Yasmine Djadoudi
BBC Live reporter

A new scanning technique is helping researchers unearth secret messages hidden in mummy cases.

Lizzie Massey
BBC Live reporter

A plan to create a "continental-style" boulevard and improve access to Worthing town centre has been unveiled.

The proposals also include pedestrianising some areas and improving connections from the railway station to the seafront.

The six key redevelopment sites in the town are Teville Gate, Union Place, Grafton, Stagecoach, Aquarena, and the civic area.

The growth deal has been agreed by West Sussex County Council and Worthing Borough Council and sets out plans for regeneration in residential, commercial, leisure and retail space over the next five years.

Details of the plans can be found on the county council's website, external.

Young people from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community worked with local councils to tidy their streets.

Bob Dale
BBC Live reporter

A man died when he was hit by a car in the early hours of New Year's Day.

The victim, who was in his fifties, was crossing Luton Road in Chatham at 01:08 GMT.

A white Renault Clio was involved.

A 21-year-old man from Gillingham has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

An amateur bodybuilder has been filmed by the BBC selling steroids from his living room.

Young men are increasingly turning to the drugs in what could be a “hidden epidemic”, experts say.

With rail fares rising again, we speak to those paying £5,000 a year - or more - in travel costs.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a woman was sprayed in the face with an unknown substance which caused a burning sensation.

The woman was taken to hospital after the attack in Best Street, Chatham, on Monday. She has since been released.

The boy, arrested on suspicion of assault, is currently in custody, Kent Police said.

Grammars have been growing, with more than 7,500 extra places being created since 2010.

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Three children have been arrested after a number of animals were reported to have been killed in Sittingbourne.

The incident, reported to police on Thursday, happened at a private address in Westlands Avenue.

Three local boys, aged 12, 13 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage and animal cruelty.

They have been released pending further investigations, Kent Police said.

The director and chief executive of Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, James Barber, has died.

Mr Barber had spent nearly 40 years with the theatre. He died on 29 December, aged 59.

In a statement, the theatre said it was "devastated to lose such a loved and respected leader".

It said its programme of events would continue as scheduled "because one of the very many things Jamie taught us was that ‘the show must go on’".

It added: "Our thoughts are with Mr Barber’s family at this most difficult time."

Hamish Mureddu-Reid
BBC News

A 36-year-old man from Bexhill and a 37-year-old man from Battle have been killed when a car hit a tree near Linton, on Sunday.

Both the 36-year-old driver and his passenger died at the scene when their Mercedes car crashed at about 22:40 GMT, Kent Police said.

They were travelling from the Maidstone area when the car hit a tree on Linton Hill at the junction with Stilebridge Lane on New Year's Eve.

Image source, Google

Bob Dale
BBC Live reporter

How people who've suffered devastating injuries can have hope, thanks to the pioneering work of surgeons at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead.

Bob Dale
BBC Live reporter

A Crawley family are starting 2018 temporarily homeless, after a car crashed into their house on New Year's Eve.

Bob Dale
BBC Live reporter

Two people died after the Mercedes car they were travelling in hit a tree in Marden on New Year's Eve.

It happened in Staplehurst Road at 10:40 GMT.

Police are investigating the cause of the collision.

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Crawley and Horley Observer, external: SECAmb handles 1,000 calls over New Year’s Eve

Kent Online, external: Kent rail passengers face fare rise of 3.6% from today

Surrey Mirror, external: This is how Surrey County Council is planning to hit its £100m savings target - and it includes big cuts to adult and children's services

Eastbourne Herald, external: New Year’s Eve fireworks set Eastbourne roof alight

Hastings Observer, external: County news - Car collides with house in Sussex town

Mid Sussex Times, external: Birthday patrons for Chestnut Tree House revealed

Worthing Herald, external: Lancing teens released after child hurt in BB gun attack

The Argus, external: First baby of 2018 born in Haywards Heath

Chichester Observer, external: History brought to life with turn-up-and-go tours

Brighton and Hove News, external: A happy new year two all – but Albion will rue missed chances

Sue Nicholson
BBC News

Two teenagers have been questioned in connection with a number of reported BB gun shootings in West Sussex.

A 12-year-old boy was treated for a superficial neck injury after he was shot with a BB gun in North Road, Lancing, at about 18:40 GMT on Friday.

Sussex Police said they then received further reports of shots being fired at three separate addresses in the town, causing damage but no injuries.

Two local boys, aged 15 and 17, were arrested and later released under investigation.

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Bromley move up to sixth in the National League table after beginning the new year with a 4-2 victory over Ebbsfleet.

A father and son are being sent of and a drone helping set up victory are among five EFL things you have have missed.

Crawley come from behind to beat nine-man Yeovil in a game interrupted when a drone flew over the Huish Park pitch.