SEVERAL isolated outbreaks are to blame for the rise in Covid-19 cases in Worthing that has seen it soar to the highest infection rate in the South East.

CRAWLEY will benefit from millions in funding as part of recent measures announced by the Chancellor to boost towns.

THE Duchess of Sussex said she could not be expected to stay silent if the royal family played a part in “perpetuating falsehoods” about her and Harry.

THE NHS has scrapped a confusing letter being used by taxi drivers to wrongfully receive vaccinations.

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A MAP created by Imperial College London has predicted whether parts of Sussex will become "Covid-19 hotspots" this month.

A FORMER priest jailed for sexually abusing two young boys died in custody due to natural causes, a coroner has ruled.

A BARE-CHESTED knifeman high on cocaine ran through people’s homes claiming someone was trying to kill him.

THE CITY council is facing a complaint over its handling of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.

Premier Inn has included several Sussex sites among its "target locations" where it wants to open new hotels.

A SHOPLIFTER who stole hundreds of pounds worth of cosmetics has been jailed.

ZOE Ball has paid a touching tribute to her former Radio 1 colleague who passed away on Tuesday night after a lengthy battle with illness.

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A GANG chased a man into a dead-end alley, punched him to the floor, and stamped on his head repeatedly.

THE first episode of new crime drama Grace will hit screens on Sunday, March 14, ITV has confirmed.

A DRIVER has escaped a car crash with only minor injuries after it rolled over twice.

BUCKINGHAM Palace is to investigate allegations of bullying made against the Duchess of Sussex by former royal staff.

BOLLARDS are now in place at a junction as part of “semi-permanent” measures to make a road safer near a school.

Brighton and Hove has now had 14,000 people test positive for coronavirus.

THE UK will examine European Union proposals for a vaccine passport in the hope of reviving international travel for the summer holidays.

THE REWARD to catch a wanted man has doubled as police try to find out where he is.

A NEW cycle lane has been blamed for traffic jams near a tip - and lorries could now start visiting the site early in the morning to beat traffic but neighbours are concerned about noise, smells and rats.

A UNIVERSITY of Brighton student missed out on winning the £182 million EuroMillions jackpot by the finest of margins.

A PUB rescued by members of the community has been a "huge success" since its opening, with Rishi Sunak expected to outline new £150 million plans to help local communities save struggling boozers.

A SUSSEX pet detective has warned about dognappers in the UK after Lady Gaga's French bulldogs were stolen by armed robbers.

Residents were stirred by the sound of loud shouts late at night as police made a drug-driving arrest.

Mr Sunak is expected to start his speech at around 12.30pm today, immediately after Prime Minister’s Questions.

The two-hour primetime special will air on Sunday, March 7 from 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network in the U.S.

PRIDE will bring a significant boost to the local economy, says the boss of a traders organisation.

A MAN once named Britain’s youngest dad has been kicked out of his home after the property was allegedly used for drug dealing.

RISHI Sunak has delivered a Budget which set out billions of extra spending to help the economy through the coronavirus crisis – but then massive tax hikes to pay for it.

A MAN was robbed as he walked through a busy park.

The Chancellor announced a “mortgage guarantee”, as he detailed the government’s spending plans in Wednesday’s budget..

The move comes as Rishi Sunak said it will take the UK and the whole world a “long time to recover from this extraordinary economic situation”.

The village sign for Blackboys in Sussex has been stolen, a council says.

THE search for the mystery person infected with the Brazilian mutation of coronavirus is continuing.

TEAM GB runner Chris Smith succumbed to hypothermia when the weather on his afternoon run in the Perthshire hills turned deadly.

Sussex Police issued a further 258 Covid fines over the weekend as thousands of people flocked to the county to soak up the sun.

A SUSPECT has been charged over an incident involving a weapon outside a supermarket.

Jason Knauf, then the Sussexes' communications secretary, made the complaint in October 2018 to protect staff coming under pressure.

FOR those in Brighton finishing a night shift, stumbling out of a seafront club in the early hours or preparing for work before the sun came up, Buddies was always there.

We will be bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers the next budget.

BBC’s TV licence fee could be scrapped in the UK when everyone has access to faster broadband connectivity.

SIX schools across East Sussex are taking part in a trial scheme to shut roads to motorists during drop-off and pick-up hours.

The Chancellor said he did not believe it would be right to increase the rates of tax on working people.

You could be forgiven for thinking the red briefcase - or box as it is known - is just a quirky style statement.

West Sussex has some of the worst water issues in the UK, according to new findings.

A FORMER soldier who nearly died on active service is now back making a difference on the streets as a PCSO.

A VISUAL arts festival has confirmed it will go ahead this year, a month later than normal.

THE LAW over abusive and controlling behaviour will change thanks to an academic’s research.