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181 young people benefit from UK Youth Adventures Away from Home funding at Cobnor Activities Centre Trust
Young people across West Sussex have gained confidence, resilience and new skills through funded day and residential outdoor experiences at Cobnor Activities Centre Trust.
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One of Chichester’s pavilions set for major refurbishment
Plans for a major refurbishment of one of Chichester’s pavilions have been submitted to the district council.
HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Chichester area from March 9 to 20, 2026
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 March 9 to 25, 2026.
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Emergency services respond to ‘small vehicle fire’ on A27
The emergency services have responded to a ‘small vehicle fire’ on the A27.
Chichester Harbour Conservancy honoured with community award
Chichester Harbour Conservancy has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the local area, receiving a prestigious award from the High Sheriff of West Sussex in acknowledgement of its “dedicated and valuable service to the community on land and at sea.”
Plans submitted for 64 new homes at Fontwell
Plans have been submitted for 64 new homes alongside the A27 at Fontwell.
New chief executive announced for Chichester-based homelessness charity
Homelessness charity Stonepillow, based in Chichester, has announced the appointment of David Francis as its new chief executive.
Moving tributes paid to well loved Sussex police officer who has died aged 27
A family have spoken of their grief following the death of PC Bradley Corke, 27, from Hastings, who they described as a ‘true gentleman’.
Plans for a Tesla supercharging facility at Chichester
Chichester could be getting a Tesla 14-bay ultra-rapid EV Supercharging facility.
Let the bowls begin at Selsey
Selsey Bowls Club members are all set for the new season.
High Sheriff visits inspirational Together Our Community (TOC) in Chichester
At the very end of his busy year as High Sheriff of West Sussex, Dr Tim Fooks has praised the work of Together Our Community (TOC) during a visit to its new town-centre base in Chichester, highlighting the charity’s growing impact in supporting young adults with different abilities.
Reader picture: Daffodils at West Dean Gardens
This photo of daffodils was taken during a visit to West Dean Gardens in March this year. Daffodils have been both wonderful and in abundance this year.
'Something yummy coming soon' - Signage appears at new Chichester eatery
A city centre unit in Chichester is set for a new chapter, as plans emerge for a fresh eatery.
Victorian printing press gains new lease of life in Chichester bookshop
Earlier this year, Jack Davison, the owner of Chichester Books in South Street, took delivery of a donation so heavy that he had to ask several of the burly bouncers from the pub further up the street to help him get it in the shop.
Pub chain with premises in Chichester district wins prestigious award
A pub chain with premises in Chichester, Petworth and East Lavant is raising a glass having been named Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) at this year’s prestigioius Publican Awards.
Emsworth makes a bid for UK’s first Town of Culture title showcasing its rich history
Emsworth is making a bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture showcasing its rich history.
First UK sighting of rare fungus at nature reserve near Chichester
When an enthusiast stumbled across a type of fungus she hadn’t seen before at a nature reserve near Chichester, she never dreamed it would be the first ever UK sighting.
Chichester care home launches Day Care Members Club offering short-term respite for local families
This month, Waterhaven Place care home in Chichester will launch a new ‘Day Care Members Club’ service aimed at older people in the local community, including those living with dementia and families caring for loved ones at home.
Cathedral peregrine lays first egg
Dedicated viewers of Chichester Cathedral’s live peregrine falcon camera were excited to spot that the birds have laid the first egg of the year.
New Greggs shop at Chichester Sainsbury’s creates 13 new jobs
Greggs has opened its new shop today in Sainsbury’s, Chichester, creating 13 new jobs for the area. The shop will stock freshly prepared Greggs favourites, such as the on-the-go-retailer’s popular Sausage Roll, Steak Bake and delicious vegan alternatives including the return of the Vegan Roll...