Worthing News
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 Worthing Stories In-Depth page.
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Huge emergency response after four people get into difficulty in water near Shoreham
Emergency services have launched a major response after four people got into difficulty in the water near Shoreham Harbour
Ambulance service steps up action on violence against staff
South East Coast Ambulance Service says new measures to tackle violence and aggression against its staff are already leading to improvements.
New weekly food waste collections to begin across Adur and Worthing
Households will receive new food waste caddies and bins ahead of a phased weekly collection service starting in September.
Worthing car parks cleaned up as part of Pride in Worthing initiative
Council teams are cutting back vegetation and tidying car parks as part of efforts to make Worthing cleaner greener and more welcoming.
Worthing teenagers offered mental health support for exam results
Young people awaiting exam results can access free confidential mental health support through a 24-hour text service
Police appeal after reported stabbing in Worthing
A 37-year-old man was taken to hospital after a reported stabbing in Shelley Road in the early hours of Tuesday
Vandalised memorial bench restored at Highdown Recreation Ground
A memorial bench damaged during an unauthorised encampment has been restored by Worthing Borough Council
Amber heat-health alert issued for Sussex as temperatures rise
Health officials have upgraded the heat-health alert for Sussex as temperatures are forecast to exceed 30C.
New Forest fire blamed for smell of burning across Worthing
Westerly winds are thought to be carrying smoke from a major heathland fire in the New Forest towards West Sussex
Organisations invited to reimagine Worthing seafront landmark
Worthing Borough Council is seeking investment proposals for new uses of the West Buildings Shelter on the town's promenade.