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Shipping containers seen floating near Isle of Wight one month after previous incident in West Sussex
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has confirmed that up to six shipping containers were seen floating south-east of the Isle of Wight.
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Further arrests made in Sussex during Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers
The latest three people to be convicted in court, having been arrested during Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers, have been revealed in a police press release.
Former Eastergate doctors’ surgery could become a place of worship
Plans have been submitted to turn a former doctors’ surgery in Eastergate into a place of worship
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Storm Goretti: Here are all the flood alerts issued in West Sussex as village no longer in red warning status
A number of flood alerts in West Sussex have been removed – but three remain active.
A year in review: Rolls-Royce presents bespoke trends, innovations and achievements for 2025
2025 marked a defining year for Bespoke at Rolls-Royce, not only in terms of artistic output but in the evolution of craft, material expression, and the commissioning experience itself.
Find your purr-fect match at The Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre viewing day
The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre in Sidlesham is inviting members of the public to attend a Cat Viewing Day on Saturday 17th January, from 12.00pm to 2.30pm.
West Sussex village road reopens after fallen tree from Storm Goretti is removed
A road has reopened in the West Sussex village of Midhurst, after a tree had fallen during Storm Goretti.
Housebuilder helps West Wittering start 2026 with a splash
New Year’s Day in West Wittering began with shrieks, laughter and a fair bit of shivering as hundreds of brave locals took part in the annual Big Dip, supported this year by a £500 sponsorship from local housebuilder Dandara.
Chichester Poundland to close after being unable to secure long term agreement
Another Poundland store is readying to close down after being unable to secure an agreement with the landlord.
Chichester Probus Club members hear how Darwin proved his critics wrong
Being written off as an intellectual failure by his parents and educators did not stop the young Charles Darwin eventually becoming a widely respected scientist.
Three-day closure of West Sussex libraries for essential system changeover
All libraries in West Sussex will close to the public for three days due to an essential system changeover, according to a West Sussex County Council press release.
Sussex man wins £10,000 a month lottery prize after celebrating 60th birthday
A lucky man from Sussex has scooped up £10,000 a month for a year on the National Lottery’s Set For Life game, after buying three lucky dips on his way home from work and matching five numbers.
West Sussex dad wins £130,000 lottery prize after buying ticket 'on a whim'
A West Sussex dad has scooped a £130,000 prize after buying a EuroMillions lottery ticket ‘on a whim.’
Developers who delay building homes should be taxed, says Chichester councillor
Developers who delay for years after receiving planning permission to build new homes should be taxed, a Chichester councillor has said.
Storm Goretti: Yellow wind warning for coastal regions of Sussex as gusts of up to 70mph possible
Storm Goretti will bring strong winds to parts of Sussex – with a yellow weather warning issued.
Grant approved to pay for three Chichester social rent homes
Chichester District Council has approved a grant of £105,000 to help pay for three social rent homes for the over 60s.
New £6m Enterprise Centre could be coming to Chichester
Chichester District Council plans to explore the possibility of building a £6m Enterprise Centre in the city to nurture new businesses.
Sussex college is at the forefront of supporting the English wine industry
Plumpton Agricultural College in East Sussex has pledged half a million pounds to back the English wine industry in 2026.
Political opinion with Jess Brown Fuller MP: The Government must go further to support farmers
Over recent years, the annual charity Christmas Tractor run has grown in both size and popularity. In December, 100 tractors, festooned with lights and signs, processed through Chichester and the surrounding villages, enjoyed by crowds of people along the route. Their chosen charity was KSS Air Ambu...
'Life will never be the same' - Family pays moving tribute after 34-year-old Chichester man is named as victim of fatal collision in Hampshire
The family of a Chichester man who died, after a collision in Hampshire, said the ‘world will continue to exist’, but it will ‘always seem that something crucial is lost and missing’.