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Munya Chawawa reveals Midsummer Night’s Dream cast faced ‘racist and homophobic abuse’ for weeks

Comedian, who starred as Bottom in a contemporary production of the Shakespeare comedy, said he and his peers were abused in the streets, while Sussex Police confirmed they arrested a teenager as part of its investigations into a homophobic hate crime

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Autumn by Kate Mosse review – tender reflections on time and place

The author of Labyrinth on the turning of the seasons and the lore and landscape of her beloved Sussex

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Meet 13-year-old Malaki Conteh: How selling plants at 6 helped him pay £4,000 school fees and build a business

At just 13 years old, Malaki Conteh initiated a plant-selling venture to finance his singing lessons. This entrepreneurial spirit has led to the creation of a Caribbean food business, which now aids in his educational pursuits. As the first Black chief chorister at Chichester Cathedral, Malaki balances school and business…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Patricia Routledge an actress of ‘versatility’ and ‘humanity’, funeral told

Dame Patricia’s funeral was held at Chichester Cathedral in West Sussex, where the range of productions she starred in was described as extraordinary.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

21,000 new homes to be built despite concerns over UK beauty spot

Building work for 21,000 properties had been stalled since 2021

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

More than 20,000 new homes approved to be built in Sussex after four-year delay

Building work for 21,000 new homes in Horsham, Crawley and Chichester has been halted since 2021 over environmental concerns for the Arun Valley.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

FA action will be ‘too little too late’ after ‘preventable’ Billy Vigar death, says Alex Fletcher

Vigar died after colliding with a concrete wall during a match for Chichester City

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

The best UK vineyards to visit this summer – and what to drink at them

From sparkling whites to award-winning pinot noir, English and Welsh wine is booming – and so is vineyard tourism. Here’s where to sip, stay and stock up

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025

Teenager ‘lucky’ to be alive after friends bury him in sand on UK beach

Selsey Coastguard Rescue Team rushed to the scene at West Wittering Beach near Chichester

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

John le Carre’s The Spy Who Came In From The Cold to be staged in West End

After a sold-out production at Chichester Festival Theatre, the stage adaptation will run for 14 weeks in London from November.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025