The rail operator says many services are expected to run as normal during the latest industrial action by RMT members, but Southern has confirmed that certain services will not be running at all. * No Rye to Ashford International shuttle services during the morning and evening peaks.
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Thousands quaff the lot at the 25th Winterfest event
From the left are David Bunt, 52. from Bognor Regis and Paul Dyer, 42, from Lee-on-the-Solent Picture: Sarah Standing (170270-7667)
County News: Armed robber in Santa hat assaults staff member
Police have released footage of second store robbery showing an armed robber wearing a Santa hat threaten a staff member. Detectives have renewed their appeals for information about two armed robberies of Co-op stores in Brighton just before Christmas.
Town centre road to go traffic-free
Tarrant Street will be closed to cars every third Saturday of the month, coinciding with the farmers’ market, beginning on March 18. From 10am pedestrians will be able to explore the shops, galleries, restaurants and bars in a relaxed, vehicle-free area. Arundel Town Council and the Arundel Chamber of Commerce have chosen the same days as the award-winning Arundel Farmers’ Market, which already draws people from the surrounding towns and villages to Arundel.
Fire service issues kitchen warning after busy night
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is repeating warnings about cooking fire safety after several incidents in West Sussex yesterday evening. The service is raising awareness of kitchen safety this month as more fires and fire injuries are caused in the kitchen than anywhere else in the home.
Mum’s ‘threatening’ parking fine is cancelled
After contacting the Herald and Gazette about a ‘threatening’ parking fine, an Angmering mum-of-two has been told the fine has been cancelled. Sarah Foster, 42, of Roman Avenue, Angmering, received a A 50 fine after parking in the Montague Centre Car Park in Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, on January 8, when she popped into the town centre to buy a new mobile phone.
In today’s Mid Sussex Times: ‘Shock as woman dies in town centre crash’
A 78-year-old woman who has not been named died following a collision with a car in South Road, Haywards Heath. A pharmacist working in a nearby store rushed to the aid of the woman but was unable to save her.
County News: Woman forced to walk home alone in ‘pitch black’ after being ‘kicked off’
A young woman was forced to walk home in the ‘pitch black’ and ‘freezing cold’ after being ‘kicked off’ her bus. Hospital worker Sian Hayward, 25, was travelling home last Thursday, January 26 – a journey she had made many times – when the driver of the Metrobus Route 84 told her she was ‘in void’ of her ticket.
Crawley students take part in ‘Hero Training’
Students from secondary schools in Crawley and Gatwick learnt how to be role models for younger students as part of an on-going programme to improve their confidence and life choices. The students, who are aged between 13 and 14, are taking part in the inspirational Be the Change programme.
A woman is to be sentenced for killing a baby while mentally disturbed by giving birth
A woman will be sentenced later for killing her newborn baby while she was mentally disturbed by the effects of childbirth. Gintare Suminaite, 30, was at home alone in the bathroom when she gave birth to a daughter, and killed her on April 5 2016.
Your chance to be a firefighter as station hosts open day
Residents from across West Sussex will have the chance to experience what it is like to be a firefighter as the service hosts a ‘Have a Go Day’ day in Storrington. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting for new retained firefighters at Storrington, Partridge Green, Henfield, Billingshurst and Horsham.
Council chiefs urge Rail South voice for beleaguered Southern Railway passengers
Civic leaders fed up with the misery being imposed on Southern Railway passengers are calling for a new body to be created to give commuters a say in who runs rail services. Brighton and Hove City Council leaders want to see Rail South set up to provide long-suffering passengers with a democratically-elected voice on how train services are operated and who by.
One Man Two Guvners
Brighton, England. 1963. Change is in the air, and Francis Henshall is looking to make his mark.
MP could get Aquarena plans overturned
An MP has set into motion a process which could see the government overturning plans to transform the Aquarena site. The decision to turn the former swimming pool and car park in Brighton Road into 141 apartments was approved by Worthing Borough Council’s planning committee on Thursday evening.
Donald Trump Tweets at Wrong Ivanka a ” and She Hits Back
President-elect Donald Trump tweeted at the wrong Ivanka on Monday night, and the British woman on the receiving end of his praise has hit back. President-elect Donald Trump tweeted at the wrong Ivanka on Monday night, and the British woman on the receiving end of his praise has hit back.
Train driver ‘verbally abused’ by passenger who entered his cab at Bognor station
Transport police has confirmed it is investigating reports that a train driver was verbally abused by a member of public, who reportedly entered his cab at Bognor Regis station. In a statement a spokesman for British Transport Police said: “An incident was reported to police following an altercation at Bognor Regis station this morning, Monday, after a train driver was verbally abused by a member of public.
Warning signs outside supermarket leave drivers puzzled
For signs erected outside Waitrose at the Market Place shopping centre in Burgess Hill have left people puzzling over their meaning. Driver Arnie Wilson, of Ashenground Road, Haywards Heath, spotted the signs this week.
Aldwick venue SeaFish ceases trading
A statement posted on its Facebook page said the venue had been ‘the home of live music and the arts in Bognor Regis through 2016, but is sadly no longer trading’. It added: “It is hoped however that the vision and ethos of SeaFiSh will emerge elsewhere soon, with many if not all of the brilliant artists we’ve witnessed participating.
Hygge: This winter’s hottest trend has its heart in the home
This undated photo provided by RH, Restoration Hardware, shows Ben Soleimani pillow covers. Soft wools, like these covers from Restoration Hardware’s new collection, are part of the hygge vibe.
Letters from the Front on a frosty Christmas morning
The image of soldiers from both sides leaving their trenches for an impromptu kick about and carol concert belongs in the pages of a fairy tale, not on the bloodiest battlefield of the First World War. For most men, though, there was no fairy tale, no truce, just the hope of gifts from home and perhaps something special for lunch.