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Delays and cancellations so far today at London Gatwick – Saturday, December 6
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Saturday, December 6).
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Sussex beers named among best in UK as five breweries win regional prizes at Indie Beer Awards
Beers from five Sussex breweries have been named among the best in the country at the IB Awards 2025, celebrating independent craft beer.
Crawley Borough Council awarded funding to improve energy efficiency of 600 council homes
Crawley Borough Council is delighted to announce that it has been awarded funding through the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (SHF) Wave 3 to deliver energy efficiency improvements to 600 homes across the borough. This significant investment will help reduce energy bills for residents and support th...
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Man 'known to frequent the Burgess Hill and Handcross areas' wanted for breaching community order
A man 'known to frequent the Burgess Hill and Handcross areas' is wanted for breaching a community order.
London Gatwick becomes world’s first airport to achieve globally leading standard for carbon management in construction
London Gatwick has become the world’s first airport to achieve a globally recognised certification for cutting carbon emissions when designing, delivering and operating new buildings and infrastructure – setting itself up to deliver low carbon assets as part of expansion.
Sussex Nature Reserve clean-up continues after major pollution incident
Sussex Wildlife Trust say it is continuing to remove plastic pollution from the sensitive salt-marsh of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Letter to the editor: The bedrock of international law
I am deeply disturbed by the view taken by the Conservative MP for Arundel and South Downs regarding the 1950 European Convention on Human Rights [ECHR] in his recent column [‘Political opinion with Andrew Griffith MP: We will have to withdraw from the ECHR’, WSCT, Nov 20 / 'Fundamental mistake'...
Gatwick's I Love meet and greet service gears up to support Christmas Jumper Day
I Love meet and greet is getting festive this December as we join Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day celebrations. On Thursday 12 December, drivers at both Gatwick and Stansted airports will be wearing their most colourful and cheerful seasonal sweaters to help raise money for this fantastic...
“After being spiked by a needle, I’m fighting for safer nightlife”: Crawley woman launches petition calling for mandatory CCTV in all venue corridors
Mollie Penfold, a 24-year-old woman from Crawley, has launched a public petition calling for mandatory CCTV coverage in all corridors and stairwells leading to toilets in licensed venues—after being needle-spiked in the early afternoon in September this year.
In photos: Sussex World readers send in striking images of the last Super Moon of 2025
The last Super Moon of 2025 was seen from Sussex on Thursday evening (December 4).
Will there be county elections in Sussex?
The county councils in East and West Sussex are waiting to find out if county elections will be held in 2026.
Southern Rail: Points failure causes nearly eight hours of severe railway disruption in West Sussex
Trains were subject to major delays in West Sussex on Thursday morning (December 4).
Santa Bus returns to Crawley to spread joy and support local charities - all you need to know
Metrobus has announced that the much-loved Santa Bus is back in Crawley for its fourth spectacular year. This festive tradition will once again spread Christmas cheer and raise vital funds for local charities.
Brand new Post Office officially opens in Crawley
A brand new Post Office has officially opened in Crawley.
Political opinion with Cllr Duncan Crow: Consultation after consultation, but do you really feel listened to?
Crawley Borough Council’s consultation on setting up a Crawley town council will full precepting powers, concluded at noon on the 1st of December. This consultation has been shambolic, including lacking in information and having a bias.
Christmas sparkle: Elsa and Marcus front a VIP line-up at Tulleys Christmas Lights
Stepping onto the red carpet together for the very first time, the duo looked completely at ease in the spotlight. Arriving hand-in-hand, they greeted photographers with smiles and chatted warmly with press, showing off the easy chemistry that made them an instant fan favourite during their time in ...
Letter to the editor: 'The Geraint Thomas walk of remembrance' - this Saturday [December 6] - 11am from the Plough in Ifield
There will be a Walk this Saturday [Dec 6] in remembrance of Geraint Thomas of Ifield who died last month [Nov 27th], six years ago, aged 69.
Santa Claus is coming to Crawley Museum
Santa is taking time out of his busy schedule once again to visit Crawley Museum this December. Lucky children can meet Santa, his naughty elves and Mrs. Claus and her trusty snowman in Santa's grotto.
Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in November 2025
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in November.
Crawley Borough Council Leader: Creating the feel good factor in Crawley town centre this Christmas!
On Saturday, I had the great pleasure of going down to see the launch of Crawley Town Centre’s Christmas celebrations, where I joined the Mayor and several other Labour councillors in enjoying a host of entertainment, music, carol singing and Father Christmas as we waited for the big countdown and...