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Chichester Christmas market cancelled and light switch on scales back with strong winds forecast this weekend
A popular festive market has been cancelled this weekend because of bad weather which has also caused a switch-on event to be scaled back.
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Chichester councillors call on government to scrap NI increase for charities and care home sector
Chichester District Councillors unanimously condemned the government’s proposed increase in National Insurance payments which will be levied on the charitable and care home sectors.
Labour leader in Chichester addresses high street fears as small businesses speak out after budget
The leader of the Chichester Labour Party has addressed fears for the high street in the wake of Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s budget at the end of last month.
Residents urged to shop local this Christmas as free parking introduced to Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton residents are being urged to shop local this Christmas, with free parking in both town centres.
Chichester residents reminded to drive safely around waste and recycling collection crews
Residents and visitors in the Chichester District are being reminded to take care on the roads when driving around the Waste and Recycling collection crews and their vehicles.
New town centre mural celebrate's Bognor's rich cultural heritage
A new mural in Bognor Regis town centre celebrates the seaside community’s rich and varied history.
Remembering the loss of a Sussex lifeboat and her 17 man crew
On November 15 1928 Sussex lifeboat The Mary Stanford sailed out from Rye Harbour in the teeth of an early morning gale in response to a ship in distress – she and her 17 man crew never returned.
Tourism funding in the Chichester District to continue for the next year
Councillors in the Chichester District have demonstrated their commitment to the area’s tourism sector after agreeing that an annual grant should continue for the next year.
Funding available for tree planting in the Chichester District as National Tree Week begins
Chichester District Council is reminding landowners that funding is available to support tree planting projects across the Chichester District as part of its ‘Tree Chichester District’ initiative.
Construction is continuing at a new development in Chichester where Vistry Groupis building 106 new homes.
Construction is continuing at a new development in Chichester where Vistry Group, Britain’s biggest housebuilder is building 106 new homes.
Vital funding extension agreed for theatre and gallery
Cultural grants for Chichester Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery will continue for a further year after the current funding agreement ends next spring.
Up to £8 million to be set aside for leisure centres in the Chichester District
A total of up to £8 million is being set aside by Chichester District Council to invest in its leisure centres as part of the new leisure management contract.
UKHarvest celebrates the first anniversary of The Coronation Food Project
To commemorate the first anniversary of the Coronation Food Project, His Majesty King Charles III joined an incredibly well attended celebration this week. Sussex-based food waste charity, UKHarvest were part of the celebration as recipients of financial support through the Coronation Food Project.
Vistry Group site manager wins prestigious industry award for his work at Minerva Heights in Chichester
A site manager has won a prestigious award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) for his work at Minerva Heights in Chichester.
REVIEW: Extraordinary musical Come From Away at Chichester Festival Theatre reveals tale of hope in the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy
It is hard to believe that any hope could emerge from the unbearable tragedy of ‘9/11’ in 2001 when two airplanes were crashed into the Twin Towers in New York in a terrorist attack which claimed thousands of lives. But the award-winning musical Come From Away at Chichester Festival Theatre focu...
Barn fire near West Sussex railway station causes delays and cancellations
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service dealt with a serious barn fire, which reportedly involved gas cylinders.
Bognor Regis man with links to Petersfield and Chichester missing from hospital - people urged to call 999
A man with links to the Hampshire area has gone missing.
Marriott House and Lodge supports Children in Need
Staff and Residents at Marriott House and Lodge Care Home in Chichester have held a day of events in aid of Children in need.
Road near Chichester blocked after crash: delays reported on B2144
The B2144 in West Sussex is blocked this evening (Tuesday, November 19), it has been reported.
Major route to Chichester partially blocked: stalled vehicle reported on A29
There are reports of a stalled vehicle on the A29 in West Sussex this evening (Tuesday, November 19).