Sussex news

Sussex: Jewel of the South Coast will focus on several areas of the county, including Beachy Head

New TV series celebrating all things Sussex to air on Channel 5

South East Coast Ambulance Service is asking the public for its continued support after experiencing one of its busiest ever starts to the summer.

South East Coast Ambulance Service is asking the public for its continued support after experiencing one of its busiest ever starts to the summer.

Ambulance crews face soaring demand during busy summer period

Geoff and oleander.

Geoff and oleander.

The summer plants that bring colour, scent and butterflies to any garden

Jack Carson, pictured.

Jack Carson, pictured.

Sussex lose against Glamorgan in One-Day cup

Family to accept honour for woman whose death helped teach 10,000 students

Two graduates from the University of Sussex are proving it is never too late to celebrate success.

Two graduates from the University of Sussex are proving it is never too late to celebrate success.

PhD at 70 and degree after 49 years among inspiring graduation stories

Mental health author launches campaign to get men talking

Health trust chosen for national pilot scheme

Rathfinny Wine Estate has become the exclusive sparkling wine patron of London’s Saatchi Gallery, serving Sussex vintage wines at art events and exhibitions.

Rathfinny Wine Estate has become the exclusive sparkling wine patron of London’s Saatchi Gallery, serving Sussex vintage wines at art events and exhibitions.

Sussex wine producer becomes exclusive patron at Saatchi Gallery

The A27 has ranked poorly for driver satisfaction in a new survey

The A27 has ranked poorly for driver satisfaction in a new survey

One of Sussex's main roads is named among England's worst in new survey

Mid Sussex District Council is investing in practical tools, education and partnership work to keep town centres safe, support local businesses and help young people make positive choices.

Mid Sussex District Council is investing in practical tools, education and partnership work to keep town centres safe, support local businesses and help young people make positive choices.

Local government

Crime prevention drive targets anti-social behaviour

Set in the heart of the Sussex countryside, this immersive weekend brought the sights, sounds and spirit of wartime Britain to life.

Set in the heart of the Sussex countryside, this immersive weekend brought the sights, sounds and spirit of wartime Britain to life.

Bluebell Railway hosts immersive 1940s wartime weekend

Wet wipes have become one of the biggest causes of sewer blockages.

Wet wipes have become one of the biggest causes of sewer blockages.

Sewer warning as billions of wet wipes clog the network

Local government

The expansion of vulgar Brighton and genteel Hove

Ex-Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright

Ex-Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright

Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests

Patients with severe endometriosis could benefit from safer surgery in the future thanks to a new research study which has successfully tested an innovative technique to help prevent serious surgical complications.

Patients with severe endometriosis could benefit from safer surgery in the future thanks to a new research study which has successfully tested an innovative technique to help prevent serious surgical complications.

Green dye trial offers hope for safer endometriosis surgery

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has commented on the introduction of HMICFRS's new Policing Performance System.

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has commented on the introduction of HMICFRS's new Policing Performance System.

Police force welcomes lowest concern level under new assessment

Dr Rashaad Shabab completed his 100th marathon in May 2026 at Ardingly Reservoir in the East Sussex countryside.

Dr Rashaad Shabab completed his 100th marathon in May 2026 at Ardingly Reservoir in the East Sussex countryside.

Associate dean completes 100th marathon while raising funds for students

Haffenden was convicted at Lewes Crown Court

Haffenden was convicted at Lewes Crown Court

Former primary teacher admits sexual offences and false imprisonment of children

This week CPRE Sussex has raised the alarm about the dangerous draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

This week CPRE Sussex has raised the alarm about the dangerous draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Countryside charity calls for changes to planning reforms

Colin Hambrook.

Colin Hambrook.

Public invited to help preserve the history of disability arts

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne questioned police chief officers on a wide-ranging agenda of topics.

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne questioned police chief officers on a wide-ranging agenda of topics.

Police accountability meeting focuses on trust and community safety

Rampion Telescope at Newhaven.

Rampion Telescope at Newhaven.

Seafront telescopes restored after eight years of public use

Workington ease past Carlisle in first match at temporary home

Blipday was created to encourage people to spend less time endlessly scrolling and more time getting out and enjoying what's happening around them.

Blipday was created to encourage people to spend less time endlessly scrolling and more time getting out and enjoying what's happening around them.

App encourages people to swap scrolling for real-world adventures

Small Greenfield development.

Small Greenfield development.

Charity raises alarm over planning reforms and green spaces

Sussex Heritage Trust at City & Country’s King Edward VII Estate.

Sussex Heritage Trust at City & Country’s King Edward VII Estate.

Inside the remarkable restoration of a historic Sussex estate

Geoff and Digitalis Panther.

Geoff and Digitalis Panther.

Summer colour, quirky garden art and a weekend of garden visits

Dr James Williams

Dr James Williams

Trust, truth and expertise in an age of endless information

Helena Dollimore MP.

Helena Dollimore MP.

Local government

Volunteer coastguard payment plans scrapped after widespread concern

In one Sussex secondary school, students have explored how ordinary people’s lives where extinguished or changed forever 31 years ago through a poetry workshop.

In one Sussex secondary school, students have explored how ordinary people’s lives where extinguished or changed forever 31 years ago through a poetry workshop.

Students explore Srebrenica genocide through poetry workshop

The livestock register has been developed following lessons learned from previous water supply interruptions and feedback from livestock owners.

The livestock register has been developed following lessons learned from previous water supply interruptions and feedback from livestock owners.

Water supplier unveils emergency support for livestock owners

MINCKA cafe now holds the crown.

MINCKA cafe now holds the crown.

Independent cafe 'incredibly grateful' after being named best in Sussex

MP for Mid Sussex Alison Bennett

MP for Mid Sussex Alison Bennett

The percentage of Sussex car thefts that get to court is an 'absolute scandal'

South East Water must pay £30.5 million after investigations by the industry watchdog.

South East Water must pay £30.5 million after investigations by the industry watchdog.

Water supplier to pay £30.5m after repeated service failures

More than £250 million is to be invested into increasing policing in Jewish communities.

More than £250 million is to be invested into increasing policing in Jewish communities.

Police force to benefit from share of £250 million security funding

To mark the NHS's 78th birthday, Stagecoach has launched its new 'NHS Heroes' competition, giving communities the chance to recognise an outstanding NHS worker who has gone above and beyond.

To mark the NHS's 78th birthday, Stagecoach has launched its new 'NHS Heroes' competition, giving communities the chance to recognise an outstanding NHS worker who has gone above and beyond.

Public invited to nominate NHS heroes for free bus travel

Death of distinguished explosives officer sparks veterans cancer concerns

Amari (left) and Brusco (top right) in Brighton, and Bauji (bottom right) in Worthing, were amongst the six Sussex restaurants named in the The Good Food Guide.

Amari (left) and Brusco (top right) in Brighton, and Bauji (bottom right) in Worthing, were amongst the six Sussex restaurants named in the The Good Food Guide.

Six Sussex restaurants named among the best in the UK in new prestigious list

Actors and boxer among the famous faces to wed in Sussex over the years

The incident took place on a flight from Tenerife to Gatwick

The incident took place on a flight from Tenerife to Gatwick

Police officers praised for actions during 'frightening' mid-air emergency

Live updates as services to London suspended after points failure

Live updates as services to London suspended after points failure

Live updates as services to London suspended after points failure

PCC Katy Bourne with volunteer ICVs.

PCC Katy Bourne with volunteer ICVs.

Volunteers earn top national award for police custody support

Pets at Home is helping families keep children entertained this summer with the return of its free Pet Pals workshops.

Pets at Home is helping families keep children entertained this summer with the return of its free Pet Pals workshops.

Pet care retailer launches free children's summer workshops

Schoolchildren shine in original musical staged across Sussex

Planning and development

Why is one Sussex council trying to find land for 4,000 extra new homes?

Aerial photographs capture dramatic beauty of historic lighthouse

Crews battled a wildfire at Devil's Dyke on Friday

Crews battled a wildfire at Devil's Dyke on Friday

'Exceptional' wildfire risk warn experts following multiple Sussex blazes

Artist Cy Baker sketching.

Artist Cy Baker sketching.

Award-winning wildlife artist to host nature-inspired art workshops

The amount of people treated in corridors of Sussex hospitals revealed

Geoff on the viewing platform on the water tower.

Geoff on the viewing platform on the water tower.

A stroll through Regent’s Park’s stunning new royal garden

Missing woman found dead following police appeal

Students from across Mid Sussex have spent the past nine months putting their engineering skills, creativity and teamwork to the test as part of the annual Mid Sussex STEM Challenge.

Students from across Mid Sussex have spent the past nine months putting their engineering skills, creativity and teamwork to the test as part of the annual Mid Sussex STEM Challenge.

Students showcase engineering skills in annual STEM challenge

Clive Gravett with Louise Gorrod from St Andrew’s school, Hove.

Clive Gravett with Louise Gorrod from St Andrew’s school, Hove.

Charity helps children grow through gardening and planting