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Thousands raised as festive tractor run returns to Chichester - In pictures
The streets of Chichester were filled with festive cheer on Sunday evening (December 14) as the Christmas Charity Tractor Run returned for 2025, raising thousands of pounds for a lifesaving cause.
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Barclay hits a hat-trick as East Dean put seven past Optimus
Alfie Barclay’s East Dean FC goal tally moved into double figures for the season as the young striker hit a hat-trick on Saturday in a 7-2 win at Optimus in Division 2S of the West Sussex League.
Clean-up operation of shipping containers washed ashore in West Sussex 'making massive strides'
Arun District Council, Chichester District Council, West Sussex County Council and Ambipar have stated that the clean up operation of shipping containers which washed ashore in Bognor Regis and Pagham is ‘making massive strides’.
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Site on Chichester industrial estate sold to a property company
A commercial site comprising three buildings on a Chichester industrial estate has been bought by a property company for £750,000.
Chichester beat Gosport & Fareham - but once again it's not all plain sailing
Chichester continued their fine form in rugby’s Hampshire one division when they beat Gosport and Fareham 38-19 at Oaklands Park.
Berry Christmas – strawberries are not just for summer says a Chichester fruit grower
It’s a dark and miserable mid December day in Chichester and I’m surrounded by strawberry plants packed with fruit and flowers and bees are buzzing past my head.
Ho ho home! Sidlesham rescue centre hopes to find forever homes for shy cats this Christmas
The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre is appealing to the public to help find loving, permanent homes for four cats who have been at the Centre since November last year. All four were rescued from the streets of Oman and, after over a year in care, the Centre hopes these shy but loving cats can find so...
Closing date confirmed for Chichester street food café; owner answers question everyone is asking
A street food café in Chichester is set to close.
West Country Class steam locomotive Eddystone seen on West Sussex main line for first time since restoration
Restored steam locomotive Eddystone drew young and old to railway stations and level crossings as it passed through West Sussex with the Bath and Bristol Christmas Express.
Friends of Chichester Hospitals donation aids recovery of critical care patients at St Richard’s Hospital
Friends of Chichester Hospitals, the only charity solely dedicated to supporting St Richard’s Hospital and local mental health services, has donated two specialist chairs to the Critical Care Ward which will significantly enhance patient recovery, comfort, and dignity.
Reasons to Cheerful: It’s a Cracker! By Vicky Edwards
I recently officiated at a funeral where the deceased’s passions in life included, rather randomly, collecting Christmas cracker jokes. And I mean literally collecting them - she had a carrier bag stuffed full of slips of paper, each one carefully retrieved from Christmas tables across the years. ...
Housebuilder hosts Christmas choir event With St Anne’s Church at Wittering Place
Dandara recently welcomed St Anne’s Choir to its Wittering Place development for a joyous evening of Christmas carols with the local community, as it begins the festive season celebrations.
Sustainable Christmas shopping for local hospice care with St Wilfrid’s Hospice Chichester
Did you know you can get Christmas all wrapped up while supporting expert palliative and end-of-life care in your local community?
Sussex hospitals see rise in flu cases as Trust announces precautionary measures
The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has announced that its hospitals have seen a rise in flu cases this December.
See rare double header steam train passing through West Sussex, including one-of-a-kind British locomotive
Hundreds of people witnessed a rare sight on the railways in West Sussex as a double header steam train passed through, featuring a one-of-a-kind British locomotive.
City win at City: Chichester end winless run with victory at St Albans
Chichester City bounced back to winning ways thanks to Ethan Prichard’s spectacular opener and Joe Moore’s close-range second half winner to edge a tale of two cities at St Albans.
Child rescued after falling into Chichester Canal
A child has been rescued after falling into Chichester Canal.
West Sussex shoreline clean-up operation continues into the weekend
The major clean-up operation to recover debris and containers washed ashore between Selsey and Bognor Regis is continuing into the weekend, according to a West Sussex County Council press release.
Prince William presents Sussex Police Chief Constable the King’s Police Medal
Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner was presented the King’s Police Medal (KPM) by His Royal Highness Prince William, Prince of Wales at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
'Prolific shoplifter' banned from entering multiple stores across Sussex
A 'prolific shoplifter' has banned from entering multiple stores across Sussex, according to a Sussex Police press release.