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Multi-award winning West Sussex village shop nominated for prestigious industry gong
A multi-awarding winning West Sussex village shop has been nominated for a prestigious industry gong.
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12 of Chichester's most expensive streets in which to buy a house during 2025
New figures reveal a dozen of the priciest Chichester streets in which to buy properties during 2025.
‘Incredibly distressing crime’ – Number of pets reported stolen in Sussex since 2021 revealed
New figures have revealed how many pets have been stolen in Sussex since 2021.
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'Would be disingenuous' - Councillor explains decision not to sign petition calling for reopening of West Sussex town’s former police station
A councillor representing Selsey has explained why she refused to support a petition calling for the town’s former police station to reopen, saying doing so would give residents ‘unrealistic expectations’.
'Do not approach him' - Man launch manhunt after assault reported in town on Hampshire / West Sussex border
The police are searching for a person of interest, after an assault was reported in Emsworth.
These road closures remain in place in West Sussex amid recent flooding
Following recent flooding across parts of West Sussex, several key roads remain closed as repair and safety work continues.
'Can you believe it?' - Monopoly fan since 1940s wins prize at Chichester edition launch and tells remarkable tale
Mr Monopoly brought a touch of board-game glamour to the University of Chichester, as the city celebrated the launch of its very own edition of the iconic game.
Signs of spring at iconic Sussex forest
There are some welcome signs of spring this week at Ashdown Forest.
Match which ended in fatal injury to striker Billy Vigar will not have to be replayed
Chichester City will not have to replay the Isthmian League match which ended early when striker Billy Vigar suffered a serious head injury from which he later died in hospital.
£5.74 council tax rise per year for the average taxpayer is agreed to protect vital services in Chichester District
Chichester District councillors have agreed to increase the average council tax bill by £5.74 a year for a Band D property in order to protect vital services across the district.
University of Chichester awarded funding for Sherlock Holmes research project with Portsmouth Museums
The University of Chichester is delighted to announce its successful new partnership with Portsmouth Museums and Portsmouth Libraries and Archives to research its world leading Conan Doyle Collection.
'Call 999 immediately' - Police launch manhunt in West Sussex
The police are trying to track down a wanted man in West Sussex.
Which landmark made the Chichester Monopoly board top slot?
It has proved a drama worthy of one of the finest ever productions at Chichester Festival Theatre. Which landmark in the city is top dog .. top MONOPOLY dog?
Volunteer stops off at Samaritans branch in Bognor Regis on epic 6,100 mile walk
A listening volunteer stopped off at Bognor on Wednesday, March 4 during his epic 6,100 mile walk calling at every Samaritans branch across the UK.
Details of plans for up to 94 Runcton homes submitted
The details of plans for an up to 94-home development at Runcton have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Community bus launched in Chichester after plea from resident
Community bus launched in Chichester after plea from resident
Chichester care home residents celebrate Holi festival
Residents and Staff at Dovecote View got into the spirit of celebrating the Holi Festival!
Bourne Community College student volunteers take school spirit to Ghana
A group of 24 students from Bourne Community College in Southbourne, West Sussex travelled to Ghana in West Africa for a 15-day volunteering trip, where they supported local education and community projects.
HM Courts Service: These are the magistrates' court results for the Chichester area from February 25 to March 4, 2026
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 February 25 to March 4, 2026.
Chichester City close to Isthmian premier safe zone – despite unfortunate loss at Dulwich Hamlet
Chichester City coach Darin Killpartrick believes one more win should secure their Isthmian premier division status for another season.