
Have a go at firefighting in Midhurst
Midhurst and Petworth residents are invited to try out fire equipment and run out hose reels to see if a career as a retained firefighter
Midhurst and Petworth residents are invited to try out fire equipment and run out hose reels to see if a career as a retained firefighter
The Household Support fund (HSF) has been described as “a lifeline that brings back self-esteem, dignity and breaks the cycle of despair” to family and
Rebalancing services and increasing community involvement will help make Worthing Borough Council more sustainable for the future. The council’s draft revenue budget for 2024/25 details
An inspiring arts project has shown the power of National Parks to boost mental health and wellbeing. People from across the region have taken part
Following the success of the “Book-a-Bus” service in rural areas around Petworth and Chichester, the service has now expanded with the introduction of the “96
A search for ‘parenting’ returns over a billion unique hits on Google. How can parents know which approaches actually work to support their children to
On Friday 8th March, Motown will be arriving at the Hawth in Crawley. This stunning 100% live show combines first-class music with the slickest choreography
A struggling and divided nation, tearing itself apart. So, when the Macbeths see their chance at the crown, why shouldn’t they take it? But things
The Mirabelle Restaurant at The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne celebrates the arrival of new Head Chef, Alex Burtenshaw, and is delighted to offer the fantastic
A busy junction in Ferring will soon benefit from a £150,000 upgrade to its traffic lights and pedestrian crossing points to improve travel for both
As part of its commitment to helping residents hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis, Horsham District Council hosted a Cost-of Living Summit at Ashington Community
The Shoreham Centre has been made even more accessible following the addition of a Changing Places facility. A new Changing Places toilet – a larger,
Worthing residents will notice new trees springing up in local streets thanks to the community-sponsored tree scheme launched last summer. The first batch of trees
Creating more short-stay accommodation for people facing homelessness; refurbishing several children’s play areas; work to introduce food waste recycling collections; and, bringing a festive ice-skating
2024 welcomes a brand new tour for Miles Jupp – On I Bang – which started its journey around the UK this January. Since Miles’
Horsham District Council is working in conjunction with Citizens Advice West Sussex colleagues visiting schools in Horsham District to highlight the support services available for
West Sussex and indeed most of England has been very fortunate not to have been inundated with bird flu cases in domesticated birds this winter.
Slindon College, near Arundel, has achieved the School Mental Health Award, delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Slindon College
A new riverside path through the redeveloped Western Harbour Arm in Shoreham will feature public art or sculptures – with a £30,000 commission up for
Local artists are being invited to create new art to celebrate the beauty of the Chichester District’s RSPB Medmerry Nature reserve, as part of an
Arun District Council has been awarded funding from Arts Council England to establish a new creative vision for Bognor Regis. The £10,000 grant will enable
The artwork for this year’s Worthing Festival has officially been revealed. Aspiring artist and BA (Hons) Fine Art student Jo Taswell is having one of
In December 2023, councillors approved the Horsham District Local Plan could proceed to the next stage of plan preparation. This is known as the Regulation 19
At a Cabinet meeting on 25 January, councillors at Horsham District Council will consider recommending plans to significantly refurbish The Capitol theatre in Horsham. The
More families are moving into new council homes built on the site of former garages and car parks owned by Adur District Council. Two new
Midhurst and Petworth residents are invited to try out fire equipment and run out hose reels to see if a career as a retained firefighter
The Household Support fund (HSF) has been described as “a lifeline that brings back self-esteem, dignity and breaks the cycle of despair” to family and
Rebalancing services and increasing community involvement will help make Worthing Borough Council more sustainable for the future. The council’s draft revenue budget for 2024/25 details
An inspiring arts project has shown the power of National Parks to boost mental health and wellbeing. People from across the region have taken part
Following the success of the “Book-a-Bus” service in rural areas around Petworth and Chichester, the service has now expanded with the introduction of the “96
A search for ‘parenting’ returns over a billion unique hits on Google. How can parents know which approaches actually work to support their children to
On Friday 8th March, Motown will be arriving at the Hawth in Crawley. This stunning 100% live show combines first-class music with the slickest choreography
A struggling and divided nation, tearing itself apart. So, when the Macbeths see their chance at the crown, why shouldn’t they take it? But things
The Mirabelle Restaurant at The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne celebrates the arrival of new Head Chef, Alex Burtenshaw, and is delighted to offer the fantastic
A busy junction in Ferring will soon benefit from a £150,000 upgrade to its traffic lights and pedestrian crossing points to improve travel for both
As part of its commitment to helping residents hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis, Horsham District Council hosted a Cost-of Living Summit at Ashington Community
The Shoreham Centre has been made even more accessible following the addition of a Changing Places facility. A new Changing Places toilet – a larger,
Worthing residents will notice new trees springing up in local streets thanks to the community-sponsored tree scheme launched last summer. The first batch of trees
Creating more short-stay accommodation for people facing homelessness; refurbishing several children’s play areas; work to introduce food waste recycling collections; and, bringing a festive ice-skating
2024 welcomes a brand new tour for Miles Jupp – On I Bang – which started its journey around the UK this January. Since Miles’
Horsham District Council is working in conjunction with Citizens Advice West Sussex colleagues visiting schools in Horsham District to highlight the support services available for
West Sussex and indeed most of England has been very fortunate not to have been inundated with bird flu cases in domesticated birds this winter.
Slindon College, near Arundel, has achieved the School Mental Health Award, delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Slindon College
A new riverside path through the redeveloped Western Harbour Arm in Shoreham will feature public art or sculptures – with a £30,000 commission up for
Local artists are being invited to create new art to celebrate the beauty of the Chichester District’s RSPB Medmerry Nature reserve, as part of an
Arun District Council has been awarded funding from Arts Council England to establish a new creative vision for Bognor Regis. The £10,000 grant will enable
The artwork for this year’s Worthing Festival has officially been revealed. Aspiring artist and BA (Hons) Fine Art student Jo Taswell is having one of
In December 2023, councillors approved the Horsham District Local Plan could proceed to the next stage of plan preparation. This is known as the Regulation 19
At a Cabinet meeting on 25 January, councillors at Horsham District Council will consider recommending plans to significantly refurbish The Capitol theatre in Horsham. The
More families are moving into new council homes built on the site of former garages and car parks owned by Adur District Council. Two new
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