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Police investigate reports that 'inappropriate pictures' were taken of children in Worthing store
An investigation is underway after ‘inappropriate pictures’ were reportedly taken of children in Worthing.

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Durrington High School GCSE Geography trip to the Jurassic Coastline
A group of 28 enthusiastic Year 10 GCSE Geography students recently travelled to Dorset to explore the stunning Jurassic Coast. The trip offered a fantastic opportunity to see some of the UK’s most iconic coastal landmarks, including the dramatic Old Harry Rocks and the famous natural arch of Durd...


Iconic Sussex forest sees record numbers of Nightjar birds
An annual Nightjar survey at Ashdown Forest has recorded the highest numbers yet.

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Coronation Street star will help West Sussex community centre celebrate 80th anniversary at open day
Groups that use Southwick Community Centre are getting together to celebrate its 80th anniversary with an open day – and Coronation Street star Brian Capron will be there to help them.


Worthing multi-storey car park is now closed for another three days as heat network project continues
A key multi-storey car park in Worthing has been closed for three more days as the heat network project continues.


Work starts on creation of new green space to breathe new life into Worthing town centre
Work has finally started on the creation of a new green space in Worthing, after delays due to ongoing pressures on town centre roads during the installation of a heat network.


Worthing restaurant to expand by opening new café next door
A town centre restaurant has revealed its plan to open a new café.


Award-winning director heads to Worthing for feature film – with opportunity for actors to learn from his expertise
Joan director Gary Grant is heading to Worthing for his next feature film – and he is offering budding actors in the area the opportunity to learn from his expertise.


Worthing to stage its first T10 cricket tournament this weekend
An unforgettable day of cricket is in store at the Hillbarn Lane Ground in Worthing this Sunday (July 20).


West Sussex hospice choir all set for summer concerts
Why We Sing has proved an appropriate choice for Worthing-based Hospice Harmony Choir’s summer concert, raising money for West Sussex hospices St Barnabas House and Chestnut Tree House.

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Worthing exhibition: friendship through art
Two Friends, Two Creative Journeys brings together Eleonora Medwell and Jan Barnett for a special exhibition in Worthing’s Colonnade House from July 22-27.
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Worthing and Adur to trial environmental enforcement officers
An environmental enforcement scheme which could see fines handed out for littering is to be trialled in Worthing and Adur.


West Ham United XI beaten at Worthing - the match in 20 photos
Worthing’s first home friendly of pre-season turned into an afternoon to savour for Brad Dolaghan – as he marked his return to Woodside Road with a hat-trick against the club that had released him, west Ham.


Sussex Young Musician of the Year is crowned
Constance Starns, a 23-year-old soprano from Shoreham, is the winner of this year’s Sussex Young Musician competition, organised by Coro Nuovo.


Watch Worthing town crier give West Sussex's biggest town a shout-out on International Town Criers Day
Worthing town crier Bob Smytherman has given West Sussex's biggest town a shout-out on International Town Criers Day to celebrate all we love about the town.


Broadwater’s Big Day Out: Everything you need to know ahead of popular carnival and fire station open day
Here’s everything you need to know, as Broadwater’s Big Day Out returns for another year.


Parenting in Sussex: Saying a very fond farewell to primary school
I don’t want to sound overly dramatic, but I think I might be channelling Queen Victoria.

Political opinion with Tom Rutland MP: Saving Widewater Lagoon
The Prime Minister secured a groundbreaking partnership with President Emmanuel Macron on small boats last week, after months of negotiations led by the Home Secretary.

Three more signings strengthen Worthing FC squad – and West Ham XI are beaten in friendly
Worthing have made two new signings and clinched the return of another of last season’s players – and one of the fresh faces wasted no time making a big impression against the club that have just let him go.

New branch of webuyanycar opens in Hove
New branch joins over 500 across the UK