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Second yellow wind warning issued for rest of Sussex

A fresh yellow wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for Storm Austen, which is expected to affect southern England and Wales overnight on Thursday and throughout Friday. Forecasters predict...

Sussex weather warning: 70mph gusts forecast from midnight until 2pm Friday

A yellow weather warning covering parts of Sussex has been issued as Storm Austen approaches the UK with heavy rain and powerful winds. Exposed areas could experience gusts exceeding 70mph, with the ...

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Second yellow wind warning issued for rest of Sussex

A fresh yellow wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for Storm Austen, which is expected to affect southern England and Wales overnight on Thursday and throughout Friday. Forecasters predict...

Sussex weather warning: 70mph gusts forecast from midnight until 2pm Friday

A yellow weather warning covering parts of Sussex has been issued as Storm Austen approaches the UK with heavy rain and powerful winds. Exposed areas could experience gusts exceeding 70mph, with the ...

Storm Austen: Horsham fireworks cancelled as Sussex braces for 70mph winds

Storm Austen is expected to bring strong winds and rain to Sussex this weekend, prompting weather warnings and the cancellation of a Horsham Sports Club event. The Horsham Sports Club Committee annou...

Storm Austen to bring 70mph winds to Sussex coast on Friday

A significant weather system has been designated as the latest storm to approach the United Kingdom, with expectations of disruptive conditions affecting coastal communities. Storm Austen is predicte...

West Sussex residents urged to prepare for flooding ahead of winter

People across the region are being advised to take action now ahead of the autumn and winter months to protect their properties from potential flooding. Local authorities are encouraging households t...

Sandwich terns return to West Sussex colony after bird flu with 756 breeding pairs

A seabird colony in West Sussex that suffered catastrophic losses due to bird flu has achieved an extraordinary recovery, according to a leading conservation organisation. Breeding numbers along sect...

Lewes report sets out seven flood risk actions 25 years after 2000 floods

A newly published study has outlined seven measures aimed at lowering flood vulnerability in Lewes while strengthening protections for inhabitants and commercial enterprises. The suggestions come in ...

Severe drought declared in Sussex as Ardingly Reservoir levels fall

Significant drought conditions have been officially confirmed across multiple counties in southern England following an extended period of exceptionally low rainfall. The severe drought classificatio...

Haywards Heath wins multiple golds including Large Town category at regional bloom awards

A community in West Sussex secured recognition at a regional horticultural competition celebrating environmental achievement and civic engagement. Haywards Heath collected gold medals across several ...

Sospan Dau begins Elmer Beach shingle works between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis

A large trailing suction hopper dredger has commenced shingle replenishment operations along a stretch of Sussex coastline. The vessel, identified as Sospan Dau, is among the biggest of its kind oper...

Aurora borealis lights up Sussex – could be visible again tonight and Monday

An aurora borealis phenomenon illuminated the skies above Sussex on Friday morning, October 11, with the potential for additional sightings in the coming evenings. The natural light display was obser...

Chichester enforcement patrols start October 12 with £150 litter fines

Chichester District is set to receive increased environmental enforcement as dedicated officers prepare to patrol the area to combat littering, dog fouling and fly tipping. The enforcement activity w...

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Second yellow wind warning issued for rest of Sussex

A fresh yellow wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for Storm Austen, which is expected to affect southern England and Wales overnight on Thursday and throughout Friday. Forecasters predict...

Sussex weather warning: 70mph gusts forecast from midnight until 2pm Friday

A yellow weather warning covering parts of Sussex has been issued as Storm Austen approaches the UK with heavy rain and powerful winds. Exposed areas could experience gusts exceeding 70mph, with the ...

Storm Austen: Horsham fireworks cancelled as Sussex braces for 70mph winds

Storm Austen is expected to bring strong winds and rain to Sussex this weekend, prompting weather warnings and the cancellation of a Horsham Sports Club event. The Horsham Sports Club Committee annou...

Storm Austen to bring 70mph winds to Sussex coast on Friday

A significant weather system has been designated as the latest storm to approach the United Kingdom, with expectations of disruptive conditions affecting coastal communities. Storm Austen is predicte...