The Latest Breaking News from Sussex

Thousands without water in Kent and East Sussex as major incident declared - see list of affected postcodes

See all the affected areas as council declares major incident

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Water company boss faces calls to be moved on after 30,000 homes hit by shortages in ‘major incident’

Storm Goretti, burst water mains and a power cut are among the reasons why some customers are struggling with water pressure

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Don't deprive voters in London commuter belt from taking part in local elections, Starmer warned by watchdog

Elections in nine areas, including Essex, Surrey, Hampshire and East and West Sussex, have already been delayed by 12 months until next year

Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025

‘Not in our village’: asylum camp rumours prompt fear and night vigils in East Sussex

Crowborough on edge as unconfirmed plan to house asylum seekers in training camp spurs street patrols and pre-emptive protests

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025

Sussex group begins legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers on military site

Government plans for Crowborough training camp in east Sussex will be challenged in high court

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

Prince Harry's Police Protection in the UK Under Review

The Duke of Sussex is seeking a review of his protection each time he returns to Britain.

International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025

Don’t go bananas: UK public told to stay away as ship’s fruit cargo washes up

Bunches appear on West Sussex beaches after containers fell off ship, but council asks for space for cleanup

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025

Thomas Markle underwent life-saving surgery to have left leg amputated below the knee

Thomas Markle - Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's dad - had been rushed to hospital on Tuesday (02.12.25) after being told by doctors that his "life was in imminent danger".

BANG Premier · Dec 5, 2025

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's father Thomas Markle 'stable' in intensive care following hospital emergency

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's estranged father Thomas Markle is "stable" in intensive care after being hospitalised in a "life-threatening emergency" earlier this week.

BANG Premier · Dec 5, 2025

Queen Elizabeth's warning to Meghan over 'ill-judged' choice on royal tour

The Duchess of Sussex apparently drew the Queen's 'ire' when she wore a certain outfit in Morocco in 2019

Woman & Home · Dec 1, 2025