top of page


Chichester Hospital Mortuary Building Facing Demolition Under New Plans
Plans to demolish the mortuary building at St Richard’s Hospital have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Karen Dunn LDR
3 days ago


Green Light Given For New Tesla Supercharger Hub In Chichester
Plans to build a Tesla supercharging facility in Chichester have been approved by the district council.
Karen Dunn LDR
4 days ago


More Than £250,000 Proposed For Refurbishment Of Age Concern Southbourne Building
Plans to release more than £250,000 for the refurbishment of Age Concern Southbourne’s New Road home have been backed by Chichester District Council’s cabinet.
Karen Dunn LDR
May 13


Police Appeal To Identify Men After E-Bike Theft In Chichester
Police are appealing for help to identify two men following the theft of an electric bike in Chichester.

More Radio Writer
Apr 29


Plans For 300 West Sussex Homes Withdrawn After Hundreds Of Objections
Plans to build 300 homes in West Sussex have been withdrawn after the developer faced hundreds of objections, including concerns over flooding and sewage capacity.
Karen Dunn LDR
Apr 24


Drink-Driver Banned After Head-On Crash Left Young Man Seriously Injured
A drink-driver who caused a head-on collision, leaving a young passenger seriously injured, has been disqualified from driving.

More Radio Writer
Mar 26


Chichester Students Celebrated As Future Social Workers Mark Global Awareness Day
Staff at the university say the event not only celebrates student achievements but also underlines the growing importance of social work in today’s society.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 19


Calls For Stricter Rules On New Drivers After Teenager Killed In West Sussex Crash
A coroner has called for tighter rules for newly qualified young drivers after a teenager died in a crash near Chichester.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 19


Seven Traveller Pitches Approved In Westbourne Despite Objections
The planning committee backed the proposal on Wednesday (11 March), allowing the change of use of land south of Racton View on Marlpit Lane.
Karen Dunn LDR
Mar 13


Unexploded Bomb Found On Selsey Beach
Sussex Police said they were assessing items believed to be smoke signals and small munition fragments.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 13


Police Appeal For Witnesses After Fatal Collision Near Chichester
Tragically, the driver, a 53-year-old man from Portsmouth, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 12


A27 Closed After Vehicle Overturns On Hampshire-Sussex Border
The road is likely to remain closed for several hours.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 11


Chichester And Littlehampton Men Jailed In Indonesia Over Bali Cocaine Smuggling
Two men from West Sussex have been jailed in Indonesia after being found guilty of smuggling cocaine into the holiday island of Bali.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 26


Glamping Plans For Bosham Countryside Refused By Council
Plans to turn agricultural land in Bosham into a glamping site have been rejected by Chichester District Council.
Karen Dunn LDR
Feb 20


Chichester Residents Set For Council Tax Hike
Mark Chilton, cabinet member for finance, said the budget was ‘as robust as it could possibly be in the current circumstances’.
Karen Dunn LDR
Feb 18


New 35-Mile Section Of King Charles III England Coast Path Opens Around Chichester Harbour
Walkers can now explore more of the coastline around Chichester Harbour with the opening of a new 35-mile stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 6


Platform One Students To Feature On BBC Radio 6 Music From Isle Of Wight Venue
As part of the programme, Platform One representatives will take part in a live interview alongside Ruby, a second-year degree student and indie-pop artist.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 25


Council Backs Calls To Reopen Midhurst Police Station Front Desk
Chichester District Council is set to support calls for Midhurst Police Station to be reopened to the public.
Karen Dunn LDR
Jan 22


Plans Submitted to Create Saltmarsh Habitat at Apuldram Meadow
Plans to alter coastal defences at Apuldram Meadow to create a saltmarsh habitat have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Karen Dunn LDR
Dec 30, 2025


ID Appeal After Assault In Chichester Supermarket
Officers would like to speak with the man seen in CCTV following a report that shop staff and a member of the public were assaulted in a Chichester supermarket.

More Radio Writer
Dec 29, 2025
bottom of page

