vehicle tax leads to delivery van seizures

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Comedian Romesh Ranganathan and actor Sebastian Croft, with host Claudia Winkleman, after winning the 2026 series of BBC1's The Celebrity Traitors as faithfuls. Photo: Paul Chappells/Studio Lambert/BBC/Press Association

BBC confirms complaints over charities chosen by winners of Celebrity Traitors
The BBC has responded to complaints over the charities chosen by the winners of Celebrity Traitors, including Crawley comedian Romesh Ranganathan.
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The Silence and The Noise - Photo by Alex Brenner

A knife to his throat as teenagers meet in a dangerous world...

Families had plenty to jump for joy about as Oxygen Crawley celebrated the opening of its new indoor activity park with a launch party on Thursday, November 12.

A VIP night of trampolines and games at new activity park

Min Maude (contributed pic)

Mixed media artists in Chichester exhibition

Your World – Your Stories

Henry Grierson with his parents Ruth and Chad

Sussex’s ADHD Coaching Agency joins forces with charity to save lives
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Guests enjoying tea, coffee, and cake while sharing memories and stories.

Burgess Hill Help Point celebrates 30 years

The Salvation Army in Burgess Hill is calling on local people to be a star for older people this Christmas

Salvation Army calls on community to be a star for older people

Zoe and her Dad'

West Sussex founder shares dad's pancreatic cancer story

Kingsland House Residents & Staff at Theatre production of Cinderella

He's behind you! Shoreham care home residents visit pantomime show

Pupils travelling actively to school

£150,000 to help West Sussex children walk and cycle to school

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Retro: Look back at town’s Christmas light switch-on in 2014
Take a look back at the Christmas lights in Eastbourne turning on in 2014. Can you recognise anyone you know?
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Margaret Gudgin was a servant at Findon Place. She does not appear to have married and she seems to have been the last family member in Findon. Picture: Sally McMahon

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The Cloisters at Chichester Cathedral are unique, as they centre on the south transept, and they include the Dark Cloister, a fascinating piece of history that is often missed by visitors

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Sussex football

Eastbourne Town and AFC Croydon Athletic in action | Picture by Lee Nolan

Eastbourne Town hunt for upturn after home losses

Borough are back at Priory Lane for an FA Trophy tie on Saturday and a Sussex Senior Cup tie Tuesday - and aim to continue their fine home form | Picture: Nick Redman

Leslie: We wanted a Borough response – and got it in style under the lights

Ronnie Dolan says Hastings United can rediscover the home form they showed at the start of the season | Picture: Ben March

Dolan says home defeats won’t derail Hastings United's season

Latest Sussex sport

The new clay courts are opened at Bognor Lawn Tennis Club

New-look courts are a hit at tennis club after £50,000 project

Chichester Runners at the Gunpowder Trot - where their efforts secured a second-placefinish in the 2026 West Sussex Fun Run League | Picture supplied by Peter Anderson

Chichester finish second in league after explosive Gunpowder Trot effort

Dartford were too strong for Eastbourne Borough last Saturday | Picture by Lydia Redman

Powers of recovery on show from Borough – now for double knockout test

Andy Woodman celebrates winning League Two, and promotion to League One, after Bromley's victory against Walsall in May. Picture by Warren Little/Getty Images

Former title-winning Bromley boss: Crawley’s a club that’s very close to me

Crawley Town's Dylan Morgan | Picture: Kyle Hemsley

Crawley Town winger up for League Two Goal of the Month gong

Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth

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Adorable dogs at the RSPCA seek loving homes
These adorable dogs are looking for loving homes in Sussex.
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Eastbourne Baby Bank ready with 200 bundles

Baby Bank in Eastbourne is ready with 200 bundles

Oliver Bonas has opened in The Beacon shopping centre

Oliver Bonas opens in Sussex shopping centre

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Shoreham date as band offers songs of "outsiders, feared and fearful"

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Family, food and sport are the top things uniting generations

Amy Hunt, the fastest woman in Britain, has teamed up with Sky Broadband

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Nearly have of prospective homebuyers are waiting for prices to go down

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The Strictly judge made a surprise appearance to kick-start festivities in Manchester

Craig Revel Horwood reveals the exact moment Christmas begins

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Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots