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'Real concern' - Fears grow that closure of banks in Chichester and Bognor will leave elderly and vulnerable people in the lurch
Halifax’s Chichester and Bognor branches will soon be consigned to history – and the MPs for each constituency have raised concerns.
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'Leave a gift in your Will to St Wilfrid's Hospice, Chichester', urges TV and radio campaign
St Wilfrid's Hospice, Chichester, has once again joined 126 other hospices as part of Hospice UK's national TV and radio campaign, which highlights the crucial work that hospices do around the country and the importance of gifts in Wills in funding this vital, free-of-charge end-of-life care.
Tudor era panels to undergo vital conservation works thanks to Chichester District Council grant
A group of Tudor era panels are on their way to Cambridge to be conserved before returning to Chichester for display.
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Riverside restaurant in West Sussex village proves the perfect place for a relaxing lunch
With the sun finally out and no clouds in sight, we set off for Houghton to have lunch at Riverside South Downs’ lovely family-run restaurant on the banks of the River Arun.
Flooding continues to disrupt roads across West Sussex; this is where alerts are still active
Motorists across West Sussex are continuing to face disruption due to flooding, with several key routes closed and others operating under restrictions.
Political opinion with Jess Brown-Fuller MP: SEND system in West Sussex is leaving children behind
Last Friday, I met with a group of parents navigating the SEND system, ahead of the upcoming government White Paper on reforms. The meeting took place at the Boardwalk Café, a new charity-run space that is quickly becoming a favourite spot of mine.
Rare Banksy paintings are up for auction in Sussex town
Two rare and historically significant early works by Bansky are being sold at auction later this month.
Chichester MP 'pleased voters will get a chance to have their say' amid 'humiliating' government U-turn on local elections
The MP for Chichester has reacted to the news that May’s local elections will go ahead, after all.
West Sussex County Council criticises government’s U-turn over postponement of May’s local elections
West Sussex County Council has criticised the government’s U-turn over the postponement of May’s local elections.
Chichester District businesses reminded to share their views in business insight survey
Businesses across the Chichester District are being reminded to take part in Chichester District Council’s business insight survey before it closes at 11.59pm on Friday 6 March 2026.
Chichester academic named in global Top 50 Voices in Higher Education list
A University of Chichester academic has been celebrated for his ‘accessible and inspiring’ teaching in the Vevox Top 50 Voices in Higher Education for 2026.
Letter to the editor: Valentine's Day was the global call to action for the Iranian people
We weren't at Chichester Cross this weekend because something bigger was happening in Munich.
MP joins Bosham Association Speed Watch Group
MP Jess Brown-Fuller recently joined Bosham Association members Dick Bryant and Peter Sims as they measured the speed of passing vehicles in Bosham exiting The White Swan roundabout travelling towards Emsworth.
Reasons to be Cheerful: Listen up! By Vicky Edwards
According to the saying, eavesdroppers never hear good of themselves. Quite possibly true, but sometimes an overheard comment or conversation can be absolutely riveting…
Chichester City claim creditable point at second-placed Aveley
First half goals from Misha Djemaili and Jimmy Wild gave Chichester City a deserved lead before second-placed hosts Aveley levelled in stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw in Monday night’s Isthmian premier division tussle.
Multiple coastguard crews race to rescue child stuck in mud in Bosham
The coastguard raced to a scary incident yesterday after a child got stuck in mud.
Royal Mail: 'Frustrating' delays in postal deliveries in Chichester are explained
Residents in Chichester are being warned there may be a delay in them receiving their post.
"Frustrating" delays in postal deliveries in Waterlooville and Chichester as a result of bad weather and staff sickness
Residents in the Waterlooville and Chichester areas are being warned there may be a delay in them receiving their post as a result of poor weather and Royal Main staff sickness.
West Sussex village flooding: Council has 'identified main cause' and promises to repair potholes
The county council has pledged to repair potholes, at the earliest opportunity, in Sidlesham.
Chichester Cathedral wins Marketing Campaign of the Year for Chichester950
Chichester Cathedral has been awarded Marketing Campaign of the Year at the Cultural Enterprises Awards for its ambitious and transformative Chichester950 anniversary campaign, delivered in partnership with Sussex-based agency BrightWord PR.