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Record EHCP applications in England as parents seek support before SEND reforms

Education authorities face a surge in EHCP applications as new figures show 718,800 active plans. West Sussex outlines its 2026-2030 SEND strategy amid reforms.

West Sussex must adopt ‘inclusion-first’ SEND model to secure £224m deficit bailout

West Sussex County Council faces a £224m SEND deficit as the government unveils a national reform blueprint prioritising mainstream inclusion and digital support plans.

Pink pub charity cyclists raise £132,000 – and provide Bognorians with pride in their community

If there were ever any doubt that a great deal of community spirit would be restored to Bognor Regis it was surely banished with...

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Living the pie life! Top baker Phil’s delight as Turner’s Pies hit TV screens in BBC film

Award-winning pie-maker Phil Turner has achieved an abundance of accolades during his time heading up the tasty exploits of renowned Bognor Regis bakers Turner’s...

Be street smart when it comes to leading healthier lifestyles, urges community chief Gill

Youngsters and their families are being urged to lead healthier lifestyles -- prompted by taking part in a giant game to encourage exercise. The initiative,...

Proud Emma pens poignant poem to celebrate Pink Pub to Pegasus Bridge charity bike ride

The proud wife of one of the Pink Pub to Pegasus Bridge pedallers has penned a poignant poem to mark the monumental charity bike...

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Bognor swimmers keen to take beach dip to cool off in heatwave told to stay safe

Swimmers keen to take a dip at Bognor beach to cool off in the heatwave have been told to stay safe. West Sussex Fire &...

As hot as Cyprus! Bognor sun-seekers warned of weekend heatwave perils caused by high UV levels

Bognor is set to bask in a heatwave at the weekend. But sun-seekers and beach-goers have been warned to stay out of the rays,...

Off to a flyer! Barmy birdmen of Bognor set to get in a right old flap and take to the skies

The batty birdmen of Bognor are set to take to the skies once more this summer. The countdown is on until the International Bognor Birdman...

Jamie’s not backwards in coming forward! Superfit dad set for 100-mile running challenge

Superfit Jamie Alderton isn't backwards in coming forward. In the nicest possible way. And it's a good job really. For the gym owner and...

Pie in the sky! Chas does Three Peaks challenge with help from Pip’s tasty pastries

It was a case of 'pie in the sky" for intrepid Bognor Regis hiker Chas Stubbings as he successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge...

Ban dogs from West Park! Mum’s ‘horror’ at amount of pooch poop despite threats of £1,000 fines

A call has been made for dogs to banned from West Park after a mum complained about the amount of pooch poop that hadn't...

The wheel deal! Intrepid pedallers Gary and Chris set off on epic 475-mile cycling challenge

Gary Watts is ready to swap four wheels for two as he embarks on an epic 475-mile cycling challenge. The well-known Bognor car dealer sets off...

Revealed! Historic World War 2 Mulberry harbour relics buried for decades unearthed at Pagham Harbour

The remnants of what appear to be historic World War 2 Mulberry harbours have been revealed thanks to shifting shingle and sands at Pagham...

Help Jayne create a trip down memory lane for mum’s 50th anniversary celebrations of being ‘Granny Beaver’!

A Bognor Regis woman wants to create a trip down memory lane to mark her mother's 50th anniversary celebrations of being "Granny Beaver"! Jayne Williamson has...

Bognor man remanded in custody after police raid uncovers drugs worth £250,000

A Bognor Regis man has been charged with money laundering and production of Class C drugs after police discovered drugs worth around £250,000 following...