West Sussex

American

noun

a county in SE England. 778 sq. mi. (2,015 sq. km).

West Sussex British

noun

a county of SE England, comprising part of the former county of Sussex: mainly low-lying, with the South Downs in the S. Administrative centre: Chichester. Pop: 758 600 (2003 est). Area: 1989 sq km (768 sq miles)

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Parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex are all affected by the move announced by the Environment Agency.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Ardingly Reservoir in West Sussex and Wimbleball Reservoir in Somerset are among those at "exceptionally low" levels.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

The issues come after a major supply outage in July saw passengers face long queues for toilets at the West Sussex airport, with restaurants and bars also closing.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

A West Sussex County Council spokesperson said it was "working in partnership with a wide range of community-based organisations" to deliver the new CRF objectives.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Horsham is the capital of West Sussex: a busy agricultural town with horse dealers in its streets, a core of old houses, and too many that are new.

From Highways and Byways in Sussex by Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs

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