When Radio Worthing launches we’ll bring you the latest headlines for our town each hour during the day, you be able to catch up with the latest developments on this page or dive deeper into our stories in-depth page.
Our editorial policy will be to provide unbiased and uninfluenced coverage of what’s happening in our town and surrounding areas. As a community interest company we will be shielded from the commercial contraints of traditional media - there’ll be no clickbait or other artificial methods of warping the editorial stance in favour of maximum profit - instead we’ll focus on the stories that matter to us all as residents of Worthing.
For now, here’s a taster of the kind of stories that we’ll be covering once we’re on air full time.
If you have a news story for us, please send the details to us via our contact page.
Example Headlines you’ll hear on Radio Worthing
Two nurses from the Worthing Assessment and Treatment Service (ATS) have been struck off following the suicide of a patient whose deteriorating condition was not properly managed.
Iorwerth John and Martin Pettitt were found to have neglected crucial care responsibilities for the patient, identified only as Patient A, who took his own life in November 2018.
A misconduct hearing by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revealed that Mr. John, Patient A’s lead practitioner, and Mr.
The last NatWest bank in Rustington and the entire Arun district closed its doors today, leaving local campaigners disheartened after gathering over 1,000 signatures in opposition.
Fiona Bates, who initiated the petition against the closure, expressed disappointment, stating, “We are really saddened to have not been listened to and that our protest did not change anything.”
In May, protesters, including local councillors and business representatives, demonstrated outside the bank in Churchill Parade, holding banners and pages of signatures to save the branch.
West Sussex County Council is confronting a significant financial challenge with a projected £30 million budget gap for the next fiscal year. This shortfall persists even if the council raises council tax by the maximum permitted amount.
Councillor Deborah Urquhart, the deputy leader of the council, highlighted the “great uncertainty and risks” concerning the authority’s expenses during a recent cabinet meeting. She noted that a 10% council tax increase is necessary just to maintain current service levels.
A bingo hall in Worthing may be demolished and redeveloped into a residential and commercial complex.
Cayuga Developments intends to replace Buzz Bingo on Rowlands Road with 47 flats, six houses, and commercial spaces.
The new owner of the site, cited the building’s poor condition and contamination issues as reasons for the proposed demolition. Director Matt Hoad stated that the company is in discussions with Buzz Bingo, which has a lease until 2039, about the future plans.
Councillor Sophie Cox has been elected as the new leader of Worthing Borough Council following the recent resignation of Dr Beccy Cooper, who left the position after being elected as the new MP for Worthing West.
Councillor Cox, who represents Castle Ward, previously held the position of deputy leader of the council. Her election to the leadership role was confirmed during a full council meeting held at Worthing Town Hall on 23rd July 2024.
West Sussex County Council has significantly reduced the carbon footprint of several of its buildings through a substantial investment in new heating and insulation systems.
The council has spent £8.2m on these upgrades, which have been implemented in seven libraries, six fire stations, and a day centre.
The refurbishment includes the installation of heat pumps to replace gas boilers, solar panels, new windows, and improved building insulation. As a result, the council anticipates preventing over 200 tonnes of carbon from being released into the atmosphere annually.
A church rector has climbed a 13th-century steeple in West Tarring to raise funds for its restoration.
Father Steven Emerson, the rector of St Andrew’s Church in West Tarring, near Worthing, completed the 46-metre (150ft) climb in his dog collar and brogues.
The fundraiser is aimed at covering the £30,000 cost of re-shingling two sides of the Grade II listed building’s steeple in cedarwood.
Father Emerson, an experienced rock and mountain climber, described the climb as “exhilarating” and “much less scary than I expected it to be,” despite feeling nervous as the ladder changed direction near the top.
A flytipping incident has been reported near the River Adur in Shoreham, where a large number of motorcycle tyres were discarded over the flood defence wall near Ricardo’s Shoreham Technical Centre.
Adur District Council has responded by issuing an urgent appeal for information and reminding the public of the serious consequences of such illegal activities.
The council’s spokesperson emphasised that flytipping is a criminal offence that can result in fines up to £50,000 and potential imprisonment.
A group of caravans initially set up at Goring Gap have been moved following a final warning from police and West Sussex County Council.
The caravans, present since 16 July, departed the village green, only to establish a new camp a few miles away at football pitches north of Goring.
The council had served the group with notices to vacate the land by Friday, stating that court proceedings would follow if they failed to comply.
Repair works on Worthing beach have begun right at the start of the school summer holidays. Worthing Borough Council said it currently has contractors along Worthing Beach to repair three damaged groynes.
Work is currently under way on the groyne opposite New Parade, with the two opposite Newport Mews and Brougham Road set to be repaired in the coming weeks.
The council apologised for any inconvenience caused by the current works along the coastline.
