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Filming underway in Rustington.

Here's why film crews have been spotted in Sussex

Martin McCabe is the cabinet member for the environment on Worthing Borough Council

Year-round testing proposed for bathing waters

Rail passengers travelling to and from Chichester face disruption during the October half-term, with replacement buses set to run as engineers carry out major signalling upgrades and track maintenance across the region.

Rail users face replacement buses during half-term as track upgrades take place

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Justin Audibert, Artistic Director of Chichester Festival Theatre. Photo Peter Flude

REVIEW: Chichester Festival Theatre's 2026 summer season assessed

New social housing at Silverleaf Court in Shoreham. Photo: Adur District Council

'Affordable' homes built on former civic centre site

St. Andrew's Prep School, Eastbourne. Photo: Stephen Curtis

College reassures families about future of school after it was listed for sale

Swarms of flies have been spotted across Sussex in recent weeks – but what is behind the sudden influx? Photo: David Peckham

Why are there so many flies in Sussex at the moment?

Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton captain Lewis Dunk enjoys victory against old rivals Crystal Palace

Lewis Dunk sends honest message as Palace fans make feelings clear

Chema Andres of Brighton and Hove Albion impressed against Crystal Palace

Hurzeler gives Chema Andres verdict after Crystal Palace thrashing

An increased police presence has been seen across Brighton on Sunday (October 18), as thousands of football fans descended on the city for Albion's Premier League clash with rivals Crystal Palace.

Photos: Police out in force as Brighton face fierce rivals Crystal Palace

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The family of Olivia Trupiano has vowed to continue pursuing a civil legal claim against those involved in her care after an inquest into her death concluded, saying they still have unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding the loss of their daughter. (Image: contributed)

Parents pursue civil claim against carers following inquest

Chichester has been named one of the most expensive cities in the UK to get married, according to a new study.

Chichester among UK's most expensive wedding locations, new study finds

New sea kelp information board at Montague Gardens. Photo: Worthing Borough Council

New sign shines light on sea kelp restoration efforts

Crowds watching the fireworks above the bonfire and Cole's Funfair at last year's event. Picture: Trevor Whittle/LBS

Littlehampton will ‘come alive’ at this weekend’s annual bonfire celebration

Eastbourne news – from the Eastbourne Herald

Crawley Town will start their FA Cup campaign in the first round | Picture by Kyle Hemsley

FA Cup 1st round: Crawley Town discover fate - plus full first round draw

Pevensey Community Fire Station recognised at awards. Photo: East Sussex Fire and Rescue

Pevensey Fire Station recognised of contribution to community

Eastbourne |RNLI award two of its fundraisers for 40 years of work. Photo: RNLI/Graham D

RNLI thank two fundraising members after '40 incredible years'

Worthing news – from the Worthing Herald

A road in Worthing has been closed for emergency repairs to a gas main, causing delays to traffic.

Road closed for emergency repairs

Borde Hill Halloween event and autumn colour. HR26111901 Pic Hollie Robards/Iconic Media Group

Halloween trail opens in the heart of Sussex

County Hall, Chichester

Change of Constitution for West Sussex County Council to meet new planning laws

Hastings news – from the Hastings Observer

Mum and daughter make finals of UK Small Business Awards

Hastings Old Town Autumn Fair

Family fun at Autumn Fair taking place in Hastings this weekend

The Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore launched a campaign to ban the use of bio beads

£900k Southern Water reparations after plastic bead pollution

Chichester news – from the Chichester Observer

Lily De Lacy on her way to world glory | Picture by @scottflathousephoto.jpeg

Lily's a relative triathlon newcomer – but is now a world champion

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Portsmouth Water launches new campaign to tackle leaks

Chichester Child Contact Centre

Chichester Child Contact Centre Fundraising Quiz November 19th

Horsham news – from the West Sussex County Times

Can you help Sussex Police find Joseph who’s been missing from Rudgwick since Friday, October 16?

Police searching for missing 16-year-old

The Lynd Cross in Horsham town centre has been named among the UK's 10 worst-rated Wetherspoons, as reviewers complain of long waits and cold food. Picture contributed

Pub named among the UK’s 10 worst-rated Wetherspoons

Visual of the new Cranleigh Leisure Centre. Picture courtesy of Waverley Borough Council

‘Milestone’ for new leisure centre despite future funding questions

What's On

Mark Benton (centre) is among the cast of Charlie Shaw's Revenge - the inspiration behind the new attraction at Knockhatch Adventure Park. Photo: contributed

Famous faces attend preview of new Halloween experience
Knockhatch Adventure Park came alive on Tuesday evening (October 13) as guests got to experience the park’s new Halloween-themed immersive experience.
Adam Sayer

Nicci Hopson (contributed pic)

Young performers sought for new writing challenge

Down to Chance © Ali Wright

Worthing: remembering a remarkable earthquake heroine

Davey Ezra, founder and creative director of Ezra Immersive, has brought his first original production, RSVP, to Warnham Village Hall this October. (Photo: Maddi Masters)

Review: A terrifyingly good time at most unusual village birthday party

Your World – Your Stories

The finished work

East Sussex Art Club’s impressive ‘mane’ event
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First sales at Tapestry in Battle

Political opinion from A LibDem Perspective: No homes to go to?

Bognor Regis Town Council's Halloween Laser Show 'Haunted Horizons'

Mayor of Bognor Regis' Weekly Briefing

Dr Christopher Pittard

Chichester Literary Society talk on Wilkie Collins

Political opinion with Cllr James Tidy

St Peter's Church, Lychgate

Church Services in Bexhill & Battle

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M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

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Seaford Bonfire Night 2026 took place on Saturday, October 17. All pictures by Tom G Photography

Bonfire society thanks everyone who supported fireworks and fun
Seaford Bonfire Society has thanked everyone who supported this year’s festivities on the evening of Saturday, October 17.
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Status Quo legend offers Past, Present, Future tour

Do you know the year this charabanc trip took place for families living around Kent Road, Chichester?

Memories of Chichester in the 1950s, from street games to community celebrations

Sussex football

The Rocks and Southall go toe to toe | Picture by Trevor Staff

Rocks' eight-month league unbeaten run ended by Southall

Salisbury v Eastbourne Borough, FA Cup fourth qualifying round

FA Cup: Salisbury knock Eastbourne Borough out - the match in pictures

Brighton midfielder Mats Wieffer has not featured since the loss at Chelsea

Mats Wieffer injury update after six-match Brighton absence

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Mo Khedidji in action against Hassocks - and he scored the third Lancing goal that sealed victory | Picture: Stephen Goodger

Three late goals fire Lancing to win over Hassocks

Jack Troak giving Hassocks the lead was only bright spot for the Robins in their 3-1 defeat at Lancing

Late Lancing show ruins Robins and gets firework night started early

Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler

Opta predicts where Brighton will finish in the PL this season

Burgess Hill Town under-18s

Hillians teams making progress – but first XI need to start winning on grass

Brighton fans had the last laugh after being taunted about their club’s lack of major silverware by followers of bitter rivals Crystal Palace, on a remarkable afternoon at the Amex Stadium. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Trophy taunts turn to stunned silence

Lifestyle

Flo Collingwood has been the Littlehampton CAP Debt Centre manager since January 2023

Debt centre celebrates 10th anniversary with special service
Ten years of helping people in the Littlehampton area to find a way out of debt will be celebrated at a special anniversary service.
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Laura Venegas-Rojas - pic by Julio Etchart

Laura Venegas-Rojas and Quimantu play Chidham

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Eastbourne date for New Sussex Opera with 2026 touring production

The Works is opening a new store in Devonshire Road, Bexhill. Pic: The Works

Discount retailer to open new town centre shop

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92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

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Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

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