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Farmer raises funds for Ukraine with Zelensky and Sunak help

Sussex Police

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Farmer raises funds for Ukraine with Zelensky and Sunak help

A Sussex farmer is raising money for war-torn Ukraine with the help of a unique painting signed by the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and UK prime minister Rishi Sunak.

Chichester family devastated after beloved horse stolen

Sussex Police

Saturday, 6 January 2024

Chichester family devastated after beloved horse stolen

A Chichester family is ‘heartbroken’ after a beloved family horse was stolen over the weekend.

Two men arrested for three rural burglaries in Sussex

Sussex Police

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Two men arrested for three rural burglaries in Sussex

Sussex Police rural crime team have reported that two men have been arrested for three rural burglaries in Sussex.

On-farm school conference brings 150 students closer to their food

Sussex Police

Thursday, 30 November 2023

On-farm school conference brings 150 students closer to their food

Over 150 students have gained first-hand experience of farming as part of a new conference seeking to educate young people about food provenance.

Two Plumpton College students arrested after sheep killed

Sussex Police

Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Two Plumpton College students arrested after sheep killed

Two students have been arrested after a sheep was killed on the South Downs.

Arsonists cause over a million pounds in damages to Sussex farms

Sussex Police

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Arsonists cause over a million pounds in damages to Sussex farms

Lewes Crown Court heard details regarding eight incidents of arson which had occurred on farmland between June 2021 and November 2021

Woman fined for 'out of control' dogs after 27 incidents in Sussex

Sussex Police

Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Woman fined for 'out of control' dogs after 27 incidents in Sussex

A woman who repeatedly failed to keep her dogs under control, including around livestock, has been convicted at court.

Missing dog reunited with owner after heartwarming rescue mission from Sussex animal-lovers

Sussex Police

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Missing dog reunited with owner after heartwarming rescue mission from Sussex animal-lovers

A missing dog has been reunited with its owner in a heartwarming rescue mission from a group of Sussex animal-lovers.

Organ pipes stolen from West Sussex church - 'Unusual and disconcerting'

Sussex Police

Saturday, 20 May 2023

Organ pipes stolen from West Sussex church - 'Unusual and disconcerting'

An investigation has been launched after organ pipes were stolen from a grade I-listed church in West Sussex.

Police seize dozens of animals in Chichester amid welfare concerns

Sussex Police

Saturday, 22 April 2023

Police seize dozens of animals in Chichester amid welfare concerns

Dozens of animals have been seized from an address following reports they were being kept in unsuitable conditions.

Man arrested in connection with Wealden burglaries

Sussex Police

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Man arrested in connection with Wealden burglaries

A man has been arrested after police officers executed a search warrant following two burglaries at a farm machinery dealership in Wealden, according to police.

Man rescued after being stuck in flooded ditch overnight near Pevensey

Sussex Police

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Man rescued after being stuck in flooded ditch overnight near Pevensey

A man was rescued by emergency service crews after being stuck in a flooded ditch overnight near Pevensey, according to police.

Sussex Grade II control tower involved in WW2 and Battle of Britain vandalised

Sussex Police

Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Sussex Grade II control tower involved in WW2 and Battle of Britain vandalised

A Tweet from Sussex Police Rural Crime Team read: "Disappointing to find Graffiti across the grade 2 listed control tower at Tangmere airfield today when we attended the location."

Woman trampled to death by cattle in Billinghurst

Sussex Police

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Woman trampled to death by cattle in Billinghurst

The death is not being treated as suspicious, but police are asking for witnesses in the area at the time to come forward.

Eastbourne man banned from keeping birds

Sussex Police

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Eastbourne man banned from keeping birds

A MAN has been banned from keeping birds after he cruelly kept a wild goldfinch, which later died, in a cage.

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