Six Fire Engines Battle Major Saltdean House Fire as Neighbouring Homes Evacuated
Six fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were deployed to a major house fire in Saltdean after flames took hold of the roof of a property. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to Lenham Avenue in Saltdean at 8.57pm on Wednesday, August 12, following reports of a house fire. Firefighters arrived to […]
A259 closed in both directions after late-night crash near Saltdean Lido
The A259 has been closed in both directions following a late-night road traffic collision near Saltdean Lido in East Sussex. Emergency services were called to the incident at around 11pm on Sunday (9 August), with the main coastal route remaining shut while crews work at the scene. The closure is in place in the Saltdean […]
Red Arrows Pull Out of Eastbourne Airshow Due to Delayed Return From Canada
The Red Arrows will not perform at this year’s Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow after severe weather delayed the RAF team’s return journey from North America. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team had been expected back in Britain following its tour of the United States, but prolonged poor weather across north-eastern Canada forced the postponement of […]
Field fire near Boreham Hill brought under control by firefighters
Firefighters tackle field blaze near Boreham Hill as residents warned to shut windows Firefighters have brought a field fire near Boreham Hill in East Sussex under control after smoke from the blaze prompted a warning to local residents. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called at around 1pm on Saturday, August 8, following reports […]
Police release image after man, 59, assaulted in Hove street following accidental bump
Police have released an image of a person they want to speak to after a 59-year-old man was assaulted and left with facial injuries while walking along a street in Hove. The incident happened in Church Road, near Hove Villas, at around 10.15pm on Friday, July 24. Police said the victim was walking towards Portslade […]
Boy, 16, guilty of murdering Joshua Ingram in Seaford station knife attack over £25 cannabis debt
A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering teenager Joshua Ingram in a knife attack at Seaford railway station following a dispute linked to a £25 cannabis debt. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was convicted of murder at Hove Crown Court on Wednesday, August 5, following a major investigation by […]
Wakefield launches “Jog On” campaign to tackle harassment of female runners
Police in Wakefield have launched a new campaign aimed at tackling the harassment and abuse of female runners, warning perpetrators to “Jog On”. The initiative follows successful operations in Bradford and Leeds and is being delivered by West Yorkshire Police alongside the Wakefield District Community Safety Partnership, which includes Wakefield Council, the NHS and voluntary […]
Person Rescued Off Brighton After Early Morning Emergency Response
Emergency services were called to Brighton seafront early this morning (Tuesday, August 4) following reports of a person in the water near Brunswick Square. The volunteer crew of the Brighton RNLI lifeboat was launched at 6.35am after reports that a person was in the water approximately 50 metres offshore. A major multi-agency response was quickly […]
Man Charged with Rape Following Alleged Attack at Brighton Flat
A 37-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged in connection with the alleged rape of a woman at a flat in Brighton city centre. The alleged offence is reported to have taken place between the evening of Wednesday, 29 July, and Thursday, 30 July, at a property in High Street, Brighton. The […]
Man Shot Dead at Traveller Site Near Swindon Named as Murder Investigation Continues
A man shot dead at a traveller site near Swindon has been named as Jimmy Ward, as detectives continue a murder investigation into the fatal shooting. Mr Ward, believed to be in his 30s, suffered fatal gunshot wounds at the Calcutt Traveller Site, a permanent council-approved Gypsy and Traveller site near Cricklade, on the outskirts […]
Police Release Image After Rogue Traders Posing as Utility Workers Target Woman in Horsham Burglary
Sussex Police have released an image of a man they want to identify following a distraction burglary in Horsham in which offenders posing as utility workers allegedly stole cash, bank cards and jewellery from a woman. The incident happened at around 2.40pm on Tuesday, 8 July, at an address on Crawley Road, Horsham. Police say […]
Police Hunt Fake Officers After Jewellery Stolen in Durrington Burglary
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after two men posing as police officers allegedly forced their way into a man’s home before stealing jewellery in West Sussex. Sussex Police are investigating the burglary, which took place at around 10pm on Thursday 24 July at an address in Durrington. According to police, two men claiming to be […]
Man Found Dead at Trowbridge Property as Two Arrested on Suspicion of Administering Noxious Substance
Two people have been arrested after a man in his 50s was found dead at a property in Trowbridge, prompting an ongoing police investigation. Emergency services were called to an address in Carders Corner, Trowbridge, shortly after 9.40am on Friday (31 July) following reports of a medical emergency. A man in his 50s was pronounced […]
Bluebell Railway Suspends Steam Trains Amid Extreme Wildfire Risk
The Bluebell Railway has suspended all steam locomotive services with immediate effect due to the ongoing hot, dry weather and heightened risk of lineside fires. The popular Sussex heritage railway confirmed that steam services were suspended from Thursday, 30 July, until further notice following advice from the fire service. The railway said the prolonged spell […]
Sussex Police Confirm Two Arrests at Crowborough Training Camp
Sussex Police have confirmed that two people have been arrested in recent days in connection with investigations linked to the Crowborough Training Camp, following widespread reports circulating on social media and in sections of the national press. In a statement, the force said it was aware of speculation surrounding the arrests and sought to clarify […]
Man Arrested After Police Pursuit Ends in Crawley Following Suspected Drug Dealing Investigation
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on multiple offences after a police pursuit through Crawley ended with officers stopping a vehicle suspected of being linked to drug dealing. Sussex Police said officers attempted to stop the vehicle at around 10pm on Wednesday, 29 July, after concerns were raised about its suspected involvement in drug-related activity […]
Four Men Charged with Multiple Drug Supply Offences Following Hove Police Operation
Four men have been charged with a series of drug supply offences after Sussex Police seized cash and suspected controlled drugs during an operation in Hove. The arrests followed what the force described as “instinctive police work” on the evening of Monday 27 July, which led officers to search a property and a vehicle in […]
Police Hunt Man After Reported Indecent Exposure Near Swindon Park
Police are appealing for witnesses after a reported incident of indecent exposure near a park in Swindon. The incident is reported to have happened between 9.30am and 10am on Monday 12 July on the bridge over the stream just outside Tovey Road Park in Pinehurst. Police Appeal to Trace Man Wiltshire Police are carrying out […]
Teenager Kicked, Punched and Robbed at Swindon Skate Park
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted and robbed at a skate park in Swindon. The attack happened between 4.30pm and 5pm on Friday 24 July at Rivermead Skate Park, off Mead Way, where the teenager was approached by two males. Teenager Assaulted During Robbery Wiltshire Police said the suspects stole […]
New Beryl E-Scooters Left Stacked Near Hubs After Parking Spaces Fill Up
Brighton & Hove’s newly launched Beryl e-scooter scheme is already facing criticism after scooters were found abandoned on pavements, grass verges and residential streets just days after being introduced. The scheme, which has expanded Beryl’s existing cycle hire network across the city, was launched to provide residents and visitors with another environmentally friendly transport option. […]
Police Recover Caravan Stolen in Germany After International Investigation Led by Thames Valley Officers
A caravan stolen from Germany has been recovered in West Berkshire following an international investigation involving Thames Valley Police, INTERPOL and specialist vehicle theft officers. The stolen caravan was seized by officers from Thames Valley Police’s Rural Crime Taskforce after it was identified as being suspicious during patrols in West Berkshire, close to the Wiltshire […]
Eleven Convicted After £40 Million Cocaine Smuggling Plot Targeted Sussex Coast
Eleven members of an organised crime group have been convicted after attempting to smuggle around 500kg of cocaine, worth an estimated £40 million, into the UK via the Sussex coastline. The National Crime Agency (NCA) said the sophisticated conspiracy involved waterproof bales of cocaine being dropped into the English Channel before being recovered by boat […]
Man dies after two adults get into difficulty in water at West Wittering Beach
A 55-year-old man has died after two people got into difficulty in the sea at West Wittering Beach on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the beach near the Beach Café, Pound Road, West Wittering, at around 2.30pm on Sunday 26 July following reports that two adults were in difficulty in the water. Lifeguards […]
Armed Police Arrest Man After Knife Stand-Off in Newhaven
A man has been arrested after an armed police stand-off in East Sussex that saw a residential road cordoned off for several hours on Sunday evening. Firearms officers were deployed to Hanson Road, Newhaven, after Sussex Police attended an address at around 4.45pm on Sunday 26 July to carry out enquiries. During the incident, police […]
Water Supplies Returning After Major Outage Hits Gatwick Airport and Thousands of Homes
Water supplies are gradually being restored to Gatwick Airport and thousands of homes across Surrey, Kent and Sussex after a major outage caused widespread disruption throughout the day. SES Water confirmed on Sunday evening that supplies are beginning to return following what it described as a “highly unusual and complex issue”, but warned it will […]
Gatwick Airport Hit by Water Outage After Power Failure at Treatment Works
Gatwick Airport has been hit by a major water supply outage after a power failure at an SES Water treatment works disrupted supplies to both airport terminals on one of the busiest travel days of the summer. The disruption was caused by what SES Water described as “a number of complications caused by a power […]
New £2.8m Fire Engineering Hub Opens in Newhaven to Keep East Sussex Fire Fleet Road Ready
State-of-the-art facility will bring specialist vehicle maintenance in-house and boost operational resilience A new state-of-the-art Fire Engineering Hub has officially opened in Newhaven, marking a major milestone for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) as it invests in the future of its frontline fleet. The purpose-built engineering facility has been constructed on the site […]
Brighton Launches First Legal E-Scooter Hire Scheme as 300 Scooters Planned Across City
Brighton & Hove is entering a new era of transport with the launch of its first government-approved e-scooter hire scheme, offering residents and visitors a legal way to travel across the city. The Beryl e-scooter trial officially launches on Friday 24 July, with an initial fleet of 100 electric scooters available from 20 dedicated hubs […]
Sussex Police Officer Sacked Over Mishandling of Seized Ammunition and Butterfly Knife
A Sussex Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel found he committed gross misconduct by failing to properly store seized ammunition and record a butterfly knife while on duty at Gatwick Airport. PC Oliver Kirkup was dismissed following a misconduct hearing held between 15 and 20 July, where a panel considered […]
Two Arrested for Allegedly Helping Escaped Prisoner as Hunt for HMP Ford Fugitive Continues
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of helping an inmate who escaped from HMP Ford nearly three weeks ago, as police continue their search for the convicted drug offender. Officers are still hunting Oliver Mazirel, 38, who escaped from the open prison near Arundel, West Sussex, on the evening of Tuesday 30 June. Mazirel […]
