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A27 reopens both ways after fatal crash involving 'rolled over' van
The A27 has reopened in both directions after a fatal crash involving a “rolled over” van which led to the major road being closed for most of the day.
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A27 incident: Van driver, 53, dies after collision near Chichester
A van driver died at the scene of a collision on the A27, near Chichester, the police have confirmed.
A27 closure: Live updates after 'all emergency services' attend serious incident; police confirm van driver's death
Road closures have been lifted after a fatal incident on the A27.
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Portsmouth man has died after A27 collision this morning which led to carriageway being closed
A Portsmouth man has died after being involved in a collision on the A27 this morning (March 11) near Chichester.
Chichester pupils shine on BBC Newsround
BBC Newsround visited children at Kingsham Primary School to find out about their new role fronting a national electrical recycling campaign.
Chichester planning applications from March 4 to March 11
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council and South Downs National Park Authority between March 4 and March 11.
South Downs planning applications from March 4 to March 11
The following planning applications have been made to South Downs National Park Authority between March 4 and March 11.
Photos show police on A27 amid ongoing road closure between Chichester and Emsworth
Recovery and clean up work is underway on the A27, after a collision investigation was carried out by the police.
Chichester professionals attend networking breakfast at care home
Marriott House & Lodge Care Home, located in the heart of Chichester, recently welcomed local professionals to their quarterly Breakfast Meeting
St Wilfrid’s Hospice Chichester shortlisted as finalist at Smee & Ford Legacy Awards
St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Chichester, has announced today that it is a finalist at Smee & Ford’s Legacy Giving Awards 2026.
New Chichester firm launches as Defra-approved responsible body
A new environmental powerhouse has emerged in West Sussex with the launch of Conservation Covenant Services Ltd (CCS), based in Chichester and one of only 40 companies nationwide designated by Defra as a responsible body to champion nature recovery via Conservation Covenants across England. Bringing...
Meet the man who claims to be the last bespoke tailor in Sussex
Hastings man Paul Read is keeping up the prestigious trade of bespoke tailoring at his business Eveleigh & Read based in Hastings Town Hall.
Police issue public appeal to locate missing 41-year-old with links across Sussex
Police have issued an appeal to locate a missing 41-year-old who has links across Sussex.
HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Chichester area from March 2 to 8, 2026
The following are the latest results contributed by HM Courts Service, for cases from the Chichester area sentenced by the Single Justice Service and West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Worthing, Crawley and Horsham from March 2 to 8, 2026.
REVIEW: Barnum understudy rises to the challenge magnificently
REVIEW: Barnum – The Circus Musical by Cy Coleman (music), Michael Stewart (lyrics) and Mark Bramble (book), Kings Theatre, Southsea, Tuesday to Saturday, March 10-14.
There is nothing more important than encouraging our children to read: Chichester school celebrates World Book Day
Harry Potter, Mr Tickle, Count Olaf, Darrell Rivers, Sherlock Holmes, Oompa Lumpa, The Gruffalo, Jack Sparrow, Willy Wonka, Bertie Wooster, Stickman, Asterix and Little Red Riding Hood were just some of our new pupils who registered at Westbourne House School in Chichester for World Book Day.
A new chapter for West Dean pub
The Selsey Arms in West Dean reopened this week under new management. It is now part of the same group which runs the neighbouring Partridge Inn in Singleton.
Delays for drivers after crash involving car and a motorbike leaves A27 partially blocked near Chichester
Drivers are facing delays after a motorbike and car were involved in a collision on the A27.
Chichester area parents campaign for cardiac screening programme
Parents whose children have died from undiagnosed heart conditions have said they are ‘flabbergasted’ that the government has dismissed their campaign for a national screening programme to help diagnose cardiac abnormalities in young people.
Sussex charities join forces to support children and families this spring
Two local Sussex charities are working together this spring to support families across the region. The Weald & Downland Living Museum in Chichester has announced a new collaboration with The Sussex Snowdrop Trust, a charity providing nursing care at home for children living with life-threatening...