Combine harvester on a farm in West Sussex as rural crime surges - ITV News

New figures have revealed the devastating impact of rising rural crime on families and businesses across the South East. A farmer from West Sussex, where the cost of rural crime has risen by 76% within one year, says he's lost thousands of pounds.

Surge in rural crime across the South East costing industry £8.7m

27072020 Report by Charlotte Wilkins about pop-up cycle lanes during the pandemic - ITV News

As lockdown eases and many of us return to driving to work, traffic on our roads is becoming a familiar site leading some to question whether they are worth the congestion they can cause.

Pop-up cycle lanes introduced during lockdown 'not being used enough'

Photo of a fire spreading along a cliff at a beach in Bournemouth 

People are being reminded to beware of the dangers of fires in open spaces such as beaches or parks or forests, particularly on hot days. The alert follows a number of fires. New Forest rangers are asking visitors not to set camp fires or use barbecues.

Wildfire warning for campers and funseekers

The land earmarked for the warehouse is near junction 8a of the M40.

Residents in South Oxfordshire say plans for a new lorry park near the M40 at Thame will put wildlife meadows under threat and could mean the loss of a golf club. 

Oxfordshire wildlife meadow could be under threat after new lorry park proposals

Volunteers are spending the weekend cleaning the beach at Eastbourne.

Socially distanced beach cleaning in Eastbourne

The attraction closed in March due to government social distancing guidelines. The conservation charity says "safety is at the forefront" of the re-opening.

Hawk Conservancy Trust in Hampshire reopens to the public 

060720-Flytipping in the South East-Meridian

Fly-tipping across the South East has become more prevalent during lockdown, but councils say they are 'fighting back', with many now setting up enforcement teams ready to tackle those who flout the law.

Fly-tipping across South East costing councils 'hundreds of thousands'

Swimmers taking to the sea in Brighton during the pandemic.

Swimming clubs across the South East are calling for the government to reopen pools as soon as possible. They had been gearing up for reopening on July 4, but instead they are still waiting to find out when they can to return to action. 

Swimming clubs criticise government's decision to keep pools shut

Local authorities are calling on the public to be environmentally friendly by taking their rubbish home with them after trips to the beach.

Rubbish left by beachgoers 'ongoing problem' in South East

Campaigners have gathered to fight plans for a new dual carriageway on the A27 in Sussex.

Campaigners fight plans for a new billion pound dual carriageway in Sussex

Saturday marks the longest day of the year and nature across the South East has bloomed. 

Field of poppies captured from the sky in Faversham

It's believed the 18 young male cows were spooked by a dog and escaped to the Falmer campus through a break in a fence.

Herd of cows invade Sussex university campus

Neighbours have shared their sympathy after a family was left homeless when a cliff fall split their house in two. Five homes were evacuated

20 residents flee as cliff fall threatens their homes

Only those who have pre-booked can park and use the private beach. Tickets have sold out for its first three days of operation.

West Wittering beach sold out as it reopens to visitors

A bird conservation project to bring homegrown wild white storks back to the UK is celebrating the births of chicks in West Sussex.

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