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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More than 1,200 attend Worthing prostate screening event
Blood samples from the annual event have been sent to Worthing Hospital for testing, with participants expected to receive results within five days.
Residents invited to question council leaders over West Sussex reorganisation
Councillors and the chief executive of Adur & Worthing Councils will face public questions as uncertainty continues over local government reorganisation.
West Sussex residents asked for views on new electric vehicle chargers
Proposed chargepoints would improve access to electric vehicle charging for residents without driveways or garages.
West Sussex to review response to extreme heatwaves
The county council's public health team will consider measures including more shade, drinking water access and identifying communities vulnerable to extreme heat.
Worthing council proposes changes to housing waiting list
Residents are being asked for their views on plans to focus housing resources on households considered most in need.
Worthing drivers warned as diesel and petrol prices rise again
National average diesel prices have reached 196.1p per litre while petrol has risen to 172.4p per litre.
Rising Stars Wanted
Young people aged 6–18 from across Sussex are being invited to audition for the Sussex Youth Theatre Rising Star 2026
Permanent repairs progress at Worthing Pier
New supporting piles are being installed as part of work forecast to cost up to £550,000.
Sussex Police launches operation targeting illegal e-bikes and e-scooters
Police recorded more than 2,500 reports of e-bikes and e-scooters being ridden illegally in the year to June 2026.
Two arrested after reported attempt to scam elderly man in Worthing
A man and woman have been released on conditional bail while police investigate the incident.