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Alison Bennett MP with local artist Kate Harries, judging the entries for the competition.

Alison Bennett MP announces the 2026 Christmas card winner

Levi Fawn Tattoo is a 2026 finalist in three national award categories — Best Tattooist and Best Small Business at the UK Small Business Awards, and Creative Business Woman of the Year at the UK Women’s Business Awards, representing East Grinstead and West Sussex. (Image: contributed)

East Grinstead tattooist named finalist across multiple national business awards

County Hall Chichester. Image: LDRS

Major change to West Sussex petition rules after 9,000-name threshold

Thakeham has submitted proposals for 100 new homes at College Lane, Hurstpierpoint to Mid Sussex District Council for consideration. DM/26/2433. (Image: Google Maps)

New housing and development plans submitted

We're Going on a Ghost Hunt

A frightfully fun half term with National Trust at Nymans and Standen

Clare de Bathe (contributed pic)

Weald & Downland Living Museum looks to future with confidence

Flooding at East Lavant, West Sussex.

Flood Action Week: Sussex emergency services share essential tips

Mentoring supports young people on many levels

Burgess Hill charity responds to report on young people's wellbeing

Lucy Porter (contributed pic)

Stand-up Lucy Porter and the art of letting yourself go - Guildford

The A23 at Pyecombe. Photo: Google Maps

Major road closes following collision

The latest delays and cancellations at Gatwick – Friday, October 16

Ardingly Activity Centre (Image: Google Maps)

New premises license submitted by Ardingly Projects

Activity provider, Tons of Sound

Free October half term Play Days return to Mid Sussex

Drop-off charges are to be reviewed by Government after sharp increases at London Gatwick

Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed by Government after sharp increases

South & South East In Bloom Awards 2026

Mid Sussex celebrates success at South & South East in Bloom Awards

Rooftop infinity pool at Hotel Lürzerhof. Picture courtesy of David Innerhofer/Hotel Lürzerhof

I travelled to Austria to try Europe’s new steamy, semi-nude wellness trend

Felix's Flame was created after he was stillborn on Christmas Day 2022. His mother, Beth, hopes to turn what they've lived through into something that can help others. (Image: contributed)

Baby Loss Awareness Week: Mother fundraises to support grieving parents

20th Anniversary celebrations at Forest View care home in Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Burgess Hill care home celebrates 20 years of care

Duncan, Bumble and Bea. Pic Submitted/Raystede

Animal charity needs help this winter due to the heatwave

South Lodge in Lower Beeding has been named one of the best hotels in the UK and Ireland by Big 7 Travel. Picture contributed

Luxury hotel named one of the best in the UK and Ireland

In photos – a look back at the Great Storm of 1987 in Mid Sussex

Habib & Sura (contributed pic)

Two masters of West African music collaborate - Shoreham

Dan Turner had a superb game as Hassocks claimed a clean sheet against leading Premier Division scorers Eastbourne United

Spoils shared with nothing to separate Hassocks and United

There is slow traffic on the A22 London Road in East Grinstead. Photo: Google Street View

Slow traffic on A22 after earlier accident

Specialist burns nurses from Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with Haskins Snowhill Garden Centre Manager

QVH paediatric burn assessments involving children aged two and under

Tenors Unlimited - from left to right Paul Martin and Jem Sharples

Tenors Unlimited the 'Rat Pack of Opera' at East Grinstead

David and Jonathan (contributed pic)

Cuckfield date for New Sussex Opera with 2026 touring production

Haywards Heath Town Council's Christmas Card Competition 2026

Young artists wanted: Design Haywards Heath Mayor’s Christmas card

Hassocks - pictured earlier in the season - are going well in the cups and the league | Picture by Phil Westlake

Westlake spinning plates as Hassocks make cup progress alongside SCFL bid

Bennett Oakley Offices Burgess Hill

Bennett Oakley celebrates double shortlist at law awards

Martin Allen (contributed pic)

Cast sought for new river-inspired musical

Peter James with Paul Anderson, Head Doorman

Brighton hotel bombing inspires latest Roy Grace thriller

RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is the UK’s largest garden wildlife survey and provides a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK. Picture courtesy of RSPB Images

Sussex residents invited to take part in the UK’s largest garden wildlife survey

ESCC intends to make an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to temporarily close Green Road from the junction with B2112 Ditchling Road to the junction with C6 South Road in Wivelsfield Green. (Image: Google Maps)

Wivelsfield Green road closure for broadband works

Clair Hall

Political opinion: Is this the best for Haywards Heath?

Archie EPR Digital Champions at Queen Victoria Hospital.

QVH wins national award for Archie EPR go-live

The Duckyls Farm Pumkin Crop

Duckyls Farm shares tips for growing giant pumpkins after World Record

Bill, Titilayo and Glen at the Duckyls Farm Nigeria Day

Duckyls Farm celebrates Nigerian culture with a day of food and fun

View from the Downs

Hurstpierpoint Village News

Adam Bevis at the Gymnastics British Championships competing in the Junior Men's category in Trampolining. (Image: contributed)

The Burgess Hill teen heading to China for world championships

British Airways flight BA2660 was bound for Portugal from London Gatwick when it had to make an emergency diversion shortly after passing over Brittany. Picture by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images

BA flight from Gatwick diverted following ‘minor technical issue’

Public consultation launched for historic Danny estate situated in the South Downs National Park (Image: contributed)

Public consultation launched for historic South Downs estate

Arun Choral Society (contributed pic)

Arun Choral Society offer Elgar masterpiece

Amy Matthews - Definitions of Toast (credit Orlando Gili)

Comedian Amy Matthews is trying to feel the fury

Petals Café at Garden Thyme Garden Centre in Hassocks (Image: Google)

Café to host charity gala night

Angels Den charity event in Brighton

Ten Sussex charities set to share £160,000 at this year's Angel's Den event.

Mims Davies MP's Weekly Column

Political opinion with Mims Davies MP: Conference and constituency

SussexWorld Top Stories

A boy has been arrested following a report of homophobic abuse against a cast member of Chichester Festival Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Photo: Chichester Festival Theatre.

Boy arrested in connection with homophobic abuse

Traffic on the A27. Photo: contributed

A27 traffic: National Highways gives update following major disruption

Still from footage depicts James Corden falling into water whilst filming in Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour. // James Corden falls into the harbour filming for new Apple TV comedy series 'The Choir' with Ruth Jones.

James Corden plunges into water for new show