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Chichester councillors speak out over 'attempts to politicise' Remembrance Day
Chichester councillors have spoken out against what they called ‘attempts to create division or politicise’ Remembrance Day.
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Westbourne celebrates first purpose built community-led affordable housing scheme in Chichester District
A ground-breaking £3.6m community-led project to deliver 12 new affordable homes for local people in Westbourne has now been completed by Westbourne Community Trust.
Jess Brown-Fuller MP hears from Funtington residents at Q&A event
Funtington Parish Council hosted Jess Brown-Fuller MP on Friday 21 November for a Q&A session with local residents.
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Chichester's Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to support Sage House for a second year
For the first time Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is extending its support to a local good cause for a second consecutive year.
Rolls-Royce extends partnership with Sage House into 2026 following exceptional community impact
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to confirm that it is extending its support for its 2025 House Charity, Dementia Support at Sage House, for a second year. The announcement came at a gala fundraising evening hosted at the Home of Rolls-Royce.
Come and meet Santa in Chichester – dates for your diary
Chichester Lions will be bringing Santa to the streets of Chichester once again this December.
Ukrainian-British chef shares insights from her memoir at University of Chichester talk
The University of Chichester will host Olia Hercules, a Ukrainian-British chef, award-winning food writer, and campaigner, as she shares insights from her powerful memoir, Strong Roots.
Chichester takeaway unit with accommodation goes up for auction
A freehold takeaway unit with two-bedroom living accommodation above in Chichester is set to go under the auctioneer’s gavel in December.
Using mindfulness to support young children’s well-being in nursery school
Research by early years academics from the University of Chichester has explored how mindfulness can support young children’s wellbeing in nursery schools, addressing increasing concern about the mental health of preschoolers.
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.
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.
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...