A Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance team has completed five marathons in five days — raising more than £15,000 for the lifesaving charity.

West Sussex firefighters are urging people to avoid garden bonfires this bank holiday after six outdoor fires were reported across the county in two weeks.

A new rainbow coalition has taken control of West Sussex County Council after the Conservatives lost power for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Police are investigating a series of garage and vehicle break-ins in the Funtington area near Chichester and are urging residents to stay vigilant.

A former assistant headteacher from West Sussex has admitted trying to engage in sexual communications with a child.

Chichester District Council is investing £325,000 towards the purchase of four more temporary homes as it looks to reduce the growing use of hotels and B&Bs for families in need.

Long-serving Hollingdean councillor Theresa Fowler has officially become the new Mayor of Brighton and Hove, promising to champion inclusivity, community and two charities close to her heart.

Toxic blue-green algae has been detected at Seven Sisters Country Park, with visitors warned to stay out of the water and keep dogs on leads.