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The layout of a development of 165 homes on land north of Madgwick Lane, Westhampnett. Image: Persimmonplaceholder image

Duke of Richmond warns planners of aircraft noise over new development

Sussex hidden gem: fantastic photos of Arundel Castle Gardens in the summer sunplaceholder image

13 photos of Arundel Castle Gardens in the summer sun

Here's what readers said following the Chichester Monopoly Edition announcement.placeholder image

'No free parking' - Chichester locals react to new Monopoly edition

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'It's not acceptable that we have sewage spilling into residential areas'

M&S Marmite pizzaplaceholder image

Great news for Sussex Marmite lovers as M&S introduces the Marmite pizza

Dahlias, sunflowers, beetroot and sweetcorn grow well in raised bedsplaceholder image

Selsey’s Hidden Garden at its best for NGS on 20 July

Gary Carroll riding Cercene (yellow) to win The Coronation Stakes on day four during Royal Ascot 2025 (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)placeholder image

Nassau Stakes could be next after Cerecene causes Royal Ascot stir

Have you seen Ashish?placeholder image

Police on the hunt for teen missing from Bognor Regis

Winter's Moon on North Street is expanding.placeholder image

Chichester: popular independent shop on North Street set to expand

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Red Arrows take to the skies over Sussex as Festival of Speed gets underway

The event not only celebrated the achievements of the pupils but also marked an important milestone as they prepare to move on to their senior schools.placeholder image

Chichester pupils shine at project showcase

Horsham was among the railway stations impacted by the disruption on Thursday morning (July 10). Photo: Google Street Viewplaceholder image

Separate signalling faults blamed for train delays

Bognor Regis Town Hall has temporarily closed againplaceholder image

Bognor Town hall temporarily closed due to water leak

The latest planning applications for the Chichester district. Photo: Eddie Mitchellplaceholder image

Chichester and South Downs plans: Here’s the latest list of submissions

Long thought lost, visitors' books at The Swan Inn in Fittleworth have been rediscovered and show the signatures of many of its famed former guests including Rudyard Kipling, JM Barrie, JMW Turner and John Constableplaceholder image

Sussex village pub rediscovers 'lost' books signed by famed artists

The Swan Inn, in Fittleworthplaceholder image

Historic repair plans for popular Fittleworth pub refused on appeal

Adrian Moss, Chichester District Councilplaceholder image

Chichester council leader says planning reforms are ‘retrograde’

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Cellist Lynden Cranham celebrates Bach at Festival of Chichester

A new shop is coming to North Street in Chichester this month.placeholder image

Chichester: New shop coming to North Street

Chi City and Moneyfields line up for the Graeme Gee Memorial Cup - picture by Neil Holmesplaceholder image

Results please Chichester City bosses – but progression is more important

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Free Chichester dance event - "Effectively it's a sober rave!”

Petworth - Sunset over the Lake, with the Boathouse, 1827, Joseph Mallord William Turner, Tate. Photo ©Tateplaceholder image

Walking in Turner's footsteps at Petworth House

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Road closures in place for Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2025

Avenue de Chartres Car Park. Image: GoogleMapsplaceholder image

Chichester District Council releases £1m to improve its car parks and properties

How hot will it be in Chichester this weekend?placeholder image

West Sussex weather: How hot will it get in Chichester this weekend?

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Political opinion: Jess Brown-Fuller MP holds debate on LGBT Veterans Compensati...

Students rated Chichester highly in the National Student Survey (NSS)placeholder image

University of Chichester 12th in the entire country for student satisfaction

RIXO's racing silks can be seen at Qatar Goodwood Festival in the Markel Magnolia Cup on 31 July Ph. by Simon Jacobsplaceholder image

RIXO racing silks unveiled for Markel Magnolia Cup at Goodwood Racecourse

The awards evening is to be held at Chichester Festival Theatreplaceholder image

Entries are open for our Chichester & District Business Awards 2025

Ami Bistro at 93b Rowlands Road, Worthing, has a rating of 4.7 stars out of five from 786 reviewsplaceholder image

The top ten hottest restaurants to visit during the West Sussex heatwave

Horsham FC’s first pre-season friendly of the summer ended in a 2-1 home defeat to Chichester City.placeholder image

Chichester edge out Horsham in pre-season - the match in pictures

Mike Rutherford of the rock band Genesis has joined a fight to try to stop a new solar farm being built on land near his West Sussex home. Photo: Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Rock legend Mike Rutherford joins fight against new West Sussex solar farm

Cadets simulate putting out a fire.placeholder image

Bognor Regis fire cadets show off lifesaving new skills

Chichester District Council. Image: GoogleMapsplaceholder image

Housing de-carbonisation and more trees in Chichester’s new climate action plan

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Political opinion: MP urges PM to consider a national body to fix SEND crisis in...

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Sussex towns set to benefit from 'Summer blitz' on crime

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Emergency services called to ‘missing swimmer’

Acquirz Director & Co-Founder, Russ Wilmot (left) and Acquirz Director & Co-Founder, Chris Skinner (right)placeholder image

Local Chichester marketing agency announces acquisition

The exhibition is the culmination of a year-long project to catalogue and share the museum’s extensive Shippam’s archive, supported by a £44,593 grant from Arts Council England.placeholder image

Shippam’s steps back into the spotlight as exhibition opens this weekend at The ...

There was even street dancing!placeholder image

Thousands enjoy Chichester’s Summer Street Party and Cross Market & More

Ormiston Six Village Academy's Colour Runplaceholder image

Ormiston Six Villages Academy raises £1.8k with charity Colour Run

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Words and music on Sussex themes celebrate Sussex Serendipity

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Peter James thrilled with success of adaptation heading to Worthing

This four-bedroom detached home is spacious inside and out, is close to transport links and is on the market chain-freeplaceholder image

Four-bed village home ideal for families and commuters alike

Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson star in Jurassic World: Rebirth at the Arc Cinema in Hucknall. Photo: Otherplaceholder image

REVIEW: Jurassic World Rebirth is a thrilling return to form

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Selsey Cricket Club beer and rounders

A Chichester edition of Monopoly was officially announced on Tuesday, July 8.placeholder image

'Great honour' - Chichester Mayor reacts to Monopoly edition of West Sussex city