Offbeat

The short days and long nights are approaching, and as the clocks go back, we are left wondering “where did the time go..?”

Cold Sussex days and longer nights mean it’s time to turn up the thermostat.

Record numbers of people are growing their own veg or even trying their hand at foraging.

A survey has revealed that people are not being paid overtime nearly equivalent to three months pay.

Sussex people can help reduce the waste that ends up at landfill and incinerators by creating a compost heap.

Research launched today shows that 71% of drivers around the world believe they can purchase a self-driving car right now.

Supermarket shelves across Sussex will be filled with the first ever Brussels Sprouts flavour crisps as Walkers announced its festive range.

A family were left furious after police were called to Lidl to calm a row over a bottle of rhubarb-flavoured gin.

Drivers are being warned to get themselves clued up on motoring rules to avoid falling foul of the law.

People smoking cannabis in their own homes continues to cause problems in some communities across the UK.

The longest running children’s TV show in the world – Blue Peter – is celebrating its 60th anniversary today (Tuesday, October 16).

Sussex gardeners have been warned to look out for rogue plants which could undermine the structure of their homes.

Drivers are being given advice on how to avoid autumnal hazards on the roads.

A number of local people across social media this week have reported seeing high numbers of ladybirds in the area, particularly near to homes.

A petition is calling on the Government to make ‘hedgehog highways’ compulsory in all new housing developments.

Just when you thought it was safe to go on Hastings Pier - the 1066 Walk of the Dead organiser are back with another zombie themed event in the run-up to Halloween.

An angry mum who counted 27 piles of dog mess while walking her son to nursery has called on dog walkers to show some respect.

Prince Harry was amazed by Butlin’s on a royal visit to Bognor Regis.

A year after the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke, a new study has found that more than a third of women have been sexually harassed at work in the last 12 months despite the MeToo movement shining a spotlight on the problem.