Worthing, News & Local Information

Worthing news and information updated regularly.

Four non-executive directors for West Sussex PCT

The Appointments Commission has confirmed the re-appointment of two non-executive directors, Barbara Wilkins and David King, as well the appointment o...

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Free computer course to run again in Worthing

28-09-09

A free course at Worthing Library teaching computer skills proved so successful, it will run another five sessions from October 8.They will be on T...

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Glasshouses, a vital role not transparently obvious...

28-09-09

Glasshouses and their vital role in the West Sussex economy is the subject of a special exhibition at the County Record Office next month. The county ...

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Holiday firm goes fifty-fifty on funding Footpath

28-09-09

Work has begun today on Thakeham public footpath, which runs opposite Abingworth Hall in Storrington Road.The work started today (Monday) and will ...

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Safe stolen from Worthing betting shop

28-09-09

Overnight Friday 25th/Saturday 26th September, William Hill Bookmakers at Cricketers Parade, Broadwater, Worthing, was broken into and a large safe st...

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Attempted knife robbery at Shoreham sub-Post Office

28-09-09

On Saturday 26 September at the sub Post office in Mansell Road , Shoreham By Sea, the sub post office manager was tidying up just before closing the ...

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Dog owners help sniff out crime

25-09-09

Dog owners are being asked to join a unique scheme in Littlehampton to help sniff out crime.Dog Watch has been funded and supported by Arun Crime a...

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Teenager assaulted in Worthing

25-09-09

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a young male was assaulted by a group of males on Thursday evening (September 24) shortly before 7p...

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Distraction burglar jailed

25-09-09

A distraction burglar has been jailed and his wife given a suspended sentence after they pleaded guilty to a string of distraction burglaries acros...

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Tourist Information Centre re-opens for autumn

24-09-09

Worthing's summer Tourist Information Centre is about to close (29/9/09) and the office in Chapel Road Worthing will reopen on Friday 2 October....

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Have your say on dental services in West Sussex

23-09-09

West Sussex residents are being offered the chance to shape the future of dental care services in the county.West Sussex Primary Care Trust (PCT) w...

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Appeal to sexual assault witnesses, Worthing

23-09-09

Police are searching for a group of six or seven youths who confronted a young woman near Worthing Pier at about 2.30am on Sunday morning (September 2...

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Worthing Borough Council calls time on illegal alcohol sales

22-09-09

At a hearing on Wednesday evening, 16 September, members of Worthing Borough Council's Licensing & Control Committee revoked the premises lice...

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Worthing Council comments on project Worthing

22-09-09

Worthing Council has now commented on last weeks coverage of a proposal to rebuild the Aquarena as a swimming pool and arena for ice skating, basketba...

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Hundreds of lives saved by NHS Stop Smoking Services 10th Birthday of Local NHS Stop Smoking Services

22-09-09

10th Birthday of Local NHS Stop Smoking ServicesMore than 25,000 people have successfully gone smokefree in West Sussex thanks to support by local ...

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Taking care of business online

22-09-09

Worthing Council is taking care of more business online for residents through a secure internet link. People can now check their council tax or busin...

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'Best Public Services Are Local' -Council Leader Hits Conference Trail

22-09-09

West Sussex County Council Leader Henry Smith will today (Tuesday) begin a mission to tell all three major political parties that the key to the best ...

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Learning hub opens in Littlehampton

21-09-09

Littlehampton Learning Shop has officially opened, and is offering residents a great range of courses.The shop was opened on Friday September 18 by...

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Garden giveaway at Greening Campaign launches

21-09-09

A GREAT garden giveaway will be held by Better Tomorrows at the public launch of two Greening Campaigns on Saturday October 3.Better Tomorrows is t...

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Fatal RTC, Tarring Road, Worthing

21-09-09

At 5.17pm on Friday 18th September 2009, a collision occurred in Tarring Road, Worthing, just outside West Worthing Railway Station.A Ford Fiesta, ...

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