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.

A library book borrowed in 1983 has finally been returned to Rye Library — nearly 43 years overdue.

A Sussex Police officer has been charged with drink-driving offences after a single-vehicle crash in Crawley during the early hours of Tuesday morning.