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Southern Rail: Trains now on the move amid emergency incident near Chichester

The emergency services have dealt with an incident on the railway line in West Sussex.

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Rail disruption to affect Sussex passengers as Portsmouth Direct Line upgrades continue

Rail passengers across Sussex are being warned of significant disruption later this month, as Network Rail carries out the next stage of a major upgrade to the Portsmouth Direct Line.

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West Sussex traffic: Collision reported on A27; vehicle overturns in village; 'huge delays' on A259

Here are the latest traffic updates from across West Sussex, on Sunday, March 22.

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Sussex pub saved from closure after local people buy shares in it

When the only pub in the village of Iden, near Rye, was threatened with closure locals sprang into action to save it.

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Council responds to concerns as pothole reports rise across West Sussex

The county council has issued an update on its response to potholes, after facing criticism over the condition of roads across West Sussex.

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Police investigate 'unprovoked assault' in village on West Sussex / Hampshire border; man, 67, 'approached from behind'

The police have launched an public appeal, after a 67-year-old man was assaulted in Southbourne.

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England Rugby star Jess Breach awarded Freedom of the City of Chichester

England Rugby star and Cicestrian, Jess Breach was awarded the Freedom of the City of Chichester in a ceremony at the Festival Theatre on Friday, March 20.

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Woman dies after road incident in Chichester

A woman died after a road traffic incident in Chichester, police have confirmed.

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Runcton solar farm is approved by government planning inspector

Chichester District Council’s decision to refuse plans for a solar farm in Runcton has been overturned by the Planning Inspectorate.

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Woman in her 70’s dies following collision in Chichester

A woman in her 70’s has died following a collision in Chichester, Sussex Police have confirmed.

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Chichester council begins work to help understand land availability for future housing, employment, and community needs

Chichester District Council has started work on a new Land Availability Assessment to help build an up-to-date picture of land that could be used for housing, employment, community facilities, and other types of development within the Chichester Local Plan area over the coming years.

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'Casualty with a possible broken leg' - Emergency response at West Sussex beach

Coastguard volunteers rushed to Bracklesham beach after reports of a medical emergency.

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Man arrested after 'serious assault' in Chichester

A young man was arrested after an assault outside Chichester’s Wetherspoons pub, according to Sussex Police.

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Local care provider sponsors upcoming arts exhibition in Chichester

Local live-in homecare provider Promedica24 West Sussex is sponsoring a unique community arts exhibition at Oxmarket Contemporary in Chichester, which will showcase artwork created by people with learning disabilities and those experiencing homelessness.

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‘Keep fighting for every point’ – Chichester City’s vow as safety line nears

Chichester City will keep fighting for every point until the end of the Isthmian premier division – even though they’re all but safe at step three for another year.

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Cost of cleaning up shipping container debris to West Sussex County Council is revealed

The cost of cleaning up debris left by 40 shipping containers has hit West Sussex County Council to the tune of £2.7million.

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Chichester High School: TKAT ACE visit to Cobnor Activities Centre Trust

During Chichester High School's TKAT ACE visit to Cobnor Activities Centre Trust, pupils had the opportunity to choose between land and water activities.

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Oddballs assembly at Chichester High School

Our Year 12 students attended an informative and engaging presentation delivered by Jack Woolsey from The OddBalls Foundation.

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Sussex-based property firm celebrates 200 years spanning Chichester’s livestock markets to modern house sales

An estate agency with roots stretching back to the days when livestock markets filled the streets of Chichester is celebrating a remarkable milestone this year. Property agency Henry Adams traces its origins to the agricultural valuers Wyatt & Son, founded in 1826, and is now marking 200 years ...

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Chichester community joins together for Oliver!

Over 100 pupils and staff from Portfield Primary School joined residents from Lakeview Grange Care Home for a special “open door” performance of the musical Oliver! at Westbourne House School in Chichester.