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Rustington Museum's new manager looks to build on its success, starting with an exhibition themed around the home
Rustington Museum's new manager is looking to build on its success since the move to the Samuel Wickens Centre in the heart of the village more than five years ago.

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Calamity Jane - and a mum too! Carrie Hope Fletcher in Brighton
As Carrie Hope Fletcher says, usually you are either the ingenue or the romantic lead, either the action hero or the comedy in the piece.
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Another new nail bar to open in Worthing
A poster has gone up advertising a new nail bar that will be ‘opening soon’ in Worthing.

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Worthing Poundland reopens following fire
Worthing’s Poundland store has reopened following a fire which forced its closure for 19 days.


Worthing town centre assault: Boys aged 11 and 12 are arrested and charged
Police investigating an assault in Worthing town centre have arrested two boys, aged 11 and 12.


Happy to be in the driving seat: Worthing lead as thrilling title race heads into final month
Chris Agutter says Worthing are delighted to be in pole position as a thrilling National League South title fight reaches the final straight.


Investigation continues after sexual assault of teen in church grounds in West Sussex
The investigation following the sexual assault of a teenager in a West Sussex churchyard continues.


Free parking to be available in Worthing town centre on selected dates 'on first-come, first-served basis'
There will be eight days of free parking in Worthing town centre until the end of July.


Bakery business announces plans for new café in Sussex
A new café is set to open in Southwick.


Worthing restaurant's building work is almost complete
One of Worthing’s most highly rated restaurants is nearing the end of essential building improvement work.


Sussex Police looking for 16-year-old boy missing from Angmering
Sussex Police officers are on the lookout for a 16-year-old boy missing from Angmering.

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Worthing scientist highlights huge threats facing our endangered sharks
A Worthing-based scientist is highlighting the huge threats sharks face and just how seriously endangered they are.
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Peter James: new paperback and huge success on stage
It’s, as ever, a busy time for Peter James, creator of Brighton-based detective Roy Grace.
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West Sussex town to get increase in affordable housing thanks to new development
Contracts have been exchanged to deliver the biggest increase in affordable housing in Arundel in the last 35 years.


Political opinion: MP welcomes news Worthing is to receive more than £3m in flood defence funding.
Worthing will benefit from over £3 million in extra flood defence funding, the Environment Agency has announced, with a total of £1,531,000 allocated to Worthing West and £1,470,000 to East Worthing and Shoreham under a new funding programme.


I travelled from Sussex to see Clueless, The Musical – one of the hottest new shows in London's West End
Clueless is one of the movies that really stands out from my teenage years.


Unclaimed estates in Sussex you could inherit if you have these surnames – updated April 2025
The Treasury has updated a list of unclaimed estates in Sussex people could be entitled to through an unknown relative.


More volunteers needed as Worthing-based inclusive cycling project gets set for summer
A Worthing-based inclusive cycling project is all set for summer with its fleet of 40 adapted bikes, including hand-propelled bikes, four-seater bikes and wheelchair transporter bikes.


Garden party with music and dance planned in Worthing for suicide awareness and prevention charity Olly's Future
A garden party with music and dancing is planned to support Worthing-based suicide awareness and prevention charity Olly's Future.


Hastings United FC part company with third manager in less than a year
Hastings United FC have parted company with their manager – for the third time in under a year.
