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Resurfacing plans for city centre need to consider how residents actually use it, District Councillor says
The County Council’s plans for the city centre need to reflect the way people actually use it, a District Councillor has said

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Chichester District Council to give £246,500 of government funding to waste and recycling projects
Chichester District Council is to give £246,500 of government funding to a number of waste and recycling projects


Identity appeal launched after public order offence on Chichester bus
Sussex Police officers are appealing for information after a public order offence on a Chichester bus last month.

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15 photos: surprise flash mob stuns Chichester for carers week
On Tuesday June 10, there was a flash mob in the West Sussex city of Chichester.


Police on the lookout for 50-year-old Chichester man
Daniel, 50, has been missing from Chichester since the early hours of this morning.


'Toilet envy' - Much-need refurbishment of eight public loos across Chichester district given the go-ahead
‘Toilet envy’ is apparently a thing among various councils in West Sussex.


‘Significant increase’ in anti-social behaviour prompts Chichester District Council to impose Public Space Protection Order
A ‘significant increase’ in anti-social behaviour has prompted Chichester District Council to impose a Public Space Protection Order across the city centre.


Chichester District Foodbank calls on residents for help as donations drop to five-year low
With donations at a five-year low, Chichester District Foodbank is calling on members of the public for help.


'Unauthorised encampment' in Chichester moved on by police and council
An ‘unauthorised encampment’ of eight caravans was moved on from Northgate Car Park, in Chichester, last week, a West Sussex County Council spokesperson has confirmed.


Political opinion with Jess Brown-Fuller MP: The Planning and Infrastructure Bill returns to Parliament
My weekly column is an opportunity to report back on my work representing the constituents of Chichester, but I also like to use it occasionally to lift the lid on what it is like serving as a Member of Parliament.


Sussex student is swimming the English Channel
A student from Sussex is swimming across the English Channel to raise funds for the Sussex charity that has helped care for her brother.


Significant rise in the rankings for University of Chichester – with third biggest jump in country
The University of Chichester has climbed 21 places in the 2026 Complete University Guide (CUG) – the third biggest jump in the country.


Popular Sussex wildlife festival returns
The South Downs National Park is encouraging people to connect with nature this summer as its popular ReNature Festival returns with a bumper line-up of events.


Rock legend Brian May visits Sussex pub
Staff at the Comet pub in Hastings were star-struck when legendary Queen guitarist Brian May showed up on Monday June 9.


Chichester Racquets and Fitness Club veteran star clinches third Over 35 squash title
In a dominant display of skill and stamina, Tim Vail claimed his third Over 35s Championship title, adding to previous wins in 2018 and 2021.


Reader picture: Reflection in a setting sun
The water seems to be on fire

Political opinion: Chichester MP urges Government to urgently rethink PIP cuts
The Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, has called for the Government to urgently change course and rethink their cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP), with new data showing that 85% people claiming the payment in Chichester could lose at least some of their benefit.

Leavy lifts the crown as Goodwood celebrates apprentice jockeys
Apprentice jockey Joe Leavy was the star of Goodwood’s all-Apprentice Racecard, which kicked off this year’s Three Friday Nights.


Man wanted by Sussex Police for breaching terms of his release on licence
Sussex Police are searching for a man wanted for breaching the terms of his release on licence.


Fontwell Park’s Tuesday evening jumps card – preview and tips
Summer jumping is back at Fontwell Racecourse on Tuesday evening with a six-race card made up of four hurdle races and two chases.
