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Photos show proposed plans of former Chichester House of Fraser site - still time to give feedback

There’s still time to have your say on new proposals for the redevelopment of the Grade II listed buildings in Chichester.

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Chichester and South Downs planning applications from September 10 to 17

The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council and South Downs National Park Authority between September 10 and September 17.

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'Our world collapsed' - Mum takes legal action against Sussex hospital trust after girl, 3, died from sepsis

After losing her ‘bright, funny, and full of joy’ three-year-old daughter to sepsis, a mum is taking legal action against the trust which runs St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester.

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Overnight roadworks to hit Chichester routes

Drivers in Chichester are being warned of overnight roadworks that will see several key routes closed for resurfacing and maintenance.

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Blueprints of beauty: Chichester care home resident reconnects with lifelong passion

A resident at a care home in Chichester has rekindled his love for art with a surprise trip to a gallery.

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Retired Sussex policeman seeks permanent site for West Sussex Constabulary history exhibition as he starts work on a series of books

A retired police officer and amateur historian who has been researching the history of West Sussex Constabulary is looking for a permanent exhibition site.

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Review | Hamlet at The Minerva, Chichester: 'Some fine, fine performances'

Justin Audibert, the artistic director at the Festival Theatre, takes directorial charge of the latest show in the summer season at The Minerva – Hamlet.

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Chichester Wi-Fi outage: Openreach says 'the job was completed'

A wifi outage in the West Sussex city sparked work and a statement from Openreach.

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'There's nothing like this in Chichester' - New festival could bring big name acts like Tinchy Stryder to West Sussex

Big name acts like Tinchy Stryder and Toploader have set their sights on Chichester next year as an exciting new festival looks to take root in West Sussex.

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REVIEW To see or not to see ... that is the question. Was Chichester Festival Theatre's 60 year wait for its own Hamlet worth it?

Justin Audibert, Artistic Director of the Chichester Festival Theatre, directs Chichester’s first ever production of Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet. Editor In Chief Gary Shipton – who has been attending the CFT for more than half a century – was in the audience for the historic three and a hal...

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Horsham and Worthing ease through FA Cup replays - but Chichester City and Steyning are out

Horsham and Worthing have joined Eastbourne Borough in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup – but Chichester City and Steyning’s runs have ended.

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‘I was just silent’ – West Sussex father left stunned after £2.3 million slot machine win

A lucky father from West Sussex was left stunned when a single spin on a slot machine landed him a life-changing £2.3 million jackpot.

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Political opinion with Jess Brown-Fuller: Extremism is not the answer

The scenes of thousands of people lining the streets of London, as part of the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march, have dominated front pages since the weekend and, as my inbox shows, caused anxiety and despair amongst constituents. This was one of the largest demonstrations since the Brexit marches near...

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Reader picture: Tortoise enjoying a rest

Waiting for a friend, perhaps?

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Sussex dog owners warned that conkers could be deadly to their pet

Conkers on the ground during autumn contain a toxin called aesculin, and if chewed or swallowed can cause your dog to be unwell within a matter of hours.

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Women’s Sport Leadership Academy 2025: A decade of supporting female leaders in sport

Women from around the world gathered in Chichester last week to take part in the Women’s Sport Leadership Academy (WSLA).

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Jenson Button and Rowan Atkinson among stars at Goodwood Revival - 30 photos

The 2025 Goodwood Revival brought another outstanding motorsport season at Goodwood to a close this weekend.

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Priory Park's promotion dream is ended by rain

It was an exciting season – but ended as a very damp squib.

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Chichester College kicks off new partnership with Cathedral Wealth Management

Chichester College is proud to announce that Cathedral Wealth Management has secured the spot of new sponsor for the college’s women’s football team.

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Andrew Griffith MP visits major nature restoration project at Halnaker Hill Farm

Andrew Griffith, MP for Arundel and South Downs, visited Halnaker Hill Farm in West Sussex to view progress at one of the largest nature restoration projects in the UK.