Man, 19, Held Over Sexual Assault and Kidnap in Steyning
Detectives investigating a reported sexual assault in Steyning have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of sexual assault and kidnapping. Police were alerted around 9 am on Thursday, March 27, following reports that a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in the grounds of St Andrew and St Cuthman Church on Vicarage Lane. Sussex Police swiftly […]
Woman Dies Following Rush Hour Incident on A27 Near Hove
A 36-year-old woman from Hove has tragically died following an incident on the A27 at around 5pm yesterday (Thursday). The road was temporarily closed in both directions between the Devil’s Dyke Interchange and Hangleton Interchange while emergency services attended the scene. The closure led to significant disruption during the evening rush hour, and police have […]
Southern Rail Back on Track After Power Cabinet Fire in West Sussex
Network Rail confirms normal service has resumed following earlier disruption between Barnham and Horsham West Sussex – 27 March 2025 — Train services between Barnham and Horsham are now back to normal after earlier disruption caused by a fire near the railway line at Pulborough. Earlier today, a fire in a power supply cabinet affected […]
Teenage Girl Sexually Assaulted in Steyning Church Grounds
Police have launched an urgent investigation following a report of a teenage girl being sexually assaulted in the grounds of a church in Steyning, West Sussex. The incident occurred around 9am on Wednesday, 27 March, at St Andrew & St Cuthman’s Church on Vicarage Lane. Officers were called to the scene following the report and […]
Gatwick Airport Launches World-First Aircraft Separation Tech to Cut Emissions and Delays
Gatwick, West Sussex – 26 March 2025 — In a global aviation first, Gatwick Airport has introduced a groundbreaking aircraft separation system aimed at slashing carbon emissions and improving flight punctuality. The new system, developed by air traffic management provider NATS in partnership with technology firm Leidos, replaces traditional fixed-distance aircraft separation with dynamically calculated […]
Airport Armageddon: Heathrow Closes After Devastating Power Failure
Heathrow Airport has suspended all operations until midnight following a major power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation in West London. The disruption has grounded flights, stranded thousands of passengers, and triggered a ripple effect across Europe’s aviation network. Power Cut Forces Full Heathrow Airport Closure A fire broke out at a […]
Cat Found Taped in Bag and Abandoned in Angmering in ‘Sickening Act of Cruelty’
A young cat was found taped inside a plastic bag and abandoned at the side of a road in Angmering in what has been described as a “sickening and cowardly” act of animal cruelty. The disturbing discovery was made around 9am on Tuesday, March 26, by a local woman walking along Roundstone Lane, near the […]
Brighton RNLI Launches Twice in One Day Amid Dangerous Coastal Fog
Brighton’s RNLI lifeboat crew was called into action twice yesterday 26th March 2025 as thick coastal fog created hazardous conditions for water users. The first incident unfolded at 10:13am, when a lone female paddleboarder near King’s Esplanade vanished into fog for over 15 minutes. An onlooker, concerned she was not wearing a life jacket, raised […]
Man Banned from Football Matches for Homophobic Gestures at Brighton Game
A man has been banned from attending football matches for three years after admitting to homophobic behaviour during a Premier League fixture at the Amex Stadium. Jefferey Terry, 58, of Windermere Road, Croydon, was seen making abusive and homophobic gestures from the away section during the Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace match on […]
Retail Crime Crackdown in Sussex Leads to Jail Time and Behaviour Orders
A week-long national campaign to prevent and detect business crime has led to a series of successful convictions across Sussex, with multiple prolific shoplifters jailed and others handed strict Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs). Held from 17–21 March, the first-ever Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) Week saw Sussex Police teams carry out high-visibility patrols, engage with […]
