Local News

August 30th, 2024

Get your electric blanket tested for free this autumn

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is running a series of free electric blanket testing sessions for residents in October.

Faulty electric blankets are a common cause of fire in the home. Last year 36% of the blankets tested by the service were defective and posed a serious risk of starting a fire.

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August 21st, 2024

Dozens of trees planted in the first year of Worthing’s new sponsorship scheme

Neighbourhoods across Worthing are looking greener just one year on from the launch of a new town-wide tree sponsorship scheme.

Following the action of residents, businesses and community groups, more than 80 community-sponsored trees have been planted across the town in the last 12 months, enhancing local streets and supporting biodiversity.

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August 16th, 2024

Join BroadFest 2024 for the last party of summer!

Highdown Rotary’s exciting BroadFest event returns to Broadwater Green for its third year and this year they’ve made it bigger and better! BroadFest 2024 is taking place over 3 jam-packed days - Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September.

BroadFest is a free, family friendly music festival with themes each day to suit everyone’s taste. There will be plenty of food and drink vendors, market stalls to wonder around and exciting fun fair rides to satisfy every thrill seeker.

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August 7th, 2024

Adur & Worthing Councils launches team to target persistent debtors

Adur & Worthing Councils are launching a new team to improve the way that money owed to the councils is collected, including from those that refuse to pay their fair share, even though they can afford to.

A dedicated income team will be set up to ensure that more of the money owed to the councils - like overdue council tax, business rates and rent is collected.

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