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West Sussex shipping containers: Coastguard aircraft carries out offshore searches as volunteers work tirelessly on the ground amid risk of sea pollution
A Coastguard aircraft has assisted a major operation, after shipping containers washed up on West Sussex beaches – as volunteers work tirelessly on the ground amid the risk of sea pollution.
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Seasonal celebration at iconic Sussex forest
Ashdown Forest is holding a special event on Saturday December 13.
Jessie Younghusband School welcomes JB Gill for Children’s BookFest finale and library opening celebration
Jessie Younghusband School in Chichester welcomed author, farmer and TV personality JB Gill on Friday 5 December as the final Children’s BookFest event of 2025. The visit brought a day of storytelling, creativity and celebration to the school, culminating in the official opening of its new library...
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No panic: Chichester City players backed to come through tough run of results
Harry Bascombe says there’ll be no panicking in the Chichester City camp as their winless run continues.
Christmas spirit shines bright at new housing development with lights switch-on with pupils from North Mundham School
Hawthorn Grove was filled with festive cheer last week as pupils from North Mundham Primary School helped light up the development during Dandara’s Christmas light switch-on event on Wednesday 3 December.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle collectibles taken in Chichester burglary
Police are investigating a residential burglary in Chichester. Can you help?
Settlement agreed for students after University of Chichester cut African history course
A settlement has been agreed.
Coastal West Sussex community come together to fund replacement moped
A coastal community has come together to raise money to replace a moped stolen.
Chichester planning applications from December 3 to 10
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council between December 3 and 10.
Conservation group Friends of Old Bridge Meadow takes delivery of new A-boards
Friends of Old Bridge Meadow's Communications Officer, Peter Sims, takes delivery of the community group's first-ever A-boards, kindly provided by Mark McManus, Chichester District Council's Strategic Wildlife Corridors Project Officer.
Chichester District residents reminded of how to contact the council over Christmas
Chichester District Council is reminding residents how they can access council services while the contact centre is closed over the Christmas period.
South Downs planning applications from December 3 to 10
The following planning applications have been made to South Downs National Park Authority between December 3 and 10.
New postgraduate Occupational Therapy course launches at the University of Chichester
A new postgraduate degree course at the University of Chichester, accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council, is set to welcome its first group of students in the new year. Occupational Therapists are in great demand, with job opportunities in the NHS, schools, charities, private practice...
Côte Brasserie launch New Year at home and dine-in menus designed by Gordon Ramsay's former executive chef
The countdown to New Year’s Eve has begun with the launch of Côte Brasserie’s most generous feasts both at home and in brasserie.
Crash in Chichester partially blocks road
A crash in Chichester has blocked a road.
HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Chichester area from November 10 to December 5, 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 November 10 to December 5, 2025.
Caps off to success! Chichester College Group graduates shine at graduation 2025
A day filled with pride and excitement as students from across the Chichester College Group (CCG) gathered for a ceremony that truly celebrated their achievements.
Rotary in Chichester at Christmas
Christmas is a very busy time for ‘Rotary in Chichester’, with the city’s four Rotary Clubs (Chichester. Chichester Priory, Chichester Harbour and a new Club Novum Beacon) being involved in a range of seasonal, festive activities.
West Sussex traffic: Collisions reported in Chichester and Shoreham
Two collisions were said to be impacting traffic ahead of rush-hour in West Sussex.
'Major' - Council release latest statement Shipping containers wash up in Selsey
The council have said a major clean-up is underway.