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Missing girl from Barnham found by Sussex Police
A missing girl from Barnham has been found by Sussex Police.

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'More questions than answers' about government reorgansiation, says Chichester's chief executive
There are ‘more questions than answers’ when it comes to local government reorganisation, the chief executive of Chichester District Council has said.


Chichester district and South Downs planning applications: February 5 to February 12
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council and South Downs National Park Authority between February 5 and February 12.

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Free wildlife improvements for gardens in Westbourne
Britain’s wildlife has declined by 19% since 1970. But we can help bring it back by making our gardens more nature-friendly.


Latest research looking at the role of sediment in the decline of Selsey fishing catches is completed
Research to investigate whether sediment is one of the reasons behind the decline in crab and lobster catches off the Selsey coast is progressing thanks to a key report which has just been completed.


Parish council praises police response to anti-social behaviour on West Sussex recreational field
Southbourne Parish Council has praised Sussex Police officers for their ‘very positive’ response to anti-social behaviour on a recreation ground in the town.


University of Chichester to launch new dual award degrees with University of Notre Dame Australia
An exciting new opportunity to study abroad will soon be available to students at the University of Chichester, thanks to an agreement signed this week with the University of Notre Dame Australia, which is based in Sydney and Fremantle. Plans are in place to develop dual-award degrees in a number of...


Council tax set to rise by 2.99 per cent as Chichester district balances its budget
Chichester District Council is set to impose a 2.99% increase in council tax from April.


Letter to the editor: Welcoming change - let's get on with the job
Change is happening! Angela Rayner has thankfully included West Sussex in the Government’s fast-track devolution scheme and we will move towards electing our first mayor in 2026. Whilst there has inevitably been some disappointment because of the cancellation of local elections this year, I thin...


Tree planting event in Bognor Regis gives residents a chance to make a difference
A tree-planting event organised by Arun District Council is set to give Bognor Regis residents a chance to make a difference to their community


£900,000 allocated for projects that support communities and economic growth in the Chichester District
More than £900,000 of grant funding has been allocated to businesses and community groups across the Chichester District between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 for projects that support economic growth, community infrastructure, people and skills.


National Homeless Conference hears about success of University of Chichester bridging course
The transformational power of education for those who have experienced homelessness was the centre of a talk by the key players behind the pioneering bridging course run by the University of Chichester.


Heartwarming story of couple who fell in love at Midhurst leisure centre after 40 years of being neighbours
Olga Clement, 68, and Michael Livermore, 70, were not looking for love when their paths crossed at The Grange Community and Leisure Centre.


Eastbourne Borough win, Worthing draw, as National League South title race hots up
Want to predict who’s going to win the National League South title? Good luck is all we can say.


Bognor Regis woman calls for change after garden wall destroyed twice in seven months
A Bognor Regis woman whose garden wall has been destroyed twice in seven months by motorists using the B259, is calling on West Sussex County Council to make a change.


Former Sussex Police officer found not guilty collision with e-bike in Bognor Regis
A former Sussex Police officer has been found not-guilty of causing injury by dangerous driving after colliding with an e-bike in Bognor Regis Town Centre.


'A response is awaited' - Town council seeks advice on protecting road users while Midhurst bridge repairs continue
Midhurst Town Council is seeking advice on protecting road users while vital repairs to North Mill Bridge continue.


Your thoughts: Readers speak out as government proposes new mayoral authority for Sussex
Sussex World readers have spoken out against central government plans to introduce a new Mayoral Authority in Sussex.


Chichester Dutch style roundabout: council responds after readers say project is 'waste of money'
Following a massive response from locals voicing their opinions on the roundabout, West Sussex County Council have responded with a statement.


Chichester named least affordable area for first time buyers with homes costing 8.5 times annual salary
New data has revealed that Chichester has been named the least affordable area for first time buyers.
