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Seaside town in West Sussex set to lose shop and escape room venue as family announce closure of business with 'very heavy hearts'
A popular second-hand shop and escape room venue in Selsey has announced it will be closing its doors, marking the end of a much-loved community hub.
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Housing association awarded £500,000 by Chichester District Council to help pay for 15 homes
Chichester District Council has awarded £500,000 to Hyde Housing to help pay for 15 homes for social rent.
Chichester planning applications from February 24 to March 4
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council between February 24 and March 4.
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South Downs planning applications from February 25 to March 4
The following planning applications have been made to South Downs National Park Authority between February 25 and March 4.
Range of projects funded in Chichester District Council's capital programme for 2026/27
Chichester District Council has approved a capital programme for 2026/27 of £34.16m.
£500,000 grant approved for social rent homes in Birdham
A rural affordable housing scheme which will provide homes for social rent in Birdham is benefitting from a council grant of £500,000.
Weald & Downland Living Museum achieves recognition for high quality educational visits
The Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton Chichester, has achieved national recognition for its educational visits and has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge.
'Ditch the keys, not your car!' - Sussex Police names latest 15 people to be convicted following crackdown on drink and drug-driving
Sussex Police has named and shamed the latest 15 people to be convicted, following a crackdown on drink and drug-driving.
Chichester District Council increase its portion of the council tax bill
Chichester District Council has increased its portion of the council tax bill by 2.99 per cent.
New parking charges for Littlehampton, Arundel and Bognor Regis – see detailed breakdown of new Arun council off-street parking tariffs
New parking charges are to be introduced in Arun District Council car parks next month – but the two-hour free parking scheme will be retained, to support local businesses.
Major update on future for House of Fraser building in Chichester as planning application submitted
Developers have officially submitted plans for 87 apartments at the site of the former House of Fraser building, in Chichester.
Sussex traffic and travel: Two miles of congestion on A26; delays on A27, A259, A22
Here’s your travel update across Sussex for the morning of Wednesday, March 4.
From dugout to lecture theatre: Chichester academic reaches 1,000 games in English football
A lecturer at the University of Chichester reached a milestone in English football on Saturday, recording his 1,000th game across levels 1–6 of the professional football pyramid.
Getting ready to Spring clean? Consider making a donation to Age UK Chichester
With the warmer months approaching many of us will be thinking about an annual spring clean. This year be sure to spring clean the sustainable way by donating any unwanted items to the Age UK shop in Crane Street, Chichester to be sold on to be loved again.
Political opinion with Jess Brown-Fuller MP: It’s time to protect our chalk streams
There are few images more quintessentially British than families sitting and playing next to a babbling stream in the summertime. Chalk streams are the jewels of our national heritage. Sir David Attenborough describes them as one of the rarest habitats on Earth, and these rare, nutrient-rich ecosyst...
The wettest winter on record for the Chichester district
We have come through what feels like one of the wettest periods Chichester has ever known, with rain falling almost daily since December, but in fact this winter has been far from record breaking for the area.
Chichester Law students experience traditions of the Bar during London trip
Law students from the University of Chichester travelled to London to experience the traditions of the professional barrister community.
1,100 make it a special night at the Chichester Corporate Challenge
“One of the best ever” was the verdict from runners and spectators at the first evening of this year’s Chichester Corporate Challenge.
Groundwork South Ltd contract renewed for Walled Garden Café at Tilgate Park
Crawley Borough Council is pleased to announce that Groundwork South Ltd has successfully secured a further 10 year contract to operate the much loved Walled Garden Café at Tilgate Park.
TEDx comes to Chichester this November and opens call for speakers
TEDxChichester will take place this November, bringing a one-day celebration of creativity, courage and original thinking to the city. Organisers have now opened a call for local speakers to audition for a place on the TEDx stage.