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Watch: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed?

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The 34 areas where flood warnings and alerts have been issued

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Fire crews use boats to rescue flood-trapped residents in flats

The Met Office correctly predicted that heavy rain ‘will bring the potential for some flooding and disruption to transport’. Still image from video courtesy of Neal Cheethamplaceholder image

Video shows impact of heavy rainfall in Worthing

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10,000 properties in Pevensey Bay, Sovereign Harbour Beach and Eastbourne will b...

The Environment Agency said suspected sewage pollution on Littlehampton beach was actually the ‘breakdown of algal blooms’ after a public outcry over the quality of the water.placeholder image

Experts say suspected sewage pollution was something less sinister

A ‘controlled release of treated wastewater’ has been pumped into a river in West Sussex.placeholder image

'Controlled release of treated wastewater' pumped into West Sussex river

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said on X at 1am that crews were supporting rescue operations in Littlehampton near Ferry Road and Rope Walk after the River Arun burst its banksplaceholder image

Flooding chaos after river bursts its banks and holiday park evacuated

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Businesses hash out solutions to floods in Bognor Regis

An Environment Agency spokesperson said “From the photos provided, we believe this is disturbed sediment suspended in the seawater."placeholder image

'We’ve had no reports of pollution'

Flansham solar farm near Bognor Regis was seen underwater following severe rain in the region.placeholder image

West Sussex solar farm underwater following severe flooding

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Aerial photos show aftermath of fire at Albion Hotel in Brighton

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Swimmers told to not enter Eastbourne water due to pollution risk

The latest discovery at Worthing’s Brooklands Park comes just two months after a 'pollution incident' caused the death of dozens of fish and eels in the same location. Photo: Google Mapsplaceholder image

Council reveals key update after more fish found dead in lake

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Newhaven flood measures

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Southern Water bosses quizzed by East Sussex councillors

Worthing Borough Council is demanding ‘improved water quality checks’ from Southern Water, ‘in a bid to protect its coastline from pollutionplaceholder image

'Harder for the public to interpret a sewage pollution event'

A sustained period of very hot weather, high amounts of surface weed, low water pressure, thunderstorms an heavy rain has crashed oxygen levels in the river between Glynde and Beddingham.placeholder image

100,000 fish estimated to have been killed in Glynde Reach due to 'catastrophic'...

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Warning not to swim in the sea at Eastbourne due to ‘pollution risk’

Broadwater and Worthing Cemetery in South Farm Road, Worthing which had a fire which was well contained by West Sussex Fire and Rescueplaceholder image

Sussex in Drought: Photos showing how West Sussex is drying up

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Battle to save fish at Southwater Country Park

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Sewage released into sea in Eastbourne

Improvement works to Buckshole reservoir, in Alexandra Park, including a new outlet pipe and spillway. SUS-210410-123317001placeholder image

This is when major works at Buckshole Reservoir, Hastings will end

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Restoration of former landfill site near East Grinstead approved

An example of a newly created disabled access fishing platform built and installed by Hassocks Angling Club. Picture: Environment Agencyplaceholder image

Mid Sussex fisheries get boost from reinvested rod licence cash

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Hastings reservoir to undergo safety work

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Latest on ESK redevelopment plans

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Chichester tip fire: Residents thanked as blaze finally ends

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Hellingly & Horsebridge

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Hellingly and Horsebridge

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‘Opportunity missed’ to make Shoreham footpath more accessible, says resident

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New vision for Arun Valley welcomed

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Canal trips suspended on Wey and Arun due to weather

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'˜Heartbreak' as '˜thousands' of fish die at Chichester lakes

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Fears effluent is polluting Fletching stream

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PICTURES: Action to be taken after damage at Elmer beach

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UPDATE: Investigation held after fish found dead in park pond

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Swimmers can return to sea after raw sewage leak

The digger was spotted off the coast of Worthing beach yesterday. Pictures: Eddie Mitchellplaceholder image

COUNTY NEWS: When will digger stuck in the sea be '˜liberated'?

The digger was spotted off the coast of Worthing beach yesterday. Pictures: Eddie Mitchellplaceholder image

UPDATE: When will digger be '˜liberated'?

The traps were discovered in the River Mole. File picture.placeholder image

Illegal traps discovered in Horley river

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'Serious' pollution hits River Ouse tributary

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COUNTY NEWS: 'Serious' pollution hits River Ouse tributary

Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve dedicate a memorial stone to a Canadian airman killed during the Battle of Britain. SUS-160510-135435001placeholder image

There'll be blue skies over Battle ofBritain hero's Rye memorial stone

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Police are searching for Rachael Wilson, who is wanted for failing to appear at court. Picture courtesy of Sussex Policeplaceholder image

Woman wanted for failing to appear at court

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Armed Forces briefing takes place in Sussex

Matthew Gunning said: "Whether it's for beer, music or community, The Kings Arms is hard to beat." The King's Arms is in the Bishopric.placeholder image

17 of the best pubs in Horsham, according to you - the public

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