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West Sussex village road reopens after fallen tree from Storm Goretti is removed
A road has reopened in the West Sussex village of Midhurst, after a tree had fallen during Storm Goretti.
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Storm Goretti: Here are all the flood alerts issued in West Sussex as village remains in red warning status
Here is a round-up of all the flood alerts issued for West Sussex.
Housebuilder helps West Wittering start 2026 with a splash
New Year’s Day in West Wittering began with shrieks, laughter and a fair bit of shivering as hundreds of brave locals took part in the annual Big Dip, supported this year by a £500 sponsorship from local housebuilder Dandara.
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Chichester Poundland to close after being unable to secure long term agreement
Another Poundland store is readying to close down after being unable to secure an agreement with the landlord.
Chichester Probus Club members hear how Darwin proved his critics wrong
Being written off as an intellectual failure by his parents and educators did not stop the young Charles Darwin eventually becoming a widely respected scientist.
Three-day closure of West Sussex libraries for essential system changeover
All libraries in West Sussex will close to the public for three days due to an essential system changeover, according to a West Sussex County Council press release.
Sussex man wins £10,000 a month lottery prize after celebrating 60th birthday
A lucky man from Sussex has scooped up £10,000 a month for a year on the National Lottery’s Set For Life game, after buying three lucky dips on his way home from work and matching five numbers.
West Sussex dad wins £130,000 lottery prize after buying ticket 'on a whim'
A West Sussex dad has scooped a £130,000 prize after buying a EuroMillions lottery ticket ‘on a whim.’
Developers who delay building homes should be taxed, says Chichester councillor
Developers who delay for years after receiving planning permission to build new homes should be taxed, a Chichester councillor has said.
Storm Goretti: Yellow wind warning for coastal regions of Sussex as gusts of up to 70mph possible
Storm Goretti will bring strong winds to parts of Sussex – with a yellow weather warning issued.
Grant approved to pay for three Chichester social rent homes
Chichester District Council has approved a grant of £105,000 to help pay for three social rent homes for the over 60s.
New £6m Enterprise Centre could be coming to Chichester
Chichester District Council plans to explore the possibility of building a £6m Enterprise Centre in the city to nurture new businesses.
Sussex college is at the forefront of supporting the English wine industry
Plumpton Agricultural College in East Sussex has pledged half a million pounds to back the English wine industry in 2026.
Political opinion with Jess Brown Fuller MP: The Government must go further to support farmers
Over recent years, the annual charity Christmas Tractor run has grown in both size and popularity. In December, 100 tractors, festooned with lights and signs, processed through Chichester and the surrounding villages, enjoyed by crowds of people along the route. Their chosen charity was KSS Air Ambu...
'Life will never be the same' - Family pays moving tribute after 34-year-old Chichester man is named as victim of fatal collision in Hampshire
The family of a Chichester man who died, after a collision in Hampshire, said the ‘world will continue to exist’, but it will ‘always seem that something crucial is lost and missing’.
Chichester police give warning to drivers as winter weather increases road risks
Chichester Police have issued a warning to motorists as colder winter weather brings an increased risk of hazardous driving conditions across the district.
Crash on A27 eastbound in Chichester with police and paramedics scrambled - all lanes reopened
Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a crash on a major dual carriageway.
Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in December 2025
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in December.
Donate your unwanted Christmas presents to Age UK Chichester
Donate your unwanted Christmas presents to the Age UK Chichester shop and help lonely older people in crisis this winter Christmas may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the goodwill has to be! The Age UK shop in Chichester is calling on people to keep the festive spirit going by joinin...
Chichester planning application round-up
A wide range of planning applications have been submitted across Chichester and surrounding areas, covering household alterations, listed building works and major development proposals.