West Sussex Gazette

02/07/2024

Covid cases have been on the rise in the UK due to the new summer variants collectively known as FLiRT

02/07/2024

Alex died surrounded by his family, just three weeks after he was diagnosed.
[via NationalWorld]

02/07/2024

Our thoughts are with his friends and family

A 17-year-old boy has been confirmed dead after being airlifted to hospital from West Wittering beach today (July 02).

02/07/2024

Sussex is clicking their fingers in rhythm ahead of this year’s Love Supreme festival 🎺

02/07/2024

After a complete transformation, a seaside hotel in Sussex is now open to customers – and we were given the chance to see why there is such excitement locally.

After a complete transformation, a seaside hotel in East Sussex is now open to customers – and we were given the chance to see why there is such excitement locally.

02/07/2024

"While a lot of people imagined there was no family at Len’s funeral, there was; there was the whole military family; we look out for each other."

Friends, colleagues and members of the armed forces turned out in droves last week to bid a fond farewell to Charles Leonard Moore, affectionately known as ‘Len', who died aged 95 earlier this year.

02/07/2024

Some people are starting the month a whole lot richer. Congratulations to all the winners 🎉 🥳

More than 65 Sussex Premium Bonds holders have won big in July’s draw, sharing more than £1.8million.

01/07/2024

'A beautiful daughter, sister and mum. Sleep tight sweet girl' - via NationalWorld

01/07/2024

Delays of up to 30 minutes are expected on services between Oxted and East Grinstead this evening (July 01), Southern Railway has said.

01/07/2024

It would be great if we could find one of these dogs a home! 🐶

Adorable crossbreeds are among the pups at Rescue Remedies looking for homes.

01/07/2024

Every single ABBA song from memory!

After performing the complete works of The Beatles from memory for the Festival of Chichester two years ago, this year David Bathurst turns his attention to the Swedish supergroup ABBA.

Festival of Chichester

After performing the complete works of The Beatles from memory for the Festival of Chichester two years ago, this year David Bathurst turns his attention to the Swedish supergroup ABBA.

01/07/2024

Nine months ago this Sussex business created a unique dog toy that delighted canines across the region.
Now Pets Corner is stocking it in 158 stores!

A Mid Sussex business has enjoyed a busy nine months following the launch of their innovative dog toy.

01/07/2024

These criminals were locked up for a range of shocking and sickening crimes

Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in June.

01/07/2024

IN PICTURES:
The Mid Sussex Times was at Borde Hill in Haywards Heath last week and took some photos of the stunning gardens, sculptures and architecture

British summertime is well truly here with Sussex residents making the most of the hot weather across the county.

01/07/2024

Revellers have had their say 🎶Did you enjoy this year's festival?

Revellers have had their say 🎶

01/07/2024

News just in.

A collision on a stretch of the A27 in West Sussex has partially closed the road to traffic this morning (Monday, July 1).

30/06/2024

Didn't see that coming! 🦁 🦁🦁

30/06/2024

Absolutely shocking 😡 - via NationalWorld

30/06/2024

These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick Airport so far today

These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick Airport so far today (Sunday, June 30) as the airport launches 14 new routes this summer.

30/06/2024

BREAKING: Here's everything we know so far.
Our thoughts are with all those involved

An air ambulance has landed amid a serious collision on the A24 – one of two incidents on the same West Sussex road.

29/06/2024

Just as it is for the two other members of the cast, The Caretaker is Jack Riddiford’s first Harold Pinter.

29/06/2024

The driver asked to be put in custody to 'begin serving the inevitable sentence' - via NationalWorld

29/06/2024

“Whether you are superstitious or not, the meerkats have a pretty impressive track record."

A group of meerkats at a Sussex zoo, who became famous for correctly predicting football results, believe England will win their next Euro 2024 game.

29/06/2024

The power to the track was turned off

Trains came to a stand on a key route in West Sussex this afternoon (Saturday, June 29) – this is why.

29/06/2024

The latest estimate of the items' combined value is believed to exceed one million pounds.
The police now looking to find the rightful owners after seven people were arrested

A search for one power tool with a tracking device led to the seizure of more than 3,500 suspected stolen items for which officers would now like to identify owners – some of whom may be in Sussex.

29/06/2024

The banks have agreed to keep the last branch open in locations where a hub is recommended – until a temporary or permanent hub is up and running.

As Littlehampton’s final high street bank prepares to shut, a new banking hub is set to open.

29/06/2024

“Travel earlier where possible, and do not rely on the last service advertised, as this may be cancelled at short notice."

People planning to travel by train in Sussex today (Saturday, June 29) are being warned about a significant change to some services.

29/06/2024

Drivers passing through have been doing a double-take

Drivers passing through a village between Horsham and Crawley have been doing a double-take after spotting a number of ‘strange characters’ lingering on the roadside.

29/06/2024

The company’s landlord said the business was not able to fully recover after the pandemic

A long-standing restaurant, bar and cinema complex in St Leonards has gone into liquidation.

28/06/2024

VIDEO:
See the student hovercrafts in action at this year's Mid Sussex STEM Challenge

Students from senior schools and colleges across the district competed at the Mid Sussex STEM Challenge this week.