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Campaign leads to new pedestrian crossing in Chichester
A community campaign, spanning more than a decade, has led to the installation of a new pedestrian crossing in Chichester.
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Community support powers Councillor Harsha Desai to marathon fundraising success for Chichester District Foodbank
Harsha Desai, Chichester District Councillor for Petworth and volunteer with Chichester District Foodbank has completed the London Marathon after tripling her original fundraising target for the charity.
In My View - Chichester BID
By Sam Knight, Solicitor and Director of Chichester BID
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Faith Matters: Change is possible
The Venerable Angela Martin, Archdeacon of Horsham, reflects on the season of Spring and how the Easter story reflects this - bringing hope and new beginnings.
Daily struggles at Beeding Toll House brought to life in Living History weekend at Weald & Downland Living Museum
Life in a toll house could be lonely – and dangerous, as a Living History weekend at Weald & Downland Living Museum revealed.
Electric mountain bike was stolen in Chichester
The police are investigating after an electric mountain bike was stolen, in broad daylight, in Chichester.
Chichester law graduate on track for legal career
A University of Chichester graduate has landed a highly competitive training contract with high-profile law firm Irwin Mitchell. Briony Finn, who studied Law and graduated in 2024, will soon take up her place on the scheme as a trainee solicitor.
Retired Chichester IT worker takes home £1m lottery prize
A retired IT worker from Chichester has won £1 million on a National Lottery instant win game, marking a life-changing moment after years of playing.
Investigators discover cause of West Sussex village flat fire as family left in temporary accommodation
The cause of a South Harting flat fire, which left a mum and two of her children in temporary accommodation, has been revealed.
Hitch hits plans by Pink Floyd star David Gilmour for his £2m West Sussex home
Plans by Pink Floyd musician David Gilmour to renovate barns at his £2million West Sussex farmhouse have hit a hitch.
Heritage crafts for the next generation at Weald & Downland Living Museum
Families are invited to roll up their sleeves and step into the past at the Weald & Downland Living Museum, West Sussex, with Try a Trade on the 9 & 10 May. This lively, hands-on event has been designed especially for children to explore traditional crafts and historic skills.
Sussex man gains great time in London Marathon running in Morris dance kit.
Hastings runner and Morris dancer Rhys Boorman smashed the unofficial world record for completing the London marathon wearing full Morris kit by an hour on Sunday April 26.
Walking from Cocking to London - the meaning of friendship
In early 2025 Freddie, a young woman in her 20's, caught flu. Within days her condition deteriorated to critical as she developed Sepsis and Cavitating Pneumonia, leaving her lungs unable to function properly. Her chances of survival were less than 5%. The following weeks saw an almighty battle to s...
Music Matters: Bazza is back and booming
In a new column, Nation Easy Radio presenter Duncan Barkes writes about some musical highlights with the older and discerning listener in mind. Nation Easy Radio can be heard locally on FM, DAB, smart speaker and via the Nation Player app. Listen to Duncan, Monday to Friday nights, from 10pm. ...
Chichester City end season with battling Brentwood draw
Chichester City twice came from behind away to play-off contenders Brentwood to claim a creditable 2-2 draw in their final game of the Isthmian Premier season.
Reasons to be Cheerful: Fringe Benefits By Vicky Edwards
A couple of columns ago I was talking about festivals. I have since learnt, to mark ‘quite a big’ birthday, I am to be whisked off to Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival this summer. Cue the happiest dance that a middle-aged woman with a dodgy back can muster!
Retiring Bishop of Chichester to take up post as parish priest - this is why and where
The retiring Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner, is to take up a part time two year post as the parish priest of St Peter's, Folkestone in the Diocese of Canterbury.
In photos: the top ten hottest restaurants to visit in West Sussex on the last weekend of April, according to OpenTable
There are many places to visit for a meal in West Sussex this sunny spring weekend.
Network Rail warns of ‘dangerous overconfidence’ at railway level crossings in Sussex and beyond after survey reveals young adults underestimate train speeds
Network Rail is warning railway level crossing users in Sussex and beyond about ‘dangerous overconfidence’ putting young adults’ lives at risk.
Have you considered sponsoring the Chichester City Gala?
The Chichester City Gala is the biggest free to attend event in the city, bringing thousands of residents and visitors together each year to celebrate the very best of our local talent, community groups, and family entertainment.