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West Sussex shipping containers: Chichester MP says remnants of this disaster 'continue to wash up on the beaches'
A volunteer group is scaling down its hands-on operations – but work is still ongoing to deal with an environmental ‘disaster’ in the Chichester district and further afield.
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The Big Dip and what it means to Scouting in Chichester
Every year, thousands of people flock to East Wittering beach to witness 'creatures' of all shapes and sizes throw themselves into the sea.
Political opinion with Jess Brown-Fuller MP: Community support at Christmas
The Christmas season brings immense joy and excitement for many. It brings families together, along with food and presents, whilst also providing opportunities for reflection at the end of a busy year. Sadly, for many it also brings difficulties. Loneliness, grief and debt can impact people at any t...
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Chichester business holds biggest Christmas Drive-Out yet
Chichester was revving with excitement as Squire Editions Ltd, the city’s premier custom vehicle modification specialists, gears up for their legendary annual Christmas Drive-Out an event that has become a must-attend celebration for automotive enthusiasts and families.
Thousands raised as festive tractor run returns to Chichester - In pictures
The streets of Chichester were filled with festive cheer, as the Christmas Charity Tractor Run returned for 2025, raising thousands of pounds for a life-saving cause.
Chichester physiotherapy student takes Judo title at Scottish championships
University of Chichester student Sam Walker won the Scottish Championship in Judo for his weight class in November – and now his sights are set on the Commonwealth Games.
Barclay hits a hat-trick as East Dean put seven past Optimus
Alfie Barclay’s East Dean FC goal tally moved into double figures for the season as the young striker hit a hat-trick on Saturday in a 7-2 win at Optimus in Division 2S of the West Sussex League.
Clean-up operation of shipping containers washed ashore in West Sussex 'making massive strides'
Arun District Council, Chichester District Council, West Sussex County Council and Ambipar have stated that the clean up operation of shipping containers which washed ashore in Bognor Regis and Pagham is ‘making massive strides’.
Site on Chichester industrial estate sold to a property company
A commercial site comprising three buildings on a Chichester industrial estate has been bought by a property company for £750,000.
Chichester beat Gosport & Fareham - but once again it's not all plain sailing
Chichester continued their fine form in rugby’s Hampshire one division when they beat Gosport and Fareham 38-19 at Oaklands Park.
Berry Christmas – strawberries are not just for summer says a Chichester fruit grower
It’s a dark and miserable mid December day in Chichester and I’m surrounded by strawberry plants packed with fruit and flowers and bees are buzzing past my head.
Ho ho home! Sidlesham rescue centre hopes to find forever homes for shy cats this Christmas
The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre is appealing to the public to help find loving, permanent homes for four cats who have been at the Centre since November last year. All four were rescued from the streets of Oman and, after over a year in care, the Centre hopes these shy but loving cats can find so...
See steam locomotive Mayflower make its way through West Sussex en route to the Christmas market in Bath
Steam locomotive Mayflower made its way through West Sussex en route to the Christmas market in Bath, collecting passengers at eight stations along the way.
Café with a twist opens in Chichester city centre - Take a look inside
A brand new café has opened for business in Chichester – and the artist who owns it has some big plans for the eatery.
Parents describe positive impact of lockdown on two-year-olds in University of Chichester study
Academics at the University of Chichester have revealed that despite the challenges lockdown presented, parents consider it to have had a positive impact on some aspects of development for their two-year-old children, recognising the value of extra time spent together.
Government and Sussex Police join forces to tackle drink and drug driving this festive season
To tackle drink and drug driving during the festive period, Local Transport Minister Lillian Greenwood joined Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner on a drive along to see first hand how frontline enforcement teams are keeping our roads safe this Christmas.
'This is a massive job' - Beach clean-ups continue in West Sussex after shipping containers wash ashore and 'things are changing all the time'
It could take at least two weeks to restore a beach, in the Chichester district, to the state it was in before multiple shipping containers washed ashore, over the weekend.
West Wittering beach management plans are submitted
Plans to carry out beach management work in West Wittering have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
'Major disruption': London-bound trains from Portsmouth via Sussex subject to delays and cancellations
London-bound trains from Portsmouth via Sussex are subject to delays and cancellations.
Layout of 1,300 Tangmere homes to be considered
Chichester District Council is to consider an application for the layout and appearance of 1,300 homes given the go-ahead for Tangmere.