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Deluge ends Goodwood action early – after fine start to 2026 season on the Downs
Goodwood’s 2026 season kicked off with two action-packed days headlined by listed races – but the second day was ended early by a deluge which made part of the track unsafe.
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The report card for Sussex non-league teams – who gets an A-plus and who lands E-minus?
Colin Bowman has spent the season watching Sussex’s step two, three and four (and occasionally those at five) non-league clubs in action for Sussexworld, often on their travels away from home. Here is his review of an eventful season – and his grades for our teams.
In pictures: Fire breaks out at West Sussex industrial estate
A fire broke out at an industrial estate in West Sussex on Saturday evening (May 2).
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Woman, 74, seriously injured in collision in West Sussex village
A woman in her 70s was seriously injured in a collision in a West Sussex village today (Saturday, May 2), police said.
West Sussex village road closed for emergency repairs
A village road outside Chichester has been closed unexpectedly.
Goodwood's 2026 season off to a flyer - sun-baked opening fixture in 46 pictures
They’re off and running again on the South Downs – signalling the start of another season of top-class flat racing at Goodwood.
'Officers are appealing for any witnesses' - Police investigate Worthing collision
The police have appealed for witnesses after a collision in Worthing.
Four electric vehicle chargers installed at West Sussex charity site at no cost
A West Sussex disability charity has had electric vehicle charging points installed at its site at no cost, in a move expected to generate additional income for its work supporting vulnerable adults.
'There’s still some way to go' - Mixed picture for Sussex as Brown Flag Awards highlight worst and improving beaches
Two West Sussex beaches have once again been named among the worst-performing seaside bathing spots in England in the latest Brown Flag Awards, although some parts of the county’s coastline have shown improvement in water quality.
Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in April 2026
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in April.
University of Chichester secures prestigious PhD funding for five doctoral students
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‘To say the season’s been successful is an understatement’ – Chichester City coach’s pride at end of toughest season
Coach Darin Killpartrick reflected on an upbeat end to Chichester City’s season – and said their mid-table finish was a major success story.
Plans to celebrate the centenary of Winnie the Pooh in Sussex
Ashdown Forest is the centre of the celebrations to to mark 100 years of Winnie the Pooh this summer.
‘Domestic abuse is happening in our communities’ says Arun and Chichester charity
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Tangmere pair trek for ‘every man who has had to hide his pain’
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Police searching for missing 14-year-old from Crawley with links to Brighton, Chichester and Worthing
Sussex Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old from Crawley who has links to Brighton, Chichester and Worthing.
Chichester cocktails pick up three medals on first competition entry
Three cocktails made in Chichester won three medals at the International London Spirits Competition and London Wine Competition.
Major honour for Sussex man who runs famous bluebell walk
Arlington Bluebell Walk and Garden owner John McCutchan has received a prestigious accolade.
Chichester academics share cutting edge football research with Premier League club Brentford FC
Researchers at the University of Chichester have been invited to share their leading football coaching research with Premier League club Brentford FC, highlighting the institution’s growing influence on elite sport practice and coach education.
Chichester care home celebrates the life and music of Doris Day
The residents of Nyton House celebrated the life and music of Doris Day on her birthday.