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6 days ago
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Food festival to return this weekend
A food festival will return this weekend. The event will take place on June 6 to 8 in Worthing's Steyne Gardens. A variety of independent artisan bakers, street food vendors, craft brewers, and wineries will showcase their wares at the event. Admission to the festival is free, with a wide array of street food stalls, bars, craft vendors, and grocery products available for visitors to enjoy. There will be world street food, outdoor dining areas, live music, and a children's theatre. (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) There will also be the new addition of a stand-up comedy night called Worthing Live on Saturday, June 7, from 8pm to 10pm. The comedy night is ticketed and is only for people aged 18 and over - tickets for the comedy event can be bought online beforehand. Performers include MC Geordie Geoff, Keefy Jewell, Lateef Lovejoy and Sean Gorman.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
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Police release statement after girl is hit by bus in city centre
A teenage girl remains in hospital after being hit by a bus in the city centre. Western Road in Brighton was closed yesterday, May 26, after the 16-year-old girl was seriously injured at around 3.40pm. She was taken to hospital where she remains today, May 27. Western Road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)READ MORE: Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict multi-storey car park again Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Pictures from the scene show a cordon in place as emergency services dealt with the incident yesterday. The road has since been reopened. A spokesman for Sussex Police said: 'An investigation is underway and anyone who saw what happened or captured any mobile, dash cam or CCTV footage is asked to email quoting Operation Sunstone.'
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01-05-2025
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Pride organisers continue to appeal for support to save parade
A pride event is continuing to ask for support as its parade is at risk of being cancelled. Worthing Pride announced last week that its parade was at 'serious risk of being cancelled' due to a lack of sponsorship. Organisers of the event said more than 35 businesses and 500 people were involved in the parade last year and as of April 25, only six businesses had applied. Posts on the event's social media page previously called for support from Worthing West MP Beccy Cooper and Worthing Business Improvement District (Bid). Pride director Gary Richardson said people are now beginning to engage although donations to the Go Fund Me as well as event sponsorship packages are still needed. Participants in the Worthing Pride parade last year (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) The main event will go ahead and is being held on July 4 and 5 in Steyne Gardens. Tickets can be purchased on the Worthing Pride website. Mr Richardson also asked that 'members of the business community that benefit from the increased footfall to the town over pride weekend' make a 'donation of profits' to the event's Go Fund Me. He added that a percentage of ticket sales from 'pride events' could be donated towards funds. Headliners for the festival include Jo O'Meara from S Club and Natasha Hamilton from Atomic Kitten fame. Drag performers include Elektra Fence from RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Ms Cooper said: 'Pride is an extremely important event for our town and one which I have always enjoyed taking part in. MPs Beccy Cooper and Tom Rutland taking part in the parade last year (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) 'I very much hope it will return this year and am open to any contact from the organisation to find a way in which to show my support'. READ MORE: Travel advice for pride weekend issued as more trains planned A spokeswoman for Worthing Bid said: 'We have been approached by local pride organisers regarding support for their event. 'As with all partnership requests, we assess these on a case-by-case basis in line with our diversity and inclusion policy and organisation objectives. 'While recent communication has been challenging, we remain open to constructive dialogue and have invited the organisers to meet with us, as yet, this has not been accepted. 'That invitation still stands.'
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11-04-2025
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Pictures show cordon after unexploded munitions handed in to police station
Pictures show a cordon outside a police station after unexploded munitions were handed in. Sussex Police reported that suspected unexploded Second World War munitions were handed in to the police station in Chatsworth Road, Worthing, at around 2pm today, April 11. A police cordon was set up and buildings were evacuated as a precaution. Pictures show officers stood outside the building with emergency service vehicles at the scene. Police officers at the cordon (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) An explosive ordnance disposal team also attended the incident. Sussex Police has now reported the response has been stood down and the items removed. READ MORE: Updates as bomb squad deals with unexploded munitions at police station A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "We can confirm that a cordon in Chatsworth Road has now been stood down. The police cordon in Chatsworth Road, Worthing (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) "It follows suspected Second World War munitions being brought to the police station at about 2pm. "The explosive ordnance disposal team attended, and the items have been safely removed. "The cordon and road closure has now been stood down, officers have thanked the public for their patience while this incident was dealt with."
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07-04-2025
- General
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Council says "unsafe" Grade-II listed building has been made secure
A Grade II-listed building which was shut off after big cracks appeared has been made safe. On March 21, Uckfield High Street was partially closed following concerns regarding the safety of the former Maidens Head Hotel building. Multiple vertical cracks had appeared on the building, sparking fears that the building was "unsafe". In an update, Wealden Council confirmed that they have secured the building and mitigated any immediate risks to the public. Cracks in the property on the Uckfield high street (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) A spokesperson said: 'The council has reached out to the landowner, informing them that it is their responsibility to maintain and address the condition of the building. 'The council remains committed to monitoring the situation and making sure that the safety of residents is the main focus." Wealden District Council said it was alerted to the condition of a property's front wall by a resident in February. After an assessment by qualified building inspectors, it was decided a temporary support would be needed. The partially closed Uckfield High Street (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) A spokesperson for the council said: 'Site visits by a qualified building inspector have been taking place since February 4 to assess and monitor the situation. Our primary concern throughout is public safety. 'After exhaustive but unsuccessful attempts to contact the owner, it was decided to use our emergency powers under section 78 of the building Act 1984 to take such action as necessary and reasonable to remove this potential danger.' A temporary highway closure was put in place to provide protection to the public while the situation was further reviewed. Local businesses were able to stay open during the works and access for pedestrians was provided on the opposite pavement. The council said the temporary support will remove any danger to the public however further actions will be needed to provide a permanent solution.
