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46 great photos from Sussex Stakes day at Glorious Goodwood
Sussex Stakes day is usually memorable at Goodwood – but not for the reason 2025’s was.

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Shock at Glorious Goodwood: Huge upset as 150/1 chance Qirat wins £1m Sussex Stakes
There was a massive upset in the £1m Sussex Stakes – as 150/1 outsider Qirat won, with odds-on favourite Field Of Gold well beaten.


Third attempt made to be able to redevelop Bracklesham parade
A third attempt is to be made to secure permission to redevelop part of Azara Parade, in Bracklesham Bay.

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Teeing up for charity…The Peter Cooper Motor Group’s Annual Golf Day raises record £27,000 for local charities at Goodwood Golf Course
The Peter Cooper Motor Group’s much-anticipated Annual Foundation Golf Day has once again delivered a resounding success, raising a record-breaking £27,000 for local charities and community groups. Held at the prestigious Goodwood Golf Club, the event brings the group’s total charitable contrib...


Council working with police after travellers appear on Littlehampton Seafront
Arun District Council has confirmed it is aware of a group of travellers on land at East Green, Littlehampton.


Plans for seven new Southbourne homes before planners
Plans to build seven homes in Southbourne are to be considered by Chichester District Council.


Chichester and South Downs planning applications between July 23 and July 30
The following planning applications have been made to Chichester District Council and South Downs National Park Authority between July 23 and July 30.


Improvement works on Barnham field to secure its future for 'the years to come'
Major improvement works scheduled for Murrell’s Field, in Barnham, are expected to futureproof the space for future generations, according to Barnham and Eastergate Parish Council.


Sussex traffic: Chichester A27 incident causes queuing and delays
There has been an incident on the A27 in Chichester on the morning of Wednesday, July 30.


Met Office issues new weather warning for Sussex: 'Flooding and road closures' possible
A new yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy showers across Sussex has been issued by the Met Office.


Have your say on the future of local councils in West Sussex
Residents, businesses, and community groups are being encouraged help shape the future of local government in West Sussex by taking part in a county-wide survey before it closes on Wednesday 13 August. More than 4,500 people have already shared their views but there’s still time to participate, by...


Historic pictures show Arundel bus station in the glory years
Historic pictures showing Arundel bus station have been shared as a reminder of the popular tourist town's past.

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Warped boyfriend who controlled and inflicted sex attacks on five women is jailed for 17 years
A warped predator who controlled and inflicted sex attacks on five women over four years was locked away for 17 years.
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Glorious Goodwood goes on – but Trueshan will remain in racing people’s thoughts for a long time
Horse racing – and, in fact, sport in general – can bring the full range of emotions. From joy to despair, from elation to devastation.


Glorious Goodwood day one: Scandinavia wins Goodwood Cup but Trueshan tragedy casts cloud
Scandinavia took the honours in a thrilling finish to the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup – but the opening day of Glorious was overshadowed by a fatal injury to former winner Trueshan in the same race.


51 photos from Tuesday at the Qatar Goodwood Festival
Another week of top-class racing is under way at Goodwood – and we have the opening-day picture gallery here.


Have your say on plans for skatepark in Middleton-on-Sea
Residents have been invited to have their say on plans for a public skate park in Middleton-on-Sea, near Bognor Regis, following the launch of a user-habits survey.


Glorious Goodwood 2025: All the Qatar Goodwood Festival runners, riders and results
Glorious Goodwood is days away – and the line-ups for five days of top-class racing on the South Downs are becoming clearer by the day.


Nearly 100,000 visitors enjoy Chichester Cathedral's 950th events
An amazing 98,805 visitors have enjoyed events celebrating 950 years of Chichester Cathedral as the anniversary year marked its halfway point.


Comedian Bill Bailey raises £12,500 for charity with epic South Downs Way walk
Legendary comedian Bill Bailey is embarking on an epic 160km trek across the South Downs in a bid to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
