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Floods at Oakendene, Cowfold - the planned site of an electricity substation as part of the Rampion2 offshore wind farm project. Photo contributed

Flooded Sussex fields show 'unsuitability' of Rampion2 substation site

Co-owners Alex Clark, Alice Priestley, Luke and Yasmin Hillman

Bosham cafe hailed on second birthday for helping to harness community spirit

Despite tourists bringing noise pollution and traffic chaos to the quaint nearby village of Alton, locals living near Alton Towers say it has major benefits.

Alton Towers: Why residents living next to theme park ‘love’ it

Walberton Music Night

Chance for Walberton locals to win luxury hamper for annual music night

Lee and Sophie Forbes, landlords of The Sportsman Inn, Amberley, with regulars Judy and Roger Agate

This is how much a Sussex pub raised when it turned itself into an auction house

Villagers in Storrington turned out in force to celebrate the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. Photo: Brian Burns

Storrington villagers gather for coronation fun

Arundel and South Downs MP Andrew Griffith met with members of the Sayers Common Village Society and Parish Council, as well as residents and representatives from Southern Water, to discuss the problem with overflowing sewage in the village

Overflowing sewage in West Sussex village – frustrated residents call for action

Concrete blocks are now forming a wall between the road and the valley on the A29 in Pulborough

Aerial photos and video of the A29 in Pulborough – huge concrete blocks on road

Villagers gathered in Pulborough yesterday in a new protest over the cost of the lengthy closure of the A29

Villagers warn cost of A29 closure in Pulborough 'running over £1million'

The Diddly Squat farm shop sells local produce from the farm and neighbouring local producers in the Cotswolds (Picture: Clarkson's farm)

Workers at Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm must now wear body cams

Imber and Tyneham are two villages that were abandoned during World War Two

England’s ‘lost twin villages’ frozen in time since World War Two

Villagers in Broadbridge Heath held an emergency meeting last July over developers' proposals to build nearly 300 homes on a greenfield site

Villagers win battle over plans for 300 new homes near Horsham

Hooe residents with MP Huw Merriman

Villagers' petition over 'rat run' road

DM21060329a.jpg. Felpham Farmers Market opening day. Photo by Derek Martin Photography.

Villagers say goodbye to much loved farmer's market in Felpham

The loud bang was heard by residents in College Road and Woodlands Way - as well as in many other areas in Southwater

Mystery noise baffles residents near Horsham - for the second time in a week

Proposed development site

Lower Beeding housing development approved

Villagers of all ages gathered to show their dismay at National Highways' plans by singing carols with a difference.

Carols from campaigners against the A27 Arundel Bypass grey route

Campaigners against the Arundel Bypass grey route at a Silent Protest at a National Highways’ consultation event at Walberton Village Hall earlier this year

Carols with a difference will be sung at an Arundel bypass consultation

Some of the volunteers who helped decorate Southwater's special Christmas tree

Villagers pay special Christmas tribute to lost loved ones

Winners of the Ferring Scarecrow Festival 2022

See winners of Ferring Scarecrow Festival 2022

The Normanhurst estate. Picture from Google Street View

Residents' fears over 228 holiday lodge plans

A view over Warkworth Castle and the surrounding village which has topped the list of British villages which have risen in value for 20 years straight.

20 British villages with property value increases for last 20 years

Villagers in Henfield say they need more buses to serve the area

Henfield villagers campaign for more buses

The Sussex village pub has shut suddenly

Sussex village pub closes

Sally and Peter Kemberare fighting to save two oak trees in the garden of their Cowfold home. S Robards SR2208081

Villagers in battle to save two 100-year-old Sussex oak trees

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'Exciting changes' planned for leading Horsham store

The beach area at Southwater Country Park

Council speaks out over booking system for 'beach' at Southwater Country Park

The 'Houdini' cow caused a stir after escaping from its farm shed in Southwater

'Houdini' cow goes on the run in village near Horsham

Simon Packham from the Shelley Memorial Project, Hotrsham council chairman Kate Rowbottom, CouncillorChristian Mitchell; Morag Warrack chairman of Trafalgar Neighbourhood Council and Horsham councillor Roger Noel at the Shelley commemoration.

Special event marks the bicentenary of Horsham-born poet Shelley

Horsham District Council is urging people to take care over recycling following a fire in a bin lorry thought to have been caused by a battery

New appeal for care over recycling after Horsham lorry bin fire

Villagers called an emergency public meeting to stress their opposition to development proposals for 280 new homes

Villagers voice strong objections to plans for 280 new homes near Horsham

Secrecy surrounds the sale of two Sussex village pubs

Mystery surrounds the sale of two Sussex village pubs

Barcombe Jubilee street party "Big Lunch" 5/6/22. Photos from the event supplied by Rohanna Parsons, Joe Wheatley and Sally Nicholls. Big Lunch commences

Jubilee fun with Big Lunch and beer race in Barcombe, Lewes

The runaway cow enjoying the grass in Sally Cleaver's garden

Runaway cow causes chaos after escaping from Pulborough nature reserve

Hellingly residents protesting by a construction site SUS-220329-172304001

‘I get home and just cry’: Hellingly residents protest lorries’ use of ‘rat run’

Ali Marques and volunteers at the children's table top fundraiser on Saturday, March 26

East Preston community raise thousands in aid of Ukraine

Campaigners staged a ‘silent protest’ outside Walberton Village Hall. Photo: Steve Robards SR2202211

'It’s beautiful and shouldn’t be destroyed'

Pictures taken last week show vehicles mounting the pavement to avoid collisions on The Street in Walberton. Campaigners fear the situation will worsen if the estimate of an additional 1,300 additional vehicles proves true when the bypass is built. Photo: Pete Nichols SUS-220216-110414001

Vehicles mounting pavements on narrow road - and situation could get worse

Cathal Hogan (left) and Dave Worley were named Charlwood Village's joint-man of the match winners after their performances against Whitehawk United. Picture courtesy of Joey Carey

Charlwood Village edge seven-goal thriller while reserves secure place in first-...

Mary Taylor at Rustington Museum in 2011, holding the 1944 diary of Edgar Sopp, part of a Rustington at War exhibition. Picture: Gerald Thompson L24142H11

Rustington historian’s funeral procession will allow villagers to pay respects

Southwater's Phoenix tree - decorated for Christmas in a tribute to lost loved ones. Photo: Peter Barnes

Village victory in battle over Southwater Christmas memorial

Hang your tags on the memory tree in Angmering

Remember loved ones at Angmering tree event with carols and free refreshments

The tree on the Southwater roundabout with its memorial baubles and Christmas lights

Villagers upset over ban on Southwater Christmas memorial to loved ones

Karl Baller (right) and Jason Suckling received trophies for netting 200 and 50 goals respectively for Charlwood Village. Picture courtesy of Joey Carey

Villagers march on while goalscorer achieves milestone

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Businesses, community groups and organisations have gathered together in the first of a series of events to explore different economic models for Worthing. Photo: Worthing Borough Council

'Plenty of lively and insightful discussions taking place'

Choir Volya, in Chichester.

Choir concert in Chichester to raise money for Ukraine

An Eastbourne dog groomer with an online following of more than 100,000 has appeared on TV after almost losing her social media page to scammers. Photo: UGC

Eastbourne dog groomer appears on BBC show after being targetted by scammers