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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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.
University Hospitals Sussex launches online heart hub for cardiac patients
The new resource brings together trusted heart health information and was developed following feedback from cardiac patients.
West Sussex roads to receive £79m highways investment
The 2026/27 programme includes 75 resurfacing projects and 30 road repair schemes across the county.
Worthing council agrees deal to clean pigeon droppings from Montague Quarter
The council will regularly sweep and clean paved areas following months of concerns about conditions at the privately-owned shopping precinct.
A27 Shoreham Bypass reopens after police incident
The road was closed in both directions for more than an hour while emergency services attended.