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Stunning West Sussex gardens reveals top things to see this winter – including a dazzling lights display
Wakehurst, the beautiful gardens in mid-Sussex owed by Kew, has a host of things to see and do this winter.
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Chichester planning applications from November 26 to December 3
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council and South Downs National Park Authority between November 26 and December 3.
Changes sought at Highways England depot in West Sussex village
Plans to replace cabins with a new office building at the Highways England works depot in Ford have been submitted to Arun District Council.
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'Death knell for the countryside' - Local authority responds after MP brands approval of West Sussex village solar farm as 'unforgivable'
The decision to approve plans for a large solar farm in the Chichester district has been described by one MP as ‘completely unforgiveable’.
South Downs planning applications from November 26 to December 3
The following planning applications have been made to South Downs National Park Authority between November 26 and December 3.
Approval given so council can apply for funding for urgent sea defence repairs in Selsey
Funds are being sought so that vital works to Selsey’s West Beach frontage can take place.
Magical scenes of snow in Chichester in December 2010 – ending a year that started with the heaviest snowfall the county had seen in three decades
West Sussex experienced the heaviest snowfall the county had seen in three decades in January 2010 – but it didn't end there. In fact, it was quite a year for snow, with more heavy falls that winter.
In-patients at St Richard’s Hospital to receive gift bag on Christmas Day from Friends of Chichester Hospitals
To bring a bit of festive cheer, in-patients who are in St Richard’s Hospital on Christmas Day will each receive a gift bag from Friends of Chichester Hospitals to brighten up their day.
Chichester bathroom firm shortlisted in prestigious industry award
Helen Brown at Ripples Chichester has been shortlisted in the national Hansgrohe Bathroom Design Awards 2025.
Housebuilder lends help for sponsorship of West Wittering school’s pool
West Wittering Parochial CofE Primary School has received a donation from independent housebuilder Dandara to help with the upkeep of its much-loved swimming pool, located just a short walk from the beach.
New mental health support service launches in West Sussex, bringing in new partners to offer joined-up service through a single point of access
A new community mental health support service has launched in West Sussex, providing free mental health and wellbeing support to people across the county.
Fault with signalling system affects train line to Chichester: Southern warns of delays
Southern has warned of train delays to Chichester this morning (Wednesday, December 3), following a fault with the signalling system.
Chichester car part theft sparks police appeal after £30,000 loss
Police are appealing to the public following a report of theft linked to a car undergoing mechanical work.
The Great Sussex Way secures council funding
The Great Sussex Way has secured funding from Chichester District Council for the next four years.
Chichester Law Society raises valued funds for Home-Start Chichester
Home-Start Chichester and District was honoured to be invited by Chichester and District Law Society to hold a fundraising raffle at the Law Society’s Annual Dinner on November 28 2025 at Chichester Yacht Club.
West Sussex Care Home in sixteenth-century building is sold
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has completed the sale of The Old Malthouse Care Home in Selsey, West Sussex.
Bobble hats for milk bottles: Chichester business offers a woolly way to give back this Christmas
This Christmas, The Oving Cow Shed is adding a touch of festive cheer to its glass bottles with a heartwarming initiative: Bobble Hats for Milk Bottles. Volunteers are knitting adorable woolly hats to raise funds for St Wilfrid’s Hospice, a local charity that has been supporting people with life-l...
Midhurst and Petworth farmers tell Police and Crime Commissioner of killing of wildlife and livestock
Farmers and landowners experiencing ‘the killing of wildlife and livestock, harassment, criminal damage and hare coursing’ had a roundtable meeting with the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Political opinion with Jess Brown-Fuller MP: Listening to Chichester’s carers
Last week I sat down with carers from across Chichester constituency. I was invited by Carers Support West Sussex, an organisation that helps over 30,000 registered carers, including more than 3,700 in Chichester.
Sussex Community Foundation supports Forest School at the Goodwood Education Trust
Secondary school children struggling in mainstream schooling will be able to benefit from weekly Forest School, thanks to funding from the Sussex Community Foundation. The Goodwood Education Trust is an independent environmental education charity operating on the Goodwood Estate near Chichester and...