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Carol Collis and Mark White with Embry the guide dog. Photo: staff

'Heartbreaking': Samaritans volunteers devastated by closure

Firefighters have been called to a blaze at an industrial unit in a West Sussex village

Firefighters called to blaze at industrial unit

Plans to build eight new homes at Avenals Farm in Angmering have been submitted to Arun District Council. Picture: Google via the LDRS

Plans for new homes in Angmering are submitted

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Conservation charity Buglife has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes to support efforts to protect one of the UK’s rarest insects in the Sussex South Downs. Picture: Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes

Rare bush cricket conservation gets £1,500 boost from housing developers

The incident in Crawley. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

Storm Austen: Van damaged by fallen tree

As of October 2026, the reservoir has fallen below 20% capacity (standing at approximately 19.4%) following hot summer conditions and the granting of an Environment Agency drought permit. (Image: EDDIE MITCHELL)

Why Weir Wood cannot rescue Ardingly Reservoir

Eastbourne 'Glow Ride'

Eastbourne’s “Glow Ride” calling for safer cycling for women and girls

Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh is yet to feature this term

Brighton injury list and expected return dates ahead of Liverpool

Andoni Iraola prepares his team to face Brighton

Another injury blow for Liverpool ahead of Brighton

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler is wanted by Manchester United

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler reacts to Manchester United claim

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UK Power Networks customers in the RH13 area of Horsham have been hit by a power cut. Picture courtesy of UK Power Networks

More than 580 properties hit by power cut as engineers rush to the scene

A large tree has fallen on a road near St Johns Park, Burgess Hill | Simone Hustwayte Angel

Mid Sussex road blocked due to fallen tree

There are reports of a two-car collision on the A26 Uckfield Road. Photo: Google Street View

Two-vehicle collision reported on A26

The scene in Bourne Street.

Emergency services attend collision in Eastbourne

Eastbourne news – from the Eastbourne Herald

What was retrieved by NCA officers.

Five jailed after attempting to smuggle £34m worth of cocaine

Officials warn of road closure in East Sussex due to accident

Officials warn of road closure in East Sussex due to accident

Eastbourne Police support safe parking in primary schools

Police support safe parking in primary schools

Worthing news – from the Worthing Herald

Fire at Lancing Business Park. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Business park blaze of 'accidental ignition', fire service confirms

Eleven dogs were helped to safety as firefighters tackled a major blaze, involving two industrial buildings in Lancing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Eleven dogs helped to safety during major fire

Black smoke billows from major fire at Lancing Business Park. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Business park shares update after major fire

Hastings news – from the Hastings Observer

Powdermill Lane at Battle is closed due to a fallen tree

Powdermill Lane at Battle closed due to fallen tree

Hastings Storytelling Festival: Children's Day & Carnival on October 26.

See Gruffalo artist at storytelling festival

New charity shop opening in Silverhill

New charity shop opening in St Leonards

Chichester news – from the Chichester Observer

The Renaissance Choir - pic by Duncan Shepherd

Renaissance Choir offers Remembrance concert

Emily Cotty achieved an impressive top-ten result on her Michelin Le Mans Cup debut

Cotty makes speedy start to Michelin Le Mans Cup campaign

Chichester road blocked due to fallen tree

Chichester road blocked due to fallen tree

Horsham news – from the West Sussex County Times

Sussex Police are concerned for the welfare of Karen, who was last seen in Billingshurst

Police ‘concerned for the welfare’ of missing woman

An off-duty police officer was driving along the A272 in Wisborough Green when he spotted a motorist openly smoking cannabis. Picture courtesy of Google

Man arrested after ‘openly smoking cannabis’ while driving

Miranda Rijks (contributed pic)

Creepy chatbot encounter becomes chilling new novel

What's On

Si Connelly (contributed pic)

Brighton date on singer's cross-Sussex musical odyssey
Si Connelly on the march
Phil Hewitt

The Signalman - Hydrocracker Productions

Is he real? Is he malevolent? Brighton's railway ghost...

John Blek - Credit Ciara O Leary Fitzpatrick

John Blek and Steve Jinski at Grayshott Folk Club

Saffron (Omar Shaker)

Britpop trailblazers Republica mark 30 years with Brighton gig

Your World – Your Stories

Elisabeth flying a plane at 99

99-year-old Polegate care home resident takes to the skies
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Free immersive Bayeux Tapestry experience coming to East Sussex

Free immersive Bayeux Tapestry experience coming to East Sussex

Fruit and veg

Seaford Town Market relocated due to storm Boelo

130 teams from around the world take to the iconic Goodwood motor circuit

Goodwood hosts 1,000 young engineers for Greenpower International

Headway Sussex

Headway Sussex smashes fundraising target, raising £17,331

Bonnie, 99 Years Young

Appeal for birthday cards for Peacehaven resident celebrating 100th

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Sussex football

Crawley Town are back at Broadfield today - for Kevin Blackwell's first game as interim boss | Picture by Kyle Hemsley

Crawley Town v Tranmere Rovers: ‘We know exactly where we are’, says Blackwell

Kevin Blackwell speaks about his first couple of days at Crawley Town | Image from CTFC Youtube channel

‘Very impressed with what I've seen’ - Blackwell on first two days at Crawley

Pagham v Newhaven, SCFL Premier

19 pictures as Pagham and Newhaven meet in the SCFL

Latest Sussex sport

Wick n action at Pagham earlier in the season | Picture by Roger Smith

‘Nailed the tactical side’ – Baldwin hails Wick’s win over Lingfield

The Beachy Head Marathon goes ahead this weekend in less-than-pleasant conditions | Picture by Matt Kuchta

Storms force important change to Beachy Head Marathon race day plans

Bob Rogers claimed silver in the 80-84 age category at the World Triathlon Championships

Silver triathlon medal delights 82-year-old Bob

Steve Morison when he was manager of Sutton United. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Former Sutton United boss NOT in contention for Reds job

Beth Humphrey on England duty | Picture: Rewind Visuals

Meet the Crawley girl who’s now an England World Cup player

Some of the Borough fans at SAlisbury - where they made themselves heard despite a cup defeat | Picture by Lydia Redman

Leslie: Why I took great pride despite Borough's FA Cup exit at Salisbury

Lifestyle

Harvey’s Brewery says eight en-suite rooms are set to open above its Brewery Shop in Cliffe High Street, Lewes. Photo: Jonathan Lampon, Iconic Media Group

Eight en-suite rooms ‘opening soon’ above historic brewery’s shop
Harvey’s Brewery says eight individually designed en-suite rooms are set to open above its Brewery Shop in Lewes.
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Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove have submitted an application to the Licensing Authority for the Mid Sussex District | Google Maps

Age UK applies for alcohol and entertainment license

Von Hertzen Brothers by Mojo Erämetsä

First Brighton gig in 12 years for Finnish progressive rock band

Organisers from the Arun & Adur branch of CAMRA are committed to supporting local independent producers while also bringing beers from further afield

Worthing Beer & Cider Festival volunteers welcome visit from MP

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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