18 May 2013 Last updated at 11:46 ET

Flood-prone areas get extra helpRain image generic

Some of the most flood-prone areas in West Sussex are to be given extra protection thanks to a government grant.

Crawley high streetCrawley revamp 'money well spent'

The £12,000 revamp of a town centre in West Sussex is "money well spent", a business leader says.

Marks & SpencerContactless 'charging errors' at M&S

Some Marks and Spencer customers say its contactless payment terminals have taken cash from cards other than the ones intended for payment.

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