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Police launch urgent appeal to locate 11-year-old and 13-year-old missing from Eastbourne
Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate a 11-year-old and 13-year-old reported missing from Eastbourne
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Sussex bishop appointed head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales
The Right Rev Richard Moth, the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, has been appointed by The Vatican as the new head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
Chichester District Council to respond to Government consultation on May 2026 elections
This week, councils in areas with pending proposals for local government reorganisation have been invited to share their views on local elections scheduled for 7 May 2026.
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Green light for 'sustainable community' housing development in Runcton
Outline planning permission has been granted for a high-quality residential neighbourhood on land at Wheatlands, in Runcton, Chichester – following support from planning, design and development consultancy Marrons on behalf of Gleeson Land.
Replacing a 30-year-old modular classroom at a West Sussex school to cost £1m
A contract worth just over £1million has been awarded by West Sussex County Council for the replacement of a modular building at North Mundham Primary School.
More than 54 tonnes of waste disposed of as West Sussex shoreline clean-up continues
A ‘complex and protracted operation’ is still ongoing after shipping containers washed ashore in West Sussex.
Flooding forced partial closure of A27 in Chichester for more than 20 hours
A lane closure was in place on the A27 in Chichester for more than 20 hours, ‘due to overrunning roadworks and flooding’.
New project launched to support children in Sussex affected by sexual exploitation
A project delivering specialist interventions on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and online safety is pioneering a new approach to how agencies respond to young people suspected of offences involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Report shows tourism contributed £4 billion to the local economy in East and West Sussex in 2024
Experience Sussex, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has released research that reveals the significant value of tourism for businesses in the region.
HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Chichester area from December 1 to 7, 2025
The following are the latest results contributed by HM Courts Service, for cases from the Chichester area sentenced by the Single Justice Service from December 1 to 7, 2025.
REVIEW: Having reviewed most Chichester Festival Youth Theatre productions this is my verdict on A Boy Called Christmas
What was Father Christmas like as a boy? What inspired him on his quest to deliver every good child a gift in the early hours of Christmas Day? Chichester Festival Youth Theatre seeks to answer these any many more questions in A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig. Adapted for the stage by Philip Wils...
School joins Chichester care home for a journey into Christmas past
Old festive traditions came to life at a care home in Chichester, where residents welcomed a local school for a day of seasonal activities.
Southern Co-op partners with Deliveroo in Sussex
Shoppers in Sussex can now have Southern Co-op products delivered to their door as part of a new partnership with Deliveroo.
Gross misconduct proven against Sussex Police officer for ‘misusing police systems and making false allegations about a member of the public’
Gross misconduct has been proven against a Sussex Police officer for misusing police systems and making false allegations about a member of the public, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Three-year fight over crisis-hit West Sussex road: 'We'll sort it' says council
A long legal fight over a crisis-hit major West Sussex road is now set to enter its fourth year.
Passengers advised to plan ahead of engineering work to improve Sussex and south London’s railway over Christmas and New Year
Network Rail is advising passengers to plan ahead as they deliver vital improvements for a more reliable railway during the Christmas and New Year period.
HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Chichester area from October 27 to December 15, 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 October 27 to December 15, 2025.
Chichester business holds biggest Christmas Drive-Out yet
Chichester was revving with excitement as Squire Editions Ltd, the city’s premier custom vehicle modification specialists, gears up for their legendary annual Christmas Drive-Out an event that has become a must-attend celebration for automotive enthusiasts and families.
Thousands raised as festive tractor run returns to Chichester - In pictures
The streets of Chichester were filled with festive cheer, as the Christmas Charity Tractor Run returned for 2025, raising thousands of pounds for a life-saving cause.
Chichester physiotherapy student takes Judo title at Scottish championships
University of Chichester student Sam Walker won the Scottish Championship in Judo for his weight class in November – and now his sights are set on the Commonwealth Games.