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The Mid Sussex Times of 100 years ago

Phil Dennett — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:57:55 GMT

A marked absence of what we nowadays call hard news was clear on the front page of the Mid Sussex Times edition of Tuesday 26 October 1926.

Worthing Women undone by Sutton’s second-half show

Gareth Nicholas — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:47:46 GMT

Despite creating plenty of chances it was just one of those days in front of goal for Worthing Women as they were edged out by Sutton United in their latest London and South League Premier Division clash at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium.

These are the current and upcoming roadworks in Southwater for November 2026

Matt Pole — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:57:16 GMT

Southwater Parish Council have released the current and upcoming roadworks in and around the village for November 2026.

Eastbourne bus lane works will not go ahead in December county council says, after MP raises concerns about ‘nonsensical’ timetable

Ivana Domozetska — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:34:42 GMT

Eastbourne bus lane-works provisionally scheduled for December are not going ahead in the run up to Christmas the county council says, as MP Josh Babarinde raised concerns about the ‘nonsensical’ timetable.

‘What a fantastic, genuine person he was’ – Eastbourne firm pays tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart after restoring his treasured Jaguar

Lesley Hixon — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:33:51 GMT

He was one of the country’s most beloved actors – known worldwide for his Hollywood career – and yet Sir Patrick Stewart used to happily get on the train to Eastbourne while his car was being restored here – and even went ‘full Professor X’ to entertain the body shop owner’s kids.

Bike thefts down 59 per cent and less vandalism reported as rail company cracks down on anti-social behaviour

Matt Pole — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:26:49 GMT

Rail passengers in Sussex and Surrey travelling with Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express are experiencing fewer reported incidents of theft, vandalism and graffiti, following action taken through initiatives including Greater Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan.

Public notices and planning applications for Lewes and Wealden, November 4, 2026

Lawrence Smith — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:26:36 GMT

The following planning applications have been submitted to Lewes District Council, South Downs National Park Authority and Wealden District Council.

Emsworth Town apologise after Midhurst footballer is hospitalised with serious injuries

Steve Bone — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:22:27 GMT

Emsworth Town FC have apologised over the incident that left a Midhurst and Easebourne player needing hospital treatment for mouth and jaw injuries.

Man convicted of 18 offences after stealing goods worth more than £1,300 from businesses in Hastings

Matt Pole — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:05:11 GMT

A man has been convicted of 18 offences after stealing goods worth more than £1,300 from businesses in Hastings, police have reported.

Old home turf as Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Trio plays Bexhill

Phil Hewitt — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:05:10 GMT

Attwood Theatre at Mulberry Academy

Plans to create six flats in Littlehampton

Lily Wells and Local democracy reporter — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:48:13 GMT

Plans to create six flats in Littlehampton have been updated after an earlier proposal was refused over concerns about its impact on the conservation area and neighbouring homes.

Plans to turn historic building into home submitted to Arun council

Lily Wells and Local democracy reporter — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:41:38 GMT

Plans to turn the historic Sparks Yard building in Arundel into a single four-bedroom home have been submitted to Arun District Council.

Police investigating report of fraud after suspect impersonates detective to obtain jewellery in Crawley

Matt Pole — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:39:21 GMT

Sussex Police are investigating a report of a fraud where a suspect impersonated a detective to obtain jewellery in Crawley.

Temporary traffic lights installed on Worthing road amid Southern Water works

Megan Baker — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:31:41 GMT

Temporary traffic lights have been installed on a road in Worthing to allow for Southern Water works to take place.

Special Horsham concert to remember those we have lost

Phil Hewitt — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:30:44 GMT

West Sussex Philharmonic Choir and Orpheus Sinfonia

Group revives All Souls Day tradition in Lewes by delivering cakes to mayor

Lawrence Smith — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:28:23 GMT

A community interest company revived an All Souls Day tradition in Lewes this week.

New toilets high on list of improvements that would make Hastings better

Andy Hemsley — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:25:16 GMT

Hastings MP Helena Dollimore says she has had a huge response after asking members of the public how they would like to see £21.5 million Government Pride in Place money spent.

Six flats approved in conversion of West Sussex village hotel

Karen Dunn and Local Democracy Reporter — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:23:06 GMT

Plans to convert a Slinfold hotel into six flats have been approved by Horsham District Council.

Bird deaths spark campaign to remove netting in Hastings and Rother

Andy Hemsley — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:19:54 GMT

A new Hastings campaign is calling for safer ways to manage birds around buildings after three local incidents highlighted the potentially fatal consequences of birds becoming trapped in netting.

Eastbourne MP supports fighting families in parliament with Chanté’s Law

Ivana Domozetska — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:17:43 GMT

Josh Babarinde has called on the housing Minister to support Chanté’s Law and change the regulation around supported accommodation.

Political opinion with Crawley MP Peter Lamb: Economic growth must benefit everyone as cost of living remains key issue

Peter Lamb — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:14:31 GMT

We talk about ‘the economy’ as if it were a force of nature, like weather or Earth’s rotation, as opposed to what it is really: a way of framing what everyone makes or does and who benefits from those efforts.

Brighton's Conference League opponents make shock turnaround just days before Madrid clash

Derren Howard — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:06:40 GMT

Conference League: Getafe vs Brighton and Hove Albion - Thursday, 8pm

Residents brand St Leonards metal supports an 'eyesore'

Richard Gladstone — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:05:13 GMT

Residents have branded large metal supports in St Leonards an 'eyesore'.

Horsham FC record biggest ever National League South win after five-star showing at Farnborough – the match in 51 pictures

Matt Pole — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:03:48 GMT

Clinical Horsham FC recorded their biggest ever National League South victory after a five-star performance at Farnborough.

The names of TV licence evaders from across Sussex prosecuted by HMCTS Single Justice Service in October

Court Reporter — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:03:14 GMT

Hundreds of people have been prosecuted in recent weeks for failing to buy a TV licence, including some from Sussex.

New Post Office opens in Burgess Hill

Rebekah Swales — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:57:55 GMT

A brand-new Post Office has opened at Morrisons Daily franchise store in Croft Park, Burgess Hill.

Heathfield Town News

Karen Cooper — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:54:47 GMT

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Chichester City Council marks 800th anniversary with historic parade and proclamation

Elizabeth Junor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:50:31 GMT

Chichester City Council marked eight centuries of civil governance with a glowing lantern parade and historic proclamation from the Mayor – followed by some more modern Halloween festivities.

Icklesham Village Voice

Tanya Reddin — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:33:37 GMT

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Calling all home bakers! Applications for the next series of The Great British Bake Off are now open

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:30:24 GMT

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Ben Poole to perform November 2026 headline Brighton date

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:21:40 GMT

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Local government reorganisation update from Hastings Borough Council

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:19:31 GMT

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Cecelia's Crafts open their ‘first big venture’ in popular shopping centre

Rebekah Swales — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:17:12 GMT

A Burgess Hill artist has opened her first ever pop-up shop in Churchill Square, spotlighting local independent Sussex businesses.

‘Forever in our hearts’: Football club remembers Crawley teenager Leo Firth

Sam Morton — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:11:27 GMT

Crawley teenager Leo Firth has died after a 'long and courageous battle with cancer'.

Goring Hall Hospital performs first robotic-assisted hip replacement surgery

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:10:40 GMT

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Save 64% on a Sussex spa day with cream tea (aff)

Katherine Hollisey-McLean — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:08:59 GMT

As the weather gets colder, it’s the perfect time to warm up on a relaxing spa day.

MP welcomes tougher police action against illegal e-bikes and e-scooters in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Sam Pole — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:05:05 GMT

Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Alison Griffith has welcomed new Sussex Police measures allowing illegally ridden e-bikes, e-scooters and e-motorbikes to be seized and destroyed, following repeated concerns from residents across the area.

Teenager bailed after man, 21, injured in Lancing 'stabbing'

Megan Baker — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:58:44 GMT

A teenager has been bailed after a man was injured in a ‘stabbing’ in Lancing.

Chair of Horsham District Council: Pulborough’s quiet powerhouse - a community looking after its own

Joanne Knowles — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:56:10 GMT

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Police investigating reported assault that left footballer hospitalised in West Sussex

Matt Pole — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:53:34 GMT

Sussex Police are investigating a reported assault in West Sussex that left a footballer hospitalised.

Greens criticise ‘Reform UK administration’ at East Sussex County Council over plans to scrap carbon neutral commitment

Lawrence Smith — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:53:29 GMT

Green councillors from Lewes and Wealden have criticised East Sussex County Council’s ‘Reform UK administration’ over plans to scrap a net-zero target.

Developers reveal bid to build 120 new Hastings homes

Mike MacKenzie — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:52:33 GMT

Developers have revealed a bid to build 120 new homes in Hastings.

Pumpkin patch brings generations together at Burgess Hill care home

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:51:21 GMT

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Church services in Bexhill and Battle

June Tompkins — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:49:55 GMT

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Lions launch winter fuel payment campaign to help people in Shoreham, Southwick and Fishersgate

Elaine Hammond — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:48:36 GMT

People in Shoreham, Southwick and Fishersgate affected by fuel poverty are being helped by Adur East Lions this winter.

Charity smashes £4,000 target to save vital Bexhill Hospital stroke rehabilitation programme

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:45:42 GMT

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Two East Sussex pubs on the Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs 2026 list

Mike MacKenzie — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:43:16 GMT

Two East Sussex pubs have been ranked on a list of the Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs 2026.

Stone Cross care home invites community to Christmas fair

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:32:22 GMT

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Man arrested on 'suspicion of breaching an immigration restriction' in Lancing

Megan Baker — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:31:43 GMT

A man has been arrested on 'suspicion of breaching an immigration restriction' in Lancing.

Brighton.co.uk relaunches to champion independent businesses

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:31:24 GMT

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Overnight road closures planned on A286 in Singleton for resurfacing repairs

Sam Pole — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:30:59 GMT

Motorists travelling through Singleton are being warned of overnight road closures on the A286 while highway maintenance work is carried out.

Fireflies' charity netball event at Withdean

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:30:26 GMT

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Uckfield care home celebrates staff members

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:29:12 GMT

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Police cadets in Eastbourne have 'busy month' in new round-up

Ivana Domozetska — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:23:03 GMT

Eastbourne Police revealed all of training and challenges cadets took part in during October.

Richard Esling On the Grapevine: Sherry: a world of flavours beyond the familiar

Richard Esling — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:20:03 GMT

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Billingshurst shop to get extra storey with five new flats

Karen Dunn and Local Democracy Reporter — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:15:43 GMT

Plans to add an extra storey of flats above a shop in Billingshurst have been approved by Horsham District Council.

Rustington mortgage broker named best in postcode at UK's biggest property awards

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:11:17 GMT

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Butlin’s Bognor Regis prepares to celebrate 90th Christmas with festive family breaks

Sam Pole — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:08:31 GMT

Butlin’s is preparing for the festive season, with a programme of Christmas entertainment and activities planned at its Bognor Regis resort.

Poundland says stores remain open amid fears for Crawley shops

Sam Morton — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:06:18 GMT

Poundland has reassured shoppers that its stores remain open as normal, after Reform UK Crawley raised concerns about the retailer’s future and the town centre.

Traditional bonfires still to come in the Hastings and Rother area

Andy Hemsley — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:02:44 GMT

The traditional bonfire season is in full flow with three big events still to come for this month.

Hastings Kombat Academy's success at Battle of Kent

Carl Denne — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:00:53 GMT

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Community organisations invited to apply for Crawley Borough Council grants programme

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:00:23 GMT

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Lewes Footpaths Group report on the Hadlow Down circular walk

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:59:03 GMT

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Bewitching tricks and spooky treats at Uckfield care home

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:58:13 GMT

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Tilgate Bakery’s Halloween Spooktacular delights Crawley families

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:56:49 GMT

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Political opinion with John Milne MP: Key to Locked Child Trust Funds may be at hand

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:52:27 GMT

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Horsham salon celebrates ten years with refurbishment and new lease

Sam Morton — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:50:51 GMT

A Horsham beauty salon is preparing to reopen following a refurbishment after signing a new lease, ten years after first opening on the high street.

Ladies v Juniors at Cooden Beach Golf Club

Lindsay Smith — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:50:48 GMT

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Battle Town sink Sidley United

Dan Eldridge — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:50:15 GMT

Battle Town produced one of the standout results of the weekend in the Macron Sports Hub Hastings East Sussex Football League with a convincing victory over Sidley United, while Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club, Little Common II and Parkfield all enjoyed impressive wins.

Anthem For Dissatisfaction has dates in Worthing and Chichester in November

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:47:37 GMT

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Fun festive events programme will support city and bring plenty of joy to Chichester

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:44:50 GMT

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Arundel fight back to claim Westfield draw

Simon Butler and Steve Carden — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:44:30 GMT

Arundel and Westfield shared the points at Mill Road in a closely contested SCFL Division 1 encounter.

Burgess Hill's Christmas Hamper Project is launched for 2026

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:43:44 GMT

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Pulborough care home residents enjoy spooktacular Halloween silent disco

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:39:28 GMT

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Mayor of Bognor Regis' Weekly Briefing: Halloween event was a first for our events team

Rebecca Vervecken — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:37:46 GMT

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New chocolate factory opens in Sussex after £550,000 investment

Sam Morton — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:36:56 GMT

A 78-year-old Sussex chocolatier has opened a new 7,500 square foot factory in Hove.

Political opinion with Alison Griffiths MP: Feeling safe in our towns shouldn’t be too much to ask

Alison Griffiths — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:36:31 GMT

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Winchelsea Village Voice

Cindi Cogswell — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:34:46 GMT

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Political opinion: Jess Brown-Fuller MP calls for support for homelessness services following Government commitment

Jess Brown-Fuller — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:33:13 GMT

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Balcombe Village Voice

Rosemary Robertson — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:31:27 GMT

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Political opinion: Jess Brown-Fuller MP labels Labour Budget a ‘nothingburger’

Jess Brown-Fuller — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:30:13 GMT

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Latest Crawley court results: Drunk-driving, shop theft and threatening to share a photograph or film of a person in an intimate state

Court Reporter — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:25:41 GMT

The following are the latest results contributed by HM Courts Service, for cases from the Crawley area sentenced by West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Crawley and Worthing from October 26 to October 30, 2026.

Village's tribute to Westfield Christmas Lights co-founder Ken Munday BEM

Richard Gladstone — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:24:08 GMT

A village paid its respects and said its farewells to a community stalwart on Monday (November 2), as his family invited everyone to celebrate his life.

Chebby doubles up as Chichester City find Frome for improvement

Ian Worden — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:13:43 GMT

A dull game at Frome Town sprang into life after the break as Emmett Dunn cancelled out Albie Hopkin’s second half opener on 65 minutes before Brandon Chebby hit two goals in a six-minute spell as Chichester City bounced back to winning ways.

Kadioglu, Azeez, Struijk - Brighton injury list in full and return dates ahead of Getafe and Brentford

Derren Howard — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:11:41 GMT

All the latest team and injury news for Brighton and Hove Albion

Devoted Burgess Hill Tesco poppy seller celebrates 50 years

Rebekah Swales — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:01:58 GMT

A dedicated poppy seller in Burgess Hill is marking his golden year by continuing to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

Sussex man, 20, given three-year football banning order

Megan Baker — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:01:33 GMT

A 20-year-old man has been given a three-year football banning order following repeated ‘antisocial behaviour’, according to Sussex Police.

Greenwich mean business to knock Pagham out of FA Vase

Football reporter — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:59:06 GMT

Pagham’s impressive run in this season’s FA Vase came to an end as they suffered a 5-1 home defeat against a very strong AFC Greenwich Borough outfit.

Crawley Down Gatwick and Hassocks on road in FA Vase

Steve Bone — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:46:34 GMT

Sussex’s last two FA Vase survivors will both have to hit the road in the third round.

RNLI in Eastbourne respond to 'mayday' call after vehicle's engine failed

Ivana Domozetska — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:43:57 GMT

Eastbourne RNLI were called to rescue vehicle on Sunday, November 1 after it called mayday.

Look up to the stars for a chance to win South Downs photo competition

Jonathan Lampon — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:33:35 GMT

An astrophotography competition returns to celebrate the amazing star-studded dark skies of the South Downs National Park that provide refuge for thousands of species.

Ringmer Parish Pump

Deb Lancaster — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:28:48 GMT

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Political opinion with Andrew Griffith MP: The Budget was a missed opportunity

Andrew Griffith MP — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:27:47 GMT

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Bosham road closed for Southern Water sewer works

Sam Pole — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:22:24 GMT

Motorists and residents in Bosham are being advised to plan ahead as Ratham Lane closes for five days while Southern Water carries out specialist work to seal the sewer network beneath the road.

Agutter’s team hand Worthing first league defeat in 11 games

Jude Deedigan — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:19:36 GMT

Worthing tasted defeat in the Enterprise National League for the first time since August as Sutton United prevailed to claim a 3-0 victory at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium.

Simba launches Black Friday early with savings of up to £990 (cloned)

Gareth Butterfield — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:17:16 GMT

Black Friday hasn’t arrived, but the mattress discounts have. Simba’s early sale includes savings of up to £990, plus reductions on pillows, duvets and more

Police in Eastbourne appealing for information about man involved in theft

Ivana Domozetska — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:16:07 GMT

Eastbourne Police have put out an appeal to gain information about a man involved in theft.

Golf club bid to build housing development on part its course

Huw Oxburgh and local democracy reporter — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:11:50 GMT

A golf club is seeking permission to build housing on the outskirts of Bexhill.

Sospan Dau dredger begins shingle works in Eastbourne

Ivana Domozetska — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:05:01 GMT

The dredger Sospan Drau was seen beginning shingle works at the Sovereign Harbour on Sunday, November 1.

The countdown to Christmas is on, join Think18 for festive fun, food, and fundraising

contributor — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:33 GMT

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