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Southern Co-op partners with Deliveroo in Sussex
Shoppers in Sussex can now have Southern Co-op products delivered to their door as part of a new partnership with Deliveroo.
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Part of A27 remains closed in Chichester more than 12 hours after flooding incident 'despite efforts by crews'
A lane closure remains in place on the A27 in Chichester, ‘due to overrunning roadworks and flooding’.
Gross misconduct proven against Sussex Police officer for ‘misusing police systems and making false allegations about a member of the public’
Gross misconduct has been proven against a Sussex Police officer for misusing police systems and making false allegations about a member of the public, according to a Sussex Police press release.
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Three-year fight over crisis-hit West Sussex road: 'We'll sort it' says council
A long legal fight over a crisis-hit major West Sussex road is now set to enter its fourth year.
Passengers advised to plan ahead of engineering work to improve Sussex and south London’s railway over Christmas and New Year
Network Rail is advising passengers to plan ahead as they deliver vital improvements for a more reliable railway during the Christmas and New Year period.
Community organisations honoured at Chichester Mayor’s reception
On Monday 15 December 2025, the Mayor of Chichester, Councillor Sean McHale, welcomed more than 150 community organisations to a special reception in the Assembly Room.
HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Chichester area from October 27 to December 15, 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 October 27 to December 15, 2025.
Six tiny kittens 'found abandoned' at gates of West Sussex animal rescue centre - with search underway for seven more cats
More than a dozen cats were ‘crammed into’ a carrier – and dumped outside an animal rescue centre outside Chichester – but seven of the felines are ‘still missing’.
Pictures: Hedgerow heroes hard at work in Sussex
Volunteers help to plant 10,000 trees to create new wildlife corridors.
Tats a new one! Chichester care home resident gets first tattoo for 90th birthday
A resident at a care home in Chichester has ticked an ink-redible item off his bucket list.
Chichester care home brings festive cheer to town with packed calendar of Christmas activities
Waterhaven Place, a luxury care home in Chichester, recently unveiled a month-long programme of Christmas-themed community events and activities taking place throughout December.
‘Incredible’ – Chichester City coach hails pivotal win at St Albans
Darin Killpartrick hailed an ‘incredible’ Chichester City win at St Albans that ended their run of five games without a victory.
Sussex Police officer charged with ‘stalking and fraud offences’
A Sussex Police officer has been charged with ‘stalking and fraud offences’, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Clean-up operation 'making massive strides' after shipping containers wash ashore in West Sussex
Shipping containers, which washed ashore in West Sussex, are being moved into council-owned car parks – ‘where they can be dismantled, and taken away’.
Political opinion: Jess Brown-Fuller calls on the Government to implement emergency measures to get vaccines to rural and coastal areas
MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, raised concerns regarding cancelled vaccine appointments during a statement on NHS winter preparedness in Parliament this week. She highlighted the challenges faced by GPs and community pharmacies in planning vaccine provision, noting that many have been require...
Chichester planning applications from December 10 to 17
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council and South Downs National Park Authority between December 10 and 17.
Owner of tea room and vintage clothing shop in West Sussex seaside town announces decision to close with 'aching heart'
A Selsey tea room, which also sells vintage clothing, will serve customers for the final time in January.
South Downs planning applications from December 10 to 17
The following planning applications have been made to South Downs National Park Authority between December 10 and 17.
'Far-reaching consequences' - Southern Water responds after being called out by Sussex MP during parliamentary debate
Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller used a parliamentary debate, on water scarcity, to raise concerns about Southern Water’s management and spending priorities.
Prichard and Djemaili earn Chichester City point against Cheshunt
Chichester City picked up a valuable point in a lively and entertaining match at home to fellow Isthmian premier strugglers Cheshunt on Tuesday night.