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Wild Wednesday – Garden tiger moth

This week we shine a spotlight on one of Britain's most striking insects, the garden tiger moth, scientific name, Arctia caja. With its bold patterns and vibrant colours, this remarkable moth looks mo...

Wildfire risk - red level

A red wildfire risk warning has been issued in our district for tomorrow and Thursday, meaning there is an exceptionally high risk of fires starting and spreading rapidly....

Did you know? Water safety starts before you enter the water

As the long hot summer continues, heading to the coast or river can be a great way to cool off. However, even on the hottest days, the water can remain cold enough to cause cold water shock  ...

Wild Wednesday – Honeycomb worm

At first glance, the honeycomb worm might not look particularly exciting. Hidden inside tiny sandy tubes on our shoreline, these small marine worms are easy to overlook, but together, they create some...

New beach wheelchair scheme set to open up Littlehampton seafront for all

Residents and visitors with limited mobility will soon be able to enjoy easier access to Littlehampton beach, thanks to a new beach wheelchair loan scheme being introduced...

Did you know? Today we celebrate 25 years since the RNLI first started patrolling our beaches

The RNLI launched its lifeguard service in 2001 after concerns about the number of fatalities occurring around the coast. In its first year alone, the service helped save 20 lives, and today RNLI life...