Sussex News

Two men have been charged in a series of alcohol thefts from supermarkets in Sussex.

McDonald’s has applied to build a diner and drive-through in Old Shoreham Road, Hove, but dozens of people have objected, with one saying that it would be too near schools.

Councillors will decide whether a “sex entertainment venue” can renew its licence after 18 people sent objections to Brighton and Hove City Council.

An Eastbourne man who controlled and violently assaulted a woman over a number of years has been jailed.

Officers have released further CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with an assault that took at the Dolphin and Anchor Wetherspoons on West Street, Chichester, on the evening of January 18.

Southern Water is shining the light on four ambitious Sussex based apprentices as part of this year’s National Apprentice Week.

Officers are investigating incidents where repeated damage was caused to a property in Irving Walk, Crawley.

Former Scout leader Ian Silvester has been jailed for committing dozens of child sex offences.

Two men accused of the rape of a woman on Eastbourne beach have been found not guilty after a trial.

Council tax in Crawley is set to rise by 2.99% from April.

Police are investigating a report of theft from a vehicle in Kensington Street, Brighton, at about 1.30pm on January 17.

Police investigating a burglary near Eastbourne have issued an image of a woman they wish to speak with.

Crawley Homes tenants will see their rent rise by 2.7% in April. And those who live in flats will see an increase in the service charge levied for cleaning.

An 18th century seafront building could once again have a stone balustrade and a higher roof after a planning application was approved.

Pickleball’s growing popularity prompted worried neighbours of a sports complex to object to plans for a new multi-use games area (MUGA).

A barber has been convicted after attacking a man with scissors in Brighton.

An NHS trust can keep using a three-storey temporary building as construction site offices for the next five years while building work continues at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

In uplifting news for Brighton, hospitality operator Nightcap has acquired the Brighton i360 Tower.

A burglar who targeted businesses in Rustington and Littlehampton has been jailed.

A revolver, bullets and cocaine were found in a police search when an Eastbourne man was arrested for importing cannabis through Dover.

People can explore the vibrant colours of the Chichester District with a free exhibition of open-air paintings at Chichester Cathedral, from 12 February 2025.

A man has been a sentenced for assaulting an ambulance worker in Bexhill.

Rother council leaders have cancelled plans to introduce new fees to free-to-use car parks.

More schools and other buildings across West Sussex will soon be able to generate and use their own renewable energy thanks to the expansion of a county-council solar project.

A developer has put forward alternative plans for an Eastbourne housing scheme.

Police and licensing officials said that they had no confidence in a restaurant owner after his drinks licence lapsed for a second time.

A man who kidnapped a woman after asking her for directions in Hove has pleaded guilty at court.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was robbed in a park in Newick.

A man has pleaded guilty to breaking into a theatre in Eastbourne after appearing in court. 

Thousands of tonnes of rubbish collected for recycling ends up being incinerated instead, a campaigner said in a petition to Brighton and Hove City Council.

Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed the signing of Stefanos Tzimas from Bundesliga 2 side FC Nuremburg, for undisclosed terms and subject to international clearance.

Police investigating a report of an assault on a woman in Shoreham have made an arrest following an appeal to identify a man they wanted to speak with in connection with the incident.

Can you help us identify this man following an altercation on Saturday, January 25 in Brighton?

With almost half of UK university students now commuting to campus, the University of Brighton has introduced a new package of financial support to help with the challenges commuter students face.

Horsham District Council hopes to add eight homes for social rent to its stock by handing £720,000 to a housing association.

Parents concerned about proposals to change secondary school admissions in Brighton and Hove have made their case as part of a public consultation.

A pilot project to provide gender services in Sussex, rather than having people travel to London, is now halfway through its three-year programme.

A pensioner has recalled the moment he was mauled by two out-of-control dogs, whose owners have today (30 January) been sentenced in court.

Police are continuing to urge owners of Ford Fiestas in East Sussex to be vigilant after reports of thefts.

Three men have been jailed for a combined total of more than 12 years after they scammed people out of cash and jewellery worth a minimum of £416,000.

A disqualified driver who was stopped by officers at a petrol station has been sentenced.

Police investigating a report of an assault on a woman in Shoreham are appealing for witnesses and information.

Police investigating a collision in Hove have appealed for witnesses and further information.

A man who was found to be plaguing the Regency area with Class A drug dealing has been jailed.

A councillor who was taken to hospital by ambulance is urging NHS bosses to ensure other patients have a better experience than she did.

Plans to build a four-storey office block next to the Prince Albert pub in Brighton have been approved on appeal.

Parents living in east Brighton who want a “real choice” for their children’s secondary schools are encouraging people in their area to make their voices heard in a consultation ending this week.

Police seized drugs, cash, and a Rolex watch after a vehicle stop in Worthing.

A Sussex police officer has been charged with rape and three other sexual offences.

Following three deliberate fires at locations across Brighton, a man and a woman have been sentenced.

Police are appealing for the identity of a man following an assault that took place at the Dolphin and Anchor Wetherspoons on West Street, Chichester, on the evening of January 18.

An extra £800,000 will go towards the £87 million budget for building more than 200 council homes and a community hub on a Brighton estate.

A London man who raped a vulnerable woman on Brighton beach has been jailed.

A Hailsham man who drove a car at a group of people, killing a man, has been convicted of murder.

The Green Party of Hastings and Rye has seen the trustees of the University of Brighton Academy Trust announce in a letter to staff and parents that they do not have faith in the leadership of the Trust.

Hastings councillors have agreed to support a campaign which aims to reduce plastic pollution.

Plans to build another battery energy storage system in Twineham have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council.

Plans to demolish and rebuild a garden centre have been submitted to Chichester District Council.

Anyone who needs an appointment with their doctor should get one within two weeks, according to an NHS Sussex report.

The remaining debt owed by the beleaguered i360 tourist attraction has been written off so that administrators can sell it.

More grit is needed in Brighton and Hove to cope when the weather turns cold, say councillors pushing for action on behalf of people living on the edges of Brighton and Hove.

A Hastings-based homelessness charity has put forward plans to create a new shared housing unit within the town.

Three Sainsbury's stores in Sussex are to close their in-store cafés shortly, with the supermarket giant announcing plans to cut more than 3,000 jobs.

Crimestoppers is reminding local people in Sussex there are signs to spot that domestic abuse could be happening to someone close to them, in a new campaign launched this week.

More than 550 new electric vehicles charging points will have been installed across West Sussex by March.

More drivers convicted of drink driving during Sussex Police’s winter campaign have been named following their appearance in court.

Brighton and Hove City Council looks like being millions of pounds worse off because of the increase in employer national insurance contributions from April.

A man has been jailed after being found guilty of blackmail following an investigation into county lines drug dealing.

A suspect has been charged in connection with a serious assault that took place in Cootham on Thursday (16 January).

Officers are investigating two reports of fraud by police impersonators in Littlehampton.

East Sussex County Council plans to cut spending on drugs and alcohol services as it looks to secure a new contract.

Sainsbury’s looks likely to be granted a drinks licence for its new branch in Brighton after talks with Sussex Police.

A council scrutiny committee has yet to appoint two parent governors eight months after it was agreed that they should have a seat at the table.

Polish international Jakub Moder has joined Feyenoord from Brighton and Hove Albion, on undisclosed terms.

The University of Brighton has climbed 16 places to reach the top 30 in the latest People & Planet university league table.

Two of our treatment works near Chichester have had more than major work carried out to improve water quality and reduce storm overflows.

Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man at a property in Brighton on Thursday (16 January).

A 19-year-old man who was a member of an extreme Satanic group has been sentenced to a nine-year extended sentence for possessing a terrorist document and encouraging someone online to take her own life.

It is now 11 days since Brigid was reported missing from the Meads area of Eastbourne.

A teenage neo-Nazi satanist who was caught with terrorism material and encouraged suicide online has been jailed for six years.

Worthing Borough Council has agreed to a land sale agreement for Union Place due to financial pressures.

Parents have put the case both for and against a series of proposals to change secondary school admissions in Brighton and Hove.

A 15-year-old was the youngest driver arrested during Sussex Police’s winter drink/drug-drive campaign, while the oldest was 80.

A lorry driver who was nearly five times the legal alcohol limit on the M23 has been sentenced.

Police are investigating after a man was found dead at a property in Brighton.

Did you witness a collision outside the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath?

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a collision near Bognor.

Police are advising owners of Ford Fiestas to review their vehicle security, storage, and parking locations in East Sussex.

Officers investigating a collision in Haywards Heath are appealing for further witnesses and information.

Officers are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of indecent exposure in Polegate.

The owner of a former gym premises in Hove has applied for permission to demolish the building for fear that it may be unsafe.

Plans to demolish 14 garages and replace them with three homes are to be considered by Horsham District Council.

A primary school has been rated good with “outstanding” elements after a recent inspection.

A charity has called for greater clarity on annual housing targets in Brighton & Hove and a bolder approach to climate issues.

Three men were arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking from an address in Eastbourne.

A man has been charged with committing multiple offences in Brighton.

Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses after cannabis plants were discovered at the scene of a fire in Brighton.

Police and neighbours have objected to a Brighton supermarket’s application for a drinks licence, partly because of fears about increasing levels of anti-social behaviour.

An arts charity in Newhaven which provides free drama workshops for children and young people has received nearly £5,000 from Newhaven Enterprise Zone’s Community Fund to employ an early years artist.

Sussex community groups were celebrating this week as London Gatwick announced the recipients of £30,000 from the third round of the London Gatwick Foundation Fund, across Crawley, Horsham, Mid Sussex and Wealden.

Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision in Portslade on Monday afternoon (13 January).

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of attempted murder.

The new year is a time for many people to think about making changes to their life – but have you considered a voluntary role that would see you make a real difference to your community, teach you new skills, boost your confidence and help your career?

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fire at a derelict house in Eastbourne.

The University of Brighton has received the highest accreditation for its delivery of pioneering sports and physical exercise degrees.

After a busy 2024, Shoreham Harbour RNLI is opening recruitment for new boat crew volunteers.

A man who stalked a 24-year-old woman by leaving a series of presents outside her home has pleaded guilty at court.

Police investigating a report of stolen luggage have released images of a man they wish to speak with.

On December 15 at 4.25pm, officers responded to a collision between a car and a motorcycle on the A27, near Middle Farm in Firle.

On December 26 at around 6pm, officers received a report of a teenager with a knife on a Brighton and Hove bus in the Elm Grove area.

The refurbishment of several parks in Chichester has moved a step closer after Chichester District councillors approved the supplier that will deliver the project.

A FREE immersive audio-visual show accompanied by music and lighting will be held in Arundel at the end of the month.

Wastewater treatment works at Handcross in West Sussex are set to make a difference in improving water quality leaving the site.

Vital engineering work is taking place this Sunday, 12 January between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon, meaning that there will be no trains running between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport, or stations in between South Croydon and Gatwick Airport, including Redhill.

An RSPCA animal centre has rehomed an intake of tarantulas who were abandoned in freezing temperatures.

A man who has stolen thousands of pounds worth of items from shops in Eastbourne is now subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

Work to bring Zachary Merton Hospital up to scratch will cost £8m, councillors have been told.

Officers across Sussex made 270 arrests during the annual winter campaign to tackle drink and drug driving.

Police investigating a collision in St Leonards are appealing for further witnesses and information.

A man has admitted a charge of manslaughter following the death of David Hallatt.

A developer has submitted further plans for a site at the centre of a long-running planning saga.

Police investigating a report of shoplifting in Southbourne have issued CCTV images of a man and a woman they wish to speak with.

A woman who abandoned a dilapidated caravan containing a dog and 35 puppies has been sentenced in court.

Two men were arrested on suspicion of offences after a short pursuit in Brighton.

Work to explore Norman archaeology in Chichester’s Priory Park will cost around £225,000.

A fish and chip shop owner will have to remove a “jaunty” tiled shopfront after losing a planning appeal.

A spa company’s planning application to put up an electronic billboard in the centre of Brighton has failed on appeal.

Police investigating a report of arson have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak with.

A seafront venue can stay open until 3.30am after agreeing conditions with police and councillors.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious injury collision that occurred in Hambrook, near Chichester, shortly after 6pm on Friday 3 January.

Plans to turn a former restaurant with a staff flat into a shared house are due to be decided by councillors next week.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a serious collision near Newhaven.

Police investigating a report of an assault on a man in Crawley have appealed for any further witnesses to come forward.

Police are appealing for witnesses after two intruders broke into a flat in Brighton and assaulted the householder.

Police are investigating reports of stalking in Hailsham after a series of concerning incidents.

Plans to build up to 191 homes in Henfield have been submitted to Horsham District Council.

Rother District Council could be set to purchase two Bexhill doctors’ surgeries as part of plans to build a new medical centre in the town.

Adults and families in Brighton & Hove looking to have healthy lifestyles, become more active or lose weight in the new year can now sign up for a series of free 12-week programmes that start in January as part of a council-funded package.

Funding for millions of pounds worth of projects is to be discussed by Chichester District Council.

The site of a former Marks & Spencer in Crawley is expected to be sold in February and could be used for flats.

Two men who were arrested in connection with the rape of a man in Brighton have now been charged.

Police are appealing for information after it was reported that members of the public were threatened by a teenager at a Churchill Square bus stop in Brighton.

A man has admitted to damaging several cars in Bognor.

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the rape of a man in Brighton.

Police are appealing for the identity of a man following an assault in Horsham.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fire at a gym premises in Burgess Hill.

Police have released images of two people sought in connection with the rape of a man in Brighton.

A baby box scheme to support up to 100 new families from Brighton and Hove’s most deprived communities has won backing from councillors.

A proposal to keep the £2 bus fare cap in Brighton and Hove would cost £14 million a year, councillors were told.

A feasibility study is to be conducted to look at Wealden District Council delivering a new medical centre for the residents of Polegate and Willingdon.

Many had doubts about whether the Brighton i360 would be financially viable but others were keen that the seafront attraction should live long and prosper.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is to spend £2.4m on six new fire engines for its fleet.

Planning officers have recommended that an application to use agricultural land in Kirdford for a gypsy/traveller pitch be refused.

A woman arrested in connection with the murder of a man in East Grinstead has been bailed.

The next steps for a new health facility serving Willingdon and Polegate have been given the green light after passing through Wealden District Council’s cabinet.

THE organisers of the Brighton Family Panto are reaching out to families affected by Friday's sudden closure of the i360.

A Sussex zoo has been making a Christmas list and checked it twice, and has now revealed who’s naughty and nice.

Inde Sneddon, 24, of no fixed address, has been charged in connection with causing criminal damage in Bognor Regis.

The University of Brighton is at the forefront of two groundbreaking research initiatives that unite the UK and India to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.

A controversial technology company has lodged an appeal after it was refused planning permission to keep a temporary warehouse at its Brighton premises.

Hundreds of people of all ages enjoyed a dedicated programme of festive events at The Guildhall in Chichester’s Priory Park.

A Crowborough man who sexually assaulted two young children has been jailed for over 14 years.

Two men have been sentenced following a violent altercation in Worthing.

A team of brilliant University of Brighton alumni is set to take on the iconic BBC Two quiz show, University Challenge, on Boxing Day.

Housing campaigners are calling for more “truly affordable” council homes to be built as part of the redevelopment of the King Alfred Leisure Centre on Hove seafront.

Councillors are being asked to help hospital workers who struggle to pay for parking charges when working long and unsociable hours.

WaterBear, the leading college of music with campuses in Brighton and Sheffield, is celebrating a landmark year of industry opportunities, with several monumental milestones surpassed.

A SUSSEX photographer is auctioning a unique print of the iconic Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. 

After two successful years, Worthing Borough Council has handed the town’s summertime celebration of arts and culture over to the community.

A former sports coach at a school in Horsham has been sentenced for a child sex offence.

Our Horsham Town Neighbourhood Wardens Maria and Oscar were out in Horsham town centre this Saturday 14 December, alongside West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police.

Sussex based Rose Media Group (RMG) is making an impact in the local community by hosting a unique festive fundraiser with a quirky twist – they’re asking invited guests for pants!

Police are appealing for information following an altercation in Brighton.

A school’s plan to replace its grass playing field with a 3G synthetic sports pitch has divided the community.

Some heads and governors are concerned that other schools keep spending beyond their means even though their budgets are already in the red.

Plans to remodel a Hastings youth club have gained the go ahead from county councillors.

A music college is looking to take on a second music venue in central Brighton.

Scores of concerned parents were told that the council had made a counter-offer to the Hove schools looking to join an academy trust.

Changes are afoot at Crawley’s K2 leisure centre thanks to grant money and some borough council investment.

On a cold winter’s night, esteemed local dignitaries which included the Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex, Tim Cobb, along with local charities, organisations, schools and members of the public came together at St Leonard’s Church to support the Mayor of Seaford and partake in festive celebrations.

Police investigating a report of a man being drunk and disorderly in Lancing are seeking to locate two witnesses.

A man has been jailed for his role in supplying class A drugs in Sussex.

A man has been jailed for committing two business burglaries in Crawley.

Police investigating a report of an assault on a boy in Eastbourne have appealed for any further witnesses to come forward.

A Sussex police officer has been given a final written warning for two years after he falsely claimed to have worked shifts when he had not.

The UK’s largest train company is surprising commuters in Brighton with free Christmas Party ‘Survival’ Kits, as this week is officially revealed to be the most popular for the annual office Christmas Party. 

A driver who drove into a woman known to him in Brighton has pleaded guilty in court.

In a heart-warming display of community spirit, Burgess Hill Town Council has taken the lead in organising the Christmas Hamper Project, which has brought together volunteers, local businesses, and organisations to support vulnerable individuals and families in the Burgess Hill area.

Brighton and Hove Albion have agreed the signing of Paraguay international Diego Gomez, on undisclosed terms from MLS club Inter Miami.

Police are appealing for the identities of two people following an assault and robbery outside the Jet fuel station in London Road, East Grinstead on the evening of September 19.

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Last Thursday (December 5) the Wealden Volunteer Police Cadets proudly attended the prestigious Lord Ferrers Awards ceremony in London, celebrating the extraordinary contributions of police volunteers.

A speeding motorist who reached 130mph in Sussex has been disqualified.

The Primary Care Network project team at Active Hastings (Jas Gray, Sarah Ruusuvuori and Emma Bailey) has been named winner of the Health Improvement Award, at this year’s Sussex Sport & Physical Activity Awards.

In a statement released by Downing Street this morning, The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Luke Irvine-Capel, SSC, currently Archdeacon of Chichester in the Diocese of Chichester, to be the next  Suffragan Bishop of Richborough

Police investigating a robbery in Chichester have appealed for witnesses and information.

A man has been jailed for burglary of a fast food store in Crawley.

A new campaign has launched in Sussex to encourage people to look after their mental wellbeing over the winter months and seek support when needed.

Police and partners engaged with members of the public and carried out patrols in hot spot areas during a national action week in November.

The build up to the festive season is well under way at Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) with a range of great Christmas events organised by the charity and its amazing supporters across the region to help the charity be `Ready to Save Lives’ this Christmas.