Six Fire Crews Battle House Blaze in St Leonards-on-Sea
Firefighters raced to a house fire in St Leonards-on-Sea on Tuesday night, sparking a major emergency response. Firefighters Tackle Blaze on Springfield Road East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a three-storey property on Springfield Road at 7:51pm on 11 March. Six fire engines, an aerial ladder, and an incident command unit were […]
Man, 30s, suffers horrific chemical burns in vicious attack at Crawley station
Late-night assault leaves victim with life-changing injuries A man in his 30s was viciously attacked by a gang at Crawley railway station just after 11.20pm on Saturday, March 7. Police say three men approached the victim, with one hurling a corrosive substance at him before the group chased him down. The victim fell and […]
Four West Sussex Shoplifters Banged Up After Massive Theft Spree
Four career shoplifters terrorising West Sussex shops have finally been locked up following a high-profile police crackdown. Sussex Police’s Operation Apprentice has nailed the repeat offenders who hit stores across the county. Crackdown Nails Repeat Offenders Operation Apprentice pools resources from cops, retailers, Business Crime Reduction Partnerships, and local councils to hunt down the most […]
Woman Raped in Worthing Car Park: Police Launch Urgent Probe
Police have launched a hunt for a suspect after a woman was reportedly raped in a Worthing car park on the evening of Wednesday 11 March. The Shocking Attack The attack is believed to have happened shortly after 8pm in Lyndhurst Road Car Park. The victim, a woman in her 20s, is receiving specialist support […]
University of Brighton Gears Up for Star-Studded Cancer Care Fundraiser
Students and staff at the University of Brighton are ready to rock—and sing—for a cause close to home. Their annual fundraising concert aims to boost cancer care across Sussex by raising money for the Sussex Cancer Fund. Free Concert with a Cause The gig goes down at St Andrew’s Church in Moulsecoomb, Brighton, with doors […]
Racehorse Hansard Dies at Cheltenham, RSPCA Devastated as 20th Death of 2026 Hits Racing
Tragedy Strikes at Cheltenham Festival Shock and sorrow hit the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday as eight-year-old racehorse Hansard suffered a fatal injury in the Arkle Chase. The beloved horse, trained by Gary and Josh Moore, was hurt while running on the flat during the second race of the day. Cheltenham Racecourse confirmed the grim […]
Rapist Jailed for 12 Years After Attack in Brighton Park
A man has been locked up for 12 years after brutally raping a woman in a Brighton park. Alieu George, 46, homeless and living with no fixed address, was found guilty of rape and sexual assault by penetration following a trial in December. Disturbing Attack in Dorset Gardens The terrifying ordeal unfolded on the morning […]
Young Man Rescued After Being Stranded on Hastings Cliffs as Tide Rises
A young man was rescued after getting trapped on the cliffs at Ecclesbourne Glen in Hastings Country Park just as the tide began to flood in. Emergency Services Rush to Cliff Rescue Late Tuesday afternoon, specialist rope rescue teams from HM Coastguard stations in Bexhill, Hastings, and Rye Bay were scrambled after reports of a […]
Firefighters Battle Blaze on Crawley Residential Street
Firefighters raced to a car fire in Crawley on Sunday evening, bringing a vehicle blaze under control in a residential area. Swift Response in Alisa Close West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service received the alert at 7:56pm after reports of a small vehicle fire on Alisa Close. A single fire engine was quickly dispatched to […]
Blazing Boat Drama at Brighton Marina
Firefighters raced to tackle a boat fire at Brighton Marina in the early hours of Monday morning (10 March). Early Morning Alarm and Rapid Response East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service sprang into action after receiving a distress call at 3:54am reporting a blaze on a vessel at the West Jetty Marina. Four fire engines […]
Emergency Crews Rush to Late-Night Crash on Three Bridges Road
Firefighters and police scrambled to a road traffic collision on Three Bridges Road, Crawley, late on Sunday night (9 March). Cars Collide Near Roundabout West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service were alerted at 10.11pm about a crash involving two vehicles. A fire engine was quickly dispatched to the scene. [block_2] On arrival, crews found one […]
New Bus and Cycle Lane Set to Slash Congestion on Brighton’s A23
Work kicks off next week on a brand-new bus and cycle lane designed to boost journey reliability, ramp up road safety, and ease traffic snarls on a key route into Brighton. Dedicated Lane for Buses, Cyclists, and Taxis The fresh lane will run southbound along the A23 at Patcham, between Brangwyn Crescent and Brangwyn Drive. […]
Taxi Driver Convicted of Shocking Sexual Assault in Hastings
A self-employed taxi driver from Hastings has been found guilty of multiple sex offences following a trial at Lewes Crown Court. Alammar—already on remand for the earlier April offences—was arrested for the November incident after the second victim came forward. [block_2] In October 2025, he was convicted of sexual assault for the April attack […]
Brighton’s King Alfred Leisure Centre Set for £65 Million Seafront Makeover
Brighton and Hove are gearing up for a massive £65 million facelift as final plans for a shiny new sports and leisure complex on the iconic seafront have been revealed. The ageing King Alfred Leisure Centre is set to be replaced with a state-of-the-art facility designed to wow locals and visitors alike. Seafront Views & […]
Hundreds of Toads on the Move at Center Parcs
Watch Out, Drivers! Hundreds of Toads on the Move at Center Parcs Center Parcs guests are being warned to take extra care behind the wheel this spring. Hundreds of toads are embarking on their annual migration across woodland roads and paths. Late February to March is prime time for these amphibians, as they return to […]
Man Hospitalised After Mysterious Substance Thrown at Crawley Station
A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after an unknown substance was hurled at him at Crawley railway station late Saturday night, British Transport Police have confirmed. Chaos at Crawley Station After Midnight The incident unfolded shortly after 11.20pm on March 7. Emergency crews raced to the scene in West Sussex, where the […]
Eastbourne Man Busted on Terror Charges
A 35-year-old Eastbourne man has been slapped with terror offences after a probe by Counter Terrorism Policing South East. Three Terror Charges Mohammed Abdulkalik Fadil Alazawi, from Bedford Grove, was hit with three counts of encouraging others to commit, prepare, or instigate terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act 2006. Held in Custody, Court Date Set […]
Teen Cyclist Struck in Goring
Police are hunting a hit-and-run motorist after a 17-year-old cyclist was knocked off his bike in Goring-by-Sea. Young Cyclist Knocked Down Near Popular Pub The crash happened just after 4pm on Wednesday, 4 March, close to The Sussex Yeoman. The teen was crossing the road with his bicycle when a car clipped him and sped […]