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Solar eclipse in Crawley - in pictures: Hundreds gather to watch rare phenomenon at community event
Hundreds gathered to watch the solar eclipse at a community event in Crawley Down.
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In 40 photos – Sussex residents witness biggest partial solar eclipse in 25 years
Sussex residents gathered in public places across the county on Wednesday evening (August 12) to witness the biggest partial solar eclipse in 25 years.
Europe’s largest pumpkin festival to return to West Sussex with new attraction for 2026
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Bridges comeback falls just short at Eastbourne Borough
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Police searching for missing teenager from Hailsham with links to Eastbourne, Crawley and Brighton
Police are searching for a missing teenager from Hailsham who has links to Eastbourne, Crawley and Brighton, Sussex Police says.
The names of TV licence evaders from across Sussex prosecuted by HMCTS Single Justice Service
Hundreds of people have been prosecuted in recent weeks for failing to buy a TV licence, including some from Sussex.
Sussex and Surrey chief constables support call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper’s killers
Fifty policing and law enforcement leaders from across the UK – including Surrey Police Chief Constable Tim De Meyer and Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner – have jointly written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham calling for him to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers.
Picture special as Eastbourne Borough edge victory over Three Bridges
Eastbourne Borough are celebrating their first Isthmian Premier win of the season – but Three Bridges are still looking for theirs.
London Gatwick: Delays and cancellations so far – Wednesday, August 12
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Wednesday, August 12).
Lots of summer activities for children at iconic Sussex forest
There is still time to enjoy the summer activities for children at Ashdown Forest.
Fashion experts give their top tips on what to wear for Fontwell Park's Ladies Evening
Fashion, flair and fabulous prizes take centre stage at Fontwell Park Racecourse's Ladies Evening
West Sussex village café to give percentage of takings to hospice after opening hours are extended
A Pease Pottage café plans to give a percentage of its evening takings to St Catherine’s Hospice after being given permission to extend its opening hours.
Where to watch this week's solar eclipse in Crawley - and expert safety tips and photography advice
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across Sussex on Wednesday, August 12.
New support service branch launches to transform men's lives in Haywards Heath
Menshare listening group is a voluntary support service for men who may be experiencing a difficult or challenging time in their lives – and four weeks ago they opened a group in Haywards Heath.
Horley heading for Sussex Slam finals day
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Man wanted in connection with ‘sexual assault at McDonald’s’ in Gatwick’s South Terminal
Sussex Police would like to speak to a man in connection with a ‘sexual assault at McDonald’s’ in London Gatwick’s South Terminal.
Chessington World of Adventures ‘open as usual’ after water outage forces theme park to close
Chessington World of Adventures is set to reopen on Tuesday, August 11, following a water outage.
Road at East Grinstead blocked after report of ‘multi-vehicle crash’
There are reports that a road at East Grinstead is blocked this afternoon following a ‘multi-vehicle crash’.
‘Volley of abuse and threats’ – Eastbourne man who ‘threatened staff’ at Post Office and caused criminal damage in East Grinstead jailed
A man from Eastbourne who ‘threatened staff at a Post Office’ and caused criminal damage in East Grinstead has been jailed, police have reported.
Van driver admits causing death of highways worker by dangerous driving on M23 near Gatwick
A van driver has admitted causing the death of a highways worker by dangerous driving on the M23 near Gatwick, police have reported.