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Drivers Warned Not To Ignore Flood Road Closures After Worker Hit By Vehicle At Saltbox Roundabout
Motorists in West Sussex are being urged not to drive through flooded roads after a highways worker was struck by a vehicle that ignored a road closure.

Dominic Kureen
3 days ago


West Sussex County Council Plans 4.99 Per Cent Council Tax Rise
West Sussex County Council is planning to increase its share of council tax by 4.99 per cent for the 2026/27 financial year.
Karen Dunn LDR
Jan 30


Rail Line Between Surrey And West Sussex Closed After Substantial Landslip
A railway line linking Surrey and West Sussex will remain closed until at least Friday following a landslip, according to Network Rail.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 28


Over 145 tonnes of debris cleared from West Sussex beaches after shipping containers lost at sea
More than 145 tonnes of waste that washed up on West Sussex beaches over the past few weeks has now been collected and safely disposed of, councils have confirmed.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 22


Breakwater Children’s Home Retains Outstanding Ofsted Rating
West Sussex County Council’s Breakwater children’s home in Shoreham has once again been rated outstanding by Ofsted, following its latest inspection.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 17, 2025


Sussex Police Launch Renewed Appeal In 27-Year-Old Missing Teen Case
Police are renewing their appeal for information about a teenage girl who disappeared 27 years ago.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 16, 2025


Applications Open For West Sussex Primary School Places for 2026
Parents and carers across West Sussex can now apply for primary and infant school places for children starting in September 2026.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 10, 2025


£15.6m Employment Support Scheme to Help West Sussex Residents Into Work
People in West Sussex who face barriers to finding or staying in work will soon be able to access tailored help through a new national employment programme.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 10, 2025


West Sussex Pushes For Single Council In Local Government Shake-Up
The council’s preferred option is part of a joint business case developed with all eight councils in West Sussex.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 25, 2025


West Sussex Lane Rental Scheme Cuts Thousands Of Days Of Roadworks
A scheme designed to cut down disruption from roadworks across West Sussex has already saved residents thousands of days of delays.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 25, 2025


West Sussex Man Arrested After Aerospace Cyber Incident Disrupts European Flights
A man in his forties from West Sussex has been arrested as part of an investigation into a cyber incident affecting Collins Aerospace, which caused disruption to flights at Heathrow and other European airports over the weekend.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 24, 2025


Secondary School Applications Open For West Sussex Pupils Starting in 2026
Parents and carers across West Sussex can now apply for secondary school places for children due to start in September 2026.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 12, 2025


More Than 1,000 Children Reported Missing In West Sussex Over Past Year
More than 1,000 children went missing in West Sussex between July 2024 and June 2025, councillors have been told.
Karen Dunn LDR
Sep 11, 2025


Connectivity Is Growing In West Sussex Fields
Growing Sussex is an exciting project to advance digital technology and data-driven decision making in food, wine and plant production.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 9, 2025


Rogue Roofer Jailed For Defrauding Homeowners In West Sussex
A rogue builder has been jailed for 30 months after defrauding a Henfield homeowner and several other victims across West Sussex.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 9, 2025


Applications Open For Secondary School Places In West Sussex
Parents and carers in West Sussex can now apply for secondary school places for September 2026. Applications must be submitted by the deadline of Friday 31 October 2025.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 9, 2025


Hove Restaurant Licence Revoked After Police Find Cocaine
A restaurant and bar has lost its drinks licence because of links to serious crime after a police raid. A Brighton and Hove City Council...

Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Jul 4, 2025


Officers Increase Focus On Tackling Youth-Related Crime In Brighton
Police in Brighton are increasing their focus on addressing reports of youth-related crime in the city. Officers have been responding to...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 25, 2025


West Sussex Councils Submit Interim Plan For Local Government Reorganisation, Seek Clarity On Key Issues
West Sussex councils have submitted their draft interim plan for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to the Minister for Local...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 21, 2025
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