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Poundland confirms closing date for Chichester branch
Poundland will serve customers in Chichester for the final time next month.
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Political opinion: Jess Brown-Fuller says Government is ‘throwing the baby out with the bathwater’ over jury trials reform
Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Justice, has spoken out against government plans to restrict the right of individuals to access trial by jury during a Conservative-led debate in the House of Commons.
'Traders have been warned' - Holes to be drilled in Chichester city centre ahead of repaving works
Businesses have been pre-warned about a set of roadworks in Chichester city centre.
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"Rapid tactical action" from police as man and boys charged following police chase with weapons in Chichester
Two boys and a man have been charged with weapons offences and dangerous driving following a police chase
Police issue statement after incident involving 'dangerous driving and weapons' in Chichester
Three people have been arrested and charged after an incident involving 'dangerous driving and weapons' in Chichester, according to Sussex Police.
Gatwick Airport to be hit by rail closures over three weekends in January
Gatwick Airport will be hit by a series of rail closures over three weekends in January.
‘Record number’ – More than 250 people arrested during Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers
More than 250 people were arrested during Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Chichester District Foodbank: choosing change, a reflection for the new year
January often arrives with a sense of urgency and an insistence that we reinvent ourselves, set bold resolutions, and map out a better version of who we hope to become. But this year, I’ve found myself pausing to reflect on the past twelve months and the values we choose to carry with us into the ...
Chichester planning applications from December 24 to January 7
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council between December 24 and January 7.
HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Chichester area from November 19 to 27, 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 19 to 27, 2025.
South Downs planning applications from December 24 to January 7
The following planning applications have been made to South Downs National Park Authority between December 24 and January 7.
'Call 999 immediately' - Police search for missing teenage girl in West Sussex
The police are searching for a missing teenager, with links across West Sussex.
Step into the New Year with brand new Chichester Wellbeing courses
Two brand new courses from Chichester Wellbeing will be helping residents start the New Year with some positive changes for their health.
Call for Chichester district residents with captivating stories to tell as part of ‘Living Libraries’ project
People of all ages in Chichester District who have an amazing story to share are being asked to get involved in a community arts project.
Why Inspector Morse has been reborn as a stage play and how it fared at Chichester Festival Theatre
The iconic detective Inspector Morse immortalised on TV by the late John Thaw returns as a play at Chichester Festival Theatre until January 10. Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts is based on the characters created by Colin Dexter and is written by Alma Cullen. Editor In Chief Gary Shipton was in the ...
Wintry first day of the Chichester Snowflake
The 2026 Snowflake Series opened in truly wintry style at Chichester Yacht Club, with competitors arriving to a hard frost, ice in the harbour, and an air temperature of –3°C. Despite the chill, the sky was a brilliant mid‑winter blue, and a low sun cast sharp reflections across the lake. A lig...
Former reporter praises small cancer charity for helping her deal with stage 4 cancer
A former News reporter has praised a small cancer charity for helping her deal with stage 4 cancer.
‘Large quantity of cigarettes’ stolen from BP garage in Easebourne
A ‘large quantity of cigarettes’ has been stolen from a BP garage in Easebourne, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Man with links to Chichester, Selsey and Worthing serving ‘sentence for possession of drugs with intent to supply’ wanted on recall to prison
A man with links to Chichester, Selsey and Worthing who is serving a ‘sentence for possession of drugs with intent to supply’ is wanted on recall to prison, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Network Rail completes bumper package of Christmas and New Year engineering work across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and south London
Platform rebuilding, track replacement and power-supply upgrades have all been completed across Kent, Sussex and south London over the festive period.