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Dire Straits legend mixes music with memories as he hits the road
It’s been “a strange thing to do”, says John Illsley, with a hint of understatement.
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'Abused his position' - Jail sentence for ex-Sussex Police investigator who had 'sexual contact' with victim of crime he was investigating
An ex-Sussex Police investigator, who 'abused his position for sexual purpose', has been jailed for a year.


'Dial 999 immediately' if you see this wanted woman in Sussex
The police are searching for a woman, who failed to appear in court in Worthing.

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Landlords call 'Time' on one of the oldest pubs in Sussex
A couple who have run one of the oldest pubs in Sussex for nearly 17 years are now calling ‘Time’ once and for all.


Electric Storm Youth calls for community votes to get a share of Tesco’s Stronger Starts Fund
Electric Storm Youth is asking for crucial community support to secure a grant of up to £1,500 from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. The funding would directly support the provision of fun and educational youth sessions during the school holidays. This will provide families with access to safe and...


A27: Temporary traffic lights in Worthing cause traffic 'chaos'
Construction on part of the A27 in Worthing has ended after causing traffic ‘chaos’.

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Cardinal Black play Brighton on back of new album
Cardinal Black, the Welsh-formed trio of frontman Tom Hollister, guitarist Chris Buck and drummer Adam Roberts, took their next step with the release earlier this year of their new album Midnight At The Valencia.
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Worthing Food Foundation ‘Very Grateful’ for support from Morrisons Foundation
Worthing Food Foundation were delighted to receive a grant of £4,350 from the Morrisons Foundation to help them buy kitchen equipment for their new Community Food Club service.


Bus enthusiast creates unique pictorial record of Southdown services in West Sussex in the 1970s and early 1980s
Hopping on and off buses in rural locations across West Sussex has enabled one enthusiast to put together three fantastic booklets packed with photos of Southdown in its heyday.


New vision for nature in Worthing and Adur
A new vision for nature, designed to protect and restore the area’s environment from the Downs to the coast, has ben adopted by Worthing and Adur councils.


'Our small way of saying thank you' - New car park opened for NHS staff near Worthing Hospital
A new car park has opened for NHS staff near Worthing Hospital.


'High-value theft' - Group of teenagers arrested after incident at Worthing store
A group of teenagers have been arrested after a 'high-value theft' from a store in Worthing.


Christmas decorations spotted on Worthing house already – and we haven't even had Hallowe'en yet!
It might only be mid-October, but that hasn’t stopped one Worthing home from starting to put up its Christmas decorations and lights.


West Sussex homeless service launches urgent Christmas appeal
As the cold winter months draw in, a homeless service for adults in West Sussex is making an urgent appeal to the community to help support local people facing homelessness.


Scouts in Southwick fund three defibrillators for the community
Scouts in Southwick have funded three defibrillators for the community, fundraising for the life-saving equipment over more than two years.


Hinshelwood’s rallying cry: Let’s get Worthing FC to next level
Let’s crack on with getting this club to the top tier of English non-league football.


My family visited Paultons Park theme park – we tried brand-new ride Ghostly Manor and were shocked by the queues in the park
My favourite days ever are days out with my family.


Sauna comes to Bognor Regis as Luna Hut opens fifth hut on South Coast
Sussex-based sauna company Luna Hut is set to open their 5th south coast sauna in Bognor Regis in November.


See what's pouring at Worthing Beer Festival 2025 – expect dark delights, special sours, super ciders and more
Worthing Beer Festival organisers have been whetting the appetite in the build up to the 27th annual event, highlighting some of the more than 40 cask ales, 10 craft keg beers and 10 ciders that will be on offer.

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Justin Hayward hits the road on his Forever Autumn tour
Justin Hayward hits the road on his Forever Autumn tour, a tour which takes its title from one of the songs most closely associated with him.
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