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The latest delays and cancellations at Gatwick – Wednesday, November 4

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British Airways flight BA2660 was bound for Portugal from London Gatwick when it had to make an emergency diversion shortly after passing over Brittany. Picture by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images

BA flight from Gatwick diverted following ‘minor technical issue’

Rogate Road was reported as closed in both directions, on Saturday morning (October 10). Photo: AA Traffic News

Crash investigation closes road near county borders

Bear, a retired police dog who worked as an explosives detection dog at London Gatwick, is being treated by vets in West Sussex after undergoing emergency surgery to remove a large part of his intestines after a blanket blocked his gut. Picture courtesy of the Thin Blue Paw Foundation

Former Gatwick police dog in critical condition after emergency surgery

According to AA Traffic News, the A22 was partially blocked – between Felbridge and East Grinstead. Photo: Google Earth

Collision involving car and motorbike partially blocked road

Heatwave in 2025. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Amber heat-health alert issued across Sussex and Surrey

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’

Water supplies have returned to the ‘vast majority’ of Gatwick Airport, following a major disruption which affected both terminals on Sunday (July 26).

'The water supply has fully returned to the airport'

Water supplies are ‘gradually returning’ at Gatwick Airport – and at properties in parts of West Sussex and Surrey. Photo: Hollie Robards

'Supplies are gradually returning for impacted customers'

A collision on the A27, and a fire service incident in an East Sussex town, are among the issues affecting drivers on Thursday evening (July 9).

A27 reopened after collision as traffic delays hit Sussex routes

Drivers are facing disruption across Sussex and Surrey, following a series of collisions, road closures and breakdowns.

Evening traffic updates

Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision, involving a private ambulance and a Mercedes, near Pease Pottage

Police issue statement after ambulance overturns and car catches fire

A photo, sent to this newspaper on Friday morning, showed a van overturned on the A23 last night. The incident was reported southbound, at Handcross, around 9pm. A road closure was put in place but this has since lifted. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures

Delays build during morning rush hour amid extreme heatwave

A warden captured on video issuing parking fines at Crawley Hospital due to broken ticket machine “chaos”. Picture: SWNS

Parking warden issued fines to "vulnerable" patients at Crawley Hospital

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

Drivers are facing delays after the northbound A3 Hindhead Tunnel was closed, following a road traffic collision. Photo: Google Earth

Large emergency response to A3 incident

Firefighters rushed to the M23, near Horley, after a vehicle burst into flames. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures

Vehicle bursts into flames on motorway

Emergency services are at the scene of a collision between Petworth and Billingshurst, with part of the A272 closed.

Morning traffic updates

Rail services were delayed in Haywards Heath after a train 'hit an obstruction'. Photo: Google Maps

Train in collision with 'obstruction' and trespassers further disrupt services

Sussex motorists are facing a difficult morning commute with collisions, congestion and roadworks causing lengthy delays across major routes.

Morning traffic updates as multiple incidents reported

According to National Highways, the Hindhead Tunnel on the A3 was initially closed in both directions – between the A283 (Milford) and the A333 (Hindhead) – ‘due to a car fire’. Photo: Google Earth

Road closed twice after car bursts into flames before motorcyclists collide

Fire crews joined the emergency response after a vehicle ‘collided with’ the Church of the English Martyrs, on Vicarage Lane, on Saturday morning (April 18). Photo: Google Street View

Church damaged after minor-injury collision

A period of staff consultation is underway at the Shipley Bridge in Antlands Lane East, Burstow, as a ‘potential closure is considered’, brewing company Greene King confirmed. Photo: Google Street View

Village pub at risk of closure

The wastewater treatment works at Ashington. Pictures courtesy of Southern Water

Multi-million pound upgrades completed at three wastewater treatment works

Southern Rail reported at 12.10am, on April 11, there were ‘trespassers on the railway between Worthing and Angmering’. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Major disruption after incidents on railway line

Residents have been asked for their views on whether average speed cameras should be installed on sections of the A283 and A272 in West Sussex. Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne is leading the consultation.

New speed cameras proposed for town

Police said the collision involved a van and a motorcycle on the A281 Alfold By-Pass. Photo: Google Street View

Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash

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A seven-year old girl and a 43-year-old woman both died after a collision on the A23, on the Hampshire / West Sussex / Surrey borders. (Surrey World stock image)

Child and woman die after collision on A-road

Rain falls at Goodwood racecourse on May 21, 2016 in Chichester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

'Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible'

Work to improve M23 Junction 10 gets underway later this month. Picture courtesy of Google

Work to improve section of M23 set to begin

The latest cut will see 95 UK branches of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland shut their doors permanently between May 2026 and March 2027. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

More bank branch shutdowns confirmed

Storm Chandra is expected to bring heavy rain and snow to parts of the UK. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

New weather warnings amid risk of rain and snow in UK

SussexWorld editor Mark Dunford with one of six helicopters at Driver Wood Activity Centre

I had a tour of a West Sussex activity centre and found some amazing vehicles

FareShare Sussex & Surrey is appealing for donations this December, aiming to raise £50,000 in just one week to provide 200,000 meals for people in need.

Urgent appeal launched as FareShare Sussex & Surrey predicts “toughest winter ye...

Just Race – a simulator racing lounge in Tarring Road – is hosting a special charity event featuring Horsham's Charles Rainford. Photo: Just Race

Racing fans Invited to take on pro in charity simulator challenge

Over 200,000* vibrant cyclamen have been grown at Squire’s West Sussex nursery.

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Tourists 'duped' as 'Gatwick Express' trains run on slow services

East Sussex Highways confirmed that Rodmill Drive in Eastbourne is closed 'due to a water leak and ice on the road'. Photo: Google Street View

Morning traffic updates as multiple incidents reported

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

Watch as snow falls amid cold-health alert

35 suppliers attended the Meet the Local Producer event, building on the airport’s commitment to help businesses in the region to grow and promote local produce

London Gatwick champions local businesses in supplier showcase

London Gatwick's Chief Executive, Pierre-Hugues Schmit, speaking at the Economic Summit

'London Gatwick is a key catalyst for regional growth', says Chief Executive

A ‘fault with the level crossing barriers’ was reported at Lancing. Photo: Google Street View

'Loud bang': Train disruption explained

Part of the A264 at Copthorne. Photo: Google Street View

Residents invited to ‘shape the future of the A22 and A264’

Now in its fourth year, the Championships organised by Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain (DSS-GB) has further established its position as the essential proving ground for British swimmers with Down syndrome, with entries increasing year on year.

Record number set for British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships

Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel has been awarded the title of Business Hotel of the Year in the Prestige Awards for West Sussex. Pictures contributed

Hotel wins prestigious award

With Storm Benjamin said to be moving away from the UK, a yellow warning has been removed for Sussex and Surrey. Pictured is a storm cloud in Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Storm Benjamin 'pulls away from UK' after relentless rainfall

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for strong wind and heavy rain in West Sussex and Surrey. Picture by Sussex News and Pictures

Yellow weather warning for strong wind and heavy rain issued
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for strong wind and heavy rain in West Sussex and Surrey.

Peter Titmuss, overseeing this year’s Cyclamen crop at the nursery in West Sussex in anticipation of Squire’s Festival of Cyclamen, starting this week

Garden centre's Festival of Cyclamen brings autumn cheer

A 'serious crash' on A27 Arundel Road is among multiple emergency incidents across Sussex and Surrey on Friday morning (September 19). Photo: Stock image / Sussex World

'Serious' A27 collision; bus involved in A259 incident; A26 and A23 closures

According to AA Traffic News, Linden Road in Bognor Regis is partially blocked after a single-vehicle collision. (Sussex World stock image)

Morning traffic updates: Three collisions reported

If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. (Photo taken in Brighton by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Gusts of up to 80mph are possible as yellow wind warning issued

At around 11am on Tuesday (September 2), the emergency services responded to a ‘report of a single vehicle collision’ on the A27 westbound at Angmering. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Evening traffic updates

AA Traffic News has reported a collision in the Horsham area of West Sussex. (Sussex World stock image)

Sussex and Surrey traffic updates

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Part of the A3 has been closed for emergency repairs after a car fire. Photo: Sussex World stock image

Lane closed for emergency repairs after car fire; road shut after collision

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