Threat of further Debenhams closures ‘continues’ Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has called for urgent talks amid concerns that all Debenhams stores are still under threat of closure. People
Sussex Debenhams store set to close as retailer struggles Department store giant Debenhams has announced it will be closing a store in Sussex as part of a restructuring deal. People
Earliest rabbit in Britain found at Sussex Roman site Britain’s earliest rabbit was likely a Roman pet discovered at Fishbourne Roman Palace, experts have revealed. People
Restaurant fighting order to rip out its kitchen A restaurant in West Sussex is fighting an enforcement notice from a council to rip out its kitchen. Business
‘Spiegeltent’ planned at Chichester Festival Theatre to boost programme for ‘younger audience’ Chichester Festival Theatre wants to set up a temporary tent performance area in Oaklands Park for a ‘more immersive and challenging’ audience experience. People
Suicide of ex-convict facing child sex offence allegations An ex-convict who was struggling with his mental health took his own life at a railway crossing last year, an inquest concluded on Tuesday. Crime
Horse and vehicle incidents have almost doubled in the South East Nearly two horses are killed each week on UK roads, shocking new statistics have revealed. People
Man arrested after masked robbery at Sussex home A man is in custody after two masked men threatened residents at Sussex home on Thursday, demanding personal property, according to police. Crime
Animal rights activists hold protest in Sussex restaurant shouting ‘it’s not food it’s violence’ A group of animal rights protesters were escorted out by police after demonstrating inside a restaurant in Sussex last night. People
TRAVEL: Accident on A272 cleared The A272 is now clear following an earlier accident near Billinghurst. Traffic and Travel
How you can buy Parma Violet flavoured cider in Sussex Parma Violet flavoured cider is set to go on sale across Sussex in Greene King pubs. Business
Sussex free attraction is fourth most popular for tourists in the UK The most visited free tourist attraction outside of London is in Sussex, according to official tourism figures. Business
Shocking number of abusive calls to police revealed after 999 and 101 call handler is praised for saving Sussex Police time A Sussex Police contact handler has won a national award after reducing nuisance calls to police by 10,000 per year. Crime
Fire crews on scene after tree hits Sussex home Firefighters are working to remove a large oak tree after it fell into a Sussex home and damaged the roof of another. News
Homes evacuated after large tree falls onto house in Crawley This is the damage after a large oak tree fell onto a home in Bewbush, Crawley in this morning’s strong winds. News
Have you stopped using plastic straws and cups? Nearly a half of us in the South East have, research suggests Nearly half of South East residents have stopped using plastic cups and straws to be more eco-friendly, a study has shown. Business
TRAVEL: Delays on M23 at Gatwick Airport ‘Severe delays’ are being reported in the Gatwick Airport area on the M23. Traffic and Travel
Rail delays and possible cancellations after weather warning Rail services across Sussex face disruption today due to high winds, rail operators have warned. Weather
‘Help send our girl to Disney before she loses her sight’ Well-wishers are pitching in with funds to help a young girl go on the trip of a lifetime to Disneyworld as her ability to see fades. People
