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Black smoke seen and bangs heard after incident reported in village outside Chichester
A fire involving a van and a caravan was spreading to a nearby shed, in a Chichester district village, before the arrival of firefighters.
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Ambulance which caught fire on A259 in West Sussex 'was not transporting a patient'
Paramedics escaped unharmed after an ambulance caught fire on the A259 near Bognor Regis.
Housebuilder's Golf Day hole in one for local charity
Dandara Southern’s charity golf day has raised £9,000 for local homelessness charity Stonepillow. Staff, contractors and supporters teed off for the fourth year in a row, with the last three events taking place at Goodwood’s prestigious Downs Course.
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Bascombe: Chichester City will relish taking on Isthmian League’s top three
Harry Bascombe says Chichester City will relish the toughest run of Isthmian premier division games imaginable.
Here are the youngsters starting school this year across the Chichester area
Hundreds of youngsters started school this autumn across the Chichester area.
Here are the youngsters starting school this year across the Midhurst and Petworth area
Lots of youngsters started school this autumn across the Midhurst and Petworth area.
Community spirit shines at the fourth Emsworth Eco Fair
The fourth Emsworth Eco Fair took place on Saturday 25 October 2025 bringing together local environmental groups, families and visitors for a morning of activities, stalls and refreshments across both Emsworth Sailing Club and Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club.
First Elizabeth Emblem to be presented in Sussex honours firefighter who will never be forgotten
The first Elizabeth Emblem to be presented in Sussex honours a firefighter who gave his life in service to his community.
Chichester council tax premiums revealed
Twenty-two homes in the Chichester district have been empty for more than ten years.
Action Summit calls for strengthened legislation to improve water quality in Chichester Harbour
Last week, senior leaders from influential organisations met to progress actions to reverse the environmental decline of Chichester Harbour.
Action summit calls for strengthened legislation to improve water quality in Chichester Harbour
Last week, senior leaders from influential organisations met to progress actions to reverse the environmental decline of Chichester Harbour. With a primary focus on improving water quality, the meeting was chaired by Matt Briers, CEO of Chichester Harbour Conservancy. Senior leaders and representa...
Chichester District Council should be able to balance books for next financial year
Chichester District Council should be able to balance its books for 2026/27, barring any unpleasant surprises in the government’s budget.
Selsey holiday resort is not part of an administration process, company confirms
A holiday resort in Selsey is trading as normal and is not affected by an administration process, it has been confirmed.
Government consultation is launched on the future of local government in Sussex
The UK Government is currently asking people for their views on proposals to reorganise Local Government in Sussex.
Road race reputations soar for Chichester athletes
Following the success of the junior section of the club in recent cross country races, Chichester’s seniors took advantage of a pair of well-established road races over the weekend to enhance their reputation.
Funding approved for new food waste collection service in Chichester District
More than £1.2 million has been approved to help deliver a new domestic food waste collection service in Chichester District which is being rolled out from spring 2026.
Charming Grade II listed townhouse in the heart of historic Sussex market town
A charming Grade II listed townhouse has come on the market in the heart of Arundel – a prime central location in the historic town, close to shops and restaurants.
City centre retail units and flat sold
A city centre property containing four retail units and a one bedroom flat has been sold.
More than £1.2m to be added to Chichester District Council budget to cover food waste collection cost
Chichester District Council will add more than £1.2million to its budget for 2026/27 to cover the cost of a new food waste collection service.
Chichester planning applications from November 12 to November 19
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council between November 12 and November 19.