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Review: Award-winning Horsham restaurant shortlisted for another prestigious title – and it is easy to see why

A Horsham restaurant is in the running to claim a prestigious national award – so I visited to see whether its food lived up to the recognition.

via The Argus1h ago

Europe's largest pumpkin festival opens with record-breaking crowds

Europe’s largest pumpkin festival has opened with record visitor numbers and biggest expansion to date

via Chichester Observer2h ago

Goodwood Revival 2026: Celebration of the very best of Italian culture, style and motoring heritage

After three days of spectacular racing, the 2026 Goodwood Revival has brought another outstanding motorsport season at Goodwood to a close.

via BBC Sussex2h ago

Woman arrested as man seriously hurt in dog attack

The animal, believed to be a bull terrier and Doberman cross, has been seized, police say.

via Chichester Observer2h ago

FA Cup: Chichester City suffer late disappointment at hands of SE Dons

Chichester City were dumped out of the FA Cup in agonising fashion courtesy of two late additional time goals by lower-league SE Dons.

via The Argus3h ago

LGBTQ+ venues launch action plan following closure of two major venues

Venues across Brighton have called for urgent action as they launch a new plan which looks to support the LGBTQ+ nightlife scene

via The Argus3h ago

Flats to be transformed into set for TV series

Holbrook apartment building, Brighton, are to be transformed into a television set for the latest series of ITV's popular crime show Grace.

via The Argus3h ago

City centre court building goes on sale for more than £4 million

The freehold of 1 Edward Street, a prominent office building in the heart of Brighton currently occupied by the Government's Family Court, is being marketed with a guide price of £4.15 million.

via The Argus3h ago

Restaurant reopens months after car ploughed into kitchen and injured three people

Chopsticks Littlehampton, located on Beach Road, was forced to close in December last year after a car drove into its kitchen

via The Argus3h ago

Section of nature reserve closed to public as bird flu cases confirmed

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve has confirmed that cases of bird flu (avian influenza) have been detected among wild birds across the site

via The Argus3h ago

Police swoop on off-licence and arrest two people

Two people were arrested at a Shoreham off-licence after the Neighbourhood Policing Team found suspected illicit tobacco

via The Argus4h ago

Dog seized and woman arrested after man 'seriously injured' near pond

Sussex Police said a 44-year-old man was attacked by a dog near Langney Pond in Sandpiper Walk at about 3.10pm on Monday, September 21.

via Chichester Observer4h ago

Man 'attacked' by dog in Eastbourne

A man is in hospital after he was ‘attacked’ by a dog in Eastbourne, according to Sussex Police.

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A26 Cuilfail Tunnel closed near Lewes after serious medical incident

The A26 Cuilfail Tunnel near Lewes was closed by Sussex Police due to a serious medical incident.

Sussex Police closed the A26 at Malling Street roundabout near Lewes following a serious medical incident. The closure caused traffic delays and bus cancellations. The tunnel subsequently re-opened.

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via The Argus5h ago

Live updates as emergency services attend fire near village

Three fire engines are at the scene of a fire at Grouse Road, Colgate, near Crawley.

via Chichester Observer5h ago

Fire crews respond to blaze near Crawley - 'please avoid the area'

Fire crews are responding to a blaze near Crawley this evening (Monday, September 21).

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Plans to occupy 20 homes before railway crossing secured refused

Plans to allow 20 new homes at a Barnham development to be occupied before a railway crossing is secured have been refused.

Developers sought permission to allow residents to move into up to 20 new homes at a Barnham development before a railway crossing was completed. The plans have been rejected.

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via Chichester Observer5h ago

easyJet holidays, which flies from Gatwick, launches campaign to highlight lesser-known destinations

Package holiday provider easyJet holidays has launched One Street Over, a new campaign designed to inspire holidaymakers to discover the lesser-known corners of Europe’s best-loved destinations.

via Chichester Observer5h ago

Brighton No 1 Bart Verbruggen makes Jason Steele claim after Thomas Tuchel's England promotion

All the news from Brighton and Hove Albion as the Premier League pauses for the international break

via Chichester Observer5h ago

West Sussex charity rescues adorable ducklings 'trapped' in drain

A group of ducklings were rescued by a West Sussex charity after becoming trapped in a drain.

via Chichester Observer5h ago

Sexual assault victim from West Sussex speaks out after offender sentenced

A Shoreham woman who was sexually assaulted has urged other victims to report offences to police, saying perpetrators should not be allowed to think they can get away with their actions.

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West Sussex schools face £147m deficit despite £183m funding

West Sussex County Council will have a £147m schools deficit by 2026/27 despite £183m government funding.

A £183m allocation from the government will still leave West Sussex County Council with a £147m deficit on its Dedicated Schools Grant by the end of 2026/27. The council is also facing wider budget pressures, with social care costs for children and adults predicted to cause a £24.5m overspend in the same year.

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via Chichester Observer6h ago

From classroom to cinema screen: Brighton MET student wins Horsham Film Festival Award

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via Chichester Observer6h ago

Goodwood Revival in pictures: 50 photos celebrating vintage cars and fashion

Goodwood Revival returned to the Goodwood Motor Circuit last weekend, bringing together historic motor racing and vintage fashion.

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Five arrested after 13-year-old stabbed on Eastbourne seafront

A 13-year-old boy was stabbed on Eastbourne seafront and five people have been arrested.

Emergency services were called to Grand Parade on Eastbourne seafront on the afternoon of 20 September. The boy was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital, but has since been discharged. Sussex Police has arrested five people in connection with the incident.

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via Chichester Observer6h ago

Sussex Green Living: Weather, food prices and the case for growing your own

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via Chichester Observer6h ago

Political opinion: Labour leader welcomes public voice in historic social care reform

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via The Argus6h ago

Mum-of-three spared jail after fatal crash linked to lack of sleep

Erica Buenor, 35, admitted causing the death of black cab driver Arthur Pountney by careless driving and received an 18-month suspended sentence.

2 outlets6h ago

Wealden council upholds £558,000 bridge funding decision

Wealden council has confirmed its decision to set aside funding for a bridge project after a call-in debate.

Council leaders had allocated £558,000 for a bridge-building project. Following a call-in debate, the decision has been left to stand.

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via Chichester Observer6h ago

Stuart Palma, Southern Hospice Group: corporate support can make a difference for hospice care

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via Chichester Observer6h ago

East Sussex shopfront still taped off after car crashed into it

A shopfront in Seaford is still taped off after a vehicle collided with it yesterday (Sunday, September 20).

via Chichester Observer6h ago

Arun planning applications submitted between September 11 and September 18

The following planning applications have been submitted to Arun District Council between September 11 and September 18.

via Chichester Observer6h ago

Preston Nomads reflect on what might have been in 2026 – but look forward to 2027

The 2026 cricket season won’t go down as one of Preston Nomads’ finest as the club reflect on two Sussex League relegations and lack of any senior silverware.

via Chichester Observer6h ago

Worthing Women: Baker-Carroll is a real Paige-turner

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via Chichester Observer7h ago

Data experts predict final Premier League table: Where Brighton, Brentford, Everton and Leeds are tipped to finish

Where Brighton and their Premier League rivals are expected to finish this season

via Chichester Observer7h ago

Southern Water announces a £300 million investment to tackle storm overflows across Sussex

Several communities across West and East Sussex are to become a ‘hive of activity’ as Southern Water looks to reduce storm overflows as part of a £300 million investment.

via Chichester Observer7h ago

Friends of Broadwater & Worthing Cemetery Alter Egos Tour, Saturday 3rd October 2026 at 11am

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via Chichester Observer7h ago

Hundreds run to celebrate famous athlete Alf

Nearly 500 runners took part in the third annual Alf Shrubb Memorial races in Slinfold, with the rain holding off until the event had finished.

via Chichester Observer7h ago

Swastika vandalism treated as ‘hate crime’

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via Chichester Observer7h ago

Police in East Sussex said they have made 14 arrests in just one week

Wealden Police revealed that officers made 14 arrests in across last week (Monday, 14 September)