Sussex News

A record number of motorists were arrested during Sussex Police’s annual Christmas campaign targeting drink and drug-driving.

Sixteen containers were lost overboard from the Baltic Klipper, prompting concerns about pollution, environmental damage and who will ultimately pay for the recovery operation.

A campaign has been launched to save 13 historic lampposts in Eastbourne from being replaced with modern street lighting.

Camber Sands Holiday Park is rolling out a new all-inclusive upgrade as part of a nationwide Parkdean Resorts scheme.

Residents at Charters Court Care Home in East Grinstead have taken part in a flower arranging session designed to boost wellbeing and social connection.

Over £700 worth of beer, meat, chocolate and other products were stolen throughout their spree.

Ministers say the proposals are designed to significantly reduce deaths and serious injuries on UK roads.

Southern Water is working with coastal councils to place “Yellow Fish” stickers and stencils next to surface water drains near the shore.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a crash on the A27 near Brighton.

Campaigners have staged a protest against plans to close Ifield Golf Club in West Sussex to make way for a major housing development.

A Brighton sushi restaurant is facing objections to its application for a late-night licence, after being found trading beyond its permitted hours.

A Sussex children’s charity founded thanks to the efforts of Dame Vera Lynn is raising money by collecting real Christmas trees from homes across the county.

Drusillas Park has completed its annual animal census, counting more than 800 mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and fish at the zoo near Alfriston.

A man has been arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted in a vehicle layby near Bognor Regis.

Brighton’s iconic Palace Pier has been put up for sale, with its owners suggesting a new buyer could be in place by the summer.

A St Leonards man who abused, threatened and falsely imprisoned a woman has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.

A swimmer has died after getting into difficulty in the sea near Brighton’s Palace Pier on New Year’s Day.

Here’s our latest event guide to show you what’s happening across Sussex this month.

The trust said demand remained exceptionally high throughout the month and is expected to continue into January and across the winter period.

People across Sussex are being warned to prepare for a freezing start to the New Year, with snow and ice expected to affect parts of the county.