Town criers in full voice
The historic town of Arundel has been hosting a national competition to find the country's best town crier. Eighteen from across the country are expected to take part in the event at the town's castle today.
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Children describe how they escaped from blazing bus
VIDEO: Children have been describing how they escaped from a blazing bus in Sussex. Charlotte Wilkins reports.
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Dramatic pictures of coach fire
VIDEO: Dramatic pictures of the coach fire in Sussex. Although the vehicle was filled with smoke, no one was seriously injured.
Passengers describe escape from blazing bus
VIDEO: Around 60 passengers, including many children, had to abandon a bus after a major fire on board. Two children were taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation. We have interviews with passengers.
Pictures show full extent of Sussex coach fire
Around 60 passengers, including many children, had to abandon a bus after a major fire on board. Two children were taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation. These are the latest pictures from the scene.
Coach company apologises to passengers
Statement from the Heritage company after coach fire: "We can confirm that unfortunately today one of our coaches suffered from an engine fire. Our vehicle was travelling from Storrington and was on route to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.
The coach stopped on the A29 Bury Hill near to the White ways Lodge Roundabout. Our driver instigated the evacuation of our passengers safely as per our company training policy into the close by White Ways Cafe. The emergency services were contacted whilst our driver tackled the fire.
Our driver carried out his duties as you would expect. Initial reports indicate today's fire was caused by an electrical fault. There will be a full investigation. We sincerely apologise to our passengers and their families.
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Children hurt after school bus trip fire
Three children are in hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a fire broke out on a bus on a school trip.
Read the full storyThree children now in hospital after bus fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are reporting that three children have now been taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire on a bus. The blaze broke out at 8.45am near the Whiteways Lodge Roundabout in Arundel. The coach was carrying around 60 people, including many children.
Children in hospital after bus fire
Two children have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out on a bus in Sussex. The blaze broke out at 8.45am whilst the coach was travelling on London Road near the Whiteways Lodge Roundabout in Arundel. The coach was carrying around 60 people, including many children.
Two children have been taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. Everyone else on board the coach is safe and well and are all on board another coach. Sussex Police say the coach has no been removed and traffic is starting to clear. The fire was caught on video by a passer-by.
Sixty sand martins in Sussex
More than sixty sand martins are stopping by at the WWT Arundel Wetlands Centre in Sussex.
Staff at the site are playing the noises of a sand martin colony to attract the birds on their annual migration to Africa.
Video courtesy of WWT Arundel Wetlands Centre.
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