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In pictures: East Wittering's New Year's Big Dip 2026
Scores of people took to East Wittering beach to take part in the popular New Year Big Dip today (Thursday, January 1).
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Two-vehicle collision on A27 in Chichester
A collision involving two vehicles has taken place on the A27 in Chichester this afternoon (Thursday, January 1).
Locked up in Sussex 2025: These are some of the criminals jailed between September and December
It has been another busy year for judges, juries and magistrates across Sussex.
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'Young boy' found in car seized by police 'from suspected drug dealer' in Selsey, near Chichester
A young boy was found inside a vehicle seized by police from a suspected drug dealer after a stop in Selsey, Sussex Police said.
Police appeal to identify man in connection with Worthing rape investigation
Police investigating a report of rape in Worthing have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to talk to.
West Sussex man, 19, jailed for running county drug line
A 19-year-old West Sussex man has been jailed for running a county drug line.
Chichester City win at Burgess Hill hailed – but Bascombe warns of tough January
Harry Bascombe praised Chichester City’s players for a four-game unbeaten run that’s propelled them into the top half of the Isthmian premier table.
‘Fleecehold’ estate service charges are called out by Chichester’s MP after numerous complaints
Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has called out the service charges and standards of service delivered by estate management companies after being inundated with cases from constituents.
Woman and shop worker attacked in supermarket during Chichester shoplifting incident
A woman and a staff member were attacked in a supermarket during a shoplifting incident.
Julia Donaldson donates toy farm that inspired her books to Sussex children's hospice – after The Repair Shop transformation
Children's author Julia Donaldson stepped into the magical world of The Repair Shop barn this Christmas with a treasured toy that inspired some of her best-loved books.
Jess Brown-Fuller MP: Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all Chichester constituents and readers of my weekly column. I hope you’ve all managed to have a break over this festive period. I’ve over-indulged, over-slept and relished every moment I’ve managed to spend with my family before we return to our now-familiar pattern, where I...
West Sussex farming expert receives royal recognition in New Year's Honours
A West Sussex farming expert has won royal recognition in the King’s New Year Honours.
'Tag male migrants': Call goes out from Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner
A call for male asylum seekers to wear electronic tags has gone out from Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne.
Photos: Pagham Pram Race delivers colourful costumes and thousands for charity
The Pagham Pram Race returned on Boxing Day, with colourful costumes, creatively decorated prams and strong community support, raising more than £4,300 for local good causes.
HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Chichester area from November 3 to December 2, 2025
The following are the latest results contributed by HM Courts Service, for cases from the Chichester area sentenced by West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Worthing, Crawley and Horsham from November 3 to December 2, 2025.
Early-morning railway disruption in West Sussex due to signalling staff unavailability
A lack of signalling staff resulted in significant disruption on the railway line in West Sussex.
Saltmarsh habitat to be created near Chichester
Plans to make changes to coastal defences at Apuldram Meadow to create a saltmarsh habitat have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Chichester City make it four unbeaten with derby win at Burgess Hill Town
A Miles Obodo double either side of the break and some resilient defending to a man extended Chichester’s unbeaten run to four games at Burgess Hill.
World’s fastest creatures set to celebrate 25th anniversary of peregrine falcons nesting at Chichester Cathedral in 2026
The world’s fastest creatures have been breeding at Chichester Cathedral for decades, with the Sussex Ornithological Society formerly monitoring the peregrine falcons' activities since 2001.
Pagham on the up after win at Midhurst – Selsey edge past Infinity
On a cold but clear afternoon, Pagham produced a commanding second-half display to sweep aside Midhurst & Eastbourne 3-0 in front of a sizeable crowd at the Rotherfield, rounding off 2025 in emphatic fashion.