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Part of the M23 has been closed for hours after a collision, involving a coach. Photo: Google Earth

Motorway delays after collision involving coach

The NHS is urging people to prepare their medicine cabinets for winter. Photo: Google Street View

NHS urges people to prepare medicine cabinets for winter

Passengers are being asked to plan ahead of major engineering work at Redhill this Christmas and New Year as Network Rail carries out a range of railway improvement, maintenance and renewal work. Picture courtesy of Network Rail

Trains through town to be affected by major track improvement

Lung cancer screening is offered to people aged 55 to 74. Picture courtesy of NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board

Lung cancer screening helps find over 500 cancers across Surrey and Sussex

Major disruption to trains between Sussex and London Victoria will continue on Monday (September 28), following a trackside fire near Clapham Junction. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Trains disrupted after trackside fire

Unsung heroes have been honoured at the BBC Radio Sussex and BBC Radio Surrey Make A Difference Awards 2026, recognising their outstanding contribution to local communities

Heroes honoured at the 2026 Make a Difference Awards

Train passengers are being warned to allow extra time for late-night and early-morning journeys this week, as engineering work affects several routes across Sussex and Surrey.

Late-night trains replaced by buses

AA Traffic News reported a road closure in Ewhurst Green, near Cranleigh, on Friday afternoon (September 18).

'Road blocked and slow traffic due to crash'

Chessington in Surrey is hosting a Halloween event

Sussex families can enjoy a limited-time theme park annual pass offer (aff)

Horley's Ryan Bunn

Horley Hackers beaten by Hailsham Royals in Sussex Slam semi

The UK Government warned of a ‘very high risk of wildfires’ in an emergency alert. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Fire services ask residents not to report neighbour's BBQs

From left: Barry Cullen, employment and skills lead at London Gatwick, Osatahamhen Odigie, an Aviation Academy graduate, and Alice Wood, senior marketing manager, Department for Work and Pensions. Picture courtesy of London Gatwick

Aviation academy helps more than 100 people take the next step into employment

Claire and Polly. Photo: contributed

Police dog 'lucky to be alive' after illness

East Surrey Hospital in the Whitebushes area to the south of Redhill is managed by the Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Picture courtesy of Google

Hospital staff highlight ‘widespread burnout’ and ‘feeling undervalued’

A heat-health alert covering Sussex and Surrey has been upgraded from yellow to amber, with temperatures set to climb once again. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Heat-health alert upgraded

A287 Hindhead Road is closed northbound, following a collision. Photo: Google Earth

A-road partially blocked after collision

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

Northern Runway at Gatwick Airport. Picture by Hollie R

CAGNE clarifies basis of High Court appeal concerning proposed Gatwick expansion

The RSPCA is encouraging people to take a few simple steps to help wildlife during the hot weather. Pictures courtesy of the RSPCA

Fresh heatwave prompts renewed RSPCA appeal to help wildlife

Heavy rush hour traffic delays have been reported across Sussex and Surrey, on Thursday, July 8.

These are the roads to avoid this evening

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

Drivers across Sussex and Surrey are facing a slower start to the day, with congestion building on several major routes during the morning commute.

Collisions reported and roadworks cause delays

Brighton's Alecia Dudeney was unable to progress, with the 23-year-old wildcard beaten comfortably by Alycia Parks.

Not an ideal start for local players at Wimbledon; who is still to come?

Drivers have faced delays on the M23 northbound, following a three-vehicle collision between Gatwick and the M25.

Early-morning traffic delays

South East Coast Ambulance Service have stood down from the critical incident declared during the recent period of extreme heat. Picture courtesy of South East Coast Ambulance Service

SECAmb thanks staff and public for support after standing down critical incident

Sussex Roadworks update: A259 and A21 works to take place

Traffic delays explained amid collisions; level crossing failure and fallen tree

A thunderstorm lit up the night sky in Worthing overnight. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Heatwave eases with overnight storms but amber warning continues

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

Commuters across Sussex and Surrey have faced another difficult morning so far, as rail disruption spread across the network on the third day of the UK's unprecedented three-day Met Office red heat alert.

Train chaos continues as red heat alert enters third day

The Met Office has extended its red extreme heat warning across the UK, including Sussex and Surrey. Photo: Met Office

Red extreme heat warning extended

passengers with Thameslink, Great Northern and Southern are being urged to travel only if absolutely necessary after the Met Office issued a rare red extreme heat warning across large parts of its network. Picture by Andrew Gardner

Heatwave sparks major rail disruption

Much of Sussex is facing the most dangerous phase of an exceptional heatwave as a rare red extreme heat warning remains in force and forecasters warn temperatures could approach 40C. (Photo taken on M23 by Eddie Mitchell)

Red heat warning expanded and extended

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'

London Gatwick airport

Gatwick celebrates 20 years of Community Trust as it launches new fund

CCTV reveals most common railway station accidents

Drivers heading into and out of Sussex are facing significant delays on Friday evening (June 12), following collisions on both the M23 and M25.

Motorway collisions reported

Interim chief executive at SECAmb, Jen Allan, will lead the charity cycle ride. Picture courtesy of SECAmb

Ambulance team set to tackle demanding charity bike ride

Train passengers in Sussex and Surrey are facing significant disruption, after animals were reported on the railway between Horsham (pictured) and Epsom. Photo: Google Street View

Animals cause train disruption

Are you struggling to find your dream home? Do you need Kirstie and Phil's help? Picture contributed

Location, Location, Location looking for house hunters for new series

People enjoying the sun on Goring seafront on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25). Photo: Eddie Mitchell

'Significant impacts are likely' as heat alert extended

High temperatures can even be life-threatening for pets. Pictures courtesy of the RSPCA

RSPCA’s top pet advice as temperatures set to soar over bank holiday weekend

The latest episode of the Sussex & Surrey Soapbox Podcast tackles one of the biggest tensions shaping modern community life

Sussex & Surrey Soapbox: has social media turned neighbours into enemies?

Train passengers across Sussex and Surrey are being affected by disruption this weekend, as engineering work takes place on key Southern and Thameslink routes.

Rail disruption explained

The line-up on the latest Sussex & Surrey Soapbox

Sussex & Surrey Soapbox: Mental Health - Are you okay?

While most trains will operate as normal over the Easter weekend, essential engineering work will take place in Sussex and in South London. Picture courtesy of Network Rail

Rail passengers advised to check before they travel this Easter weekend

The ‘Sussex & Surrey Soapbox’

New podcast aims to close the gap on the local issues that matter

Further cancellations were confirmed, while replacement buses continued to run between Horsham (pictured) and Leatherhead. Photo by Google Street View

Railway delays explained as buses replace trains

Maternity services at Worthing Hospital have improved, according to inspectors. Photo: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

'We know we have made great strides to improve'

Due to a lorry 'colliding with a bridge' between Hurst Green and East Grinstead (pictured), the railway line was briefly blocked. Photo: Google Street View

Railway delays after lorry collides with a bridge
A collision involving a lorry temporarily blocked the railway line – impacting trains in Sussex and Surrey.

Buses are replacing trains between Three Bridges (pictured) and Horsham. Photo: Google Street View

Rail disruption amid planned engineering works

Limited edition Matilda menu launched at pubs in Sussex and Surrey

The Red Deer in Horsham. Picture contributed

Heartwood Inns launches new campaign designed to bring communities together

AUCTION: 17 St. Johns Road, Croydon

Croydon houses go under the gavel at auction

AUCTION: Garages at the rear of 150-158 Curtis Road

Epsom garages go under the hammer at £427,000

The NFU is working to support farmers across Surrey and Sussex to tackle a number of issues.

Positive change for Sussex and Surrey family farms but more work is ahead to s...

According to the Met Office, rain will be ‘persistent and heavy' on Thursday, January 15. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

'Persistent and heavy' rain forecast and yellow warning issued

Surrey and Sussex NHS trust declares 'critical incident'

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