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British red telephone box with a secret to be restored as 'penance' for misspent youth
A retired furniture maker is taking on the challenge of restoring an original British red telephone box as 'penance' for blowing up a similar model in his youth.
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Major honour for Sussex man who runs famous bluebell walk
Arlington Bluebell Walk and Garden owner John McCutchan has received a prestigious accolade.
MP left 'deeply disappointed' as cardiac cath lab set to relocate from Chichester to Worthing despite public petition
Chichester MP Jess Brown Fuller says she is 'deeply disappointed' that a hospital trust has 'decided to press ahead' with the relocation of a cardiac cath lab to Worthing Hospital.
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“They see me having seizures every day” – Chichester children win epilepsy award
Three children from Chichester have won a national award from charity Epilepsy Action for supporting their mum who lives with epilepsy
Chichester men jailed for supplying drugs in West Sussex
Two drug dealers have been jailed following warrants carried out at their addresses in Chichester, according to Sussex Police.
The misconceptions about Gift Aid and charity shopping: Chichester hospice explains
St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Chichester, has 11 shops in and around the Chichester and Bognor area, and your generous donations and purchases help us to provide free-of-charge, expert end-of-life care to people in your community, which annually costs over £10.5 million.
Chichester City players set themselves 60-point target
Chichester City’s players have set themselves a 60-point target.
Just five minutes in cold water can boost mood, research from University of Chichester shows
The health benefits of cold-water immersion have been closely studied in recent years, thanks to the growing popularity of cold-water swimming. Now new research from the University of Chichester has found that as little as five minutes immersed in cold water can have almost the same benefits as much...
This is why the Bishop of Chichester gathered with his clergy for the last time
The Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner, welcomed clergy from across his Diocese to the annual Chrism Mass at Chichester Cathedral (April 1).
April Fools: Harry Styles inspires Chichester University's phone-free prank
The University of Chichester had students doing a double take on April Fools’ Day, after announcing a bold – and entirely fictional – move to become the UK’s first ‘phone-free university’, inspired by singer-songwriter and actor Harry Styles.
Community Men’s Breakfast in Chichester
Our monthly community Men’s Breakfast is a relaxed and welcoming event, sponsored by Immanuel Church Chichester, and open to all men irrespective of faith or none. Each month we have a top and inspiring speaker. This month, we’re delighted to welcome Peter Marsden. Peter is Chief Executive of th...
Chichester sports students support young American Football players in NFL Schools qualifying tournament
Teams from local schools competed to qualify for the South East regional rounds of the NFL Flag for Schools last week – with help from sports degree students.
Chichester planning applications from March 25 to April 1
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council between March 25 and April 1.
South Downs planning applications from March 25 to April 1
The following planning applications have been made to South Downs National Park Authority between March 18 and March 25.
Hatch-ing a new season: Lobster Hatch set to reopen at Chichester Marina
Banish the winter blues, ditch the coats and kick-start the return of outdoor dining in Chichester this Good Friday, as the much-loved Lobster Hatch at Chichester Marina reopens for spring and summer.
Bishop to preside at Cathedral's Easter Vigil 2026
The Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner, will lead this year's Easter Vigil with Baptism and Confirmation at Chichester Cathedral on Holy Saturday (4th April) evening at 7.30pm.
Bishop to preside and preach as diocese gathers for Holy Week
The Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner, will preside and preach at the Diocesan Chrism Eucharist at Chichester Cathedral on Wednesday April 1st (12 Noon).
A27 emergency incident: Lane closure near Chichester explained
A lane had to be closed on the A27, near Chichester, due to a 'smoking vehicle'.
Queueing traffic in West Sussex village due to construction work
Construction work is causing delays in Storrington this evening (Tuesday, March 31).
‘No means no’ – Sussex Police officer dismissed following sexual assault allegations
A Sussex Police officer has been dismissed without notice following allegations of sexual assault against another officer, according to a Sussex Police press release.