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While the Covid-19 pandemic meant that Chichester artist Josephine Goddard’s latest exhibition was cut short, it has also seen her feature in an inspirational new film that portrays how artists with Down syndrome have coped with life during lockdown.  

A government arbitration committee has been asked to step in after West Sussex County Council refused to voluntarily enter a recognition agreement with Unison.   This would have formalised existing unwritten recognition of the trade union, but also provide clarity

Residents and small and medium-sized businesses in rural areas of West Sussex can now benefit from the fastest and most reliable broadband connectivity if they choose to ‘go gigabit’.   Thanks to collaboration between the county’s local authorities, more money

BBC Children in Need has announced that it has awarded new grants totalling £152,490 to two local projects working with disadvantaged children and young people in Chichester.   The new funding awards – made possible following BBC Children in Need’s

West Sussex County Council has been accused of slapping taxpayers in the face after refusing to follow government guidance on six-figure severance pay.   At a meeting of the governance committee on Monday (June 23), members of the opposition called

West Sussex councillors would like to see the definition of hate crime extended to include attacking people for their political beliefs.   During a meeting of the governance committee on Monday (June 22), Cllr David Edwards (Con, Bersted) shared his

Local businesses have joined forces with Chichester District Council to welcome shoppers back to the high streets in Chichester, Midhurst, Petworth, Selsey and East Wittering.   The council has released a video, which encourages residents and visitors to shop locally

As people across the country begin to see the gradual ease to lockdown, the prospect of taking on the ‘new world commute’ for those who must travel by train, may seem a little daunting.   While the advice is clear

Chichester District residents can access a range of free online and telephone support from Chichester Wellbeing to improve their health and wellbeing during this difficult time.   Chichester Wellbeing offers a range of services including alcohol support, a stop smoking

A dozen red roses were given to a children’s hospice by an 11-year-old from Chichester.   Joshua Lo who regularly stays at Naomi House for respite care, honoured a delightful decades-old tradition by paying the hospice’s rent of 12 red