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.
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.
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Flash flooding closes lane on South Street in Tarring
Heavy rain has flooded the southbound lane between Westland Avenue and Guildford Road.
West Sussex council reorganisation paused by Government
Local elections in May 2027 will take place on existing council boundaries while ministers review the reorganisation process.
Worthing funeral honours West End and television star Sheila Mathews
Around 200 friends and former colleagues attended the funeral of the veteran performer, who died aged 99.
Worthing sinkhole forces emergency closure of Lansdowne Road
Highways teams are investigating a void beneath the road and carrying out urgent repairs.
Car crash causes severe delays on A27 near Salvington Hill
Queues have built in both directions after a car reportedly crashed into a fence near the junction.
Montague Gardens officially opens in Worthing after £3.1m transformation
The regenerated public space links Worthing town centre with the seafront and includes new planting, seating and a performance area.
Tree felling underway in Worthing woodlands affected by disease
Contractors are removing unsafe ash and elm trees before replacement planting takes place.
Worthing man arrested following seafront incidents
A 38-year-old man has been arrested and bailed following a police investigation into reports of inappropriate sexual behaviour on the Worthing seafront.
Sussex residents asked for views on future of policing
A new survey is asking residents about safety, access to police services and potential changes to policing.
Worthing Council reserves at critically low level as budget pressures continue
The council is forecast to use £3.697 million of exceptional financial support in 2026-27 as housing and homelessness costs put further pressure on its finances.