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Festival of Speed: Great weekend pictures as Goodwood event motors towards its end
All too soon, we have reached the final day of the 2026 Festival of Speed at Goodwood. But we have a superb gallery of 62 photos to round off a memorable event.
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Firefighters tackle ‘fire in an open field’ in Nutbourne
Firefighters from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service have tackled a ‘fire in an open field’ in Nutbourne.
Goodwood Festival of Speed - why breath-taking event explores both racing rivalry and the future for mankind
Rivalry was the theme of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed – an event which inspires tens of thousands of visitors and provides a significant boost to the Sussex economy. Editor at Large of Sussex World and its weekly newspapers Gary Shipton shares some of his impressions from Friday’s ro...
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Picture special: 29 shots as Lions and Mullets win Dave Kew Cup semi-finals on busy day at Pagham FC
The Dave Kew Cup was a big success at Pagham FC as four teams gave fans two friendlies for the price of one.
Police ‘urgently seeking to find’ missing Brighton teen with links to Worthing and Fontwell
Police are ‘urgently seeking to find’ a missing teenager from Brighton who has links to Worthing and Fontwell.
'I still can’t understand how I’ve scored 411' - Record-breaking cricketer who played astonishing innings says it will take a few days to process what he has done
'I still can’t understand how I’ve scored 411' – that was the reaction of the batsmen who broke the Sussex Cricket League record with an astonishing innings of 411 not out.
Cricketer hits an unbelievable 411 not out in Sussex Cricket League game - breaking previous record of 313
A cricketer has hit an astonishing innings of 411 not out in the Sussex Cricket League.
Picture special as Chichester City beat Christchurch in Steve Bernard memorial match
Chichester City were too strong for Christchurch as the two teams staged their annual pre-season match for the Steve Bernard Memorial Trophy.
Driver flees scene after hospitalising motorcyclist in A27 collision at Fontwell
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after sustaining a ‘serious injury’ in a collision on the A27 at Fontwell, police have reported.
More great pictures of Prince William's visit to Sussex
Prince William arrived in Sussex in the middle of a heatwave on Thursday July 9 and brought plenty of smiles in the sunshine.
In pictures: Prince William arriving in Sussex
Local photographer Liam Whicker was in the right place to capture the royal helicopter landing on the East Hill at Hastings for Prince Willliam’s royal visit to the town on Thursday July 9
Fire crews work ‘throughout the night’ to bring wildfire under control at Sussex beauty spot
Fire crews ‘worked throughout the night’ to bring a wildfire under control at a beauty spot in Sussex.
Photos show crowds as NEXT opens its new Chichester store after five-year absence
Shoppers queued outside Portfield Retail Park as NEXT officially reopened in Chichester, marking the retailer's return to the city after five years.
In photos: here are the best beaches to visit during the Sussex heatwave – and one to avoid
The Met Office has predicted that the current heatwave could last until the end of next week.
Festival of Speed traffic builds as thousands head to Goodwood
Heavy traffic has built up on roads around Chichester, as thousands of visitors make their way to the second day of the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Chichester MP challenges developer over Fossil Bay homes advertising
The MP for Chichester has challenged developers over the marketing of new homes at the controversial Fossil Bay development in Earnley, before outstanding planning issues have been resolved.
Vehicle rental company site in Chichester is approved
A vehicle rental company has been given approval for a site in Terminus Road, Chichester.
Search is on to find the best businesses in Chichester
Chichester has a wealth of diverse and innovative businesses – and now it’s time to celebrate them as we launch our annual awards.
Southern Rail: Trains disrupted in Sussex after signalling fault in Hampshire
Rail passengers have faced disruption in Sussex, after a fault with the signalling system in Hampshire.
Summer burglary warning issued after thieves enter two West Sussex homes through open windows
Residents in Eastergate and Westergate – and further afield in West Sussex – are being urged to secure their homes this summer.