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The Gardeners Arms in Sompting

Planning and development

Plans to turn 'last pub in village' into a house refused again

West Sussex County Council.

West Sussex County Council.

Council backs calls for fairer school funding after cross-party vote

The project involves re-routing the A29 east of its current position

The project involves re-routing the A29 east of its current position

Construction of roundabout to begin as part of major road realignment

Cllr Martin McCabe

Cllr Martin McCabe

Local government

Labour leader calls for overhaul of outdated council tax system

Six-bedroom £2.75 million Sussex home with 'stunning interiors' for sale

Clockwise from top left: Charlotte Blenman; Ricky Platt; Neil Pinchbeck; Roy Harmer

Clockwise from top left: Charlotte Blenman; Ricky Platt; Neil Pinchbeck; Roy Harmer

National Crime Agency

Four people guilty of £40m cocaine scheme having been caught in Sussex

Durban House, Bognor Regis. Image: GoogleMaps

Durban House, Bognor Regis. Image: GoogleMaps

West Sussex County Council

Investigation launched after trespassing incident at council buildings

Knepp is home to soaring numbers of birds such as nightingales, butterflies including purple emperors, dragonflies and damselflies, and even pine martens.

Knepp is home to soaring numbers of birds such as nightingales, butterflies including purple emperors, dragonflies and damselflies, and even pine martens.

Rewilding champion calls for more wild spaces across the UK

Ian and Neil Marchant cut the official ribbon on the Marchant Learning Pod at Queen Victoria Hospital.

Ian and Neil Marchant cut the official ribbon on the Marchant Learning Pod at Queen Victoria Hospital.

Hospital honours healthcare worker with new learning space

Avisford Park Hotel, set in 89 acres of parkland between Chichester and Arundel, has completed a £300,000 investment in a solar PV and battery storage system.

Avisford Park Hotel, set in 89 acres of parkland between Chichester and Arundel, has completed a £300,000 investment in a solar PV and battery storage system.

Hotel invests £300,000 in solar power to cut energy bills

The site for the now approved parkland reserve (outlined in blue) alongside the site for the linked refused housing development (outlined in pink).

The site for the now approved parkland reserve (outlined in blue) alongside the site for the linked refused housing development (outlined in pink).

Planning and development

Huge parkland reserve given go-ahead despite refusal of almost 1,500 homes

An artist's impression of the site, with the waste facility located to the south

An artist's impression of the site, with the waste facility located to the south

Planning and development

Dozens of homes planned next to waste centre despite previous noise fears

Old House, formerly home to Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon

Old House, formerly home to Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon

Country house estate previously home to Princess Margaret listed for sale

Ronnie required surgery after becoming injured and spending almost a week trapped beneath a shipping container

Ronnie required surgery after becoming injured and spending almost a week trapped beneath a shipping container

Cat missing for days found under shipping container and seriously injured

Cllr Martin McCabe.

Cllr Martin McCabe.

Local government

Consultation launched on plans to improve children's services

Italian Garden at Borde Hill

Italian Garden at Borde Hill

'I visited a Sussex gem with stunning gardens, woodland walks, music events and food'

After the Met Office warned of an ‘exceptional risk’ of wildfires in some areas of the UK, the British Red Cross is sharing advice on how you can keep safe over the coming days.

After the Met Office warned of an ‘exceptional risk’ of wildfires in some areas of the UK, the British Red Cross is sharing advice on how you can keep safe over the coming days.

Wildfire advice given as parts of Sussex face 'exceptional' risk

The military jet was videoed flying over Tangmere airfield

The military jet was videoed flying over Tangmere airfield

Low-flying military jet makes top-secret appearance over airfield

County Hall Chichester. Image: LDRS

County Hall Chichester. Image: LDRS

Council considering glyphosate opt-out

What John claims he found inside Durban House in Bognor Regis

What John claims he found inside Durban House in Bognor Regis

Local government

Explorer 'finds hundreds of sensitive documents' dumped in disused council building

Live updates as main road closed after serious overnight collision

Live updates as main road closed after serious overnight collision

Live updates as man suffers life threatening injuries in serious overnight crash

West Sussex County Council's Cabinet has approved the fire and rescue service’s latest Statement of Assurance which sets out how the organisation is meeting its statutory, governance and operational responsibilities.

West Sussex County Council's Cabinet has approved the fire and rescue service’s latest Statement of Assurance which sets out how the organisation is meeting its statutory, governance and operational responsibilities.

Final fire service assurance report approved before governance change

Mohammed Rasauli

Mohammed Rasauli

Man urged to come forward after fatal A27 crash

Mid Sussex District Council

Mid Sussex District Council

Local government

Plans to rebuild barn after it was damaged beyond repair by fire

Live updates as main road shut by caravan fire

Live updates as main road shut by caravan fire

Live updates as main road shut by caravan fire

Arun District Council has launched a public consultation to help shape the future of its Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) for dogs in public places.

Arun District Council has launched a public consultation to help shape the future of its Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) for dogs in public places.

Local government

Council launches consultation on dog rules in public spaces

Brookfield Park.

Brookfield Park.

Council celebrates record number of prestigious Green Flag awards

A rare opportunity to explore the gorgeous garden of celebrated Sussex gardener Rosemary Alexander is on hand in Rogate this Saturday.

A rare opportunity to explore the gorgeous garden of celebrated Sussex gardener Rosemary Alexander is on hand in Rogate this Saturday.

Private garden opens to visitors for charity fundraising afternoon

The proposed footpath was supposed to run along the east side of Dappers Lane

The proposed footpath was supposed to run along the east side of Dappers Lane

Planning and development

Long-awaited footpath unlikely to be built after housing developer collapses

Homes England wants to build 3,000 homes west of Ifield

Homes England wants to build 3,000 homes west of Ifield

'The time to be outraged is now': Campaigners mobilise against 3,000 homes plan

The largest steam rally in Sussex took place at Parham Park over the weekend.

The largest steam rally in Sussex took place at Parham Park over the weekend.

Sussex Steam Rally celebrates vintage vehicles and steam engines

The government has today confirmed a further delay to its decision on local government reorganisation for West Sussex.

The government has today confirmed a further delay to its decision on local government reorganisation for West Sussex.

Local government

Government delays decision on future of council restructuring

Beautiful images celebrate the colours of the countryside

An artist's impression of the proposed dwelling

An artist's impression of the proposed dwelling

Plans to build 'excessive' home metres from renowned beach would be 'jarring'

Freddie May and Theo Collumbell, who both train with ARO Fitness Kick Boxing's Westbourne club, secured their places on the national team following impressive performances at the recent ISKA British Open Championships.

Freddie May and Theo Collumbell, who both train with ARO Fitness Kick Boxing's Westbourne club, secured their places on the national team following impressive performances at the recent ISKA British Open Championships.

West Sussex kickboxers selected to represent Team UK in Madrid

Mike Brooks and Mike Barlow from East Grinstead Foodbank.

Mike Brooks and Mike Barlow from East Grinstead Foodbank.

Foodbank receives donation to help support people in crisis

The Safer Arun Partnership has announced a second round of its successful Community Safety Grant Fund.

The Safer Arun Partnership has announced a second round of its successful Community Safety Grant Fund.

Community groups invited to apply for grants to improve public safety

Mr Robinson, who relies on a ventilator for up to 16 hours a day, could be evicted from his home

Mr Robinson, who relies on a ventilator for up to 16 hours a day, could be evicted from his home

Severely ill man faces losing his home - but the NHS could hold the key to keeping it

Plans to build up to 117 homes in Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath. Image: Fairfax Acquisitions Ltd

Plans to build up to 117 homes in Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath. Image: Fairfax Acquisitions Ltd

Council inundated with hundreds of objections over plans for 117 homes

A new archaeological-themed escape room opens this August at Tulleys.

A new archaeological-themed escape room opens this August at Tulleys.

One of world's best escape rooms opens new temple expedition experience

Live updates as A27 closed due to roadworks causing severe traffic

Live updates as A27 closed due to roadworks causing severe traffic

Live updates as A27 closed due to roadworks causing severe traffic

Wildlife photographer reveals nature’s hidden moments

Part of Sussex at 'exceptional' risk of wildfires

An aerial view of the site

An aerial view of the site

Planning and development

Church of Scientology's plans to convert two fields into huge car park approved

Sammy Hydes was announced as the winner of the Palliative Frontline Leader award at the Palliative Care Awards ceremony.

Sammy Hydes was announced as the winner of the Palliative Frontline Leader award at the Palliative Care Awards ceremony.

Care home worker wins national award for palliative care leadership

The Royal Oak in Midhurst has been listed for sale for £990,000

The Royal Oak in Midhurst has been listed for sale for £990,000

Owner 'incredibly sad' as popular 17th-century country pub up for sale

Courtney Pine, British jazz musician.

Courtney Pine, British jazz musician.

Jazz legend to headline four-day music festival in Sussex

Live updates as multiple fire crews tackle blaze in field

Live updates as multiple fire crews tackle blaze in field

Live updates as multiple fire crews tackle blaze in field

Councillor Martin McCabe, Leader of the Labour Group on West Sussex County Council.

Councillor Martin McCabe, Leader of the Labour Group on West Sussex County Council.

Funding boost aims to improve support for children with SEND

An artist's impression of the development

An artist's impression of the development

Planning and development

Housebuilder criticised for promoting open days while buyers cannot occupy homes

The collision occurred on the A27 at Fontwell

The collision occurred on the A27 at Fontwell

Investigation launched after motorcyclist seriously injured in A27 collision

Severe delays on A27 as crowds flock to Goodwood festival

Severe delays on A27 as crowds flock to Goodwood festival

Goodwood Festival of Speed

Severe delays on A27 as crowds flock to Goodwood festival

South Downs, Sussex

Images reveal scale of damage as fire crews battle wildfire at beauty spot

Fire on the grass verge near the A27 West Sussex

Fire on the grass verge near the A27 West Sussex

Warning after fire breaks out on grass verge near A27