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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.
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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.
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Work underway to cut storm overflows and protect Chichester Harbour
Southern Water teams are making good progress on two major storm overflow reduction schemes on the Hampshire and West Sussex border.
New ferry will link West Wittering with Hayling Island
A new ferry service, linking West Wittering beach to Hayling Island, will begin operating over the Easter weekend.
Selsey man begins epic swim challenge for charity
A 50-mile swimathon would be hard under any circumstances, but Julian Lindsey Clark is attempting the feat aged 82.
Seaside town in West Sussex set to lose shop and escape room venue as family announce closure of business with 'very heavy hearts'
A popular second-hand shop and escape room venue in Selsey has announced it will be closing its doors, marking the end of a much-loved community hub.
Local artist and Chichester charity offer Mother's Day 'Gifts of Hope'
If you're looking for a meaningful gift this Mother’s Day, Chichester charity Children on the Edge are offering virtual 'Gifts of Hope' that cut out the clutter and make a difference where it's needed the most.
Lost for words? Chichester care home to host dementia advice event
A care home in Chichester is inviting the local community to its free dementia advice event.
Sussex traffic and travel: Traffic signal failure on A259; 'severe' delays on A27
Here’s your travel update across Sussex for the morning of Thursday, March 5.
Housing association awarded £500,000 by Chichester District Council to help pay for 15 homes
Chichester District Council has awarded £500,000 to Hyde Housing to help pay for 15 homes for social rent.
Chichester planning applications from February 24 to March 4
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council between February 24 and March 4.
South Downs planning applications from February 25 to March 4
The following planning applications have been made to South Downs National Park Authority between February 25 and March 4.
Range of projects funded in Chichester District Council's capital programme for 2026/27
Chichester District Council has approved a capital programme for 2026/27 of £34.16m.
£500,000 grant approved for social rent homes in Birdham
A rural affordable housing scheme which will provide homes for social rent in Birdham is benefitting from a council grant of £500,000.
Weald & Downland Living Museum achieves recognition for high quality educational visits
The Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton Chichester, has achieved national recognition for its educational visits and has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge.
'Ditch the keys, not your car!' - Sussex Police names latest 15 people to be convicted following crackdown on drink and drug-driving
Sussex Police has named and shamed the latest 15 people to be convicted, following a crackdown on drink and drug-driving.
Chichester District Council increase its portion of the council tax bill
Chichester District Council has increased its portion of the council tax bill by 2.99 per cent.
New parking charges for Littlehampton, Arundel and Bognor Regis – see detailed breakdown of new Arun council off-street parking tariffs
New parking charges are to be introduced in Arun District Council car parks next month – but the two-hour free parking scheme will be retained, to support local businesses.
Major update on future for House of Fraser building in Chichester as planning application submitted
Developers have officially submitted plans for 87 apartments at the site of the former House of Fraser building, in Chichester.