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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Man dies after large sign falls at Big Church Festival near Steyning
At least six other people were injured and taken to hospital following the incident at the festival site.
Big Church Festival stopped after serious incident near Steyning
Emergency services are at the festival after reports that a fallen sign injured a number of people
Drug dealers sentenced over Worthing heroin and cocaine supply line
Two men have been sentenced after admitting offences linked to the supply of class A drugs in Worthing and West Sussex.
Worthing clean-up drive brings together council and community action
Council investment, enforcement action and volunteer-led projects are being combined in a wider effort to improve public spaces across Worthing.
West Sussex children secure preferred school places
More than nine in ten children starting Reception this September have been offered their first-choice school.
Work underway to improve dew pond at Lancing Ring
The project will reshape the existing pond and create a separate pond for dogs to help protect wildlife.
More than £24,000 raised after Shoreham sea tragedy
A community fundraiser will help with funeral arrangements and support for two surviving children following the deaths of four members of a family.
Plans submitted for 123 homes at Durrington Gasworks
Bellway Homes is seeking permission for a mixed-use development with 123 homes and commercial space on the former gasworks site.
Sussex train delays expected as heavy rain raises flood risk
Network Rail has warned that flooding could cause delays and cancellations as heavy rain returns after a prolonged dry spell.
Two arrested after cannabis plants found in former Worthing nightclub
Police discovered a very large quantity of cannabis plants after receiving a report of electricity abstraction at the High Street premises.