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This is why you may have seen 'paternity charge notices' across Worthing
A stunt by a group of dads in Worthing has seen 'paternity charge notices' appear across Worthing.

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Photos: Worthing's popular ice rink is taking shape in Steyne Gardens
Photos show that a temporary ice rink is taking shape once again in Worthing’s Steyne Gardens.


'There is still love in the world' - Worthing man's life saved after heroic actions by two teenagers
A 71-year-old Worthing man says he owes his life to two courageous teenagers, after their quick-thinking, following a serious health scare.

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Single mum builds best music school in Worthing after starting with a studio in her living room
A single mum who started her own vocal coaching business in her living room has celebrated success at the Quality Business Awards 2025, winning Best Music School in Worthing.


More traffic disruption reported on A27 in Worthing as new roadworks begin
More roadworks have started on the A27 in Worthing.


Aggressive and abusive chanting in TV FA Cup clash condemned by Worthing FC
Worthing FC bosses have hit out at a small minority of their fans who they say ‘crossed the line’ with aggressive and abusive chanting during the televised FA Cup clash with Forest Green Rovers.


Worthing incident: Video footage shows air ambulance leaving recreation ground
An air ambulance landed in Worthing after reports of an emergency incident.


Extended Littlehampton home with outstanding family room comes on the market
An extended 1930s home in Littlehampton has come on the market - and viewing is highly recommended.


More than 500 pedestrians injured in road accidents across Sussex over the past year including fatalities
New figures show there have been over 500 pedestrian casualties in road accidents across Sussex in the past year.


Triathlete Jon shines at age-group finals in Australia
Triathlete Jon E Cassell qualified for the 2025 age group triathlon worlds in Wollongong, Australia.


Period house with balcony overlooking the sea comes on the market chain free
A period house on Worthing seafront with balcony overlooking the beach comes on the market chain free priced at £825,000.

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Olaf Falafel is promising Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far in Brighton
It’s a show that pretty much nails its colours to the mast in its title, says Olaf Falafel as he heads to the Brighton Dome Comedy Festival 2025 with Olaf Falafel's Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far.
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£100m reliability and onboard upgrade on South East’s biggest train fleet completed
Millions of passengers in the South East have benefited from a mammoth £100m train upgrade project – the biggest in the UK – with the final unit rolling off the production line this weekend.

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Police Dog Hogan play Shoreham between contrasting albums
Police Dog Hogan will headline the Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham on October 23 as they find themselves between albums.
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Hundreds to take part in Worthing Seafront 10k
The annual Worthing Seafront 10k takes place on Sunday )October 19).

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Dire Straits legend mixes music with memories as he hits the road
It’s been “a strange thing to do”, says John Illsley, with a hint of understatement.
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'Abused his position' - Jail sentence for ex-Sussex Police investigator who had 'sexual contact' with victim of crime he was investigating
An ex-Sussex Police investigator, who 'abused his position for sexual purpose', has been jailed for a year.


'Dial 999 immediately' if you see this wanted woman in Sussex
The police are searching for a woman, who failed to appear in court in Worthing.


Landlords call 'Time' on one of the oldest pubs in Sussex
A couple who have run one of the oldest pubs in Sussex for nearly 17 years are now calling ‘Time’ once and for all.

Traders fear town centre works will 'kill it dead' as next phase approved
Traders fear work in a town centre could “kill it dead” as businesses are “hanging on by their fingernails"