Sussex Police are currently investigating a road traffic incident — which reportedly happened during the early hours of Monday morning on the A27 — near Arundel, officers have confirmed. Emergency services were in attendance to an incident where a driver rammed a police car that was parked on the A27 with its emergency lights brightly flashing. It is currently unclear as to whether the driver was distracted or not. However, according to investigating officers, this is being investigated and should be revealed soon. Vehicles were practically unable to move, as drivers — who were planning to use the A27 — had to find an alternative route, resulting in several traffic jams throughout the counties of Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire. Local bus services were also delayed with some delays lasting longer than 5 hours, resulting in several bus journeys being cancelled altogether. Several people were injured during the collision and have been transported to A&E by paramedics. We (LCN) hope all injured parties are safe and well enough to be released from the hospital soon.

Hackers can easily see what you do on your device while you're connected to a public network, and they may even be able to gain access to your device altogether. Free WiFi hotspots are usually provided by businesses and public places but can also be maliciously set up for criminal purposes — such as hacking. Those using public WiFi networks can keep themselves both secure and protected by using a virtual private network (VPN). These are easy to use and can either be purchased online or downloaded for free from your preferred app store. To find out more about these, please talk to someone you trust, such as: a teacher, colleague, friend, or family member.

A 28-year-old male was recently arrested on suspicion of several armed robberies and has now been slapped with a 4-year jail term, according to Sussex Police. Three small businesses reported being robbed by a masked-up man with a knife, and an investigation was launched. Investigating officers later identified the suspect and put him before the courts. Several small businesses have been robbed in Bognor Regis over the past few months, residents have said. This has resulted in an increased police presence around the Town Centre.

Emergency responders were in attendance to an incident off the coast of Worthing, West Sussex, at around 8:50am yesterday morning. An out-at-sea rescue helicopter was seen hovering over a small fishing boat while coastguards rushed to the scene. The incident saw several bystanders watching the scene from the Pier, but no-one seemed to know what had happened.

Several properties have been damaged by this afternoon's seemingly never-ending storms and lightning, residents claim. Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire, South Wales, and London suffered the most from the thunderstorms, according to several posts on social media — namely Facebook.

Showers are expected to affect the area later today, according to the Met Office. Temperatures are expected to reach no higher than 19°C. However, this is not 100% certain. Clouds are predicted to come and go as the day goes on. No strong winds are expected today. A miserable Friday, today seems like the best day to chill out indoors.

The public internet hotspots can be used immediately after payment/authorisation but will only work when users are in range of a BT WiFi router, the company has admitted. Public WiFi is only safe when it is accessed with a virtual private network (VPN), and BT Wi-Fi hotspots are no exception. VPNs can be downloaded for free on both iOS and Android.

Locals are only entitled to off-peak bus travel in West Sussex but can still use their WSCC passes anywhere in England during the locally/nationally permitted times, a Stagecoach South bus driver has revealed. Different bus operators interpret the local/national travel restrictions differently with many drivers letting people on irrespective of time. However, each individual company has its own policies, so residents shouldn't expect to be allowed to use their passes during the prohibited hours while outside of West Sussex. English bus passes are not able to be used outside of England or on private bus services, according to Stagecoach. If you feel that you would benefit from free bus travel and/or cheaper train fares, please contact your local council to discuss your elegibility. Alternatively, if you live in London or another major city, you may be eligible for a freedom pass — which would entitle you to free bus, train, tram, and tube travel within London — from TfL. Freedom passes can be used as English bus passes if they display a red rose.

The Mayor of Littlehampton — Jill Long — awarded aspiring Journalist Dwayne Hards with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his attendance to yesterday's Town Council meeting. Dwayne said he found the meeting to be a positive experience but was surprised at how quickly it came to an end. "I love my Certificate, and I'm incredibly grateful to have been invited to the Council meeting."

Councillors met up in the Town Council offices earlier this evening and discussed their different viewpoints in a calm, respectful, and professional manor. A young Journalist, I sat at the press table and observed the Council meeting until it was time for me to leave — which was around 50 minutes after it had started. And, shortly after I was seated, several councillors sat in their respective seats, and some of them even greeted me in a way that made me feel welcome. They calmly debated their ideas and opinions, and everyone treated eachother with dignity and respect in accordance with the Town Council regulations and the meeting rules. The Littlehampton Town Council offices are councillors' go-to place where they can meet up and discuss their views with their fellow councillors and the Town Mayor. In the Council-owned building, the rooms were quite tidy and well looked after.

Today is expected to be a rainy day, according to the Met Office. Temperatures are set to reach no higher than 16°C today, as this is the maximum temperature. Showers/clouds are expected to last for the rest of the morning but may fade away at some point this afternoon. No strong winds are expected today.

Temperatures are expected to reach no higher than 19°C today, according to the Met Office. Today is expected to be a breezy day with strong gusts of wind and a high chance of showers and cloudy skies. Clouds/showers are expected to come and go for most of the day but may disappear this afternoon. Tonight is reported to be a dry night, meaning tomorrow should be a warm day.

Today is expected to be a cold day with temperatures set to remain below 17°C, according to the Met Office. This morning, a chilly start is expected with a fifty-fifty chance of frosts/showers. Any morning clouds/showers should have cleared well before the afternoon. No strong winds are expected today. Today seems like the ideal day to use public transport, do some shopping, and/or make the most out of being indoors.

Today is expected to be a warm and sunny day with the highest expected temperature being 21°C, according to the Met Office. Although today is set to be a summery day, there is a strong possibility of cloudy skies forming throughout the day. Showers are not, however, expected at all today — and nor are heavy winds. Today seems like the perfect opportunity to visit the City of Chichester and/or its surrounding areas, particularly if you live nearby.

The 700 Brighton–Portsmouth bus services will be running as they would on a Sunday, Stagecoach South have confirmed. Because Queen Elizabeth II has sadly passed away, some bus services — the 12, the 9, and others — won't be operating until tomorrow, as today is a bank holiday in honour of Her Majesty. Before heading off on a bus/train journey, please be sure to double check your desired route and its timetable.

The 69 Sefter Farm bus — which runs from Selwyn Avenue, Wick, to Sefter Farm, Pagham — has had its timetable changed. Just under a week ago, Stagecoach made the decision to suspend its 5am Sefter Farm bus. To replace this, a 5:55am bus was introduced. This newly introduced bus service will also replace the 6am bus, meaning only one 69 (5:55am) will take you from Wick to Sefter Farm. A local bus service, the 69 is mainly used by people going to work but may also be used by the fare-paying public. Over the past few months, Stagecoach South have made several improvements. Some of these include: timetable changes, app updates, and the introduction of new bus services.

A man was airlifted to hospital yesterday afternoon following a crash on a stolen motorbike. Yesterday morning, a young lad informed both the police and his community that his 125cc motorbike had been stolen. Just an hour later, the man — who stole the lad's bike — had an accident at the Clifton Road junction at around 1pm (yesterday). An eyewitness said: "As the rider approached the junction, he checked behind him and lost control of the stolen bike. He skidded across the road and hit a wall." Two ambulances were first to arrive on scene with paramedics administering CPR on the severely injured man, who had life-threatening injuries. Around 5 minutes later, a fire engine arrived to help the paramedics and clear up any debris and petrol. Several police officers also arrived on scene and were desperately trying to disperse the crowd of worried bystanders and witnesses. A police officer shouted at the crowd, demanding they "move away" and "give the man some privacy". An air ambulance arrived on scene — landing behind the War Memorial — and safely transported the man to hospital. The owner of the motorbike was in attendance and said: "I hate the man for stealing my bike, but I wouldn't wish this on anyone."

Today is expected to be a scorching hot summer day, according to the Met Office. Temperatures are highly likely to exceed 25°C in Littlehampton, West Sussex, today. This means those going out should be sure to take the necessary precautions — such as drinking plenty of fluids, applying suncream, and staying cool, as well as looking out for others — to prevent themselves and others from becoming seriously ill during the heatwave. No strong winds or showers are expected today. Today's skies are expected to remain clear. Today seems like a great day to head on down to the seaside, particularly if you live near the coast. You could even visit West/East Sussex, England, today; there are many beaches here.

Today is expected to be a warm day with the highest expected temperature being 28°C, according to the Met Office. Although today is expected to be a warm day, there is a fifty-fifty chance of showers. There is also a chance that this morning's clouds may last for the rest of today. However, this is unlikely. Today's breezes are expected to stay mild. Today seems like a good chance to visit the seaside.

A Stagecoach bus driver decided not to move his bus until a seemingly agitated male — who allegedly intimidated the bus driver and his passengers — left the 700 Littlehampton bus, which departed from Brighton/Worthing Pier. The incident happened in Rustington, West Sussex, at around 17:45pm. Many passengers decided to switch to the 9 Arundel bus; some even walked to their destinations instead of using the 9/700 bus. At this stage, no-one is believed to have been injured by the male. However, the incident has caused other passengers to feel distressed. Despite the man's allegedly difficult behaviour, the seemingly calm bus driver handled the situation quite well. Those who witnessed the incident can email Littlehampton Community News to help us find more information about what happened. If necessary, we can forward your information to Stagecoach South (with your consent).

Today is expected to be a cloudy day, according to a Met Office weather forecast. Although today is expected to be a warm day, the skies are expected to remain cloudy. There is a fifty-fifty chance of showers today. However, fortunately, no strong winds or thunderstorms are expected today. Despite the seemingly miserable weather, today is expected to be a warm day with the highest expected temperature being 25°C. Unfortunately, today doesn't seem like a great day to visit the seaside.

Today is expected to be a miserable day, according to the Met Office. While today is expected to be a warm day, showers and dark grey clouds are expected to last for the rest of the day. Today's highest expected temperature is 27°C. Today seems like a bad day to visit the seaside.

Today is expected to be a scorching hot summer day, according to the Met Office. Temperatures are highly unlikely to drop below 19°C. The highest expected temperature is 35°C. This means, if you're going out today, you should wear a pair of shorts and a short-sleeved top so that you don't overheat or suffer from heat-related illnesses, such as: heatstroke. You should also remember to use suncream (where necessary) and drink plenty of fluids. Hardly any clouds are expected this morning; however, some may develop this afternoon. No showers or strong winds are expected today. However, unsurprisingly, some people will still complain about the "bloody" weather. Today seems like the perfect opportunity to visit the Littlehampton seafront, particularly if you live nearby.

Today is expected to be a warm day with the highest expected temperature being 28°C, according to the Met Office. Although today is expected to be a warm day, clouds and showers are highly likely to remain for the rest of the day. Strong winds are not, however, expected today. Today seems like a good day to visit the seaside.

Today is expected to be a warm day with the highest expected temperature being 28°C, according to the Met Office. No strong winds are expected today. There is, however, a fifty-fifty chance of showers this morning. Today is expected to be a cloudy day. However, clouds may disappear at some point this afternoon. Today seems like a bad day to visit the seaside amid the poor weather.

Today is expected to be a miserable day, according to the Met Office. Today is expected to be a chilly day with the highest expected temperature being just 18°C. Showers are expected to come and go for the rest of today. Strong winds are not, however, expected today. Today is expected to be a cloudy day with hardly any sunshine. Today seems like a bad day to visit the seaside amid the poor weather.

Today is expected to be a scorching hot summer day with the highest expected temperature being 28°C, according to the Met Office. No strong winds, showers, or clouds are expected today. Today seems like the perfect opportunity to visit the seaside.

Today is expected to be a warm summer day with the highest expected temperature being 24°C, according to a Met Office weather forecast. Although today is expected to be a warm and sunny day, clouds may still appear at some point this afternoon. However, on the bright side (literally), clouds are unlikely this morning. No strong winds or showers are expected today. Today seems like a great day to visit your nearest beach, particularly if you live close to one.

Today is expected to be a warm day with the highest expected temperature being 24°C, according to the Met Office. Although today is expected to be a mostly warm day, showers are still expected to come and go. Clouds are also expected to come and go today. Strong winds are highly unlikely today. Today seems like it's going to be an unpredictable day.

Today is expected to be a warm summer day, reports the Met Office. Although today is expected to be a nice summer day, there is still a high likelihood of showers and clouds. No strong winds are expected today. Those who go out should make their own judgements as to whether they want to wear their winter clothes; for example, Nike/Puma tracksuits. Today seems like an unpredictable day, so you should only visit the seaside if you're happy to risk being rained on.

Today is expected to be a warm summer day with the highest expected temperature being 29°C, according to a Met Office weather forecast. Although today is expected to be a warm day, there is still a possibility of showers and dark grey clouds. Strong winds are highly unlikely today. Today seems like a good day to visit the seaside.

Today is expected to be a miserable day with the highest expected temperature being 24°C, according to the Met Office. There is a high chance of showers today. Clouds are expected to remain for the rest of today. Today doesn't seem like the best time to visit the seaside.

Thames Valley Police are urging members of the public to stay vigilant after at least four people were robbed in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Police are reminding people — who make purchases online — that, if something doesn't feel right, they're always free to walk away and report the seller to the police or Crimestoppers. Doing this may prevent any would-be criminals from harming anyone else. City police officers are currently asking those with information to contact them. However, they haven't uploaded much useful information — such as the date and time of the robberies — about the robberies, making it difficult for anyone to come forward.

I — Dwayne Hards, LCN's Founder — have been positively engaging with the people of Littlehampton earlier this morning. Locals seemed to enjoy talking to me about their pets, morning routines, and bus schedules, as well as how they managed during the COVID-19 pandemic. I also enjoyed talking to the amazing people of Littlehampton. I helped one local with the 9 Arundel bus times, and I spoke to another about their seemingly nice dog. I also said good morning to many of our residents, and most of them said good morning back to me. I'm finally starting to see that most of our locals are nice people, as it's only a small minority of people who ruin the town's reputation for everyone else. I would like to ask residents to continue treating others the way they'd expect to be treated. I would also strongly urge locals to look out for those around them. Doing this will result in many happy people and may also earn you some much-needed respect.

Today is expected to be a warm day with the highest expected temperature being 24°C, according to the Met Office. Clouds are expected to remain for the rest of today. There is also a fifty-fifty chance of showers today. However, fortunately, today's winds are expected to be mild with no strong breezes. Today seems like a good day to visit the seaside.

Today is expected to be a thundery day with the highest expected temperature being 28°C, according to the Met Office. Showers are expected to come and go for the rest of today. Clouds are also likely to remain for the rest of the day. Strong winds are not, however, expected today. Although today is expected to be a warm day, people should still wear the suitable clothing — for example, a Nike tracksuit — amid the potential thunderstorms. Today seems like a bad day to visit the seaside.

Today is expected to be the hottest day of the year with the highest expected temperature being 40°C, according to a Met Office weather forecast. Those heading out should ensure they keep themselves and others safe by following some simple precautions, such as: wearing suncream, drinking plenty of water, wearing the appropriate clothing, and looking out for others. No showers, clouds, or strong winds are expected today. Today seems like a great day to safely visit the seaside, particularly if you live close to a beach.

Today is expected to be the year's hottest day with the highest expected temperature being 38°C, according to the Met Office. Those visiting the seaside should ensure they take the necessary precautions — such as applying suncream, looking out for others, wearing the appropriate clothing, and drinking plenty of fluids — to keep themselves and others safe from the extreme heat. No showers or strong winds are expected today. After this morning's clouds have disappeared, the skies are expected to brighten up. Today seems like the perfect day to visit your nearest beach, particularly if you live close to one.

Today is expected to be one of the year's hottest days with the highest expected temperature being 31°C, according to the Met Office. No showers, clouds, or strong winds are expected today. Those visiting the seafront should ensure they are wearing the appropriate clothing — such as shorts and a short-sleeved top — for today's weather conditions. They should also wear suncream and, if possible, a hat. Those out on the beach should look out for other seemingly vulnerable people during today's scorching hot weather. Today seems like the perfect day to visit the seaside. Today could, however, switch from perfect to a nightmare if people don't take the necessary precautions — such as wearing suncream, drinking plenty, dressing appropriately, and looking out for others — to keep themselves and others safe. Stay safe, everyone! After the difficult times many of us have endured, please treat yourself and others with respect, and be a loyal and decent person. Doing this will earn you plenty of much-needed respect and may also result in many happy faces.

Today is expected to be a hot summer day with the highest expected temperature being 28°C, according to the Met Office. Hardly any clouds are expected today. No showers or strong winds are expected today. Today seems like a great day to visit your nearest beach.

Today is expected to be a warm and sunny day with the highest expected temperature being 27°C, according to a Met Office weather forecast. After this morning's clouds have disappeared, the skies should be clear for the rest of today. No showers or strong winds are expected today. Today seems like a good day to visit the seaside, particularly if you live close to one.

A 14-year-old boy was threatened and verbally abused by an abusive male earlier today — and so was his tutor. The man began abusing the boy after he dropped a small piece of paper over a fence — which was full of litter — outside Iceland, Littlehampton. The 14-year-old boy and his tutor were being prevented from walking away from the abusive male. The violent man assaulted the two victims whenever they tried to walk away, so they told him to "fuck off" and leave them alone. The boy's tutor called the police amid the man's extreme and unnecessary behaviour towards them. After the boy got home, the police had to be called so that officers could calm him down by talking to him, as he was getting violent because of his ADHD and the abusive man's behaviour towards him. The police officer was able to calm the young lad down in seconds because of his nice personality. The man's violence, abusive behaviour, and threatening attitude was totally unnecessary. The boy only dropped a small piece of litter over a fence, so the man should have had a quiet word with him instead of abusing him and his tutor. The police condemned the man and his actions, saying his behaviour was unacceptable and that he had no right to assault, imprison, or abuse anyone, especially when they've done nothing seriously wrong. Police are currently investigating the incident. As soon as the young lad started filming the man, he began trying to justify himself and was lying about his actions. The Littlehampton RNLI Shop's staff kindly allowed the young lad to stay in their shop until the man left the scene. Although dropping small amounts of litter is technically illegal, it is hardly ever enforced by police officers in Sussex amid the lack of public interest. A citizen's arrest can only be made by a member of the public if someone has committed a serious criminal offence, such as: assault or being in possession of a bladed article. A citizen's arrest cannot be made by a member of the public if someone has committed, or is about to commit, a petty offence, such as: smoking weed or dropping small amounts of litter.

Today is expected to be a warm, sunny day with the highest expected temperature being 27°C, according to the Met Office. No showers or strong winds are expected today. Hardly any clouds are expected today. Today seems like a great day to head on down to your nearest beach, particularly if you live near one.

Today is expected to be a warm and sunny day with the highest expected temperature being 28°C, according to the Met Office. This morning's clouds are expected to slowly fade away as the day goes on. No showers or strong winds are expected today. Today seems like the perfect day to visit the beach, particularly if you live near one.

Today is expected to be a warm day with the highest expected temperature being 30°C, according to the Met Office. Showers are unlikely to affect the town today. However, this is not 100% certain, as there is a slim chance showers will take place across the country. There is a fifty-fifty chance of clouds today. Today seems like a good chance to enjoy some time on the beach.

Thousands of people travelled down to Littlehampton to enjoy a day out on the beach or a walk along the promenade amid the scorching hot summer weather. Some people were enjoying time on the beach, while others were simply happy to walk along the promenade in the sun. Many people were enjoying a swim in the sea or a paddle in the water. Others were sunbathing, enjoying the sunshine. Families were enjoying a ride on the summer train, which runs along the seafront. A few people were setting up barbecues with their families. East Beach Café saw hundreds of new customers visit them — and so did many other cafés, such as: Toast. Today seems like the perfect day to visit the Littlehampton seaside.

Today is expected to be another scorching hot summer day with the highest expected temperature being 33°C, according to the Met Office. No strong winds or showers are expected today. Hardly any clouds are expected to be visible in today's bright and sunny skies. Today seems like the perfect day to enjoy some time on your nearest beach, particularly if you only live a few miles away from one.

Today is expected to be another hot summer day with the highest expected temperature being 29°C, according to the Met Office. No showers or strong winds are expected today. Hardly any clouds are expected to be visible in today's sunny skies. Today seems like a perfect day to enjoy some time out on your nearest beach.

A group of teenagers — including two boys and two girls — allegedly hurled abuse at families and their children earlier today, according to residents. Teenagers have been accused of verbally abusing locals on the Littlehampton seafront. They were also accused of threatening drivers, including: a white van driver. Teenagers were allegedly threatening to hurt a dad and his daughter, and he said he responded by telling them to "fuck off" and to stop abusing him and his daughter or he's going to "kick them down the promenade like a sack of potatoes". The teenagers seemed to be off their faces, residents have said. One of the teenagers was wearing a dark top and a pair of jeans, according to a Littlehampton resident. A local, who chose to remain anonymous, said he is concerned about the teenagers' behaviour, as some people — such as elderly/vulnerable people — can't stand up to the teens. If you were one of the teens (accused of the abusive behaviour), please email us so that we can give you a voice as well.

Firefighters swiftly responded to a blaze outside Peacocks, Littlehampton, earlier this afternoon. The fire took firefighters quite a while to extinguish, West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service reports. Residents suspect the building was intentionally set on fire. However, currently, there is no evidence to support residents' suspicions. Sussex Police are currently investigating the cause of the fire, and they have urged residents to avoid the area until the investigation has finished. No-one appeared to be seriously injured at the time the fire took place. However, this is not 100% certain. Those who saw the fire take place should contact the police via their website. Alternatively, those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers via their website.