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There has been a series of thefts from unattended motor vehicles in the Denne & Highwood area and near the Horsham town centre. Picture contributed

‘Red alert’ issued after series of thefts from unattended vehicles

TK Maxx is moving to its new Montague Street store and Homesense, a store which is part of the TK Maxx family, will also be located there, opening in Worthing for the first time

Premium homeware store coming to town for the first time

Latest delays and cancellations at Gatwick Airport today

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DM/26/2142: Land To The Rear Of St Martins, 9 Heath Road, Haywards Heath. Retrospective application for the retention of existing ancillary buildings and structures together with the proposed erection of additional facilities. Existing structures comprise a timber log cabin, a compost toilet housed within a timber shed and an existing metal storage shed. The proposed development comprises the erection of an open-sided pergola and an additional storage shed made of timber. (Image: Google Maps)

Mid Sussex district planning applications: October 19 to October 23

Photo shows (left to right): Cllr Doug Oliver, leader of Rother District Council, Abi Newbury FCA, Chair of Bexhill Neighbourhood Board, and Cllr Memish Huseyin, mayor of Bexhill. Photo by Simon Newbury

Seafront fountain plans move a step closer

Drivers in Midhurst are being warned to expect temporary traffic lights for around 12 weeks as gas main replacement works get under way on New Road. Picture: West Sussex Highways

Gas works set to bring 12 weeks of temporary traffic lights to Midhurst junction

Lewes Bonfire (pictured in 2017) is set to take place on the evening of Thursday, November 5, this year. Photo: Peter Cripps, Iconic Media Group

People living outside Lewes encouraged to attend bonfire events ‘closer to home’

Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler reacts on the touchline at the Etihad

Fabian Hurzeler: Manchester City were 'lucky' to beat us

Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has injury concerns

Brighton injury list in full and return dates for Man City clash

Brighton skipper Lewis Dunk misses the decisive spot kick

'That's just wrong' - Brighton player ratings at Manchester City

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Ocean Symposium taking place at Bexhill

Bexhill to host Ocean Symposium

Cinderella Group inside Devonshire Park - credit Pete Gurr

Eastbourne's Cinderella company start planning festive fun

Hattrick the pigeon is recovering well after being freed from netting at Hastings Library

Rescued pigeon recovering well

Global Food Centre in South Street. Photo: staff

Retrospective consent for shop's signage refused

Eastbourne news – from the Eastbourne Herald

Shoppers learn CPR in the Beacon. Photo: South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Over 100 people learned CPR in Eastbourne shopping centre

What our readers think of the new budget announcements.

'Yet again the middle classes lose out' - Readers react to new budget

Officers have been visiting schools and colleges across Eastbourne to engage young people in conversations about knife crime, Sussex Police has said.

Officers visiting schools to raise knife crime awareness

Worthing news – from the Worthing Herald

Steyning Town celebrate a goal in their 4-0 beating of Deal Town | Picture by Max Spanner

Steyning Town end difficult run with win over Deal Town

Goal celebrations as Worthing recover to claim a point versus Southend | Picture: Jay Wrighte

Hinshelwood hails Worthing spirit as second half shows yield four points

Visualisation by Remi C.T. Studio of the development at 57 River Road, Littlehampton

Public Notice Portal round-up Week 44

Hastings news – from the Hastings Observer

Volunteers from Strandliners took part in local beach cleans

More than 15 kilogrammes of plastic and rubbish removed from local beaches

Conor O'Brien with his dad, John

Man's charity run in memory of 'best friend' dad

Matthew Bourne's THE CAR MAN. Cordelia Braithwaite (Lana) and Will Bozer (Luca). Photo by Johan Persson

Carmen becomes The Car Man in Matthew Bourne classic -Eastbourne

Chichester news – from the Chichester Observer

Gulls released by Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital have been spotted on the Isle of Wight and Alderney just weeks after being returned to the wild. Picture: Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital

Gulls released by West Sussex wildlife hospital spotted on neighbouring islands

Chichester City v Hanworth Villa, Southern League Premier South

Super-proud: Chichester City coach hails squad after FA Trophy win and league lo...

Captain Accident (contributed pic)

New album as Captain Accident plays Guildford date

Horsham news – from the West Sussex County Times

The NHS is urging people to prepare their medicine cabinets for winter. Photo: Google Street View

NHS urges people to prepare medicine cabinets for winter

Tom Caplin celebrates Roffey's third goal with Jack Meeres.

Roffey ease through in RUR Cup: Roffey 7 – 0 Ringmer AFC

Broadbridge Heath in action earlier in the season | Steve Flynn – SF Photos

Bears back to winning ways with fine victory at Ashford

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Best places to trick-or-treat in Burgess Hill | Map

The Best Spots for Trick-or-Treating for Halloween 2026
A website has mapped the homes across Mid Sussex towns and villages where residents are officially welcoming trick-or-treaters.
Rebekah Swales

Principal sponsor Edward Cooke of Edward Cooke Family Law – Photo by Jakub Bors – Clever Photographer

Principal sponsor confirmed for Festival of Chichester 2027

Arun Choral Society Christmas Concert

Christmas Concert in Arundel Cathedral

The Choir of Man (pic by Mark Senior)

The Choir of Man- "an uplifting celebration of community & friendship"

Your World – Your Stories

Her Grace, the Duchess of Richmond, Patron of Home-Start Chichester and District

Chichester charity welcomes new Patron
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Dr Kieran Mullan MP backs calls to back our small abattoirs

Political opinion: MP backs calls to protect small abattoirs

Help animals like this at the CRRC Christmas Fayre

Festive fun at The Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre’s Christmas fair

Rob Hart, Barratt David Wilson Homes Managing Director

West Sussex housebuilder welcomes commitment to help first-time buyers

The 50 Years of Print Exhibition at BN9 Studios.

New itinerary makes Newhaven the coastal town for a creative escape

Bishop Stephen Wang, Bishop of Arundel & Brighton

A new Bishop for Sussex and Surrey

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Lewes Bonfire pictured by Peter Cripps (Cripps Photography) in 2016

Please do not travel to town on bonfire night, say police and fire service
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police are asking people from outside Lewes not to travel to the town’s bonfire night.
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John Selden was an expert on English law, a historian and a Member of Parliament, born in Worthing

Blue plaque unveiled for former Chichester student

John Selden was an expert on English law, a historian and a Member of Parliament, born in Worthing

Blue plaque unveiled to 'Worthing's worthiest son'

Sussex football

Hassocks in recent action againt Lancing | Picture by Stephen Goodger

Hassocks stengthen promotion bid – Haywards Heath set for FA Vase trip

Hill in recent action against Aveley | Picture by Phil Dennett

Burgess Hill Town face vital trio of Isthmian tests

Mitch Hand is vowing to continue battling to turn around Littlehampton Town's fortunes | Picture by Colin Bowman

Hand offers to quit Littlehampton Town - and is talked out of it

Latest Sussex sport

Hassocks came from 2-0 down in the 82nd minute to win 3-2 against Wick

Rallying Robins recover from two down for remarkable win against Wick

There was a decent-sized crowd at the Polegrove to see Bexhill United take on Worthing Utd | Pic by Geoff Martin

Bexhill United turn tables to beat Worthing United in RUR Cup

James Bendell went on a great run that earned a penalty for Billingshurst v Lingfield | Picture by Iain Gibson

Lingfield’s late show denies Billingshurst victory

Sussex brand named as sponsor of European Senior Masters golf event

Eastbourne United in home action earlier in the season, versus East Grinstead | Picture by Lee Nolan

Late goal sends United spinning to defeat on stormy afternoon

Lewes Women are through to the next round of the FA Cup | Picture by James Boyes

Lewes knock out QPR to make FA Cup progress

Lifestyle

Water supplies in Hambrook were disrupted during essential maintenance undertaken by Portsmouth Water. Picture: Portsmouth Water

Water supplies in Chichester disrupted during essential maintenance
Water supplies in Chichester were disrupted during essential maintenance undertaken by Portsmouth Water.
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Si Connelly (contributed pic)

Chichester gig as singer walks Sussex end to end

West Wittering (pictured) and Fittleworth have been named among the UK’s 260 best places to live in Muddy Stilettos’ 2027 guide.

Chichester District villages named among Sussex’s most desirable places to live

Funds raised on Hall & Woodhouse’s charity day will see donations going to each pub’s local charity partner and H&W’s selected national charity, Make-A-Wish UK. Picture by James Williams

Hall & Woodhouse confirm plans for 2026 charity day initiative

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