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First look at Worthing playgrounds after improvements made - 'Looking much smarter again'
Two playgrounds in Worthing have been given a new lease of life – and are safer for children to use.
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Worthing town centre manager relieved after heat network U-turn: 'Businesses are relying on a good Christmas'
Worthing’s town centre manager said a number of local businesses are ‘relying on a good Christmas' – so she is relieved that a major roadworks project will not be extended in December, as proposed.
Fusion Holidays announces opening of third retail premises in Worthing in January 2025
Fusion Holidays, a leading provider of bespoke travel services and unforgettable holiday experiences, is excited to announce the opening of its third retail location in 2025. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth, further solidifying its commitment to delivering exce...
Rock 'n' Roll into the holiday spirit with That'll Be The Day
Fresh from their 39th Autumn Tour, That’ll Be The Day will take audiences on a holly-jolly sleigh ride through the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll with their tour, That’ll Be The Day: So This Is Christmas, coming the Assembly Hall, Worthing on 12th December and Congress Theatre, Eastbourne on 14...
Hampshire and Sussex Cruise and Travel Show 2025: your gateway to the world of travel
Travel enthusiasts and adventurers, mark your calendars! The Hampshire and Sussex Cruise and Travel Show is set to return for its third instalment due to demand bigger and better in 2025, showcasing the latest in travel, cruising, and holiday innovations. Taking place on Saturday 8th February at The...
Worthing restaurants you may remember – from fine dining to hidden treasures
From fine dining to hidden treasures, these photos of Worthing restaurants from the past are sure to leave you licking your lips.
Thomas A Becket Junior School is engaging the community with parent and child sports club
The P.E. team at Thomas A Becket (TAB) Junior school are seeking ways to engage the community around sport and physical activity in their latest venture to continue to raise the profile of PE, sport and physical activity within the Worthing area. The school aims to ensure that every child leaves TAB...
Down For The Count "Swing Into Christmas" in Worthing
Saturday 21st December, Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Rd. Worthing. BN11 1HQ. Doors: 19:30. Tickets: £27.00-£35.00. Box Office: 01903 206206.
Remembering the loss of a Sussex lifeboat and her 17 man crew
On November 15 1928 Sussex lifeboat The Mary Stanford sailed out from Rye Harbour in the teeth of an early morning gale in response to a ship in distress – she and her 17 man crew never returned.
Wanted: Tomorrow’s orchestral musicians
West Sussex Music is thrilled to announce the return in January of its incredibly successful initiative for beginner instrumentalists back for its fourth year. The Tomorrow’s Orchestra Programme (TOP25) combines free instrumental lessons and free instrument loan with weekly orchestral sessio...
Man dies after incident at West Sussex service station
A man died after a medical incident at a petrol station in West Sussex, the police have confirmed.
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"The greatest first kiss that never happened again" recalled in debut single
The story of “the greatest first kiss that never happened again” is the debut single from Daisy Howard who grew up in Littlehampton and now lives in Thailand.
Worthing Pier will not open this week after weather impacts repairs
Worthing Pier will not open this week after the cold weather impacted repairs.
Match in pictures: Bognor Regis Town beat Hastings United in Sussex Senior Cup
The Rocks are through to the quarter-finals of the Sussex Senior Cup after a 1-0 third-round win at home to Hastings United.
Local MP Beccy Cooper honours West Worthing cheerleaders for unprecedented global success
West Worthing’s Top Gun Cheerleaders had a momentous celebration as local MP Beccy Cooper visited to present their hard-earned championship rings. These prestigious rings mark their incredible achievements at the World Summit Championships in America, where all three teams secured remarkable victo...
Pure heart-warming festive joy with The Boundstone Chorus and friends
"Pure heart-warming festive joy" comes to Lancing when the Boundstone Chorus are joined by a professional Jazz Quintet, a Choir of 40 singers from Sompting Village Primary School and 25 singers from St Andrew’s School in Worthing to perform "Wassail: Carols of Comfort and Joy”.
Special visitors at Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Last Monday (11th November) Springfield Infant School and Nursery welcomed two special guests to kick off our Fitness Fun week. We enjoyed a fitness assembly with YouTube sensation Jump Start Jonny in the morning and welcomed Olympic and World Championship archer Bryony Pitman in the afternoon.
West Sussex teenager remembered with stunning motorbike convoy to mark 19th birthday; mum conquers fear to join ride-out
To honour her daughter’s memory on what would have been her 19th birthday, a West Sussex mum conquered her fear to join a stunning motorbike convoy.
Streets of Worthing Villages Part Two by Wendy Greene has now been published
Come and support the launch of the next book in the series. Local author, Wendy Greene has, for the last 18 months spent researching the origins of the street names in and around Worthing. Coffee and cake will be available for just £5 for those who want to partake.
The Sussex National Trust property that's about to get a stunning Christmas makeover
I’m always going on about how much I love summer, but this week I’d like to take a moment to really appreciate autumn.