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Jet2 has put its summer 2028 programme from London Gatwick on sale earlier than ever in response to customer demand. Picture by PASCAL PAVANI/AFP via Getty Images

Jet2 launches summer 2028 programme from London Gatwick

Gatwick Airport’s second runway can now be brought into full use after the High Court dismissed a legal challenge against the expansion project, bringing years of uncertainty to an end. Picture courtesy of London Gatwick

Major UK airport to open second runway as Government wins legal challenge

The prolonged spell of hot and dry weather has left parts of Sussex parched, with Hove Lawns pictured looking particularly dry after 21 days without rain. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Photo shows parched lawns after 21 days without rain

Amid talk of another heatwave returning to Sussex and Surrey, forecasters point to a fresh spell of very warm and settled weather developing across southern England. (Photo taken on Goring Beach by Eddie Mitchell)

Hot spell to return after brief break

Bolney Wine Estate hosted an event with representatives from London Gatwick and a range of local stakeholders, including a tour and tasting. Picture contributed

Gatwick is putting South East wineries on the map this English Wine Week

A punt chauffer relaxes with their feet in the water between punt tours on the River Cam, during a heatwave, in Cambridge on June 24, 2026. The UK's meteorological office has issued an extremely rare red heat warning -- only issued once before -- for June24 and 25, as temperatures could soar to 40C, unprecedented for the time of the year. (Photo by Chris RADBURN / AFP via Getty Images)

New provisional June temperature record set in village near Gatwick

People across Sussex woke to heavy rain and thunderstorms, after an overnight storm system swept across parts of the South East, ahead of what is forecast to be the hottest spell of the year. (Photo taken in Worthing by Eddie Mitchell)

Thunder and lightning strikes recorded as storm hits Sussex

Parts of Sussex – and the entirety of Surrey – have been placed under the Met Office's highest-level weather warning, from 9am on Wednesday (June 24), until 9pm on Thursday. Photo: Met Office

Rare red heat warning brings risk of 'serious illness or danger to life'

Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express will transfer into public ownership to deliver more reliable, passenger-centred services across the network. Picture courtesy of the Department for Transport

Britain's biggest train operator’s services to enter public ownership

The Care Quality Commission has upgraded South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s emergency and urgent care service, and its emergency operations centre, following an inspection. Picture contributed

CQC welcomes improvements at South East Coast Ambulance Service

St Piers School’s residential provision has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the second consecutive year. Pictures contributed

Special school celebrates second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted

Ropetackle Arts Centre, in Little High Street, will be able to upgrade its venue – thanks to a grant of £371,000 from Arts Council England. Photo: Google Street View

'This investment will enable a comprehensive upgrade of the auditorium'

A plane takes off at London Gatwick airport.

CAGNE calls for house builders to warn potential buyers about airspace changes

London Gatwick passengers now have even more choice for trips to the French capital and beyond, as Air France has officially touched down at the airport with a twice daily service to Paris–Charles de Gaulle. Pictures contributed

Gatwick welcomes first Air France flights with stylish new twice-daily service

Diane Morgan stars in Govia Thameslink Railway's first-ever train safety film. Picture by Amit Lennon

Diane Morgan fronts film persuading residents to be safe while at stations

Will Forster, MP for Woking, with KSS Chief Executive David Welch and Executive Director of Service Delivery, Leigh Curtis

Woking MP shows support for charity air ambulance

Cllr Jonathan Essex, leader of the Green group on Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, with MP Siân Berry. (Credit: Surrey Green Party)

Green Party kickstart their local election campaign

Emergency coastal protection and recovery works, carried out by the Environment Agency, have recently been completed in Climping. Picture by Sussex News and Pictures

£99m flood defence investment to protect homes and businesses

Last years London Railway Show

Surrey railway enthusiasts invited to Alexandra Palace modelling festival celebr...

The title of Sussex Regional Tournament Champions was awarded to Reigate St Mary’s School

Students triumph at first Lego League Sussex regional tournament

Heather Williams

Calls for £2 billion Patent Box tax relief to be unwrapped for far more Surrey c...

HIA 2025

Final call for South East entries for this year’s Heating Installer Awards

SHW's Managing Partnr Russell Markham

SHW opens new Surrey office to accelerate South East growth

Eurowings is the latest airline to launch flights from London Gatwick, with multiple weekly services to Cologne and Stuttgart. Picture contributed

Gatwick boosts German connectivity as Eurowings launches two new routes

Civic and Community Leaders from across Surrey and Sussex at the KSS base at Redhill.

Air Ambulance welcomes Civic and Community Leaders to its Redhill base

Primark's new Epsom store will include all of its most-loved ranges across fashion, kidswear, beauty, lifestyle and home, plus its popular Click & Collect service.

Primark creates 90 jobs in Epsom

Power cuts can have an effect on how you are able to store and cook food safely in your home. (Photo by MATTHIEU RONDEL/AFP via Getty Images)

'Power cuts can affect how you are able to store and cook food safely'

Mitcham photo retailer will swap unwanted Christmas presents for personalised gifts

Mitcham photo retailer will swap unwanted Christmas presents for personalised gi...

Gatwick Airport Station. Picture by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

Two Sussex railway stations named among the busiest in Great Britain

Passengers across London and the South East will benefit from a new direct service to Paris, with Air France set to expand its UK network through the launch of a new service between London Gatwick and Charles de Gaulle. Picture by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Gatwick announces new twice-daily service to popular hotspot for summer 2026

The Olive Dining team at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards ceremony

Olive Dining highly commended for Lloyds British Business Excellence Award

Video footage showed snow falling in Hastings. Photo: Hastings Observer / Sussex World

Watch as snow falls amid cold-health alert

Mark Green at the GBEAs.

From recovery to rebellion: Surrey businessman wins Great British Entrepreneur A...

Richard Aston, KPMG’s lead partner for Surrey, Sussex and Kent

Family businesses in the South East need certainty now – KPMG’s Richard Aston ca...

The project team celebrating at Selhurst depot. Pictures courtesy of Govia Thameslink Railway

£100m reliability and onboard upgrade on train fleet completed

The Environment Agency has launched Flood Action Week – from Monday, October until Friday, October 17 – to ‘ensure every person knows their flood risk’. Photo: Sussex World stock image

'The emotional toll of flooding can be devastating and long-lasting'

The towns and cities across Sussex and Surrey that score highest and lowest for their food hygiene ratings have been revealed.

The best and worst places in Sussex and Surrey for food hygiene ratings revealed

Latest employment and pay data shows the number of employees on payroll in Sussex and Surrey dropped in the last year.

Number of employees on payroll decreased in last year, according to new data

Cambertronics

Surrey manufacturer geared for growth with Made Smarter

NFU Regional Board Chair for the East of England Alan Clifton-Holt.

South East farming leader welcomes huge show of public support on Back British...

After some glorious sunshine, we’ve started to have some heavy downpours in Sussex – and this looks set to be a common theme in the weeks ahead. (Photo taken in Shoreham by Eddie Mitchell)

'Risk of thunder' amid more torrential rainfall

Map showing people in UK regions without a Will

Almost two thirds of South East adults without an up-to-date Will, charity warns

Robin made by the residents | Nellsar

South East care home group turn waste into remarkable art in eco-conscious creat...

East Molesley, Surrey

Surrey homeowners turn to online auctions as demand builds

St John Ambulance has launched it's Save a Life September Campaign, which aims to teach over 300,000 people life-saving first aid.

If You’d Do Anything for Them, Do This: Learn First Aid This September

Samantha Rhodes, Partou Managing Director

Nursery provider Partou partners with UNICEF to support children worldwide

Buff has been revealed as the South East's favourite patio colour.

Britain in the Buff! REVEALED: South East's favourite patio colours

CAUTIOUS APPROACH: Neil Stewart, chairman of R3’s Southern and Thames Valley region, says Surrey directors should adopt a cautious approach amid ongoing economic uncertainty

Insolvency-related activity increases in Surrey and the South East

Sussex and Surrey Police officers and staff have raised over £12,000 for Care of Police Survivors, a charity that supports the families of police men and women who died during their service. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police

Police officers and staff raise over £12,000 on long-distance charity cycle
Sussex and Surrey Police officers and staff have raised over £12,000 for Care of Police Survivors, a charity that supports the families of police men and women ...

260 drink drive deaths in 2023

Drunk drivers kill 40 people in South East

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South East home to 50,200 exporting firms, ranking 2nd for overseas trading

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South East business confidence rises in July

Volunteering can increase productivity and improve employee engagement

Over half of firms in the South East are committed to employee volunteering, res...

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Tool theft nightmare – South East tradespeople being driven out of the industry ...

The Met Office amber warning stated: "Torrential rain, with thunderstorms in places, could lead to some significant surface water flooding during Saturday morning.” Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Amber warning for thunderstorms issued

Frustration is growing towards Thames Water after it announced a hosepipe ban in parts of the South East just months after residents lived through a winter of “huge” leaks and sewage overflows. Picture by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Thames Water hosepipe ban sparks growing frustration

Charlotte and Megan have completed early years apprenticeships following the launch of a new partnership between Partou and Lifetime

Early years apprentices benefit from Partou training collaboration

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