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A win from nowhere: Chichester City stun Chatham with quick three-goal fightback
Chichester City continue to drive forward – and punch above their weight in the Isthmian premier division.
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East Sussex: Shipping containers 'recovered or believed to have sunk', says coastguard agency
Most of the shipping containers that fell from vessels in January and December have been recovered or have sunk, according to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Decimated: Sussex non-league programme badly hit after week of rain
Non-league football – as expected – has been badly hit by the continuing wet weather, with many Sussex teams left facing another blank weekend as pitches are deemed unfit.
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Police step up speed checks in Selsey following community concerns
Residents in Selsey have raised concerns about speeding in their area, and the police say they have been listening.
Passengers urged to plan ahead during Portsmouth Direct Line works this February half-term
Passengers travelling on the Portsmouth Direct Line are advised to plan ahead this February half-term (February 14 to 22) as Network Rail carries out a series of essential works to maintain and improve the railway.
Sussex Police joins partners at London Gatwick to combat female genital mutilation
Sussex Police joined partners – including local authorities and a gender-based violence charity – at London Gatwick to combat female genital mutilation.
Drivers urged to take extreme care on waterlogged roads as record-breaking rainfall batters Britain
As record-breaking rainfall continues to batter the UK and more than 70 flood warnings remain in place, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is urging drivers to take extreme care on waterlogged roads.
‘More severe and frequent’ – Farmers braced for further flooding across South East
Farmers across the South East are braced for further flooding over the coming days, with no let up after weeks of heavy rainfall.
Sussex Police: Increased visible patrols have helped create safer town centres this winter
Officers have helped create safer town centres this winter through increased visible patrols to deter and respond to crime, according to a Sussex Police press release.
'This cannot continue' - West Sussex MP calls for emergency meetings after extreme flooding
“Schools are closing, roads are underwater, and people are unable to go about their lives. This cannot continue.”
Pictures show severe flooding in Chichester after torrential rainfall
These pictures show severe flooding which has hit the Chichester area in the wake of torrential rainfall.
Invitation to run your business at iconic Sussex forest site
Businesses are being offered the rare chance to be based at Ashdown Forest
First ever Warm Hubs for Aldingbourne area
Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre (ACSC) is delighted to announce the opening this winter of the first ever ‘warm hubs’ for the Aldingbourne area.
Houseplant company opens new shop in Chichester city centre
A short while ago it was a kitchen but now a room at Chichester’s Fernleigh has been transformed into a shop that will delight houseplant lovers.
Formal complaint to be lodged after Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner censured
A formal complaint is to be lodged after members of the Sussex Police & Crime Panel voted to censure the Police & Crime Commissioner.
MP meets with Chichester academics to discuss inclusive education
Supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) was at the centre of discussions during a meeting between Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller and academics from the University of Chichester’s School of Education on Friday, 30 January.
National Spirit Hurdle will be a Fontwell Park highlight
It’s the biggest-money race in Fontwell Park’s calendar – and often one of the most exciting. And the National Spirit Hurdle is just weeks away.
Strong turnout for Chichester 10k from HY AC runners
HY AC runners were involved when the iconic Chichester 10k returned, with wet and blustery conditions greeting runners at the Goodwood Motor Circuit.
Local reward supports B Corp aims for Chichester law firm
A Chichester law firm is taking a local approach to employee benefits, powering their local economy and supporting their B Corp aspirations.
Sussex traffic and travel: Collision and 'severe delays' on A259; flooding on A29
Here’s your travel update across Sussex for the morning of Friday, February 6.