“A romance fraudster left me penniless and sleeping in my car” Tuesday, 10 February, 2026 Throughout their two-year relationship ‘Mike’ constantly lied to Tamsin* – even claiming he had terminal cancer before faking his own death. Police arrested ‘Mike’ following a four-month UK road trip during which Tamsin spent thousands of pounds on their hotels and living expenses, leaving her living on 50p a day. Tamsin calculates she paid out more than £50,000 in total throughout the... Local News
Safer Business Action Week - shoplifting and retail crime sees 50% reduction in offending 14th November 2025 It’s Safer Business Action (SaBA)Week – a national initiative led by the National Business Crime Centre, where Police and Crime Commissioners, Police Forces... Local News
Live Facial Recognition Vans launch in Sussex giving criminals no place to hide 13th November 2025 Live Facial Recognition technology (LFR) is now being deployed in Sussex. It follows a successful bid by both Surrey Police and Sussex Police to obtain two LFR... Local News
Home Office plans to use Crowborough Training Camp for asylum accommodation 6th November 2025 Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne has shared the below regarding the announcement by the Home Office to temporarily house approximately 600... Local News
PCC Katy Bourne urges vigilance to prevent burglary and antisocial behaviour 31st October 2025 As the clocks go back and Halloween approaches, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne is urging residents to stay alert and take steps to protect... Local News
Sussex PCC calls for immediate government security assurances for Crowborough migrant camp 28th October 2025 Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne responded today to Home Office plans to house over 600 adult migrants in a former army training camp in... Local News
PCC Katy Bourne urges calm amid rising flag tensions across Sussex 11th October 2025 "Millions of people in our islands are patriotic and deeply attached to the flags of their home nations and the United Kingdom. "In less fractious times, seeing... Local News
Katy opens the FiLiA Women's Rights Conference in Brighton 10th October 2025 I was delighted to open the FiLiA Women's Rights Conference and welcome over 2,500 delegates from all over the world to Brighton. Charity organisers described... Local News
Talking transport in Worthing 24th September 2025 I was in Worthing this week, speaking to local businesses and residents. Had a great conversation about what a Mayor could do for people, particularly how bus... Local News
Watch my campaign launch to be Sussex's first Mayor 20th September 2025 Join my campaign and fill out my survey: What are your priorites for Sussex? | Katy Bourne Local News
