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Diamond anniversary couple relives honeymoon in romantic return to Bognor Regis
A couple celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary relived their honeymoon in a romantic return to Bognor Regis last week.

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Chichester celebrates the community spirit that saved New Park Centre 50 years ago
Supporters of Chichester’s New Park Centre have taken a step back in time to celebrate the community spirit that saved it 50 years ago.


Inspiring artworks will celebrate the beauty of popular walking route
A new exhibition exploring the South Downs Way through inspirational artworks is opening at The Novium Museum in Chichester and Weald & Downland Living Museum in Singleton this autumn.

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Chichester A286 railway crossing to close for over six weeks - traffic delays expected
The A286 Stockbridge Road level crossing in Chichester is set to shut for seven weeks this autumn while major traffic signal upgrades take place at the Southgate junction.


FA Cup second qualifying round draw: Steyning to host National League South side, Worthing FC off to the Channel Islands
The eight Sussex non-league clubs remaining in the FA Cup have discovered who they will – or may – play in the second qualifying round.


In pictures: Vintage Rally near Petworth is vibrant blast from the past
A vintage rally near Petworth gave visitors a glimpse of life in days gone by over the weekend.


Multi-million pound Bognor Regis theatre refurb progressing well as roof, structural and design works continue
Multi-million pound redevelopment works at Bognor’s Alexandra Theatre are progressing according to schedule, an Arun District Council spokesperson has said.


Wet weather can't stop the fun as Midhurst's Summer Street Party proves a winner
Grey skies and wet weather couldn’t stop the fun in Midhurst on Saturday, August 30, as hundreds donned their raincoats and dusted off their umbrellas for this year’s Summer Street Party.


Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in August 2025
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in August.


West Sussex primary staff to climb Everest equivalent for charity
Staff at Fishbourne Primary School are preparing for a huge test of endurance as they aim to climb the equivalent height of Mount Everest to raise money for Hospice UK.


Deadline looms in fight by Genesis guitarist against West Sussex solar farm
Time is running out in a fight spearheaded by rock legend Mike Rutherford to stop a huge solar farm from being built on land in a West Sussex village.



Chichester Men’s 1st team triumph over Limpsfield in iPadel Premier League clash
The Chichester Racquets and Fitness Club Men’s 1st Team secured an impressive victory against the Limpsfield Men’s 1st Team in their latest iPadel League encounter, proudly sponsored by The Nags Head Chichester and NoStrings.


Reasons to be Cheerful: Hurrah for being short, round and middle-aged! By Vicky Edwards
I have written before about The Bognor Regis Time Portal; the fantastic art project that I was lucky enough to be involved in. Celebrating Mary Wheatland, the Victorian bathing machine owner and lifesaver, the augmented reality (AR) artwork brings Mary and her bathing machines to life simply by usin...


Southern Rail: Emergency services called out after incident in West Sussex
Trespassers caused late-night railway delays in West Sussex.


Chichester City beat Havant & Waterlooville thanks to Dunn's stunning strike
Emmett Dunn’s stunning strike early in the second half gave Chichester a slender 1-0 win at Havant & Waterlooville’s Westleigh Park as the Sussex side advanced to the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup.


Sussex Cricket League T20 Finals Day: Three Bridges enjoy double celebrations as 1st and 2nds win cups
It was double delight for Three Bridges at the Sussex Cricket League’s T20 Finals Day at Hove.


Chichester events company calls for more music venues in city
A Chichester events company says the city is ready for more underground music venues.


‘Huge clean up operation’ needed after stylish handbag store floods in Chichester during heavy overnight rain
A Chichester store that specialises in stylish handbags is closed after it flooded.


From coast to countryside: students inspired by careers in nature at Chichester Harbour
Twelve young people with a shared passion for nature and conservation, joined the team at Chichester Harbour Conservancy this summer for an exciting new work experience programme.
