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Glorious Goodwood on Saturday: Evening Saigon takes spoils in Coral Stewards' Cup
Evening Saigon (16/1) crowned a fine week for Wathnan Racing and James Doyle with a tenacious display to win the six-furlong Coral Stewards’ Cup as the Qatar Goodwood Festival drew to a close.
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Saturday's Glorious Goodwood gallery - the top pictures from the final day
Glorious Goodwood 2026 came to a spectacular Saturday finish – a fifth straight day of sunshine and a fifth straight day of stunning racing.
In photos: here are the best Sussex beaches to visit on a hot weekend – and one to avoid
The Met Office has predicted that the hot and dry weather is here to stay this weekend.
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Glorious Goodwood: Charity will be winner but who will claim the Chichester Observer tipping contest?
It’s as much a part of the final day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival as the Coral Stewards’ Cup. Well… almost.
In photos – the top ten hottest restaurants to visit in West Sussex this weekend, according to OpenTable
The hot and dry weather is continuing in West Sussex this weekend and there are many places to eat for those planning to go out.
Report of crash involving two cars on A27 near Chichester: road partially blocked
The A27 near Chichester is partially blocked this morning (Saturday, August 1), it has been reported.
Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in July 2026
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in July.
Housebuilder serves up a boost for tennis club
North Mundham Tennis Club is celebrating thanks to equipment donated by local housebuilder Dandara.
Mystery surrounds overnight noise in Bracklesham after residents report works
Mystery surrounds the source of overnight noise reported by residents in Bracklesham, with the council saying it has been unable to establish who was responsible for the activity.
Friday at the Qatar Goodwood Festival - another Glorious picture special
Day four of five at Goodwood – and the Qatar King George Stakes and Coral Golden Mile were taking centre stage.
Friday at Glorious Goodwood: Updates from Qatar King George Stakes day
Four down – one to go. And as Glorious Goodwood 2026 sprints towards the finish line, Friday brought another superb sun-soaked afternoon on the track.
Kids get stuck into ‘Fun Week’ despite soaring Bognor Regis temperatures
Children have been making the most of the Hampshire Avenue Fun Week, with hundreds enjoying free activities at Hampshire Avenue Recreation Ground this week.
Plans for six homes on garden land in Chichester
Plans for six new homes in the grounds of a Chichester property have been submitted to the district council.
Glorious Goodwood: Tips for Qatar Festival’s super Saturday
Today is the concluding day of this year’s Glorious Goodwood. It’s been an exciting week so far, and today’s seven-race card is no exception, crowned by the Lillie Langtry Stakes and the ever-competitive Stewards’ Cup.
‘Waiting list’ of tenants leads to plans for new commercial units at farm near Chichester
Three more commercial units could be built at a farm near Chichester if plans are approved.
New Indian restaurant Akoka brings fresh grab-and-go dining to Chichester high street
A new Indian restaurant has opened on South Street this month, introducing a novel dining concept aimed at busy office workers and shoppers.
100 participants celebrate the power of inclusion at Chichester sports event
This week, 100 people came together at the University of Chichester to highlight how being active is about more than just physical health - it can impact confidence, friendships and wellbeing.
Swing into summer as Chichester Lindy Hoppers raise the roof for New Park Centre
A local dance group is inviting people to join in an afternoon of music and cake to help preserve one of Chichester’s much-loved community spaces.
Plans for illuminated roadside sign at Westergate are refused
Plans for an illuminated digital advert on the roadside at Westergate have been refused.
Fast food worker who crashed and abandoned car in middle of road among latest motorists convicted following Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-driving
A fast food worker who crashed and abandoned his car in the middle of the road is among the latest motorists to be convicted in court following Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-driving.