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All household waste recycling sites across West Sussex are now closed until further notice due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.   The sites are run by Viridor, which has made the decision with West Sussex County Council to close

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk   Just a few days after offering free entry and seeing a huge number of visitors, popular gardens in the district have now closed.   Last Friday, West Dean Gardens announced they would be open for

A Facebook group, Chichester Covid-19 Mutual Aid, set up over a week ago to help facilitate and support a community response to coronavirus, has seen wide support from the community.   The group set up to support the elderly and

West Sussex County Council is providing on-street parking for residents for £10 per vehicle during the coronavirus outbreak.   During self-isolation, residents can park using a dispensation notice for £10 per vehicle, which is valid for 12 weeks.   It

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk   The leader of the district council has a message for the residents of Chichester: “We are working around the clock.”   In a statement sent to the Chichester Post, Cllr Eileen Lintill said: “I want

Plans for a huge motorsport event in the district during July have been put on hold.   This year’s Festival of Speed was due to take place at Goodwood on July 9-12 but has now officially been postponed.   In

Fitness individuals and groups have turned to virtual classes in a bid to help keep the city healthy.   Gyms including Nuffield Health at Chichester Gate have closed and have directed members to online classes.   Charlotte Honour, from Defined

By Kelly Wickham kelly.wickham@sussexpost.co.uk   An animal charity in the district is preparing for new arrivals and staff have said they will do what they can to help wildlife.   Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital, based in Sidlesham, near Chichester, cares

Chichester’s MP, Gillian Keegan has made an urgent request for the city’s residents to help those in need at this difficult time.   As part of her work on the coronavirus outbreak, Mrs Keegan has reached out to local charities.