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Chichester 10k 2026 - big race recap: 41 great photos, video of winner and 1,000-plus words on big race at Goodwood
Hundreds of runners made the 2026 Chichester 10k a great spectacle at the Goodwood Motor Circuit – and one even managed a world record.
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Aldingbourne Trust opens Chichester café
Aldingbourne@104, which will open once a month in The Hornet, aims to bring together adults with learning difficulties or autism in a safe and inclusive space.
'Check if your property could be at risk' - Yellow weather for rain in Chichester and Arun districts
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for parts of West Sussex.
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The View from V2 – What is considered success? – By V2 Radio’s Simon Rose
If you have a ten-year-old in the house, you’ll know that preparation for SATs starts about now. It’s the start of the rest of their life, when they start being judged on their ability rather than their ‘cute factor’.
HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Chichester area from January 21 to February 2, 2026
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 January 21 to February 2, 2026.
Chichester-based Maiden Cricket looking for ambitious players in Sussex
Following a hugely successful year, Chichester-based female sportswear brand, Maiden Cricket, is on the lookout for brand ambassadors in Sussex to help drive the future of women’s cricket and empower at every level of the sport.
Chichester planning applications from January 27 to February 4
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council and South Downs National Park Authority between January 27 and February 4.
South Downs planning applications from January 28 to February 4
The following planning applications have been made to South Downs National Park Authority between January 28 and February 4.
Community arts café celebrates second birthday in Chichester
The Jam Café in South Street celebrated its second birthday last Friday. The café supports the work of Creative Beatz, a Not-For-Profit initiative that supports young people in Chichester.
Farm-to-fork London restaurateurs take over West Sussex village pub, taking them back to their roots
Farm-to-fork London restaurateurs the Gladwin Brothers are take over a West Sussex village pub, taking them back to their roots for the opening of their first pub with rooms.
Ten years, eleven justice secretaries, one court saved: The story behind Chichester Crown Court
The permanent reopening of Chichester Crown Court is more than just a local victory – it’s the culmination of a ten-year campaign that highlights the power of persistence, community activism, and cross-party support.
REVIEW: Why 'It Walks Around The House At Night' is the ultimate horror story perfectly delivered at Chichester Festival Theatre
It Walks Around The House At Night by Tim Foley, premiere’s this week at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre. Editor In Chief Gary Shipton was in the audience for the spine-tingling horror experience.
World record broken as new 35-mile coastal path opens along Chichester Harbour
A new trail section, along Chichester Harbour, joins over 210 miles of continuous coast path on the south coast.
'Several drivers ignoring the closure' - Motorists 'driving wrong way' along dual carriageway as West Sussex A-road remains shut
A full road closure has been requested in Bersted, as ‘water levels have remained static’ – with reports of drivers ignoring diversion signs.
Three roads remain closed and new flood alerts issued in West Sussex
More flood alerts have been issued in West Sussex, with two warnings still active.
Political opinion with Jess Brown-Fuller MP: The South East’s transport system is holding our community back
This week, I chaired a Parliamentary debate in Westminster Hall on Transport in the South East. Across Chichester, transport disruption is a constant inconvenience. It is an issue that comes up time and again on the doorstep. Residents are frustrated with a system that fails them, whether on the roa...
New 35-mile coastal path opens along Chichester Harbour
•Walkers gain access to stunning coastline between Hayling Island and East Head •New trail section joins over 210 miles of continuous coast path on the south coast •Forms part of government's commitment to complete 2,700-mile coast path.
Chichester MP backs community access to sports facilities at new developments
The Chichester Community Development Trust (CCDT) held a meeting with the city’s MP, to discuss concerns over community access to sports facilities at the Lavant View and Madgwick Park housing developments.
Full throttle: Hastings AC athletes shine at Chichester 10k
Hastings AC athletes enjoyed a superb Sunday at the Chichester 10k, recording an impressive five personal bests.
Chichester care home residents raise £2k for cinema charity
Residents at a Chichester care home have raised more than £2,000 to help provide free cinema visits for young people who experience disadvantage in the community.