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Date confirmed for Broadwater’s Big Day Out 2025, combining Broadwater Carnival and Worthing Fire Station Open Day
The date for Broadwater’s Big Day Out 2025 has been confirmed, with Broadwater Carnival and Worthing Fire Station again joining forces for their annual community celebration.

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HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Worthing area from April 8 to 16, 2025
The following are the latest results contributed by HM Courts Service, for cases from the Worthing area sentenced by West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Worthing, Crawley and Horsham from April 8 to 16, 2025.


Former Sussex Police officer convicted of perverting the course of justice dismissed from the force
A former Sussex Police officer has been dismissed from the force after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and a number of other fraud related offences in January this year.

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Sussex non-league football's biggest day - Eastbourne Borough, Worthing, Horsham and Chichester reach for stars
Saturday is d-day for three Sussex non-league teams bidding to win their respective leagues, one aiming for a remarkable entry into their division’s play-offs – and make or break for many more sides lower down the pyramid.


Sussex Volunteer Police Cadets celebrated at annual parade
The dedication and achievements of the Sussex Volunteer Police Cadets were celebrated at their annual parade and prize-giving event.

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Worthing is filming location for new horror movie The R.I.P. Man
Goring-based film-maker Jamie Langlands is moving towards completing his second full length-horror feature film.
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Free origami hearts workshop will help build community display for Worthing
The rhythmic process of origami helped Sussex artist Emily Kenneally with anxiety and now she is coming to Worthing to share her skills at two free workshops.


New wellness festival launches in West Sussex village to help women ‘press pause’ on the chaos of everyday life
A new wellness retreat in a West Sussex village has been born out of the joy of a calm, nourishing hen do weekend that two working mums want to share with others.


Murray says Eastbourne Borough are refreshed for one last big title push
Nine months, 5,000 miles on the road, 45 National South fixtures completed – and just one more league game left. Eastbourne Borough’s phenomenal season is set for the most gripping finale in years.


Claim a free cup of tea at three Sussex cafés this weekend – here's how to do it
Sussex-based Bird & Blend Tea Co is offering a free cup of tea to anyone visiting its Worthing and Brighton stores this weekend.


West Sussex Mind launches new strategy in a bid to tackle worsening mental health among all age groups
West Sussex Mind has launched its ambitious new five-year strategy for 2025 to 2030, following 18 months of structured work with trustees, partners, service users, staff and volunteers.


Lyminster Bypass opening date revealed by West Sussex County Council
The new A284 Lyminster Bypass (North) is set to open to public traffic this spring.


Family home in Littlehampton is a hidden gem with a beautiful garden
A family home described as a hidden gem has come on the market in Littlehampton priced at £425,000.


Worthing swim stars make waves for a great cause
Children from Drenched Mini Water Polo, Russell’s Swim School and Worthing Swimming Club made a splash as they came together for Aquatic 2012 CIC’s inspiring initiative, Swim For Swimming.


Worthing's closed shops – 46 pictures of high-street memories
Like all high streets, Worthing’s is ever changing – here, we take a look at some of the shops to have come and gone over the years.


Campaigners plan legal action in bid to halt expansion of Sussex wind farm
Campaigners are planning to take legal action to try and stop the expansion of a wind farm off the Sussex coast.


New Adur and Worthing bin collection schedule: Tags are being attached to residents' bins
Tags are being attached to residents’ bins in Adur and Worthing.


Worthing veteran 'suffering in silence' due to 'dangerous noise levels' at construction site
A veteran living near a construction site in Worthing has complained about the noise.


South East loses 65,000 council workers since 2012, new study shows
Councils across the South East have lost more than 65,000 staff since 2012, a GMB study shows.


Find bluebells on this National Trust walk around the Slindon Estate to Nore Hill Folly
It's always lovely to visit Nore Hill Folly, as you get such lovely views from there, so ideal to combine that with a wander around the woods in the shade, especially during bluebell season.
