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Police incident on A27 near Chichester; road blocked
Part of the A27 in West Sussex was blocked following a police incident this afternoon (Sunday, November 9).
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Cyclist, 21, dies following night-time collision in West Sussex
A cyclist has died following a collision in West Sussex on Friday night (November 7), police said.
Oakwood School's Act of Remembrance
Oakwood School pupils took place in their annual Act of Remembrance with a moving assembly led by our Year 6 pupils including what they had learned about relatives of theirs and of staff members who had fought in World War I.
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Local charity's knitting group honours Remembrance Day with touching display
At Sage House, a local charity dementia hub in Tangmere, the Knit & Natter group have been hard at work knitting a poppy display in honour of Remembrance Day.
Plans for 92 Runcton homes approved after concerns over destroying house
Plans to build up to 92 homes in Runcton have been approved by Chichester District Council.
Political Opinion: MP for Chichester concerned for residents as GP waits of over two weeks reach record high in England
MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, has called for an “emergency package” to save the family doctor. It comes after new research revealed that, since January, 293,956 appointments in West Sussex have had waits of over 28 days, up from 114,459 at the same point five years ago, an increase ...
Disruption cleared between Havant and Chichester after car crashed into level crossing barriers
Disruption to rail commuters has ended after delays were caused by a car crashing into level crossing barriers.
Trains disrupted between Chichester and Havant after car crashed into barriers at Bosham station
A vehicle has collided with the crossing barriers at a railway station leading to disruption for rail commuters.
"Approach with care" - long delays on the A27 in Chichester due to broken down vehicle
A broken down vehicle is causing long delays on the A27 this morning.
This is why, as the editor of our local newspapers, I know the inaugural Chichester and district business awards are so important in celebrating success
The inaugural 2025 Chichester Observer Chichester and District Business Awards were held at the Minerva Theatre in the city. Headline partners Chichester BID and Chichester District Council were joined by finalists and sponsors to learn who had won each of the ten categories. Gary Shipton, Editor In...
Fontwell Park stages six-race card on Friday: preview and tips
Fontwell Racecourse presents its latest race meeting on Friday afternoon, consisting of four hurdle races and two steeplechases.
Chichester district tourism organisation set to get £130k from council
Tourism in Chichester is set to receive a £130,000 boost from the district council for the next four years.
Emsworth could get its own parish council
A parish council could be created for Emsworth as part of the devolution process.
Chichester’s veteran golfers reflect on season to savour
Chichester Golf Club veterans enjoyed an excellent and full summer of golf – and have nowe handed out the prizes to the competition winners.
He’s faced Liverpool in the FA Cup – now it’s the FA Vase occupying boss Gale
Shaun Gale knows a thing or two about cup runs – after all, he took non-league Havant and Waterlooville to Anfield for an FA Cup tie in 2008.
Billy Vigar can inspire us as a team and a club, says Chichester City coach
Danny Potter believes Billy Vigar can inspire Chichester City to achieve great things as a team and a club.
University of Chichester agrees strategic partnership to launch exclusive dual degrees in Thailand
The University of Chichester is delighted to announce a landmark strategic partnership with SBU – Southeast Bangkok University – to establish ‘Chichester Bangkok’, a pioneering academic hub in the heart of South East Asia. This collaboration marks a significant step in the University of Chic...
Repairs required to reopen specialised hospital room in Chichester will 'cost about £2m and take up to two years'
It will cost around £2 million to reopen a specialised hospital room in Chichester.
'Clock is ticking' - More than 7,000 people sign petition after Chichester MP urges leaders to re-open cardiac cath lab
More than 7,000 people have signed a petition, calling on leaders of St Richard’s Hospital Chichester to keep the cardiac cath lab open.
Cathedral Wealth Management celebrates the opening of new offices in Chichester
Cathedral Wealth Management was delighted to host the official launch of its new offices at 59 East Street, Chichester, marking an important milestone in the firm’s ongoing growth and commitment to the local community.