Lifeboat launched following a report from Sussex Police that a male swimmer had been seen in the sea in Bognor Regis

Littlehampton RNLI was tasked by HM Coastguard to launch its Renee Sherman lifeboat at 7.20pm on Tuesday following a report from Sussex Police that a male swimmer had been seen in the sea approximately 60 metres offshore from Rock Gardens, Bognor Regis. Working with the Coastguard, Sussex Police and the police helicopter, Littlehampton RNLI’s crew […]
Can you help us find Kayleigh, who is missing from Worthing?

The 15-year-old is about 5’2” and slim, with medium length dark brown hair and a septum piercing. She was last seen wearing light grey jogging bottoms, a light grey sweatshirt, black high-tops with a red trim and carrying a small black shoulder bag. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Police quoting serial […]
RNLB Alfred Albert Williams was launched at the request of UK Coastguard following the receipt of a Distress (MayDay) call

Bembridge RNLI’s All-Weather Lifeboat (RNLB Alfred Albert Williams) was launched at 1.40pm to assist in locating the source of a Distress (MayDay) call that had been picked up by Solent Coastguard. RNLB Alfred Albert Williams (Tamar All-Weather Lifeboat 16-17) was launched at the request of UK (Solent Coastguard) at around 1.40pm this afternoon following the […]
RNLB Alfred Albert Williams was launched at the request of UK Coastguard following the receipt of a Distress (MayDay) call

Bembridge RNLI’s All-Weather Lifeboat (RNLB Alfred Albert Williams) was launched at 1.40pm to assist in locating the source of a Distress (MayDay) call that had been picked up by Solent Coastguard. RNLB Alfred Albert Williams (Tamar All-Weather Lifeboat 16-17) was launched at the request of UK (Solent Coastguard) at around 1.40pm this afternoon following the […]
A man has been jailed for 9 years after raping a woman in Fareham

John Sommerville Taylor Horne, aged 39, was charged with two counts of rape and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm after he attacked the woman, aged in her 20s, on the footbridge that crossed over Western Way, close to Fareham train station. The woman had told police that she left Slug and Lettuce […]
The family of a young woman who was killed by a drink driver say they hope her death will act as a warning to others who think driving under the influence of alcohol is acceptable

Amy Purvis was driving from Barnard Castle back to her home in Richmond on the night of December 14 last year when a Nissan X-Trail drifted into her lane on the A66, striking her car head-on. The 36-year-old was taken to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, with serious injuries but tragically passed away […]
The family of a young woman who was killed by a drink driver say they hope her death will act as a warning to others who think driving under the influence of alcohol is acceptable

Amy Purvis was driving from Barnard Castle back to her home in Richmond on the night of December 14 last year when a Nissan X-Trail drifted into her lane on the A66, striking her car head-on. The 36-year-old was taken to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, with serious injuries but tragically passed away […]
The family of a young woman who was killed by a drink driver say they hope her death will act as a warning to others who think driving un…

Amy Purvis was driving from Barnard Castle back to her home in Richmond on the night of December 14 last year when a Nissan X-Trail drifted into her lane on the A66, striking her car head-on. The 36-year-old was taken to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, with serious injuries but tragically passed away […]
The west bore tunnel is closed at the Dartford Crossing due to a broken down lorry

This is causing long delays of 60 minutes above normal journey times and 9 miles of congestion. Recovery is in attendance. The lorry lost all air pressure in the braking system and this needs to be rectified before recovery can be completed. Road users are advised to expect delays on the approach to the […]
A CCTV image has been issued as part of an ongoing investigation into an arson at a pub in Chatham

It is believed the man pictured may have important information about a fire which caused damage to the Tiger Moth in Highview Drive. It is alleged that at around 11.15pm on 5 May 2022, two glass bottles containing fuel were thrown at the doorway of the pub, while customers were still inside. […]