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Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Retired couple feel 'under siege' after migrants move in next door
Crowborough training camp has made national headlines in recent months after the Home Office identified it as a site to house up to 540 immigrants

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Bishop of Chichester announces retirement after 14 years of service
The Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner, has announced that he will retire from office at the end of May 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Business owners fuming as issue throws them into 'absolute chaos'
A small business has faced “absolute chaos” after losing its phone line for two weeks

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dumped lorry trailer full of rubble will incur 'significant cost' to remove
Horsham District Council is currently working alongside West Sussex County Council to facilitate the removal of the trailer

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Works to protect beachside homes underway as storm damages sea defences
The Environment Agency is carrying out work to protect properties at Climping Beach, between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Was Jeffrey Epstein invited to Sussex? Revelation in released files
Jeffrey Epstein was invited to Sussex to shoot ducks and pheasants, emails have revealed.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Exceptional' 14th-floor seafront penthouse on sale for £1.7 million
The apartment, located in the Bayside development on Brighton Road, in Worthing, is described as "a rare and truly exceptional opportunity".

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans submitted to build 125 homes on farmland on the edge of large town
Plans have been submitted to build 125 homes on arable farmland in Wealden district, East Sussex, on the edge of Tunbridge Wells

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The artwork in Sussex cathedral which is one of UK's most significant
Chichester Cathedral's Glowing + Alive exhibition will be exploring the story behind the creation of John Piper's iconic High Altar tapestry

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision due on controversial parking plans
County councillors are set to decide whether to move ahead with a controversial permit parking scheme in Bexhill.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New family-run steak and fish restaurant with unusual name set to open
Plans have been submitted to convert the former Kamson Pharmacy building in East Preston into a restaurant under the name 'The Podgy Spaniel'

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex tea and coffee business wins big in national TikTok contest
Arundel-based Edge Tea & Coffee was recognised for its hand-roasted beans and ethically sourced teas under the Shop Local South East category

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex city revealed as among the most expensive places to buy a pizza
A study has revealed that Brighton and Hove is among the most expensive places in the UK to buy a standard 12-inch Margherita pizza, ranking seventh overall

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three Brighton restaurants serving up bold flavours and brilliant offers
Discover the best Brighton dining deals for February 2026.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:07:21 +0000
Updates as flooding closes primary school
A school in Chichester has been closed due to flooding in the area.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Rejuvenation effort sees new trees planted in badly damaged area
Members of the Friends of Lancing Ring and the local community came together to plant approximately 200 trees to help the regeneration of Lancing Clump.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Feast of Fiddles set for return of much-loved annual tour
Feast of Fiddles, a group known for its energetic folk-rock performances, will perform at Bexhill Academy on Monday, February 23.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Burger & Lobster serves up jumbo meal for two this Valentine’s Day
Burger & Lobster Brighton will be serving the Big Valentine’s Dinner on February 14.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Exhibition offers look into lives of First World War soldiers
A free archaeological exhibition day in Bexhill Drill Hall will explore the lives of World War One soldiers who trained at nearby Cooden Camp.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP accuses political party of racism over child benefit plans
Reform UK has been called racist for arguing that two-child benefit cap should be lifted only for families where both parents are British and in full-time work.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Consultation launched for affordable housing plans
Brighton is facing an urgent housing crisis, with almost 40,000 new homes needed by 2040 and rents continuing to rise year on year.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seniors club receives £5,000 boost to tackle isolation and loneliness
Members of Sompting Seniors have received a £5,000 donation from housebuilder Persimmon Homes

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cabinet of Curiosity traces the past and future of museum spaces
Horsham Museum’s new exhibition Cabinet of Curiosity: Museums Past, Present and Future is now open.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Budget airline announces new route from Gatwick to island for summer 2026
Wizz Air will launch its brand new route from London Gatwick to Santorini in July.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Exhibition to explore identity through pop culture at Green Door Store
This Spring, Pete McKee invites people to visit his exhibition, ‘The Boy With a Leg Named Brian’ as it tours the UK’s most beloved Grassroots Music Venues.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Rolls-Royce launches 2026 apprenticeship scheme at Goodwood
Rolls-Royce is inviting applications for its 2026 Apprenticeship programme.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Gladwin brothers bring farm-to-fork flair to The Black Horse relaunch
The Gladwins – brothers behind some of London’s most loved farm-to-fork restaurants, have announced the purchase of The Black Horse in Amberley, West Sussex.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council plans improvements and stronger support in new budget
Protecting and improving the environment and supporting the most vulnerable are the focus of Adur District Council’s proposed plans for the next 12 months.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Santa Bus raises more than £28k to support charities
Brighton & Hove Buses have announced that this year’s Santa Bus has raised an impressive £28,070.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Smoke, mirrors and potholes in the politics of city hall
Last week, something quite rare happened – Greens managed to get the administration to vote in favour of a Green amendment to one of their policy decisions.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Widow urges government to extend bereavement payments for grieving families
A Billingshurst widow is calling on the government to increase and extend bereavement support payments.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tree management work planned for village restoration scheme
Work to manage the trees surrounding Falmer pond and improve water quality and biodiversity will start next week.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Families slam trust CEO 'tone deaf' after inquest finds 'inadequate' care
A group of families who blame the deaths of their loved ones on an NHS trust have responded to post made by the CEO in the wake of an inquest.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free advice offered at new health and wellbeing event
Residents in Midhurst are invited to find out more about the different ways they can make healthy changes to their lives at the Live Well Midhurst health fair.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nominations now open for town's civic awards
Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council is now accepting nominations for Civic Awards to recognise those who have made a positive impact on the town.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:28:31 +0000
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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council defends decision to use disabled parking bays for seafront project
The council has defended their decision to use disabled parking bays to temporarily store building materials

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Grandmother's sleepless nights as bank blocks access to her money for months
A woman has been unable to access her own money for months due to restrictions imposed by her bank

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:23:48 +0000
Two incidents close the A27 - police issue statement
Sussex Police has revealed why the A27 was closed last night (February 4) at the junction with the Fishbourne Roundabout

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:43:19 +0000
Body of man recovered from the sea
A man's body has been recovered from the sea

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:19:51 +0000
Matchday pie provider and beloved bakery 'appoints insolvency practitioners'
Piglets Pantry, a Worthing bakery that provides pies on Albion matchdays, has "appointed insolvency practitioners" according to another football club

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man slams council for 'shambolic' town centre regeneration project
Phil Hall, a former councillor in Strood, Kent, voiced serious concerns to East Sussex County Council about ongoing works in Eastbourne’s town centre.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:46:42 +0000
Search and rescue helicopter lands on beach following reports of 'incident'
A helicopter landed at the beach as part of a search and rescue mission

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000
Major project to stop 'catastrophic collapse' of seafront road to reach next stage
A multimillion-pound project to prevent a “catastrophic collapse” of the King's Road arches in Brighton is to be discussed by councillors

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:18:00 +0000
Man is named and charged with rape of boy
A man has been charged with raping a 17-year-old boy in St Leonards

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:14:43 +0000
Controversial plans for new flats on former playground are approved
Plans to build two blocks of council flats on a former wildlife site and children’s playground in Whitehawk in Brighton have been approved.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man 'shocked' by public reaction as he sells fish and chip shop after 18 years
Jon Baker sold The Lighthouse fish and chip shop on Priory Road in Hastings, East Sussex, in December 2025, having bought it in 2007

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Shop owner fined after illegal tobacco found hidden in orange juice cartons
Barzan Aubid, director of Baltic Bognor Ltd in Bognor Regis, pleaded guilty to trademarks, tobacco labelling and money laundering offences.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:15:45 +0000
Prime minister apologises to Epstein victims as he calls for unity at Sussex event
The Prime Minister spoke about the importance of national unity at an event in East Sussex - all the while fending off questions about his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:07:16 +0000
Boy's neck injured with blade during assault near park
Sussex Police are investigating after a boy was assaulted in Brighton.

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