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West Sussex primary school teacher charged with ‘sexual assault of two children’
A West Sussex primary school teacher has been charged with the ‘sexual assault of two children’, according to a Sussex Police press release.
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Thousands of drains cleared as West Sussex County Council works to keep roads moving following severe weather
West Sussex County Council Highways Teams are making progress responding to the impact of the severe weather on the county’s roads.
Sussex town among Britain’s least desirable places to live in 2026, according to new study
A town in Sussex has been named among Britain’s least desirable places to live in 2026, according to a new study.
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Former Sussex Police staff member sentenced for ‘possession of child sexual abuse material’
A former Sussex Police staff member sentenced for ‘possession of child sexual abuse material’, according to a police press release.
Sussex woman lived on ‘50p a day’ and slept ‘rough in her car’ after living through romance fraud
A Sussex woman has revealed she was left living on ‘50p a day’ and sleeping ‘rough in her car’ after living through romance fraud, according to a press release from the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner.
‘More than 2,000 arrests’ made by Sussex Police's Specialist Enforcement Unit as it marks fifth anniversary
Police pursuits and drugs busts were among the highlights as Sussex Police’s Specialist Enforcement Unit celebrated its fifth anniversary.
Valentine’s Day: Sussex Police share romance fraud prevention advice
Sussex Police have shared romance fraud prevention advice this Valentine’s Day.
Chichester District Council sets its portion of the next council tax bill
Chichester District Council plans to raise its portion of the 2026/27 council tax bill by 2.99 per cent.
Jess Brown-Fuller MP visits Thesis Technology to champion British manufacturing
The MP for Chichester recently visited Thesis Technology, a UK-based medical manufacturer founded in 1994, to meet staff and learn more about the company’s role in supporting patients and the NHS through innovative, home-grown manufacturing.
Chichester care home celebrates love and friendship this Valentine’s Day
Residents at Anchor’s Augusta Court care home in Chichester are celebrating Valentine’s Day by sharing stories of long lasting love and new friendships formed within the care home community.
Award recognises quick growth of walking football across Sussex
The Southern Combination Walking Football League has won an award.
A new chapter for Graylingwell Chapel Café
Fresh coffee, familiar faces and an exciting new partnership are brewing at Graylingwell Chapel, as the much-loved Chapel Café prepares to begin a vibrant new era this spring. From 1 April 2026, Edge, a multi-award-winning Sussex roaster and café operator, will take over the day-to-day running of ...
Foodbank name belies scope of work, Chichester Probus Club members hear
Helping those who have hit hard times to put their lives on a solid footing is the aim of Chichester District Foodbank.
Trains between Barnham and Horsham ‘may be subject to delays’, says Southern
Southern has announced that trains between Barnham and Horsham ‘may be subject to delays’ this morning (Friday, February 13).
Chichester shoppers reveal what they would like to see replace Poundland
Shoppers in Chichester have been having their say on what they would like to see replace Poundland in East Street.
Plans submitted for nine homes at Birdham
Plans for nine homes – reduced from 12 – at Redmoor Estate, on the western side of the A286 at Birdham, have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Plans to turn former Selsey care home into 20 homes refused
Plans to replace a former care home in Selsey with 20 dwellings have been refused by Chichester District Council.
Sussex devolution: next step taken towards establishing mayoral authority
The next step has been taken towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across Sussex and Brighton.
'One house flooded and I couldn't access my home' - West Sussex village resident explains impact of relentless rainfall
At least one house was left flooded in Sidlesham, after the village took the brunt of relentless rainfall in recent weeks.
Six banks in Sussex and Surrey set to close as 95 more Lloyds Banking Group branch shutdowns confirmed
The Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed the closure of another six branches across Sussex and Surrey.