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- Bishop of Chichester to retire after 14 years
Bishop of Chichester to retire after 14 years
The Bishop of Chichester has said that he plans to retire at the end of May. The Right Reverend Martin Warner, 67, will leave office 14 years after his appointment was announced in May 2012. The Diocese of Chichester said: “Dr Warner has been committed to ensuring that effective safeguarding is a clear and properlydlvr.it - Lamborghini driver jailed after being caught over the limit again
Lamborghini driver jailed after being caught over the limit again
A Lamborghini driver has been jailed after being caught over the limit while banned although he said that he “shouldn’t even be in custody”. Matthew Morgan, 45, was arrested in The Boulevard, Crawley, at about 6.45pm on Saturday 17 January after a tip-off that he was drink driving. Morgan, who was at the wheel ofdlvr.it - ICYMI: Man charged with raping 17-year-old boy
Man charged with raping 17-year-old boy
A man has appeared in court on charges of raping and trying to rape a 17-year-old boy last Friday (30 January), police said today (Wednesday 4 February). The attack was alleged to have taken place at around midnight at an address in St Leonards, Sussex Police said. A security camera image of the suspect wasdlvr.it - ICYMI: Diana Ross and Raye to headline Brighton Pride
Diana Ross and Raye to headline Brighton Pride
Diana Ross and Raye are to headline Brighton and Hove Pride on the first weekend in August, it was announced this morning (Wednesday 4 February). The organisers said: “Global superstar Diana Ross has been confirmed to headline and close the weekend for Brighton and Hove Pride’s 35-year anniversary extravaganza on Sunday 2 August. “The two-daydlvr.it - ICYMI: Drugs and weapons suspect wanted after failing to appear in court
Drugs and weapons suspect wanted after failing to appear in court
A man charged with drugs and weapons offences is wanted after he failed to appear in court, Sussex Police said. The force said: “Have you seen Charlie Wheeler who is wanted for failing to appear in court? “We are renewing our appeal to locate the 24-year-old who was charged in relation to drug and weaponsdlvr.it - ICYMI: Crash leaves one dead and another in a serious condition
Crash leaves one dead and another in a serious condition
Two cars crashed early this morning (Wednesday 4 February), leaving one person dead and another injured and in a serious condition. Emergency services were called to the scene, near Scotney Court Farm, in Jurys Gap Road, between Camber and Lydd, close to the East Sussex border with Kent, shortly before 5am. South East Coast Ambulancedlvr.it - Man charged with raping 17-year-old boy
Man charged with raping 17-year-old boy
A man has appeared in court on charges of raping and trying to rape a 17-year-old boy last Friday (30 January), police said today (Wednesday 4 February). The attack was alleged to have taken place at around midnight at an address in St Leonards, Sussex Police said. A security camera image of the suspect wasdlvr.it - Diana Ross and Raye to headline Brighton Pride
Diana Ross and Raye to headline Brighton Pride
Diana Ross and Raye are to headline Brighton and Hove Pride on the first weekend in August, it was announced this morning (Wednesday 4 February). The organisers said: “Global superstar Diana Ross has been confirmed to headline and close the weekend for Brighton and Hove Pride’s 35-year anniversary extravaganza on Sunday 2 August. “The two-daydlvr.it - Drugs and weapons suspect wanted after failing to appear in court
Drugs and weapons suspect wanted after failing to appear in court
A man charged with drugs and weapons offences is wanted after he failed to appear in court, Sussex Police said. The force said: “Have you seen Charlie Wheeler who is wanted for failing to appear in court? “We are renewing our appeal to locate the 24-year-old who was charged in relation to drug and weaponsdlvr.it - Crash leaves one dead and another in a serious condition
Crash leaves one dead and another in a serious condition
Two cars crashed early this morning (Wednesday 4 February), leaving one person dead and another injured and in a serious condition. Emergency services were called to the scene, near Scotney Court Farm, in Jurys Gap Road, between Camber and Lydd, close to the East Sussex border with Kent, shortly before 5am. South East Coast Ambulancedlvr.it - ICYMI: Man arrested on suspicion of raping 17-year-old boy
Man arrested on suspicion of raping 17-year-old boy
A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 17-year-old boy after a security camera picture was published by the media as detectives tried to work out the suspect’s identity. Sussex Police said: “A man has been arrested by police investigating the rape of a teenage boy in St Leonards. “Police received a reportdlvr.it - Man arrested on suspicion of raping 17-year-old boy
Man arrested on suspicion of raping 17-year-old boy
A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 17-year-old boy after a security camera picture was published by the media as detectives tried to work out the suspect’s identity. Sussex Police said: “A man has been arrested by police investigating the rape of a teenage boy in St Leonards. “Police received a reportdlvr.it - ICYMI: Police hunt man suspected of raping 17-year-old boy
Police hunt man suspected of raping 17-year-old boy
Detectives are trying to identify a man suspected of raping a 17-year-old boy on Friday (30 January). Sussex Police said: “Police are seeking to identify a man in connection with inquiries following a report of a rape at an address in St Leonards. “The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was initially approached by a man atdlvr.it - ICYMI: Police commissioner hits back at censure by councillors
Police commissioner hits back at censure by councillors
Sussex police and crime commissioner Katy Bourne has been censured for joining a march protesting about the housing of asylum-seekers at a military training camp in Crowborough. A motion was tabled at a meeting of the Police and Crime Panel on Friday (30 January) when Mrs Bourne was quizzed about her decision. She attended thedlvr.it - Police hunt man suspected of raping 17-year-old boy
Police hunt man suspected of raping 17-year-old boy
Detectives are trying to identify a man suspected of raping a 17-year-old boy on Friday (30 January). Sussex Police said: “Police are seeking to identify a man in connection with inquiries following a report of a rape at an address in St Leonards. “The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was initially approached by a man atdlvr.it - Police commissioner hits back at censure by councillors
Police commissioner hits back at censure by councillors
Sussex police and crime commissioner Katy Bourne has been censured for joining a march protesting about the housing of asylum-seekers at a military training camp in Crowborough. A motion was tabled at a meeting of the Police and Crime Panel on Friday (30 January) when Mrs Bourne was quizzed about her decision. She attended thedlvr.it - ICYMI: Propane gas siege man given 11-year sentence
Propane gas siege man given 11-year sentence
A man who threatened to set alight a propane gas cylinder during a police siege has been given an 11-year extended sentence. Reece Hodges, 29, refused to give himself up to police for 12 hours during the stand-off on the roof and garage of a property in the street where lived. Neighbours were evacuated anddlvr.it - Propane gas siege man given 11-year sentence
Propane gas siege man given 11-year sentence
A man who threatened to set alight a propane gas cylinder during a police siege has been given an 11-year extended sentence. Reece Hodges, 29, refused to give himself up to police for 12 hours during the stand-off on the roof and garage of a property in the street where lived. Neighbours were evacuated anddlvr.it - ICYMI: Woman and two men arrested for threatening behaviour at Crowborough camp
Woman and two men arrested for threatening behaviour at Crowborough camp
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of threatening behaviour at the army camp in Crowborough where migrants are currently being housed. Sussex Police said that a 62-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, both from Crowborough, were arrested last night (Friday 23 January) along with a 54-year-old man, from Newhaven. The forcedlvr.it - Woman and two men arrested for threatening behaviour at Crowborough camp
Woman and two men arrested for threatening behaviour at Crowborough camp
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of threatening behaviour at the army camp in Crowborough where migrants are currently being housed. Sussex Police said that a 62-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, both from Crowborough, were arrested last night (Friday 23 January) along with a 54-year-old man, from Newhaven. The forcedlvr.it - ICYMI: Lifeboat rescues four people in swamped boat
Lifeboat rescues four people in swamped boat
Lifeboat rescues four people from swamped boat A lifeboat crew rescued four people from a swamped boat in the sea near Shoreham Harbour. The RNLI said: “Shoreham RNLI’s inshore lifeboat crew responded to four people sinking in an outrigger rowing boat about a quarter mile outside of Shoreham Harbour entrance at 11.30am on Friday 16dlvr.it - ICYMI: Pharmacist spared prison over teenager’s death in crash
Pharmacist spared prison over teenager’s death in crash
A 67-year-old pharmacist who drove into a motorbike, killing the teenage rider, was spared prison today (Wednesday 21 January). Jagjeet Gujral swerved into the path of former BHASVIC student Charlie Chandler, 18, causing injuries that proved impossible to survive. Gujral initially denied a charge of causing death by careless driving but changed his plea indlvr.it - Lifeboat rescues four people in swamped boat
Lifeboat rescues four people in swamped boat
Lifeboat rescues four people from swamped boat A lifeboat crew rescued four people from a swamped boat in the sea near Shoreham Harbour. The RNLI said: “Shoreham RNLI’s inshore lifeboat crew responded to four people sinking in an outrigger rowing boat about a quarter mile outside of Shoreham Harbour entrance at 11.30am on Friday 16dlvr.it - Pharmacist spared prison over teenager’s death in crash
Pharmacist spared prison over teenager’s death in crash
A 67-year-old pharmacist who drove into a motorbike, killing the teenage rider, was spared prison today (Wednesday 21 January). Jagjeet Gujral swerved into the path of former BHASVIC student Charlie Chandler, 18, causing injuries that proved impossible to survive. Gujral initially denied a charge of causing death by careless driving but changed his plea indlvr.it - ICYMI: Man charged after firearms raid
Man charged after firearms raid
A man has been charged and remanded by a court after a firearms raid last Thursday (15 January). Sussex Police said that officers searched an address in the Three Bridges area of Crawley in the early hours raid. The force said: “Officers executed a warrant at a residential address in the early hours of Thursdaydlvr.it - Man charged after firearms raid
Man charged after firearms raid
A man has been charged and remanded by a court after a firearms raid last Thursday (15 January). Sussex Police said that officers searched an address in the Three Bridges area of Crawley in the early hours raid. The force said: “Officers executed a warrant at a residential address in the early hours of Thursdaydlvr.it - ICYMI: Drink driving construction worker given suspended prison sentence
Drink driving construction worker given suspended prison sentence
A construction worker from Brighton was given a suspended prison sentence after he was caught drink driving with more than three times as much alcohol in his breath as the law allows. Vasile Duca, 39, of London Road, Brighton, was arrested in Rectory Road, Worthing, on Monday 8 December. Duca had been driving a yellowdlvr.it - ICYMI: Crash driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Crash driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A crash driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Suussex Police said: “Police are appealing for information following a collision in Hastings. “Officers were called about 12.27am on Sunday 18 January after a car collided with railings in St Helen’s Road. “The passenger – a 22-year-old local woman – was taken to hospitaldlvr.it - Drink driving construction worker given suspended prison sentence
Drink driving construction worker given suspended prison sentence
A construction worker from Brighton was given a suspended prison sentence after he was caught drink driving with more than three times as much alcohol in his breath as the law allows. Vasile Duca, 39, of London Road, Brighton, was arrested in Rectory Road, Worthing, on Monday 8 December. Duca had been driving a yellowdlvr.it - Crash driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Crash driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A crash driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Suussex Police said: “Police are appealing for information following a collision in Hastings. “Officers were called about 12.27am on Sunday 18 January after a car collided with railings in St Helen’s Road. “The passenger – a 22-year-old local woman – was taken to hospitaldlvr.it - ICYMI: Another council looks at peak-time roadworks charges to cut traffic hold ups
Another council looks at peak-time roadworks charges to cut traffic hold ups
Brighton and Hove City Council is considering charging utility companies and contractors for each day they delay traffic during peak times, following the lead of the county councils. The aim is to speed up roadworks on busy streets, cut congestion and the associated air pollution and generate millions in extra revenue. A lane charging schemedlvr.it - ICYMI: TikTok pervert jailed for catfishing teenage girls and young women
TikTok pervert jailed for catfishing teenage girls and young women
A dangerous pervert has been jailed for catfishing teenage girls and young women on TikTok and Instagram. Charles Wood, 34, used voice-changing technology to persuade his victims that he was a teenage girl called Riley. He pressured his victims into sending him sexually explicit images and videos, some of which he then shared with otherdlvr.it - Another council looks at peak-time roadworks charges to cut traffic hold ups
Another council looks at peak-time roadworks charges to cut traffic hold ups
Brighton and Hove City Council is considering charging utility companies and contractors for each day they delay traffic during peak times, following the lead of the county councils. The aim is to speed up roadworks on busy streets, cut congestion and the associated air pollution and generate millions in extra revenue. A lane charging schemedlvr.it - TikTok pervert jailed for catfishing teenage girls and young women
TikTok pervert jailed for catfishing teenage girls and young women
A dangerous pervert has been jailed for catfishing teenage girls and young women on TikTok and Instagram. Charles Wood, 34, used voice-changing technology to persuade his victims that he was a teenage girl called Riley. He pressured his victims into sending him sexually explicit images and videos, some of which he then shared with otherdlvr.it - ICYMI: Elderly driver dies in two-car crash
Elderly driver dies in two-car crash
An elderly driver died in a two-car crash yesterday (Friday 9 January). Today, Sussex Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road collision on the A24 at Washington on Friday 9 January. “Emergency services responded to a report of a collision between two cars, a BMW and a Volkswagen, on the southbounddlvr.it - Elderly driver dies in two-car crash
Elderly driver dies in two-car crash
An elderly driver died in a two-car crash yesterday (Friday 9 January). Today, Sussex Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road collision on the A24 at Washington on Friday 9 January. “Emergency services responded to a report of a collision between two cars, a BMW and a Volkswagen, on the southbounddlvr.it - ICYMI: Police appeal for help to find man who was jailed for robbery
Police appeal for help to find man who was jailed for robbery
Police have appealed for the public’s help to find a man who is wanted for recall to prison. Lee Smith, who turns 54 today (Tuesday 6 January), was jailed for 33 months at Hove Crown Court last year for attacking people the previous summer in the Hastings and St Leonards area. Sussex Police said: “We’redlvr.it - ICYMI: Police hunt former prisoner
Police hunt former prisoner
Police are hunting a man who has been released from prison. Sussex Police said: “We’re searching for Mojtaba Abedi, 33, who is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the terms of his licence. “Mojtaba was serving a sentence for theft related offences. “He is known to frequent the Eastbourne area. “Anyone who sees himdlvr.it - ICYMI: All West Sussex libraries to close for three days for IT update
All West Sussex libraries to close for three days for IT update
All 36 libraries in West Sussex are to close briefly to allow for the implementation of a new IT management system. From Monday 19 January to Wednesday 21 January, all library buildings will be closed to customers. At the same, all online services, including eLibrary platforms, will also be unavailable and phone renewals via thedlvr.it - Police appeal for help to find man who was jailed for robbery
Police appeal for help to find man who was jailed for robbery
Police have appealed for the public’s help to find a man who is wanted for recall to prison. Lee Smith, who turns 54 today (Tuesday 6 January), was jailed for 33 months at Hove Crown Court last year for attacking people the previous summer in the Hastings and St Leonards area. Sussex Police said: “We’redlvr.it - ICYMI: Crowdfunder raises thousands after brutal death of 13-year-old boy
Crowdfunder raises thousands after brutal death of 13-year-old boy
A crowdfunder has raised thousands of pounds for the mother of a 13-year-old boy, born in Brighton, who was stabbed to death two days before Christmas. Alfie Hallett, who was brought up in Bognor, lost his life trying to protect his mother Rachel from her Portuguese ex-boyfriend, his grandmother Linda Hallett said. The crowdfunder said:dlvr.it - ICYMI: Persistent thief banned from shops across Sussex
Persistent thief banned from shops across Sussex
A persistent thief has been banned from going into any shops in Sussex run by the some of the country’s main retail chains after his latest court appearance. Sussex Police said: “A prolific shop thief has been banned from entering major retailers across Sussex after admitting his latest offences. “Nathan Lee targeted shops in Worthingdlvr.it - ICYMI: Drunken man jailed after spitting at police and hurling racist abuse
Drunken man jailed after spitting at police and hurling racist abuse
A man has been jailed after he spat at a police officer when drunk and hurled racist abuse. Sussex Police said: “An abusive man has been jailed for drunk and disorderly behaviour in Bognor. “Martin Cox was seen staggering in traffic in Station Road on Monday 22 December. “The 60-year-old had abused members of thedlvr.it - Police hunt former prisoner
Police hunt former prisoner
Police are hunting a man who has been released from prison. Sussex Police said: “We’re searching for Mojtaba Abedi, 33, who is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the terms of his licence. “Mojtaba was serving a sentence for theft related offences. “He is known to frequent the Eastbourne area. “Anyone who sees himdlvr.it - All West Sussex libraries to close for three days for IT update
All West Sussex libraries to close for three days for IT update
All 36 libraries in West Sussex are to close briefly to allow for the implementation of a new IT management system. From Monday 19 January to Wednesday 21 January, all library buildings will be closed to customers. At the same, all online services, including eLibrary platforms, will also be unavailable and phone renewals via thedlvr.it - ICYMI: New Year’s Day sex attack suspect arrested
New Year’s Day sex attack suspect arrested
Police investigating a sex attack on New Year’s Day have arrested a man. Sussex Police said: “Detectives investigating a report of a woman being sexual assaulted in a vehicle in Bognor have arrested a man. “The 26-year-old was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and remains in custody. “The victim, a woman in her thirtiesdlvr.it - ICYMI: Police hunt New Year’s Day sex attacker
Police hunt New Year’s Day sex attacker
Police are hunting for a sex attacker who struck on New Year’s Day. Sussex Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Bognor. “The victim, a woman in her thirties who cannot be identified for legal reasons, had been in the town centre on the evening ofdlvr.it - Crowdfunder raises thousands after brutal death of 13-year-old boy
Crowdfunder raises thousands after brutal death of 13-year-old boy
A crowdfunder has raised thousands of pounds for the mother of a 13-year-old boy, born in Brighton, who was stabbed to death two days before Christmas. Alfie Hallett, who was brought up in Bognor, lost his life trying to protect his mother Rachel from her Portuguese ex-boyfriend, his grandmother Linda Hallett said. The crowdfunder said:dlvr.it - Persistent thief banned from shops across Sussex
Persistent thief banned from shops across Sussex
A persistent thief has been banned from going into any shops in Sussex run by the some of the country’s main retail chains after his latest court appearance. Sussex Police said: “A prolific shop thief has been banned from entering major retailers across Sussex after admitting his latest offences. “Nathan Lee targeted shops in Worthingdlvr.it - Drunken man jailed after spitting at police and hurling racist abuse
Drunken man jailed after spitting at police and hurling racist abuse
A man has been jailed after he spat at a police officer when drunk and hurled racist abuse. Sussex Police said: “An abusive man has been jailed for drunk and disorderly behaviour in Bognor. “Martin Cox was seen staggering in traffic in Station Road on Monday 22 December. “The 60-year-old had abused members of thedlvr.it
