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National News
Sonay Kartal Falls Short As Maja Chwalinska Lifts Wuhan Open Title
The British tennis star missed out on winning the biggest title of her career as her brilliant run ended in a final defeat .
French President Emmanuel Macron Will Address The Nation Following Violent Clashes As Demonstrations Took Place
Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France as around 550,000 took part in protests against rising living costs.
Pope Leo Tells Faithful He Will Gradually Resume Duties After Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was in hospital for an operation to remove a malignant tumour, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties..
Paris Police Make 855 Arrests After Violent Clashes And Looting During Protests
Paris police said on Sunday that 855 people were arrested in the French capital region after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during a protest march that drew about 110,000 people who denounced rising living costs and poor conditions in schools..
News about Meridian FM
Remembrance Sunday - 8 November
If you are unable to attend in person, listen to Meridian's live coverage of the events on the High Street.
Beer Mats Have Arrived!
Look out for them in your local - send us a picture on social media for a shout-out!
Community News is back!
Well rested from its summer break, Community News is back!
We'll be Live at Her Move Live!
Join us on Saturday 12th as we broadcast live from East Grinstead Sports Club for Her Move Live 26!
Local News
Museum announces four month closure for essential repairs
Horsham Museum & Art Gallery will shut to the public from September 7 until January 5, 2027, while work is carried out on its Grade II* listed building
Could you be set to inherit one of 58 unclaimed estates in Brighton and Hove?
A genealogy company has revealed that there are 58 unclaimed estates in Brighton and Hove, which unsuspecting residents may be entitled to
Owner defends allowing campfires at site in wake of government alert
Ditchling Camping has maintained its policy to "encourage the tradition of the campfire" even though the government has issued an alert telling members of the public to not “undertake any activity that could start a fire”.
'Excessive' three-storey block of flats refused over fears it could harm bats
The scheme, proposed for 63 Annandale Avenue in Bognor Regis, would have replaced an existing detached dwellinghouse with nine self-contained flats in a new residential building.



















