Morrisons Revives Peacehaven Supermarket Plans with Library Saved
Morrisons has reignited plans to build a new supermarket in Peacehaven, East Sussex, with fresh proposals submitted to Lewes District Council in 2023. The retail giant aims to demolish the existing Meridian Centre to make way for the new store, while ensuring Peacehaven Library and Community House remain open amid the redevelopment. The project promises […]
Two Arrested Over Worthing Vehicle Scam Targeting Elderly
Sussex Police have arrested two people following reports of a vehicle scam targeting elderly and vulnerable residents in Worthing. Officers launched an investigation after multiple victims were approached by a man and woman claiming their vehicle had been damaged and offering false repair quotes. Fake Repair Scams The suspects allegedly obtained victims’ personal details and […]
Southwater Country Park Paddling Beach Closed After Illness Reports
The paddling beach at Southwater Country Park in Horsham has been temporarily closed after several visitors, including children, reported falling ill over the weekend, Horsham District Council confirmed on Sunday 29 June. The council is investigating a potential link between the water and sudden onset of vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach pain. Swift Safety Measures Following […]
Man Dies in Brighton After Welfare Concern Call – Sussex Police Respond
Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) responded to a welfare concern call in St James Avenue, Brighton, early on Saturday, 27 June. Despite medical efforts, a 54-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency Services Called Officers and paramedics rushed to the address shortly before 7am following reports for the […]
Lightning Sparks Two House Fires in East Sussex Overnight
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service tackled two separate house fires overnight after lightning strikes set properties ablaze in Eastbourne and Bexhill. The first fire broke out at 12:03 am on 27 June on Selmeston Road in Eastbourne when a roof caught fire. Just 16 minutes later, at 12:19am, emergency services responded to another lightning-induced […]
Man Jailed for Child Rape and Assault in West Sussex
Aiden Freeman, 28, from Godalming, Surrey, has been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison after being found guilty at Lewes Crown Court of multiple child sex offences involving a girl under 13 in West Sussex. The offences occurred between 2012 and 2016, starting when the victim was just nine years old. The […]
Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested After Hitting 11-Year-Old On E-Scooter in Cirencester
A suspected drug dealer from Wiltshire was arrested after hitting an 11-year-old boy riding an electric scooter in Cirencester on Thursday afternoon (26 June). The incident occurred at around 2.40pm on Querns Lane where a car struck the child on a zebra crossing, Gloucestershire Police confirmed. Child Injured On Zebra Crossing The boy suffered […]
Wakefield Man Charged with Child Abduction and Drug Offences
A Wakefield man has been charged with five offences, including child abduction, after police responded to concerns for the welfare of two girls in Huddersfield on the evening of Sunday 14 June. Kamaljit Lotay, 41, of Wood Street, Wakefield, faces two counts of child abduction, two counts of possession of a controlled drug, and […]
Gas Bottle Explosion Rocks Hailsham Caravan Site Fire Safety Warning
A gas bottle exploded at a caravan site on Downash Road in Hailsham on Wednesday 24 June during a spell of hot weather, prompting a safety alert from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Fire crews arrived at 5.02pm to find damage to a five-square-metre outside area, but no flames. No injuries have been […]
RSPCA Urges Calling Police if Animal Trapped in Hot Car
The RSPCA has issued a stark warning across the UK amid soaring temperatures, urging the public to dial 999 immediately if they see any animal trapped in a hot car. With no legal power to break into vehicles, the charity stresses that police involvement is crucial to prevent fatal heatstroke for pets left inside. […]
Police Appeal After Serious Collision on Hill Top Road Bradford
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on Hill Top Road in Bradford on the evening of 24 June 2026. The incident involved a Vauxhall Corsa that struck a wall, leaving the 32-year-old female driver critically injured and hospitalised. Urgent Witness Call Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are […]
Schoolgirl Shot With BB Gun at Uckfield Bus Station in Sussex
Police in Sussex are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old schoolgirl was shot with a BB gun while waiting for a bus at Uckfield bus station. The attack took place just before 3.40pm on Monday, 22 June, leaving the girl with a lump on her head. The incident has raised safety concerns among local residents […]
Shoreham RNLI Responds to Three Coastal Emergencies in One Evening
Shoreham RNLI volunteers faced a hectic Wednesday evening tackling three separate emergencies along Sussex’s coast and River Adur. The station’s inshore lifeboat first rescued a woman in distress off Brooklands, East Worthing. Shortly after, crews helped three paddleboarders struggling against strong tides near Sussex Yacht Club, Shoreham. Meanwhile, Shoreham’s all-weather lifeboat, diverted from a training […]
Sussex Drainage Scam Hits Adur and Worthing Victims Thousands
Sussex Police are warning residents across Adur and Worthing after a drainage scam has cost victims tens of thousands of pounds since May. Two men targeted mainly elderly and vulnerable homeowners by falsely claiming to be council workers dealing with urgent drainage or sewage problems. The offenders demanded upfront deposits and subsequently stole bank […]
Police Appeal After Fraudster Tricks Hove Shop Staff Into Handing Over Cash
Sussex Police have launched an appeal after a man tricked staff at a shop in Hove into handing over cash during a fraudulent incident on Saturday, June 20. The suspect entered a George Street business at around 11am, falsely claiming he was delivering pre-ordered goods that required payment on delivery. Fake Delivery Scam The […]
Southern and Thameslink Cut Services as UK Heatwave Hits Rail Travel
Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express are reducing train services on 24 and 25 June due to a severe heatwave affecting southern England. Network Rail has imposed safety measures to avoid track buckling under extreme temperatures, resulting in fewer and slower trains. Gatwick Express will be suspended from early afternoon on both days, with […]
Worthing Motorcyclist Killed on Arundel Road Police Launch Witness Appeal
A 20-year-old motorcyclist from Worthing has died following a serious collision on Arundel Road on the evening of Tuesday, 23 June. Sussex Police and emergency services were called to the scene at around 8.26pm, but despite efforts to save the rider, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have informed and are supporting the […]
Shoreham RNLI Rescues Teens Stranded on Harbour Arm During Paddleboard Call
Shoreham RNLI volunteers rescued two teenage boys stranded on the eastern arm of Shoreham Harbour on Tuesday evening. The all-weather lifeboat crew was initially responding to reports of a paddleboarder in difficulty off Hove but was diverted to assist the stranded teenagers. The rescue highlights ongoing water safety concerns during the summer months along Sussex […]
Castleford Man Jailed for Manslaughter After Fatal Night Out Attack in Pontefract
Dylan Maxwell, 28, of Castleford, has been sentenced to almost 14 years in prison after a fatal night out attack on Luke Thompson, 25, in Pontefract on 19 November 2023. Maxwell delivered a punch outside a Pontefract nightclub, causing fatal head injuries. West Yorkshire Police led the investigation into the violent confrontation, underlining the dangers […]
Rare Red Heat Warning Hits South East UK Amid Extreme June Heatwave
Residents across the South East of England are facing a rare Red Heat-Health Alert starting 1am on Wednesday, June 24, lasting until 11pm Thursday, June 25. The Met Office has issued an Extreme Heat Warning from 9am Wednesday to 9pm Thursday, with temperatures soaring to 38-39°C. Health and emergency services warn of serious risks to […]
Huddersfield Crime Slashed 63% After Unity Shape Up Project Success
Kirklees Police and local partners have delivered a major boost to Huddersfield’s Ashbrow area by cutting anti-social behaviour by 63% and reducing crime severity by 46% since November 2024. The Unity: Shape Up Clear Hold Build project, backed by Kirklees Council, has transformed community safety and wellbeing over the past 18 months. Clear Hold Build […]
Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Hellingly Head-On Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 40-year-old motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a head-on crash with a car in Hellingly, East Sussex. The collision happened on North Street at around 9:55pm on Saturday, June 20. Emergency services attended, and the injured rider was taken to the hospital, where he remains in serious condition. The […]
Bedford Fatal Train Crash Leaves Driver Dead, Rail Line Closed
Rail passengers near Bedford have been warned to avoid travel unless essential, following a fatal train collision on Friday, June 19. The incident involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains, resulting in the death of an EMR driver and injuries to multiple passengers. Network Rail, EMR, and Thameslink confirm that the Bedford to Luton […]
Man Arrested After Stabbing on Uckfield High Street
A 41-year-old man has been arrested after a stabbing on Uckfield High Street on Thursday afternoon, June 19. Sussex Police were called at 3:37pm following reports of an assault involving two men known to each other. The victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalised before being discharged. Emergency Response Police and emergency […]
Police Seize 500+ Cannabis Plants in Henfield Business Park Raid
Sussex Police executed a drugs warrant at a unit in Henfield Business Park, Shoreham Road, on Friday, June 19, seizing over 500 cannabis plants. The operation targeted illegal cannabis cultivation and led to the arrest of two men. Massive Drug Find Officers discovered a large-scale cannabis farm with more than 500 plants inside the business […]
Burst Water Mains Cut Supply to Homes in Kent and Sussex
Homes and businesses in Kent and Sussex have been left without water or are facing low water pressure after two separate burst water mains. South East Water confirmed the incidents occurred on Lade Wood Hill in Sittingbourne, Kent, and Northlands Avenue in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Repair work is underway, but no forecast for full […]
Major Search Continues for Missing Man Near Chippenham
A large-scale search operation is ongoing near Sutton Benger, close to Chippenham, as Wiltshire Police and volunteers continue to hunt for Timothy, a man in his 50s who has been missing since 9am on Thursday, 18 June. Timothys Last Sighting Timothy was last seen walking near a park in Sutton Benger, heading towards the High […]
Bradford Police Appeal After Serious Electric Cycle Collision on Great Horton Road
West Yorkshire Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a serious collision on Great Horton Road, Bradford, on 19 June 2026 at 2.17pm. The incident involved a 22-year-old man riding an electric assisted pedal cycle and a moped, with the moped rider fleeing the scene. The pedal cycle rider suffered serious injuries […]
Motorcyclist Dies After Collision With Car in Cross Gates Leeds
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision involving a car and a motorcycle on Cross Gates Road, Leeds on Friday afternoon (19 June 2026). A 22-year-old male motorcyclist was critically injured when his Honda motorbike collided with a BYD Atto car at the junction of Hawkhill Avenue just after 4pm. He […]
RSPCA Warns Wiltshire Pet Owners of Deadly Heatwave Risks
The RSPCA has issued a crucial warning to pet owners across many parts of the UK as a severe heatwave hits southern England, with temperatures expected to climb to 34°C by early next week. The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning covering the region from 19 June onwards. The charity stresses urgent […]
