South East news

• Man suffers significant injuries in park stabbing

  28-02-2026 20:50 via bbc.com
  Officers were called to Victoria Park in Worthing at about 02:45 GMT on Saturday, said police.
  
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• Ferry bridge control tower overhauled and upgraded

  28-02-2026 16:46 via bbc.com
  The original structure was removed, new foundations built and a modern tower and cabin fitted.
  
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• Parents campaign to stop closure of primary school

  28-02-2026 13:23 via bbc.com
  Middle Street Primary School in Brighton does not have a "viable future", according to the council.
  
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• Co-working space 'purrfect' for cat lovers

  28-02-2026 09:06 via bbc.com
  A dedicated cat co-working office has opened in Imperial Arcade in Brighton city centre.
  
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• Man to run half marathon with Gangnam Style on repeat

  28-02-2026 08:03 via bbc.com
  Ryan Smith wants to test his mental and physical ability by listening to “everyone’s favourite song".
  
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• Alleged pro-Palestine protesters deny £1.2m damage

  27-02-2026 18:41 via bbc.com
  The four defendants are accused of targeting a defence manufacturer's factoryin Wolverhampton.
  
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• Crowborough asylum camp court challenge rejected

  27-02-2026 16:04 via bbc.com
  More than 500 asylum seekers are set to be housed in the town.
  
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• 'Senseless' vandals dig up 12 greens at golf club

  27-02-2026 15:40 via bbc.com
  The general manager of Royal Eastbourne Golf Club said it would take weeks for the greens to be playable again.
  
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• Person rescued after getting stuck in beach rocks

  27-02-2026 11:21 via bbc.com
  The fire service says it was called to the incident in Eastbourne at about 00:30 GMT on Friday.
  
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• Kinship carers in some areas of England to be paid

  27-02-2026 07:51 via bbc.com
  The pilot is in Bolton, Newcastle, North East Lincolnshire, Thurrock, Bexley, Medway and Wiltshire.
  
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• The town where feeding birds could cost you £1,000

  27-02-2026 07:08 via bbc.com
  A proposed ban in Worthing could see fixed penalty notices of £100, or bigger fines at court.
  
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• 'Parking restrictions have turned trade tap off'

  27-02-2026 07:08 via bbc.com
  Residents say parking changes are driving people away from their village high street.
  
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• Southeastern disruption as stations close for three weeks

  27-02-2026 07:06 via bbc.com
  Charing Cross and Waterloo East will close for more than three weeks this summer.
  
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• Dog gives birth to record litter of 17 puppies

  27-02-2026 07:06 via bbc.com
  Owners of the two-year-old Irish Setter called Marigold say she has recovered well from the births.
  
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• Care company has registration revoked by watchdog

  27-02-2026 07:06 via bbc.com
  Inspectors found breaches of legal regulations, including failure to assess people's capacity to consent.
  
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• Sir Winston Churchill painting on show in UK first

  27-02-2026 07:05 via bbc.com
  Quiet Waters is at the heart of an exhibition of his paintings, opening at Chartwell on Saturday.
  
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• Plans for reservoir holiday apartments rejected

  26-02-2026 20:43 via bbc.com
  The applicant hoped to convert a bistro building and fishing facility into 11 holiday lets.
  
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• Machete-waving drug dealer jailed for manslaughter

  26-02-2026 17:02 via bbc.com
  Chris Maclean threatened Jay Gerrett, who was fatally hit by a car while trying to escape.
  
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• Immigration officers deny stealing from migrants

  26-02-2026 15:55 via bbc.com
  Six officers are accused of stealing cash and property worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
  
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• UK construction activity January 2026: South East - Construction News

  26-02-2026 15:53 via news.google.com
  UK construction activity January 2026: South East  Construction News
  
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• Water restored for properties after schools shut

  26-02-2026 15:25 via bbc.com
  South East Water says supplies were restored in Horsmonden and Lamberhurst at about 13:00 on Thursday.
  
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• CT scans reveal hidden health problems of big cats

  26-02-2026 15:01 via bbc.com
  Amur tiger Luca, mainland clouded leopard Django and cheetah Mo had scans inOctober.
  
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• 'It'll put people off coming to Brighton'

  26-02-2026 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  The city is setting it's budget for the coming year.
  
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• Man dies in crash between lorry and car

  26-02-2026 12:25 via bbc.com
  The crash happened on Wednesday morning in Kemsley, near Sittingbourne.
  
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• Cornwall's Voice: Hospital waiting lists down under Labour says MP Anna Gelderd - Cornish & Devon Post

  26-02-2026 11:06 via news.google.com
  Cornwall's Voice: Hospital waiting lists down under Labour says MP Anna Gelderd  Cornish & Devon Post
  
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• Waste crime 'gobsmacking' says Lords committee chair

  26-02-2026 07:12 via bbc.com
  Baroness Shas Sheehan speaks during a visit to Hoads Wood near Ashford.
  
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• Electric shock scaffolder 'couldn't pick up newborn'

  26-02-2026 07:07 via bbc.com
  Steven Gilmore expects to have multiple fingers amputated due to the incident in Crawley in 2021.
  
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• Canterbury draws up plan for thousands of homes

  26-02-2026 07:07 via bbc.com
  It has a target of building 1,215 homes a year, totalling more than 23,000 by 2042/43.
  
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• People smuggler jailed for almost nine years

  25-02-2026 21:11 via bbc.com
  Ali Omar Karim pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration.
  
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• School SEND advisors strike over council dispute

  25-02-2026 15:27 via bbc.com
  One teacher says her colleagues' jobs have "changed significantly" since September.
  
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• Webinar: Navigating the South East’s Future Under the New NPPF - Savills

  25-02-2026 11:57 via news.google.com
  Webinar: Navigating the South East’s Future Under the New NPPF  Savills
  
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• Woman has £1,000 fine for charity donation revoked

  25-02-2026 08:49 via bbc.com
  A woman received a fly-tipping penalty after leaving a bag of donations at a collection point.
  
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• Gatwick rail resumes after train hit obstruction

  24-02-2026 19:58 via bbc.com
  Thameslink and Southern announced delays after an object on the tracks was hit near Salfords station.
  
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• Man admits manslaughter over death of 66-year-old

  24-02-2026 17:59 via bbc.com
  Cameron Grocutt, 24, pleads guilty after the death of a man in Eastbourne in October last year.
  
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• Rape accused had fight with man in alley, court told

  24-02-2026 17:34 via bbc.com
  George Ellis and Mark Lett deny raping a 19-year-old man they met on a night out in Brighton.
  
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• 'I've moved to the dark side'

  24-02-2026 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Siff are staring in a new West End production of Shadowlands.
  
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• Struggling councils get £150m exceptional funding

  24-02-2026 15:53 via bbc.com
  The government has agreed to help East Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Medway, Woking and Worthing councils balance the books.
  
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• First UK baby born using womb from deceased donor

  24-02-2026 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Hugo was born to from Kent, following transplant surgery in Oxford.
  
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• People urged to avoid area after 'significant' fire

  24-02-2026 09:42 via bbc.com
  People living near Berwick Court Farm are being told to keep their doors and windows closed.
  
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• Toilet charges could raise £70k, council claims

  24-02-2026 07:18 via bbc.com
  Brighton & Hove City Council is considering introducing a 50p charge to use some seafront toilets.
  
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• 100,000 urgent NHS dentist slots added

  24-02-2026 07:05 via bbc.com
  Kent, Sussex and Surrey gain tens of thousands of urgent NHS dental appointments for patients.
  
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• 'I refused to pay my water bill for three years'

  23-02-2026 20:21 via bbc.com
  Southern Water says that it is duty bound to pursue non-payers as a regulated company.
  
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• Rape accused denies 'drunken, sexual excitement'

  23-02-2026 18:47 via bbc.com
  Mark Lett and George Lett both deny raping a 19-year-old in Brighton in December 2024.
  
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• 'Sadistic' pair behind bars for blowing up sheep

  23-02-2026 17:19 via bbc.com
  Leighton Ashby and Oakley Holland beat the animal to death, then inserted fireworks in its body.
  
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• Olympic hero Weston welcomed home by proud family

  23-02-2026 15:57 via bbc.com
  Weston and other Team GB athletes met friends and family at Gatwick Airport on Monday morning.
  
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• The unsung heroes of Chichester Harbour

  23-02-2026 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Volunteers have been scrubbing 5,000 oysters but they aren't for restaurants.
  
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• Brighton into Women's FA Cup quarter-finals

  22-02-2026 20:32 via bbc.com
  Holders Chelsea edged out Manchester United to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's FA Cup, while Arsenal and Man City cruise through with comfortable wins.
  
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• 'Drive and hunger' take Milner to Premier League appearance record

  21-02-2026 18:53 via bbc.com
  Brighton's James Milner starts against Brentford to break the all-time Premier League appearance record in his 654th match.
  
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• Seaside art exhibition explores love and belonging

  21-02-2026 13:19 via bbc.com
  The exhibition by Geoffrey Chambers is running for 10 days, including paintings, sculpture and film.
  
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• More women stepping up for breast screening checks

  21-02-2026 10:22 via bbc.com
  Appointments offered at local units and mobile vans, with a new permanent base now open in Crawley.
  
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