Dramatic scenes played out after an armed man barricaded himself inside a property in Newhaven, East Sussex, in response to a police visit.

A fault on a train at Haywards Heath is blocking the busy rail line between London and Brighton, Southern Rail have said.

A woman fears she may never be able to buy a home due to a long-running saga involving an unpaid mobile phone contract

A table of diners who allegedly dashed without paying their bill of more than £150 have been warned “enough is enough”

Pub landlords announced that The Garden Bar on Portland Road in Hove is now independently owned for the first time in its history

Plans to demolish a 1930s house on Roedean Crescent, one of Brighton's most expensive streets, and replace it with a huge modern home

Consumer group Which? has rounded up its best UK walks for the summer.

Pictures have unveiled the new-look Prezzo restaurant in Brighton Marina, which has now reopened after full renovation

In the recent summer heatwave, a number of unusual, exciting animals have been spotted in the Brighton and Hove waters

Proposals for a major housing development on the outskirts of Bexhill are due to go back in front of Rother councillors

A barber has asked permission to set up a temporary hut in Bosham while waiting for their new premises to be built

A road in Brighton will be closed for nearly a month

More trusts could be set up to run council-owned “heritage assets” along the lines of the Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust or the Saltdean Lido, subject to the approval of senior councillors

Five smoke control orders around Brighton have been scrapped

Two applications to build up to 120 and 130 homes close to the Pagham Waste-water Treatment Works have been refused by Arun District Council

A life-changing medical treatment is at the centre of a clinical trial aiming to improve surgical outcomes.

A dragon-themed trail is bringing a touch of adventure to a family attraction.

Nusrat Ghani MP has praised the growth of a vineyard that’s becoming a 'key community hub and tourist destination.'

A selective licensing scheme for private landlords in Brighton and Hove will take effect from October.

A Brighton road is currently closed for gas connection works.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging residents to consider whether they could benefit from a free Safe and Well Visit.

A Hove nursery has been named the best in country.

Women in Worthing are being invited to take part in a community hike.

A festival returns to West Sussex this summer, promising four days of music, nature and creativity.

Sussex Police has adopted the Forcer Protocol, an initiative designed to improve the identification and support of armed forces veterans.

A university lecturer has taken centre stage at major international summit.

Finally, we have a Prime Minister who gets that policing is an important and complex public service and deserves his support, says Graham Bartlett

The complete family archive of one of Britain's leading bloodhound breeders to be auctioned off as a single lot.

More than 100 students explored real-world career pathways in sustainability during hands-on industry day.

Hotel du Vin is launching Sicilian-inspired dining experience.

The magic of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang came into land at Chestnut Tree House.

New schemes helping businesses and communities improve organisation and wellbeing in Brighton.

These photographs capture the tranquil beauty of Chichester Canal.

The University of Brighton has been named the top university in UK for highly skilled employment in nursing and midwifery.

A cabinet reshuffle has been announced at West Sussex County Council.

A new anti-littering campaign is urging visitors to take responsibility for rubbish they leave behind.

East Grinstead resident whose dad died of bowel cancer led 600-mile cycle ride, raising over £165,000 for world-leading cancer research institute

A man has been pronounced dead after getting into trouble at West Wittering beach today (July 26), Sussex Police confirmed.

There is a large emergency services presence at a serious incident currently unfolding at West Wittering Beach in West Sussex, where a man has been pronounced dead.

A blind man from Portslade said he is "does not feel safe anymore" after he was nearly hit by a car attempting to walk around a Brighton and Hove City Council vehicle parked on the pavement

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a car park on Haywards Heath Road, between North Chailey and Scaynes Hill, Sussex.

A newly built lift which is part of a major restoration project on Brighton’s seafront has been dismissed as a “watch tower harking from the Second World War"

The proposals, for the part demolition of existing facilities and construction of new buildings at Steyning Grammar School, have been recommended for approval.

The 68-home scheme has been proposed for land north of Little Slaughterford on Chapel Road in Barns Green

A complete lack of running water is causing 'mayhem' at London Gatwick Airport, with some suggestions that flights may have to be cancelled.

A London airport has been left without any running water - sparking outrage from passengers unable to flush toilets or wash their hands

A car has rolled onto its side on Broadmark Lane, a residential street in Rustington, near Littlehampton in West Sussex.

A herd of Exmoor ponies has taken up residence at Mill Hill nature reserve near Shoreham, brought in by Adur and Worthing Councils.

A planning inspector has upheld a decision to refuse permission to demolish and replace Berry Barn, a two-storey property on East Strand, West Wittering.

East Sussex County Council spent £17,360.94 on removing flags between January 21, 2025 and January 20, 2026.