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It’s a gloomy day on and off the pitch for Chichester Priory Park
Chichester Priory Park lost by 57 runs in a rain-reduced match at Steyning – and slipped to fourth in Division 3 West as a result.

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Chichester City beat Moneyfields to claim Graeme Gee Memorial Cup
First-half goals from midfielders Emmett Dunn and Olly Munt gave Chichester City an assured win over Moneyfields in the Graeme Gee Memorial Cup to kick-start pre-season.


‘Multi-vehicle crash’ on A27 in West Sussex causes delays
A ‘multi-vehicle crash’ on the A27 in West Sussex has caused delays to motorists.

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HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Chichester area from May 22 to July 2, 2025
The following are the latest results contributed by HM Courts Service, for cases from the Chichester area sentenced by West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Worthing, Crawley and Horsham from May 22 to July 2, 2025.


'Keeping the community safe is our top priority' police say after week of intensive patrols in Chichester
‘Keeping the community safe is our top priority’ a spokesperson for Sussex Police has said after a week of patrols in Chichester City Centre.


"Boxing helped my son so much" - Boxer Bob to offer free sessions to SEND young people in Chichester
The first time Fenton Roads put his boxing gloves on, it changed his life.


Chichester named second least stressful place to move to in the UK, according to study
Chichester has been named one of the least stressful places in the UK to move to, according to a new study.


New pilgrimage route launched - retracing the ancient journey from Selsey to Chichester Cathedral
A new pilgrimage route has been launched by Chichester Cathedral to mark its 950th anniversary. Created in partnership with the British Pilgrimage Trust, Chichester950 Way invites walkers to follow in the footsteps of history from Selsey to the heart of Chichester. The nine-mile walking route throug...


Next generation of talented athletes to be supported by Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme
Aspiring athletes in Chichester are set to gain essential support as part of a sports talent development programme.


IgnitED announces exciting partnerships for ground-breaking career education initiative
IgnitED, a pioneering career education initiative transforming the way young people prepare for their futures, is proud to announce a series of new partnerships with industry-leading organisations from across West Sussex. These include the Goodwood Art Foundation, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Fou...


Meet the woman whose job is to promote the most famous forest in Sussex
Beth Morgan has joined Ashdown Forest as Head of Engagement and Development - and she has made a flying start.


Refurbishment works start on public toilets in Selsey
Residents and visitors can look forward to clean, modern facilities in Selsey as new refurbishment works begin.


Police praised after travellers moved on from Bersted encampment
Sussex Police officers have been praised after an encampment of travellers in Bersted, near Bognor Regis, was moved on ‘exceedingly quickly’.


Waythrough Chichester’s 100-mile South Downs Way Challenge: A triumph of resilience and community
Staff and clients from Waythrough Chichester, part of Pathfinder West Sussex, recently completed an ambitious 100-mile trek along the South Downs Way in a powerful display of resilience, teamwork, and mental health awareness.


Southbourne Church in Emsworth celebrates 170th anniversary
On Saturday, July 5, there was a celebration at Southbourne Free Church to mark their 170th anniversary.


Petrolhead's paradise as car show returns to Bognor Regis
Featuring an array of beautifully restored cars past and present, Bognor’s Drive Through Time Motor Gala was nothing short of a petrolhead’s paradise.


West Sussex mum raises over £100,000 so far for cancer treatment
A mother from West Sussex has raised over £100,000 to fund alternative cancer treatments.


Reasons to be Cheerful: Open Days By Vicky Edwards
I love an open day. The opportunity to have a proper snoop around somewhere is irresistible to me, and I love finding out things that I never knew or that it wouldn’t have occurred to me to ask about.


Children's BookFest hosts memorable fundraising event
Educators, authors, business owners and supporters gathered together last month for an exclusive fundraising event held in aid of Children’s BookFest. The evening took place at the picturesque home and garden of Denise Patterson, former High Sheriff of West Sussex who has served as a board member ...


In photos: the top ten hottest restaurants in West Sussex this July, according to OpenTable
People are enjoying the warm summer weather this Sunday (July 6).
